Brennan Reviews 

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Evaluating 583 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the Brennan B3+ and B2 as fantastic all-in-one solutions for digital music and CD collections, highlighting their excellent sound quality and robust build. Many found the devices straightforward to set up and easy to use, appreciating the convenience of ripping CDs. Reviewers frequently commend the fast and stress-free delivery, noting orders arrived promptly and well-packaged. However, some customers found the user experience less intuitive, requiring specialist knowledge for certain functions or reporting inconsistencies in CD ripping. Others experienced hardware issues like faulty units, problematic sockets, or flimsy CD trays, with some also noting SD card corruption.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Brennan B3+is a fantastic all-in-one solution for anyone with a large CD collection who wants to bring their music library into the digital age without the hassle of a computer. The unit combines... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was really impressed with the speed of delivery , ordered at about 16:00 , delivered at 07:20 the following morning. So far I have loaded about 5000 tracks & am currently compressing them to FLAC .... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having tried out the Brannan B3+ for several days I am satisfied it is giving me the results I hoped for. It is easy to use even for a technophobe. The sound with the Brannan speakers is crisp and c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What can I say about this little box of magic, the new Brennan b2 2026 is a great machine, I'm currently transferring all my music to it from my NAS. Ripping an CD is also very easy and the sound... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was hesitant to buy a B3+ on line

I was hesitant to buy a B3+ on line, due to the lack of a contact phone number in the event of problems.
I was assured on the effectiveness of the e.mail system, so I went ahead.
I had an issue with headphones, which Paul from Brennan managed to resolve within 24 hours.
I have since contacted Paul again regarding radio presets, and again he has responded within 24 hours.
The unit is working very well and I am very happy with it.

May 1, 2026
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Hi Doug
Thank you for your 5 star review and your feedback on Paul's help. I'll let him know.
Jenny

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice unit took some time to set it up…

Nice unit took some time to set it up had to download the manual to get the system to connect still can’t get the optical to work ( new cable) managed eventually on the line out, also had to google how to adjust base treble to my liking (prior to downloading the manual) not sure how to switch into standby did what it says but screen still fully lit up also tried from the internal menu ie after 60 mins screen still backlight?

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hi Kenny
Thanks for the 4 star review and details on why it wasn't 5 stars. There is a lot of help on our website under the drop-down menu "more" including an AI helper which you may find more relevant details than google. We also have a forum and an email thebrennanb2@gmail.com . However, I have asked Paul to email you direct about your comments.
Jenny
Hi Kenny
Martin here - there is no backlight off/standby mode - its on the wishlist but for now you just have to turn it off manually - M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smart, quick resolution

Had an issue that needed support from Brennan and they supplied the programmed SD card that resolved the issue. Ordered on Friday delivered Tuesday - much appreciate your help and advice

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hi Brian
Glad the SD card got your B2 working again and thanks for the 5-star review. Nice to hear from long term owners.
Jenny
Update - Martin here - thanks again for the review. Glad things are sorted. And thanks for the email - it made my day.
Martin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great sound but patience required in setting it up.

The system is great once I worked out how to do everything. The only issue I experienced was connecting to the WiFi, but after a few aborted attempts it suddenly connected.

May 11, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hi Ian
Thank you for the 5 star review. Good to hear you have the WiFi connected. If useful, Paul has written a B3 & B3+ User Guide which you can find here with other help, under the More menu on our website https://brennan.co.uk/blogs/how-to-guides.
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered my B3 on a Friday lunchtime…

I ordered my B3 on a Friday lunchtime it was delivered by Saturday morning. Set up was easy and within 15 minutes I was ripping CD’s. The web interface is better than the app for sorting out your collection. For playback the app works fine. I am slowly working my way through my collection of CD’s and it is great to hear tracks and bands that I had forgotten about. Now do easy to play them straight from the B3 rather than having to search for a particular CD

May 8, 2026
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Hi David
Thank you for the 5 star review and the details. Good to hear you are rediscovering your music.
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer support after Line out problem.

Delivery of the BrennanB3+ was excellent. However, I have yet to hear any music from it as I have been unable to get any output from the Line out socket. Very frustrating!
I have tried 3 pairs of headphones and a line out jack / jack cable none worked, then I pulled the jack out slightly from the line out socket and got an output. It seems like a dodgy socket.
Martin & Paul reacted very quickly to resolve this problem by offering a replacement B3+, excellent customer support. However, after 'exercising' (pushing jacks in and out!) the Line out socket began working as it should.

May 5, 2026
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Hello Alan
I asked Paul to make contact with you to help
Just a couple of suggestions until he does
1) Use the Select Output on the menu to select the DAC (Select Output is off the bottom so keep turning the knob till you see it)
2) Turn the volume up fully
Martin

Update - thanks for the update - I agree it sounds like a defective socket - I have sent a replacement B3+ and emailed you. Paul will follow up
M

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After importing my music, I was enjoying the B3 the next morning. A***

24-hour delivery in the UK was great, I already owned a B2 and had previously backed up my music, therefore importing that backup was a doddle, only time taken is the issue, but that's the technology of USB to blame.

I was enjoying the B3 the next morning. A***

May 6, 2026
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Hi Milton
Thank you for the 5 star review and great to hear about your good experience.
Jenny

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product requires power management

Fantastic product, works straight out of the box, easy to back up all my cds. The only thing stopping it from getting 5 stars is the lack of power management on the system. I would like for the screen to go dim if left on and be able to put the unit on standby rather than keep switching off.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hello Paul
Thank you for the 4 star review and comment on the power management. I have forwarded your note to Martin for adding to the wish list.
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and equipment

Everything was excellent, from ordering through packaging, delivery and after sales.
Excellent piece of equipment with the added bonus of integration with an existing Sonos system.

April 27, 2026
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Hi Gary
Thank you for the 5 star review. Martin got your email - that's very kind of you.
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order a replacement sd card

Order a replacement sd card. It came as expected. Once mounted and various functions reset the B2 is working again.

April 23, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hi Philip
Thank you for the 5 star review and glad your Brennan B2 is up and running.
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Getting to know my B3+…

Getting to know my B3 is not always straightforward but with the right help from Brennan support I am getting there

May 5, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hello Mr Melling
Thank you for the 5 star review for your Brennan B3+. Sounds like you are finding the forum useful. There are also the How to guides on the website here https://brennan.co.uk/blogs/how-to-guides. These guides, and other useful information, are in the More drop-down menu.
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent products and excellent service at all levels.

I bought a much earlier product made by Brennan to store and play my cd collection on well over 20 years ago. This finally needed replacement, and I had no hesitation in purchasing from the company again.

The product is again excellent, as well as the customer service and support throughout the ordering and delivery process. Responses to any queries were sometimes received well outside normal working hours, and were very comprehensive - these days that happens extremely rarely.

It is noteworthy that I have also received a personal email from the owner of the company as follow up, and this reflects enormously in their commitment to excellence and involvement at all levels of their business.

Highly recommended, and hoping for another 20 years of excellent performance from my new purchase.

April 29, 2026
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Hello Peter
Thank you for your 5 star review and your comments. Martin enjoyed reading your review! Here's to another 20 years!
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Hello Kathleen
Thank you for your order for a JB7 remote control and the 5 star review. Great to hear you are still enjoying your JB7. We sold the last JB7 back in August 2014.....how time flies.
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great retail experience!

Easy website to navigate, secure payment system. Fast delivery by a reputable courier, on time.
Great user group site to get everything up and running quickly.

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hello Paul
Thank you for the 5 star review and your feedback. Your positive comments on the user group / forum and what we are getting right is very welcome.
Jenny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic device for storing & playing…

Fantastic device for storing & playing CD collection. Radio station range also excellent.

August 26, 2025
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Reply from Brennan

Hi Veronica
I see that you bought your Brennan B3+ and BSP50 loudspeakers back in August 2025. It is really nice to have a review from someone who has lived with the products for a while and enjoyed them. Thanks for the 5 star review and I hope you continue to enjoy your music.
Jenny

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Works well for cd ripping

I was very excited to find this and hooefully it will result in listening to my large selection of cd's again. The ripping works well and is very fast. I have been struggling with connecting speakers since I don't have Sonos speakers. I am using bluetooth and it has not been working great yet, but Brennan support is helping me through that.

May 7, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hello Wim
Sorry to hear you are having problems setting up Sonos. You will see from the reviews that most owners find it a breeze. Basically once the B3 is on the network it finds the Sonos speakers and you select one. I don't see any emails from you. If you want to try you can email us at thebrennanb2@gmail.com. Sometimes mesh routers cause problems. I asked the AI and it gave some tips. But no problem about returning for a refund. You can find the return instructions here
https://thebrennan.com/pages/returns-2025
Martin
On a second reading I see that you had problems with the web UI - that's very unusual and may be the root of the problem so I'd start by looking at the wifi signal strength at the B3 . Settings & Tools > Maintenance > Advanced > Wifi Strength

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Dislike the online forum

Dislike the online forum, which whilst informative often needs a PhD level of computing knowledge to understand.Ended up sending B3 back for repair.

April 9, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hello Julian
In fact most reviewers have positive views on the forum. I looked at your post on the forum and I agree one of the replies was definitely geek level but the other advice was quite straightforward.
In fact the forum is just one of three ways of getting help. Email is the definitive way but we work office hours so you might have to wait. The forum is good - especially for advice relating to third party gear and tips and tracks but it can get a bit random. And the AI is getting better all the time - we are up to 80% thumbs up which I think is pretty good. But it looks like you needed a repair so email would have been the best choice.
Martin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple to use my Brennan B3+ great…

Simple to use my Brennan B3+ great sound I use it through 2 Alexa echo dots configured to stereo with a subwoofer crystal clear rich sound The only thing I would like is the app a little more sophisticated but a minor point.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Brennan

Hi Gary
Glad to hear you are enjoying your Brennan B3+ and thank you for the 5 star review.
Jenny

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