B3 vs Denon CEOL N-12
The CEOL N-12's power @ 8ω is 65W against the B3's 20W, its bit depth 24-bit against 16-bit, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 96 kHz, and its weight 3.4 kg (7 lbs) against 2.5 kg (6 lbs).
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The Brennan B3 is a compact CD-ripping jukebox, hard-disk music server, Internet-radio player, Bluetooth receiver, Sonos-compatible network player, and stereo integrated amplifier. It can rip standard audio CDs to its internal storage at up to 40× speed, automatically retrieving album metadata and artwork when connected to the Internet. Music can be played through passive wired loudspeakers, compatible Sonos speakers, Bluetooth-connected devices, or—using a USB DAC—external headphone or audio equipment. The B3 is controlled from its front panel, web interface, or Brennan Android/iPhone applications. The standard B3 is intended primarily as a self-contained speaker system; the B3+ variant adds 3.5 mm analogue and Toslink optical outputs and should not be confused with the standard B3.
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The CEOL N-12's power @ 8ω is 65W against the B3's 20W, its bit depth 24-bit against 16-bit, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 96 kHz, and its weight 3.4 kg (7 lbs) against 2.5 kg (6 lbs).
The Decco2's power @ 8ω is 40W against the B3's 20W, its bit depth 24-bit against 16-bit, and its weight 11.8 kg (26 lbs) against 2.5 kg (6 lbs). Both share max sample rate (96 kHz).
The D 7050's power @ 8ω is 50W against the B3's 20W, its bit depth 24-bit against 16-bit, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 96 kHz, and its weight 2.2 kg (5 lbs) against 2.5 kg (6 lbs).
The Discovery DS-A101-G's power @ 8ω is 40W against the B3's 20W, its bit depth 24-bit against 16-bit, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 96 kHz, and its weight 2.177 kg (5 lbs) against 2.5 kg (6 lbs).
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