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Bill Padden
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PMB
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4/18/22
Tone control follow up.
Hi Bill, Thank you for the positive comments. Yes we do have many knowledgeable and helpful
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Tone control follow up.
Hi Bill, Thank you for the positive comments. Yes we do have many knowledgeable and helpful
4/18/22
ricardo h
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Daniel Taylor
9
4/10/22
B2 line out
Richard, I just noticed your reference to MP3 media. Perhaps a greater improvement in sound quality
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B2 line out
Richard, I just noticed your reference to MP3 media. Perhaps a greater improvement in sound quality
4/10/22
Christian Sunderland
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Mark Fishman
9
3/6/22
Do I need a DAC?
Davywhizz, Very nice exposition of where problems might lie, and what can matter to you when
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Do I need a DAC?
Davywhizz, Very nice exposition of where problems might lie, and what can matter to you when
3/6/22
Duncan Shea-Simonds
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fred.w....@gmail.com
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3/1/22
Audio quality... Line level (analogue) versus optical / digital?
Thanks for all the great advice gents..... On Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 2:42:40 PM UTC fred.w....@
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Audio quality... Line level (analogue) versus optical / digital?
Thanks for all the great advice gents..... On Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 2:42:40 PM UTC fred.w....@
3/1/22
Philip Davies
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PMB
4
2/27/22
USB DAC speakers for BB1
Hi , indeed I did and I was hoping that someone had some recommendations rather than just taking a
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USB DAC speakers for BB1
Hi , indeed I did and I was hoping that someone had some recommendations rather than just taking a
2/27/22
roger yates
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Davywhizz
5
2/2/22
Brennan B2 connected to REGA ELEX-R
Hi R Yes, like Daniel, I'd prefer a better DAC to a cable upgrade. On Wednesday, 2 February 2022
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Brennan B2 connected to REGA ELEX-R
Hi R Yes, like Daniel, I'd prefer a better DAC to a cable upgrade. On Wednesday, 2 February 2022
2/2/22
Todd Lefkowitz
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PMB
7
2/2/22
Spdif output
Hi Todd, Great news! Sounds like toggling the 'Audio on HDMI (TV)' option on and off did the
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Spdif output
Hi Todd, Great news! Sounds like toggling the 'Audio on HDMI (TV)' option on and off did the
2/2/22
Nick White
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PMB
21
1/31/22
Trying To Connect BB1 to Topping EX5 DAC
Hi nickdw..., Thank you for the feedback. I'll add Topping EX5 to the list. Paul Brennan Support.
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Trying To Connect BB1 to Topping EX5 DAC
Hi nickdw..., Thank you for the feedback. I'll add Topping EX5 to the list. Paul Brennan Support.
1/31/22
Todd Lefkowitz
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PMB
4
1/17/22
DAC
Hi Todd, The connector on the B2 is called a 'mini TOS Link' and you can either buy a '
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Hi Todd, The connector on the B2 is called a 'mini TOS Link' and you can either buy a '
1/17/22
John Barlow
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Eccles
5
1/15/22
B2 and a DAC
I used tun my B2 direct to the speakers but after a while I found the volume wasn't really that
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B2 and a DAC
I used tun my B2 direct to the speakers but after a while I found the volume wasn't really that
1/15/22
Sanchez Family
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Davywhizz
4
10/19/21
Ruark MR1 speakers (2015 model)
PS - of course gold plating isn't of much relevance to optical cables, as the connection isn'
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Ruark MR1 speakers (2015 model)
PS - of course gold plating isn't of much relevance to optical cables, as the connection isn'
10/19/21
John Jones
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PMB
5
10/1/21
BB1 and DAC problem
Thanks Paul - seems backwards, but it works for me John On Friday, October 1, 2021 at 1:13:02 AM UTC-
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BB1 and DAC problem
Thanks Paul - seems backwards, but it works for me John On Friday, October 1, 2021 at 1:13:02 AM UTC-
10/1/21
Anthony Deighton
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Davywhizz
5
10/4/21
Living with the B2
Hi Lance I'd say the better your headphones, the more likely it is you'll feel the need for
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Living with the B2
Hi Lance I'd say the better your headphones, the more likely it is you'll feel the need for
10/4/21
John Alexander
, …
Daniel Taylor
21
8/27/21
Should I get a DAC for my B2?
I too am on my second Onkyo receiver. I like it pretty well, ergonomics especially. The sound from it
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Should I get a DAC for my B2?
I too am on my second Onkyo receiver. I like it pretty well, ergonomics especially. The sound from it
8/27/21
Keith Knight
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PMB
3
8/20/21
Better sound from Brennan B2 and Brennan speakers
Hi All, The optical output on the B2 shares the same connector as the Line Out and uses a 'mini
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Better sound from Brennan B2 and Brennan speakers
Hi All, The optical output on the B2 shares the same connector as the Line Out and uses a 'mini
8/20/21
Brian Churchwell
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Daniel Taylor
2
5/7/21
BB1 USB DAC with optical output
Hi Brian, When you have the DAC connected to your BB1 and the music has stopped, do you hear a tick
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BB1 USB DAC with optical output
Hi Brian, When you have the DAC connected to your BB1 and the music has stopped, do you hear a tick
5/7/21
Gordon Risius
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PMB
5
2/24/21
BB1 - Headphones and USB DAC
Hi Gordon, When you are in the Main menu, scroll down the screen, past the last item and you should
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BB1 - Headphones and USB DAC
Hi Gordon, When you are in the Main menu, scroll down the screen, past the last item and you should
2/24/21
Davywhizz
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Daniel Taylor
4
2/24/21
Interesting DAC/ headphone amp option for B2
For £10, I wouldn't expect much design. ;o) It's interesting that they left space for a
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Interesting DAC/ headphone amp option for B2
For £10, I wouldn't expect much design. ;o) It's interesting that they left space for a
2/24/21
Braindoc1
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PMB
18
3/9/21
Connecting bb1 to amp
Hi Braindoc, Please check that the BB1 software did actually update to 1st March 2021 when you ran
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Connecting bb1 to amp
Hi Braindoc, Please check that the BB1 software did actually update to 1st March 2021 when you ran
3/9/21
Mike Rawson
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PMB
14
1/15/21
Sony Speaker - Interference / Volume Discrepancy
Hi Mike, Glad to hear the suggestions worked for you. Make sure you do a backup (Export to C) at some
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Sony Speaker - Interference / Volume Discrepancy
Hi Mike, Glad to hear the suggestions worked for you. Make sure you do a backup (Export to C) at some
1/15/21
i...@thepoppys.co.uk
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PMB
5
12/29/20
Headphone conection
Hi Ian, An external DAC/Headphones amplifier, as Fred suggests, would be the way to go. Paul Brennan
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Headphone conection
Hi Ian, An external DAC/Headphones amplifier, as Fred suggests, would be the way to go. Paul Brennan
12/29/20
Graham Smout
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PMB
11
2/1/21
On the subject of External an DAC to drive a Hi Fi amp
Hi Volvonata, The equalisation is done in the digital domain so will affect all outputs from the B2.
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On the subject of External an DAC to drive a Hi Fi amp
Hi Volvonata, The equalisation is done in the digital domain so will affect all outputs from the B2.
2/1/21
FidgetFilms1
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PMB
5
12/15/20
Volume loss in line out going to Amp
Hi John, You'll need a 'mini TOSLink' adapter to fit on the end of the optical cable that
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Volume loss in line out going to Amp
Hi John, You'll need a 'mini TOSLink' adapter to fit on the end of the optical cable that
12/15/20
Debbie Coleman
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fred.w....@gmail.com
13
12/12/20
? to get A DAC or not
Finally got it all set up, including a four way extension USB port, sound is better, more '
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Pre-purchase
? to get A DAC or not
Finally got it all set up, including a four way extension USB port, sound is better, more '
12/12/20
pbrow...@gmail.com
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Davywhizz
8
8/28/20
Optical capable amp or DAC?
Nice quotes Mark. I must admit to audiophile tendencies, but when tempted to throw stupid money at
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Optical capable amp or DAC?
Nice quotes Mark. I must admit to audiophile tendencies, but when tempted to throw stupid money at
8/28/20
Tutan Veron
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PMB
3
8/26/20
Cambridge amp with/without DAC and SONOS
Hi Tutan, The B2 doesn't stream music over WiFi, only Bluetooth, so this is your only option
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Cambridge amp with/without DAC and SONOS
Hi Tutan, The B2 doesn't stream music over WiFi, only Bluetooth, so this is your only option
8/26/20
Perplexed Paul
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marcus
8
8/17/20
Q&A
Cambridge DAC comparison
hi. the DACs differ in fact. you have a wolfson WM8742 in the DACmagic 100 and two wolfson WM8740 in
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Cambridge DAC comparison
hi. the DACs differ in fact. you have a wolfson WM8742 in the DACmagic 100 and two wolfson WM8740 in
8/17/20
Peter Gilbert
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marcus
9
8/16/20
DAC or not?
Am Montag, 10. August 2020 20:40:56 UTC+2 schrieb Daniel Taylor: Althought the B2's internal DAC
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DAC or not?
Am Montag, 10. August 2020 20:40:56 UTC+2 schrieb Daniel Taylor: Althought the B2's internal DAC
8/16/20
marcus
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PMB
5
6/17/20
Q&A
technical question: why is the direct digital output via S/PDIF limited to 16 bit / 44.1 kHz?
dear paul. thank you for the insight. i wasn't aware of the fact that the DAC is involved
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technical question: why is the direct digital output via S/PDIF limited to 16 bit / 44.1 kHz?
dear paul. thank you for the insight. i wasn't aware of the fact that the DAC is involved
6/17/20
A fisher
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Randakk
9
5/28/20
Q&A
if new to B2 this setup works well. My speakers, cables, amp turntable and backup-makes and models
Very interesting thread! I actually use the little B2 remote for checking my software version /
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if new to B2 this setup works well. My speakers, cables, amp turntable and backup-makes and models
Very interesting thread! I actually use the little B2 remote for checking my software version /
5/28/20