Looking for Wifi speakers with Aux-OUT to connect to vintage stereo

[Chris_464]

Hello,
Tell me this isn't too crazy: I'm looking for a wifi speaker with AUX-OUT option. I'd like to connect this speaker via wifi to my iPhone/device, and then use the speaker as a receiver for my Marantz amplified. THEN, on nice days, I'd like to disconnect the speaker from the amp and take it outside! Is that too much to ask for?

For a while I had a Kanex blue receiver connected to the stereo, but that wasn't a speaker and recently died.

I've scoured the internet, big box stores and specialist audio stores and NONE of the speakers have this AUX-OUT feature (not to be confused with AUX-IN which is very different). Furthermore, no one at any source I've looked at knows of such a speaker. I actually had one briefly a few years ago (iHome) but can't even find that one! Can anyone help?

Thanks!

 

[Alabalcho]

Buy a Bluetooth speaker you like. Use it for "when you go out".
By Bluetooth Receiver for your Marantz. Then, from your phone, pair with either the speaker, or Marantz.

ANother solution for Marantz: Chromecast Audio.

 

[Chris_464]

Plan B is replacing the Kanex and then getting a separate bluetooth speak for outside, but that's annoying. I'm looking for one device preferably.
Thanks.

 

[Alabalcho]

There are Bluetooth modules working as either receiver or transmitter, but using them would mean switching cables when you need to switch functions.

 

[leonardoaogosto]

Hello,
Tell me this isn't too crazy: I'm looking for a wifi speaker with AUX-OUT option. I'd like to connect this speaker via wifi to my iPhone/device, and then use the speaker as a receiver for my Marantz amplified. THEN, on nice days, I'd like to disconnect the speaker from the amp and take it outside! Is that too much to ask for?

For a while I had a Kanex blue receiver connected to the stereo, but that wasn't a speaker and recently died.

I've scoured the internet, big box stores and specialist audio stores and NONE of the speakers have this AUX-OUT feature (not to be confused with AUX-IN which is very different). Furthermore, no one at any source I've looked at knows of such a speaker. I actually had one briefly a few years ago (iHome) but can't even find that one! Can anyone help?

Thanks!

Hi,

I have an Beat Pill and it has the AUX IN and OUT. The speaker itself isnt great but I connect with my stereo with a p2-p2 cable with no problem.

 

[danjm]

Hello,
Tell me this isn't too crazy: I'm looking for a wifi speaker with AUX-OUT option. I'd like to connect this speaker via wifi to my iPhone/device, and then use the speaker as a receiver for my Marantz amplified. THEN, on nice days, I'd like to disconnect the speaker from the amp and take it outside! Is that too much to ask for?

For a while I had a Kanex blue receiver connected to the stereo, but that wasn't a speaker and recently died.

I've scoured the internet, big box stores and specialist audio stores and NONE of the speakers have this AUX-OUT feature (not to be confused with AUX-IN which is very different). Furthermore, no one at any source I've looked at knows of such a speaker. I actually had one briefly a few years ago (iHome) but can't even find that one! Can anyone help?

Thanks!

 

[danjm]

It would be a GREAT idea for wifi speakers (not bluetooth speakers) to have an AUX -out. This would make them more flexible and useful. The aux-in is almost useless on wifi speaker. Or, here's an idea...why not provide BOTH and make it a truly useful piece of audio gear.