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Users have noted that the pairing button can be awkward to reach when plugged directly into some units. It is also limited to quality if the source device does not support aptX. Addicted To Audio Top Alternatives (The "Patched" Approach) Based on this report, we recommend: : Community
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Recent discussions in the "Hackintosh" and DIY audio communities highlight that many generic 5.0 dongles use the same CSR chipsets (Vendor ID 0A12, Product ID 0001)