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Steve French
, …
JFBUK
5
2/4/22
What level FLAC compression is used by the B2?
Thank you all for the quick reply. It is much appreciated. On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:56:37 AM
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FLAC
What level FLAC compression is used by the B2?
Thank you all for the quick reply. It is much appreciated. On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:56:37 AM
2/4/22
Mark Bernstein
, …
Davywhizz
3
1/18/22
Getting Downloaded Lossless Files to the B2
I sometimes buy FLAC downloads and transfer them onto the B2. I put them on a USB stick or transfer
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B2
FLAC
Importing
Getting Downloaded Lossless Files to the B2
I sometimes buy FLAC downloads and transfer them onto the B2. I put them on a USB stick or transfer
1/18/22
Fred Waltman
, …
JFBUK
6
4/5/21
Newbie Report after 2 days
Hi, as Paul says the only differences are in the resulting compressed file sizes. The different
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B2
FLAC
organising-music
Newbie Report after 2 days
Hi, as Paul says the only differences are in the resulting compressed file sizes. The different
4/5/21
Bob West
, …
Eccles
5
10/7/20
Questions about Flac files.
Flac doesnt work in my Mazda CX5 but it does play in my BMW M235 On Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:44:
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B2
Compression
FLAC
Questions about Flac files.
Flac doesnt work in my Mazda CX5 but it does play in my BMW M235 On Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:44:
10/7/20
David Tellett
, …
Peter Lowham
4
6/29/20
Q&A
A question about compression
That's great, thanks so much guys for your feedback! 👍
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B2
Compression
FLAC
Q&A
A question about compression
That's great, thanks so much guys for your feedback! 👍
6/29/20
marcus
, …
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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B2
DAC
FLAC
Optical
UI
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
6/17/20
Neill T
, …
PMB
3
6/9/20
Q&A
Import from C flac files corrupted
Hi Neill T, Try running Scan Disk (Settings menu). Paul Brennan Support.
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B2
FLAC
Importing
Q&A
Import from C flac files corrupted
Hi Neill T, Try running Scan Disk (Settings menu). Paul Brennan Support.
6/9/20
AndyC
,
Fatally Wanderer
3
5/2/20
Q&A
How does b2 know how long a track is?
Thanks Tim. The xiph.org website is very comprehensive in describing the way FLACs are assembled but
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B2
FLAC
Q&A
How does b2 know how long a track is?
Thanks Tim. The xiph.org website is very comprehensive in describing the way FLACs are assembled but
5/2/20
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Daniel Taylor
2
2/1/20
Q&A
FLAC Compression Level
I don't know for sure what level the B2 uses, but it's my understanding that level 5 is the
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B2
Compression
FLAC
Q&A
FLAC Compression Level
I don't know for sure what level the B2 uses, but it's my understanding that level 5 is the
2/1/20
Robert Wilson
, …
Daniel Taylor
4
12/11/19
Q&A
Exporting A Playlist To USB-C
After removing the USB stick from the B2, plug it into your computer and check what's there. If
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B2
FLAC
playlists
Q&A
Exporting A Playlist To USB-C
After removing the USB stick from the B2, plug it into your computer and check what's there. If
12/11/19
Mike
, …
Mark Fishman
20
12/8/19
Q&A
Need to reformat my 1 tb SSD drive - how?
Thanks, Mark, for your patient, detailed explanation. After this I will look at FLAC differently. I
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FLAC
SSD
Q&A
Need to reformat my 1 tb SSD drive - how?
Thanks, Mark, for your patient, detailed explanation. After this I will look at FLAC differently. I
12/8/19
AND...@fridge.co.uk
, …
Mark Fishman
3
11/17/19
Q&A
locking NONE on compression
Let us know when you get this set the way you want. Then I can ask: why would you prefer WAV to FLAC?
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FLAC
Settings
Q&A
locking NONE on compression
Let us know when you get this set the way you want. Then I can ask: why would you prefer WAV to FLAC?
11/17/19
Geoff Tipre
, …
PMB
13
8/11/19
Q&A
Play back problems post compression
Hi Dennis, Try deleting a troublesome album, run Scan Disk and then rip it again. Several owners have
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Compression
FLAC
general
Q&A
Play back problems post compression
Hi Dennis, Try deleting a troublesome album, run Scan Disk and then rip it again. Several owners have
8/11/19
Greg Bouten
, …
PMB
4
7/29/19
Q&A
Why is my Brennan ripping to a wav file?
Hi Greg, Have a look at the 'How To's' section (under Questions) on the website for more
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Compression
FLAC
Q&A
Why is my Brennan ripping to a wav file?
Hi Greg, Have a look at the 'How To's' section (under Questions) on the website for more
7/29/19
Chrissy7090
, …
PMB
15
1/21/20
Q&A
DISTORTION/CRACKLING PLAYBACK
Hi ChasB, Glad to hear you have your music playing OK again. I'll pass all the information to
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Downloads
FLAC
MP3
Q&A
DISTORTION/CRACKLING PLAYBACK
Hi ChasB, Glad to hear you have your music playing OK again. I'll pass all the information to
1/21/20
Mil
, …
Mick Carter
5
3/29/19
Q&A
WAV & FLAC issues, plus more problems
Just for info, I buy a lot of music albums as FLAC files from Bandcamp, and they all play really well
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FLAC
Music-transfer
other
Q&A
WAV & FLAC issues, plus more problems
Just for info, I buy a lot of music albums as FLAC files from Bandcamp, and they all play really well
3/29/19
Tony Johnston
,
lesliebr...@gmail.com
4
2/27/19
Q&A
MP3/FLAC Query
Hi Tony, I have found music with tracks that blend into the next one are poorly dealt with by the mp3
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Backing-up
FLAC
MP3
Q&A
MP3/FLAC Query
Hi Tony, I have found music with tracks that blend into the next one are poorly dealt with by the mp3
2/27/19
steven hudson
, …
PMB
17
3/4/19
Q&A
Noise between tracks
Thanks Paul, I've sent you an email. Kind regards Steve
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FLAC
Line-out
Power
Software
Q&A
Noise between tracks
Thanks Paul, I've sent you an email. Kind regards Steve
3/4/19
Andrew Denny
, …
David Tellett
15
2/25/19
Q&A
Where can I get old, rare vinyl records converted to digital?
RobShanti, the B2 has a built-in digital converter. It also has the ability to record to digital onto
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FLAC
Music-transfer
Ripping
Vinyl
Q&A
Where can I get old, rare vinyl records converted to digital?
RobShanti, the B2 has a built-in digital converter. It also has the ability to record to digital onto
2/25/19
Mitch Russo
,
Daniel Taylor
2
1/7/19
Q&A
Windows Lossless Format
Unless things have changed, the B2 does not recognize WMA files. It will not play them and it will
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FLAC
Music-transfer
Q&A
Windows Lossless Format
Unless things have changed, the B2 does not recognize WMA files. It will not play them and it will
1/7/19
Colin Parkinson
, …
Daniel Taylor
10
1/1/19
Q&A
What app will play flac files on PC?
Colin, If you're unhappy with VLC, it can be uninstalled via the Control Panel (if you're on
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FLAC
other
Q&A
What app will play flac files on PC?
Colin, If you're unhappy with VLC, it can be uninstalled via the Control Panel (if you're on
1/1/19
Chris A
, …
John Lang Wilson
9
12/24/18
Q&A
This question is probably more suited to the Audiophiles. . . . ?
Hi Daniel Just an update . . . . I've not yet had time to try out your suggestions but I did have
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FLAC
Ripping
Q&A
This question is probably more suited to the Audiophiles. . . . ?
Hi Daniel Just an update . . . . I've not yet had time to try out your suggestions but I did have
12/24/18
Bob
,
Tony
3
11/18/18
Q&A
Are Wav files the highest audio quality of the B2 options?
Thanks Tony
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Compression
FLAC
Q&A
Are Wav files the highest audio quality of the B2 options?
Thanks Tony
11/18/18
Chuck S
, …
Mark Fishman
3
10/4/18
Q&A
Playing FLAC on Mac
VLC will play flac, and it will play whole directories or multiple selections that you drag and drop
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FLAC
Q&A
Playing FLAC on Mac
VLC will play flac, and it will play whole directories or multiple selections that you drag and drop
10/4/18
Mark Fishman
, …
PMB
4
9/3/18
Q&A
Tag update?
Hi Tony, I asked Martin about how 'Tag Music' (Settings > Maintenance > Tag Music)
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FLAC
Renaming
Tagging
Q&A
Tag update?
Hi Tony, I asked Martin about how 'Tag Music' (Settings > Maintenance > Tag Music)
9/3/18
Ian Ellis
, …
Jon Scargill
4
5/1/18
Q&A
FLAC files and Sonos
Hi Paul That worked a treat so thanks for the info. Given the amount of flac files I have to convert
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FLAC
sonos-and-nas
Q&A
FLAC files and Sonos
Hi Paul That worked a treat so thanks for the info. Given the amount of flac files I have to convert
5/1/18
Julian Pearcey
,
Andrew Wilson
3
4/10/18
Q&A
Sourcing FLAC files
Thanks.
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Classical
Downloads
FLAC
Q&A
Sourcing FLAC files
Thanks.
4/10/18
Pete_likes_Brennan
, …
PMB
4
4/10/18
Q&A
What sample frequency for Flac?
Hi Pete, Just to clarify the B2 will store and play 24/96 files OK, it is the Sonos that cannot play
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FLAC
Sonos
Q&A
What sample frequency for Flac?
Hi Pete, Just to clarify the B2 will store and play 24/96 files OK, it is the Sonos that cannot play
4/10/18
AndreP
,
PMB
3
2/28/18
Q&A
The track is in B2 but not in the album and not under artist?
Hi Andre, Your PC transfer appears to work OK so I suggest you try adding 'World of Pain' to
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FLAC
Importing
Music-transfer
Wifi
Q&A
The track is in B2 but not in the album and not under artist?
Hi Andre, Your PC transfer appears to work OK so I suggest you try adding 'World of Pain' to
2/28/18
Annette Reeve
, …
Spike Haward
5
2/20/18
Q&A
Upload to the cloud
Further info. I just loaded Flacbox as audio player for my iPad. No problem in connecting to my
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Backing-up
Cloud
FLAC
Q&A
Upload to the cloud
Further info. I just loaded Flacbox as audio player for my iPad. No problem in connecting to my
2/20/18