Bluetooth headphone amplifier

[AnthonyMA]

We have a Samsung Smart TV (model UE32F4500AK) which has the most awful sound. It has an optical audio output and I'd like to use that to pipe the sound into a small bluetooth amp so that I can listen on my bluetooth headphones. Does such an amp exist?

[Mark Grant]

If the headphones are bluetooth then maybe all you need is a bluetooth transmitter with optical input such as this ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LAYEN-Digital-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Connection-Black/dp/B00QSTCYSS

If you read the reviews some people are doing just what you are asking.

[struth]

yes or this is decent too for money

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LAYEN-Transmitter-Streaming-Headphones-Bluetooth-Black-Grey/dp/B00I52IPLG/ref=pd_sim_23_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41xh0dh6nTL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=14EVPD6TA37PWD4X446R

[AnthonyMA]

Thank you Grant and Mark. That is very helpful.

[AnthonyMA]

I've bought this one because it allows connections to two headphones. I'll let you know how it works!

Best

[AnthonyMA]

Well, it should have gone smoothly but it hasn't. The optical output on the back of the Samsung will not accept an optical cable properly. If I hold the connector down, I get sound, but, no matter how hard I push, the plug won't click into the socket. In addition, although Amazon claims "Connect to two headphones", only one headset at a time will connect. I've emailed Layen but not had a reply. The next step is to see what, if anything, Samsung will do about their optical output.

[Mark Grant]

I would try a different optical cable if you can just to rule out a fault with the one you have.
Also some optical cables are supplied with a clear plastic protection cap on the ends, that needs removing if it has, many people forget to remove the cap.

[AnthonyMA]

Mark, that's it! The cable had plastic covers on. What an idiot I am. Mind you, I'm not familiar with optical cables so wasn't aware of the covers. Happy bunny.... Thank you so much.