Bluetooth adapter for Rowe R-88

[gcornelius]

Am trying to find a Bluetooth adapter to fit an old Rowe AMI R-88 jukebox. Does something like that exist? I’ve seen Bluetooth adapters for other jukeboxes. Thanks. Greg

[Ron Rich]

Greg,
Check our FAQ's section for contact info for "Mr. Grumpy"-- ( CD Adaptor). He is the inventor of such items !
Ron Rich

[gcornelius]

Thanks for the tip.  Unfortunately, Mr. Grumpy doesn’t seem to make such a product.  I sent him an email but have not heard back.  Any other ideas?

[Ron Rich]

Sorry--above my pay grade--I thought he did --- Ron Rich

[tonyj]

Are you looking to play external audio from a phone/iPod etc. through the jukebox via Bluetooth, or have the jukebox transmit what it's playing out? Either case there are off the shelf devices you should be able to integrate into the unit - just need to know where to tap into the preamp I would think.

[gcornelius]

Actually, the option for both options would be absolutely wonderful, and provide a lot more flexibility to the jukebox. Can anyone help here?

[tonyj]

To receive audio from an iPod, phone or other device, I've used one of these on a home entertainment system and it works very well:

www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28


To transmit Bluetooth to wireless earbuds, headphones etc., I tried one of these:


www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Simultaneously/dp/B01EHSX28M/ref=pd_sbs_23_1/130-0246931-0873856?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01EHSX28M&pd_rd_r=9b7d6e46-bde2-464c-94c9-426953974136&pd_rd_w=o0CQw&pd_rd_wg=FIJES&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=VPQWGHS1VV42XTF1Z6NB&psc=1&refRID=VPQWGHS1VV42XTF1Z6NB

The problem I have with the transmitter is the latency delay.  I was looking to use it with my keyboard setup as a cheap way around a wireless "in ear" monitor setup, but would play a note and hear it a half second later.  Might not be an issue with the Rowe if you're looking to just be able to listen via headphones or the like.

Both devices use line level signals, so someone familiar with that amp might be able to steer you better on where you might tap into for this, and may have to work around a muting circuit so the amp will play without the turntable playing a selection.