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Christian Sunderland
, …
Mark Fishman
11
2/1/22
Optical vs HDMI
Thank you for all your replies. Seeing as the HDMI connection is only about 2ft between the Brennan
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B2
Optical
hdmi
Optical vs HDMI
Thank you for all your replies. Seeing as the HDMI connection is only about 2ft between the Brennan
2/1/22
Todd Lefkowitz
, …
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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B2
DAC
Optical
Spdif output
Hi Todd, Great news! Sounds like toggling the 'Audio on HDMI (TV)' option on and off did the
2/2/22
Todd Lefkowitz
, …
PMB
3
1/31/22
SPDIF audio out
Hi Todd, When you select HDMI it turns off the Speaker outputs, Line Out and Optical - it's a one
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Optical
hdmi
SPDIF audio out
Hi Todd, When you select HDMI it turns off the Speaker outputs, Line Out and Optical - it's a one
1/31/22
Steve Poe
, …
Daniel Taylor
4
12/26/21
Upload done, now what?
Thanks John & Daniel, Not sure what kind of glitch it was, but after taking your suggestions and
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B2
Optical
Upload done, now what?
Thanks John & Daniel, Not sure what kind of glitch it was, but after taking your suggestions and
12/26/21
billm...@aol.com
, …
Daniel Taylor
6
11/26/21
Correct Cable for Optical Connection
Thank you. I have placed my order! On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 2:15:09 PM UTC-5 Daniel Taylor
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B2
Optical
Correct Cable for Optical Connection
Thank you. I have placed my order! On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 2:15:09 PM UTC-5 Daniel Taylor
11/26/21
George Grella
, …
PMB
29
11/18/21
Playback Noise
Yes, I see your response so we're in communications Thanks -gg On Thursday, November 18, 2021 at
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B2
Optical
Playback Noise
Yes, I see your response so we're in communications Thanks -gg On Thursday, November 18, 2021 at
11/18/21
william todd
,
Dennis
2
10/12/21
optical output
On the B2 use knob to navigate to Maintenance > LR Swap (Controls Left and Right swap when jack
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B2
Optical
optical output
On the B2 use knob to navigate to Maintenance > LR Swap (Controls Left and Right swap when jack
10/12/21
Ian Barber
, …
PMB
9
10/4/21
B2 connection problem
Hi Ian.h..., Glad to hear you have the optical out working now. Very good WiFi signal! Paul Brennan
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B2
Optical
B2 connection problem
Hi Ian.h..., Glad to hear you have the optical out working now. Very good WiFi signal! Paul Brennan
10/4/21
symonds...@gmail.com
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Davywhizz
3
9/6/21
sound quality
Thanks to Davywhizz tried it and work fine once again thank you. On Monday, September 6, 2021 at 4:34
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B2
Optical
Settings
sound quality
Thanks to Davywhizz tried it and work fine once again thank you. On Monday, September 6, 2021 at 4:34
9/6/21
Christian Sunderland
, …
Daniel Taylor
7
9/3/21
B2 Optical v HDMI connection?
Thanks, John. I had no idea they came in such long sizes. 6-10 feet would probably work for me. Looks
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Optical
hdmi
B2 Optical v HDMI connection?
Thanks, John. I had no idea they came in such long sizes. 6-10 feet would probably work for me. Looks
9/3/21
Keith Knight
, …
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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B2
DAC
Optical
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
David Gorman
, …
jeff...@googlemail.com
14
5/10/21
Amp connecting
David, Spotify works really well on the B2. On Monday, 10 May 2021 at 22:20:00 UTC+1 triump...@
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B2
JB7
Line-out
Optical
Amp connecting
David, Spotify works really well on the B2. On Monday, 10 May 2021 at 22:20:00 UTC+1 triump...@
5/10/21
Steve L
, …
Daniel Taylor
4
5/4/21
Optical output spec and high resolution audio
Thank you for your comments - very helpful On Tuesday, 4 May 2021 at 17:47:29 UTC+1 Daniel Taylor
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B2
Optical
Pre-purchase
Optical output spec and high resolution audio
Thank you for your comments - very helpful On Tuesday, 4 May 2021 at 17:47:29 UTC+1 Daniel Taylor
5/4/21
LC MusicLover
, …
Jeff. M.
52
7/28/21
Noise when playing from B2 HDD
My 1st B2 was replaced after I had similar pops and bangs. It couldn't be cured by repair. I did
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B2
Optical
troubleshooting
Noise when playing from B2 HDD
My 1st B2 was replaced after I had similar pops and bangs. It couldn't be cured by repair. I did
7/28/21
Jonathan Sucher
, …
PMB
3
3/1/21
Onkyo AVR connection
HI Jays..., If you select 'Audio on HDMI (TV)' - web UI settings menu - it does turn off the
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B2
Optical
hdmi
Onkyo AVR connection
HI Jays..., If you select 'Audio on HDMI (TV)' - web UI settings menu - it does turn off the
3/1/21
Conor Buescher
, …
Davywhizz
10
2/27/21
Digital Audio Bitrate from S/PDIF Output
Oh, very interesting. Since you're not using the Brennan's optical out but rather as a NAS
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B2
Optical
Digital Audio Bitrate from S/PDIF Output
Oh, very interesting. Since you're not using the Brennan's optical out but rather as a NAS
2/27/21
Natalia Rodriguez
, …
mantis1955
9
2/17/21
USB connexion
Thanks Paul. I'll probably try that in a few weeks. Meanwhile the cable arrived a couple of hours
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B2
Optical
hdmi
USB connexion
Thanks Paul. I'll probably try that in a few weeks. Meanwhile the cable arrived a couple of hours
2/17/21
Patrick Cain
,
Daniel Taylor
3
2/16/21
Digital
Many thanks On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11:37:29 AM UTC Patrick Cain wrote: I was wondering if
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B2
Optical
Digital
Many thanks On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 11:37:29 AM UTC Patrick Cain wrote: I was wondering if
2/16/21
FidgetFilms1
, …
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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B2
DAC
Optical
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
stephen preston
, …
Davywhizz
7
12/7/20
optical output to echo studio
Open the graphic equaliser by clicking on the two musical notes symbol on the web UI - on the left of
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B2
Optical
audio-connections
troubleshooting
optical output to echo studio
Open the graphic equaliser by clicking on the two musical notes symbol on the web UI - on the left of
12/7/20
John Fickling
, …
PMB
6
12/7/20
Help with connecting an amplifier to the Brennan b2
I had to unplug the digital wire, to thread it through some furniture, then when I put it back I
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B2
Optical
audio-connections
Help with connecting an amplifier to the Brennan b2
I had to unplug the digital wire, to thread it through some furniture, then when I put it back I
12/7/20
David Ross
, …
Daniel Taylor
9
11/24/20
Connected SPDIF, now HDMI doesn't work
HDMI can be finicky. I use HDMI to my A/V receiver. At one time, I was under the impression that
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B2
Optical
hdmi
Connected SPDIF, now HDMI doesn't work
HDMI can be finicky. I use HDMI to my A/V receiver. At one time, I was under the impression that
11/24/20
keithho...@gmail.com
, …
PMB
3
11/16/20
NO SOUND temporarily
Hi Keith, Please let us know if this happens again. Paul Brennan Support. On Saturday, November 14,
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B2
Optical
troubleshooting
NO SOUND temporarily
Hi Keith, Please let us know if this happens again. Paul Brennan Support. On Saturday, November 14,
11/16/20
Peter Lindford
, …
keith...@gmail.com
20
11/3/20
B2 connectio
Paul, Trying different things here at home.....When I enable the TV UI, I get half a screen of the
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B2
Optical
Settings
hdmi
B2 connectio
Paul, Trying different things here at home.....When I enable the TV UI, I get half a screen of the
11/3/20
Marty Lake
, …
PMB
9
8/13/20
Q&A
USB Output to Yamaha Receiver USB Input
Thanks Paul...I did a quick search earlier and did see some powered ones. I like the one you shared
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B2
Optical
USB
Q&A
USB Output to Yamaha Receiver USB Input
Thanks Paul...I did a quick search earlier and did see some powered ones. I like the one you shared
8/13/20
Davywhizz
, …
Fred Hopper
6
7/24/20
Q&A
B2 optical out issue?
HMM. If I were you I would keep that new optical cable to hand!! I suspect (unless it was not in all
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B2
Optical
troubleshooting
Q&A
B2 optical out issue?
HMM. If I were you I would keep that new optical cable to hand!! I suspect (unless it was not in all
7/24/20
Jon Miles
,
Daniel Taylor
2
7/6/20
Q&A
Pre-DAC Volume Control
I've wished that I could explain why pre-DAC volume control is not likely to happen. But I don
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B2
Optical
Settings
Wishlist
Q&A
Pre-DAC Volume Control
I've wished that I could explain why pre-DAC volume control is not likely to happen. But I don
7/6/20
Davywhizz
,
PMB
2
6/21/20
Q&A
Just wanted to say...
Hi Davywhiz, Thank you for the positive feedback. Paul Brennan Support.
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B2
Optical
other
Q&A
Just wanted to say...
Hi Davywhiz, Thank you for the positive feedback. Paul Brennan Support.
6/21/20
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
A fisher
, …
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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B2
Backing-up
DAC
Optical
YouTube
bluetooth
internet-radio
web-ui
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 /
5/28/20