So you've got a nice funky iPod but connecting it to your HiFi means having it in a cradle where you can't easily get to the click wheel.
You've tried one of the poor iPod remotes and been less than satisfied, so what else can you do?
The Belkin Tunestage is a small transmit unit that attaches to the top of your iPod (a bit like an FM tuner unit) and sends the audio output back to your HiFi using Bluetooth connectivity. The 10 meter range of Bluetooth means you can roam within the confines of an average room and even though walls assuming you don't go beyond the 20ft effective range.
The transmit unit is styled and shaped to blend with the iPod unit and it also takes its power from the iPod's battery meaning its a lightweight and simple device which doesn't really burden your player or make it look any worse, Belkin have even used the same white plastic as Apple.
The base unit is a larger but smoothly styled ice white device, with simple indicators for Bluetooth connection and for active data. The rear of the unit houses 2 RCA connectors and it ships with a gold RCA to 3.5mm jack adaptor lead so actually allows you to drive the best interface (your iPod) and have the sound directly linked wirelessly to any HiFi equipment of your choice.
Compatible with 3rd and 4th Generation iPods, and iPod mini (not compatible with newer iPod Video models)
Features:
- Requires no batteries and automatically powers on or off with the iPod
- Works at distances of up to 10 metres
- Requires no software installation - ready to use right out of the box
- Manually power on or off the TuneStage Receiver
- Indicates proper connection and activity
- Uses advanced Bluetooth v1.2 wireless technology
- Turns your iPod into a premier wireless remote
- Streams digital music wirelessly
- Connects to your home stereo via 3.5mm audio or RCA stereo outputs
- Compatible with 3rd and 4th Generation iPods, and iPod mini (not compatible with newer iPod Video models)
Dimensions:
- Receiver: 6.5" x 4.5" x 1.2"
- Transmitter: 1.65" x 1.5" x 0.5"
