aplay: pcm_write:1269: write error: Input/output error

bluez: 4.39
kernel: 2.6.29.2

When attempting to play a wav file I get a short blip of sound but it errors out and stops every time:

aplay -D bluetooth ross.wav
Playing WAVE 'ross.wav' : Unsigned 8 bit, Rate 11025 Hz, Mono
aplay: pcm_write:1269: write error: Input/output error

If I try and play a stereo 44100 Hz file there is no blip of sound just the same error.

Any suggestions on where to look? I have used AudioDevices Wiki page for configuration.

asoundrc:

pcm.bluetoothraw {
type bluetooth
device XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
profile auto
}

pcm.bluetooth {
type plug
slave {
pcm bluetoothraw
}
}

Thanks,

John