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The Brennan B3: Your All-in-One Audio Solution
The Brennan B3 A Sonos-Compatible,
High-Performance CD Jukebox with Built-in Storage and Powerful Amplification.
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introducing brennan b3
The Brennan B3 is a Sonos compatible, high performance, highly featured CD Jukebox with a hard disk and power amplifier.
B3 has an internal 20W+20W power amplifier so it can drive traditional wired loudspeakers directly.
The B3+ model has additional optical and electrical outputs for easy connection to an amplifier or DAC.
When playing lossless recordings, the optical output provides a data stream identical to the original CD, meaning the audio quality is as good as any CD player, no matter the cost.
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Play and Rip CDs at up to 40x
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Play through Sonos speakers in different rooms
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Internal HDD stores up to 4400 CDs losslessly or 9000 as MP3 - 2TB version.
Three models range in price from $599 to $729
Tracey from Brennan was extremely helpful when Dad's Brennan went wrong. I had an immediate response to my email diagnosing the problem. Luckily the fix was a new SD card which arrived the next day. Thank you.
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Martin is a Cambridge University physicist.
He has designed more than twenty silicon chips and written over a million lines of code.
Martin designed and built his first audio amplifier as a teenager. He designed the JB7 in 2007 as a better way to enjoy his CD collection.
B2 superceded JB7 - adding internet and Bluetooth. B3 is the latest and fastest generation of player.
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B3 compared with High End CD Player
B3 is the world's only hard disk audio player so it's hard to make comparisons but this chart shows how it compares to a good quality CD player
| Features | Brennan B3 |
High End CD Player Eg Marantz CD6007, NAD C538, Denon DCD-1700NE |
|---|---|---|
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Price |
$599-$729 |
$349-$1,499 |
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Power Amp |
20W + 20W |
No |
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Display |
320x240 Colour TFT |
Monochrome |
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Ripping |
40x |
No |
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Storage Capacity |
1000-4400 CDs Lossless |
No - can use usb stick |
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Metadata display(Artist, album, track and cover art) |
Yes |
No |
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Optical Output |
B3+ |
Yes |
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Resolution |
16 bit 44kHz |
16 bit 44kHz up to 24 bit 192kHz |
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Remote control |
Web UI and Apps |
Infra Red |
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Construction |
Steel and Aluminum |
Steel and Aluminum |
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Sonos multi room playback |
Yes |
No |
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Bluetooth In and Out |
Yes |
No |
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Internet Radio |
Yes |
No |
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Spotify |
Yes |
No |
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Brennan B3 Features
The Brennan B3 is a CD Ripper, Hard disk Jukebox and Complete Audio system.
Apps
The Apps for iPhone and Android give you comprehensive control of any Brennan on the same Wifi network.
One Touch
Press Next when B3 is idle - and it plays all your music at random.
Playlists
Playlists can be made up of a mix of artists, albums and tracks and can be played in order or randomly.
Sonos
The Brennan can also play to Sonos speakers (or groups of speakers) on the same local network.
Spotify
Spotify Premium users can stream music to their Brennan from the Spotify App
The Web UI
The Brennan can be controlled from any web browser on the same wifi network. The browser can be on a computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Internet Radio
The Brennan can play internet radio stations. There are more than 40,000 to choose from.
Bluetooth
You can play music from Bluetooth devices like phones and tablets through your Brennan
B3 Overview
The Brennan B3 is a CD Ripper, Hard disk Jukebox and Complete Audio system. B3 rips CDs and stores them losslessly on SSD/HDD using FLAC.
Brennan B3
Key Features
- Rip and store up to 4,400 CDs losslessly on a 2TB HDD.
- Built-in 20W+20W amplifier, compatible with various speakers.
- Stream via Sonos, Spotify, Bluetooth, or Internet radio.
- Control with Android/iPhone apps or a web interface.
- Durable aluminum and steel construction.
- Control from the front panel, app or browser.
Full specifications
B3 Specifications
- 2TB HDD model stores 4400 CDs as FLAC or 9000 CDs as MP3
- 480G SSD model stores 1000 CDs as FLAC or 4500 CDs as MP3
- Total 20W+20W RMS Merus MA12070 power amplifier
- 4 million album database
- Text Search for Track or Album by remote control, front panel or web browser
- Segue - blends one track into the next
- Internet Radio - 40,000+ stations from around the world. Organised geographically or search by name with the Web UI - ten presets
- Play through Sonos loudspeakers.
- Apps for Android and iPhone
- Bluetooth In - play music from your mobile phone or tablet through B3 - nothing to do on B3 just connect on your phone/tablet and play.
- NAS (Network Attached Storage) facility - lets you see the Brennan hard disk contents on a computer.
- Works with Spotify
- 320x256 IPS TFT display
- Compact 33 x 7.3 x 24cm
- 2.5kg solid aluminium construction
- Loads CDs to hard disk at up to 40x - play music while loading
- Music compressed to FLAC or MP3 automatically
- Two USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 480 Mbits / sec ports. can be used for
- Wifi dongle
- USB Ethernet dongle
- Bluetooth dongle
- USB Headphone DAC
- USB Hub
- USB Keyboard
- USB hard disk
- Rear connectors - loudspeakers, Rear USB, 24V DC
- Front USB
- Backup music and playlists to external USB hard disk for safe keeping
- Built in Raspberry Pi processor module.
- External laptop computer style 24V power supply / AC adaptor - included - works from 110V to 240V. Size 3cm x 6cm x 13cm. B3 is supplied with mains leads for UK and USA. Buyers from other countries read here. 3m overall lead length.
- BSP50 Loudspeakers 22cm (H) x 14.5cm (W) x 18cm (D) - sold separately
- Eight part printed quick start guide will get you started. For more comprehensive and up to date documentation use this website.
- The B3+ model has additional optical (Toslink) and 3.5mm electrical outputs.
B3 is simple to connect
- 24V DC - from the AC adaptor
- Loudspeakers - B3 has 4mm sockets - you may need to buy leads
- Wifi dongle in rear USB
If you have an existing sound system and want to play the B3 through it, please see the B3+ which has a 3.5mm electrical audio output and a Toslink optical output.
Traditional Wired Loudspeakers
The B3 has an internal 20W+20W power amplifier so B3 can drive traditional wired loudspeakers directly. Our BSP50 loudspeakers (right) are a perfect match but you can use your own loudspeakers. If you plan to use your own speakers you will need these speaker leads.
Sonos
The Brennan can also play to Sonos speakers (or groups of speakers) on the same local network.
The Brennan finds the Sonos speakers automatically and you pick the speaker (or zone) from the front panel, the app or web UI.
You can play different music to different speakers at the same time.
Apps
The Apps for iPhone and Android give you comprehensive control of any Brennan on the same Wifi network.
- Browse and Search for music
- Volume, Play/Pause, Next, Previous, Mute, Random
- Pick Presets - radio stations or playlists
- Pick Speaker - Wired or Sonos
- Search and Explore Internet Radio stations
- Play and manage Playlists
- Play and Rip CDs. Find Album art
The Web UI
The Brennan can be controlled from any web browser on the same wifi network. The browser can be on a computer, tablet or mobile phone. This is called the Web UI.
This shows the web UI on a desktop browser.
- See whats playing, change volume, back, stop, next buttons.
- Search the B3 with search results updated as you type.
- Rename, delete, add album art. Click on an artist to see all the albums by that artists.
- Click on an album to see all the tracks in that album.
- Create, reorder, delete & combine playlists
- Assign radio stations to Presets
- Upload music from your computer. Rip CDs and manage album art.
- Find and play internet radio stations - 40,000 stations.
- Browse files on external USB devices.
Introduction to Brennan B3
"Best audio playing investment ever. I bought the JB7 back in 2010 with the BSP speakers, and added the B2, BB1 and EZB in subsequent years. Always received product very quickly after ordering. Love these products, and use them all the time. Best audio playing investment I have ever made in 55 years of music listening..."
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B3+
- Regular price
- $729.00
- Sale price
- $729.00
- Regular price
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- Unit price
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B3 includes web interface, Internet Radio, Bluetooth. 20+20W amplifier.
Play through Sonos speakers and control with the Brennan App.
The 2TB B3 has an internal hard disk that can store 4400 CDs as FLAC or 9000 as MP3
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- 2TB HDD model stores 4400 CDs as FLAC or 9000 CDs as MP3
- 480G SSD model stores 1000 CDs as FLAC or 4500 CDs as MP3
- Total 20W+20W RMS Merus MA12070 power amplifier
- 4 million album database
- Text Search for Track or Album by remote control, front panel or web browser
Full specifications
B3 Specifications
- 2TB HDD model stores 4400 CDs as FLAC or 9000 CDs as MP3
- 480G SSD model stores 1000 CDs as FLAC or 4500 CDs as MP3
- Total 20W+20W RMS Merus MA12070 power amplifier
- 4 million album database
- Text Search for Track or Album by remote control, front panel or web browser
- Segue - blends one track into the next
- Internet Radio - 40,000+ stations from around the world. Organised geographically or search by name with the Web UI - ten presets
- Play through Sonos loudspeakers.
- Apps for Android and iPhone
- Bluetooth In - play music from your mobile phone or tablet through B3 - nothing to do on B3 just connect on your phone/tablet and play.
- NAS (Network Attached Storage) facility - lets you see the Brennan hard disk contents on a computer.
- Works with Spotify
- 320x256 IPS TFT display
- Compact 33 x 7.3 x 24cm
- 2.5kg solid aluminium construction
- Loads CDs to hard disk at up to 40x - play music while loading
- Music compressed to FLAC or MP3 automatically
- Two USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 480 Mbits / sec ports. can be used for
- Wifi dongle
- USB Ethernet dongle
- Bluetooth dongle
- USB Headphone DAC
- USB Hub
- USB Keyboard
- USB hard disk
- Rear connectors - loudspeakers, Rear USB, 24V DC
- Front USB
- Backup music and playlists to external USB hard disk for safe keeping
- Built in Raspberry Pi processor module.
- External laptop computer style 24V power supply / AC adaptor - included - works from 110V to 240V. Size 3cm x 6cm x 13cm. B3 is supplied with mains leads for UK and USA. Buyers from other countries read here. 3m overall lead length.
- BSP50 Loudspeakers 22cm (H) x 14.5cm (W) x 18cm (D) - sold separately
- Eight part printed quick start guide will get you started. For more comprehensive and up to date documentation use this website.
- The B3+ model has additional optical (Toslink) and 3.5mm electrical outputs.
B3 is simple to connect
- 24V DC - from the AC adaptor
- Loudspeakers - B3 has 4mm sockets - you may need to buy leads
- Wifi dongle in rear USB
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? We’ve got you covered
B3+ comes with two extra connectors at the back, allowing you to easily connect it to an amplifier or other audio equipment.
Yes, but if you plan to connect it to an amplifier, we recommend choosing the B3+ model. It offers both electrical and optical outputs, making it the better choice for this setup.
Absolutely! The B3 works with all Sonos loudspeaker models, including the Sonos Beam.
Yes! You can easily transfer your iTunes music to the B3 using its web interface or by connecting a USB hard drive as an intermediary.
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