[Smash526]

@FiiO Willson with aptx Adaptive being backwards compatible with aptx and aptx HD, I would expect the BTA30 would be able to Tx aptx HD to aptx Adaptive TWS (Noble Falcon Pro).

When I set the BTA30 app to Tx aptx HD only (turned off all other Tx codecs that you can), the BTA30 shows as purple, regular aptx. Manually changing the codec on the BTA30 only results in SBC, and having turn to the BTA30 off/on to regain the purple light

I was hoping that it would show yellow aptx HD, as my aptx Adaptive TWS are supposed to be backwards compatible.

Wondering if this limitation is due to the implementation of the BTA30 or the Control app.

AptX Adaptive is backwards compatible with AptX and AptX HD, but in order to fall back to AptX HD your headphones need to support AptX HD, and according to their specs they do not. No magic here, basic AptX is what you'll get with those.

 

[Smash526]

So, been using the BTA30 for a few days already.
Was already using a quite similar device for the last year, PCM5101+CSR8675 based YINIU T-205, no LDAC but otherwise same codec support.
Connected to an old amplifier with RCA, and BTR3 at night.
BTA30 sounds better, not as loud but clearer and crisper.
BT pairing works like it should. Double pressing the pair button switches the codecs, nice undocumented feature.
Tried with PC, Android and PS4 Pro - all work fine.
Gets even better with U2 mini XMOS XU208 based USB DAC and coaxial input.
Hooked to an old Samsung charger for power as Android box stated politely that USB power is not enough to power the DAC.
Happy, thank you FiiO

 

[FiiO Willson]

So, been using the BTA30 for a few days already.
Was already using a quite similar device for the last year, PCM5101+CSR8675 based YINIU T-205, no LDAC but otherwise same codec support.
Connected to an old amplifier with RCA, and BTR3 at night.
BTA30 sounds better, not as loud but clearer and crisper.
BT pairing works like it should. Double pressing the pair button switches the codecs, nice undocumented feature.
Tried with PC, Android and PS4 Pro - all work fine.
Gets even better with U2 mini XMOS XU208 based USB DAC and coaxial input.
Hooked to an old Samsung charger for power as Android box stated politely that USB power is not enough to power the DAC.
Happy, thank you FiiO

 

[FiiO Willson]

@FiiO Willson with aptx Adaptive being backwards compatible with aptx and aptx HD, I would expect the BTA30 would be able to Tx aptx HD to aptx Adaptive TWS (Noble Falcon Pro).

When I set the BTA30 app to Tx aptx HD only (turned off all other Tx codecs that you can), the BTA30 shows as purple, regular aptx. Manually changing the codec on the BTA30 only results in SBC, and having turn to the BTA30 off/on to regain the purple light

I was hoping that it would show yellow aptx HD, as my aptx Adaptive TWS are supposed to be backwards compatible.

Wondering if this limitation is due to the implementation of the BTA30 or the Control app.

Yes, I think @Smash526 is right, if your Headphone Support aptX-HD, BTA30 can work on aptX HD too.

AptX Adaptive is backwards compatible with AptX and AptX HD, but in order to fall back to AptX HD your headphones need to support AptX HD, and according to their specs they do not. No magic here, basic AptX is what you'll get with those.

 

[Dobrescu George]

My full video review about the BTA30 is live now! Kindly have a look and let me know what you think!

 

[FiiO Willson]

My full video review about the BTA30 is live now! Kindly have a look and let me know what you think!

 

[Pawelekdabek]

Can it be used as LDAC receiver for USB? Like, I would like to stream audio from phone to my PC and play audio trough PC speakers?

Currently I am using simple usb bt receiver and it works good but it supports only SBC.

 

[tmoss]

Of course, if you feel that this default setting of the BTA30 does not solve your problem, then we can change a version of the test software for you to switch between inputs by double clicking on the power button (only the switch, which may not be shown by the indicator light), which I think would solve your problem and would be slightly more convenient than the app

(from Post #221)
Hi Willson,

I have the same situation as an earlier poster where I have two devices that need access to the TX functionality of the BTA30: one device is connected by USB, and powers the device at all times, the other device is connected through optical. I don't need to use both inputs at the same time, but I do need to be able to switch between them and currently that consists of switching to RX mode, connecting to the application on my phone, changing the setting, then switching back to TX mode. I've also found that getting the Fiio app to connect takes some time (maybe 10s), and sometimes requires multiple attempts before it connects successfully, making the process of switching TX inputs cumbersome.

Would it be possible to get a test firmware based off 1.1 with the functionality you mentioned? Double tapping the power button to switch inputs would be much more convenient than the current process.

 

[johnston21]

I suspect that even though the BTA30 only lights up aptx when Tx to aptx Adaptive, that it is actually Tx aptx HD as:
1) The TV lag is less using aptx Adaptive TWS than using aptx TWS
2) I restricted my Android DAP (SONY ZX-507) to Tx aptx HD and aptx Adaptive TWS connects without issue.

 

[FiiO Willson]

(from Post #221)
Hi Willson,

I have the same situation as an earlier poster where I have two devices that need access to the TX functionality of the BTA30: one device is connected by USB, and powers the device at all times, the other device is connected through optical. I don't need to use both inputs at the same time, but I do need to be able to switch between them and currently that consists of switching to RX mode, connecting to the application on my phone, changing the setting, then switching back to TX mode. I've also found that getting the Fiio app to connect takes some time (maybe 10s), and sometimes requires multiple attempts before it connects successfully, making the process of switching TX inputs cumbersome.

Would it be possible to get a test firmware based off 1.1 with the functionality you mentioned? Double tapping the power button to switch inputs would be much more convenient than the current process.

The function to switch inputs by pressing the power button has been completed, but we are now working on other product technologies, so the priority has been put on the back burner.

We will be releasing the new firmware later, so keep an eye out for the official firmware update, thanks!

 

[greentom1967]

The function to switch inputs by pressing the power button has been completed, but we are now working on other product technologies, so the priority has been put on the back burner.

We will be releasing the new firmware later, so keep an eye out for the official firmware update, thanks!

 

[greentom1967]

i am looking to buy creative sxfi theater headphones to use with my tv. is it possible
to use the usb out to connect to the creative usb transmitter

 

[FiiO Willson]

i am looking to buy creative sxfi theater headphones to use with my tv. is it possible
to use the usb out to connect to the creative usb transmitter

I don't quite understand what you mean by that.
Are you thinking of the USB port of the creative sxfi that plugs into the BTA30?

 

[greentom1967]

yes

 

[greentom1967]

yes

to clarify. optical out from tv ,to optical in on bta30 then usb out to theater transmitter