Audison B-CON - Bluetooth Hi-Res Interface
The Audison B-CON Bluetooth Hi-Res Interface is the only Bluetooth 5.0 player specifically designed for automotive use that has obtained the “Hi-Res Audio Wireless” certification from JAS (Japan Audio Society).
The Audison B-CON is the ideal choice for streaming audio from a Hi-Res player (Fioo, Sony Walkman…) and from latest generation Android/Apple mobile devices.
B-CON is compatible with all audio formats and reaches maximum performance with uncompressed BT streaming (max 96kHz / 24bit, only with Android LDAC devices), both playing local files and with Apps that provide Hi-Res streaming (Tidal, Qobuz…)
Outputs, Inputs and Throughputs
The Audison B-CON has RCA analog and Toslink SPDIF optical outputs (the digital output is 96kHz / 24bit). The analog outputs are High-Resolution certified, with a signal-noise ratio of 100dBA.
The B-CON also has a Toslink SPDIF input, and an internal digital switcher with some innovative logic. If you have a Toslink source – such as the output of an external preamp – and you add the B-CON, connect the B-CON Toslink out to the bit device’s Toslink input, and the preamp’s Toslink output to the input of the B-CON.
Then re-connect your Bluetooth devices. Now, when listening to streaming audio from your handset, it will come through the B-CON. When you get a phone call, the B-CON will switch to passthrough mode and allow the OEM Bluetooth handsfree device to handle call audio. It works seamlessly.
Absolute Volume
In keeping with Audison tradition, during the design phase particular attention was paid to volume management, a fundamental aspect for the search for the highest audio quality. Most Bluetooth devices apply the volume controls to the audio stream, but this compromises the potential dynamic range significantly – often below the expected performance from digital audio.
The study by the Audison R&D team focused on the audiophile use of the “Absolute Volume” function. In the B-CON this manages the Master Volume of the DSP, while keeping the digital stream at full potential dynamic range – avoiding the loss of resolution that occurs when applying the handset’s volume commands to the audio stream.
This requires an ADC port, present on bit Virtuoso (additional devices with ADC ports will launch in 2022).
Product Features
- Full DA HD - Pure digital signal transfer with a resolution up to 24 bit / 96 kHz
- Hi-Res Audio - According to the definition of HiRes audio provided by JAS (Japan Audio Society - jas-audio.or.jp), B-CON achieves the 24 bit / 96 kHz digital to analog conversion processing requirement.
Technical Specifications
Input Management
- Digital IN delay switch: 1 sec.
- Power Connector: AUX SEL wire, MASTER ENABLE wire
- ADC: Serial RS232, to manage other Audison devices that support this standard
- Mode Switch: Absolute volume ON/OFF, upgrade mode
Output Management
- Optical digital: From Optical input: 24 bit 192 KHz
- From Streaming Bluetooth: 24 bit 96 kHz max.
- Analog: Bandwith (MAX) 20 ÷ 48K Hz
- Output Level: 2 VRMS
- Distortion – THD @1 KHz: 1 VRMS 0.003%
- S/N RATIO (A weighted): 100 dBA
Power Supply
- Voltage: 6 ÷ 24 VDC
- Idling current: 70 mA @ 12 V
- Remote IN voltage: 3 ÷ 12 VDC (0.5 mA)
- + 12 Remote IN voltage: 6 ÷ 12 VDC (70 mA)
- USB Micro: 5 V (500 mA)
Bluetooth
- Type: Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR
- Codec: Ldac, AAC, SBC
- Profile: Bluetooth A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
Further Information
What is Our Return Policy?
Subject to the below exceptions,Studio Incar LTD is happy to exchange or refund your purchase within 30 days of delivery. Your refund will be credited to the original payment card on the day of request but may take up to 14 working days.
Unwanted goods must be returned in a fully re-saleable condition and any packaging must be intact. We reserve the right to refuse an exchange or full refund if goods are not returned in a re-saleable condition or are damaged. If these conditions are met we will gladly offer a replacement, exchange or refund.
Refunds on promotional goods purchased under a promotional offer will be based on the terms of the promotional price. Our 30 days returns policy is in addition to the standard 14 day returns offered by the Consumer Contact Regulations.
If for any reason you believe your product is defective please notify us immediately on 01489 578951 or via email. If your product is faulty or covered under warranty any carriage costs incurred shipping the goods back will be refunded up to the amount of £10.
Upon receipt of your order you are advised to carefully inspect the package and goods to ensure they are intact and complete, before signing for receipt of delivery. Should you find the parcel to be damaged or incomplete you must refuse delivery of the goods.
Please report any damaged or faulty items to Studio Incar within 24 hours of receipt of the goods and provide any information requested (eg photographs) within 24 hours.
If you have ordered the incorrect part or wish to return an order we will gladly exchange the product free of charge with just the carriage to pay.
How do I Return a Product?
Please follow the instructions below before returning any goods
We require all returned goods (defective, damaged, unwanted or otherwise) to be sent back to us in the original condition they were received in, with all accessories, manuals and the original packaging. Items that are being returned purely because they are no longer wanted should be returned in unopened packaging. Studio Incar retain the right to refuse a refund or charge an appropriate fee for items that are returned without original packaging and/or without accessories and manuals.
Collection Procedure
- In the event of a product failing, your first course of action should be to contact Studio Incar at info@studioincar.co.uk
- Within 6 months of purchase date: Once the fault has been established and deemed impossible to be solved on site, Studio Incar will arrange for collection of the item at cost to the customer. This will be refunded in full if the item is found to be faulty.
- Please note that if the item has a non-warrantable fault the customer will be charge for carriage both ways, parts and labour.
Our Return address is:
Returns
Studio Incar
Unit 23, Mitchell Close
Fareham
PO15 5SE
How do I Cancel an Order?
You may cancel your order (or any part of it) for any reason before dispatch, however, if your order has already been dispatched & is with the courier a restocking fee may apply.
Please email us at info@studioincar.co.uk or call 01489 578951 to cancel an order.
The products we use and sell are of the highest quality and we trust them wholeheartedly, but every now and again a product has a fault that is covered under the manufacturers warranty.
In the event of such an occurance please contact us via email at info@studioincar.co.uk to proceed with the warranty process.
Below is a list of all the Manufacturers warranty timeframes with any special instructions for extended warranties:
Alpine
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Amphion
5 Years standard Manufacturers Warranty
AudioControl
- 5 Years with Installation by an Authorised Installer (Studio Incar is an Authorised Installer)
- 1 Year if you are doing your own Installation
- 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier
AudioLab
- 2 Years standard Manufacturers warranty
Audison
- 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
- 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier
Auralic
- 90 Days Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty - Product Registration within 30 days of Purchase
Blackvue
- 6 Months standard Manufacturers warranty
Blaupunkt
1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
Chord Company
- Lifetime Warranty
Cyrus Audio
- 40 series - 5 Years
- XR series - 3 Years
- Classic series - 2 Years
- Turntable - 3 Years
Product Registration Here
Dynaudio
- 2 Years on Car Audio Products - No Extendable Warranty
- 2 Years standard Warranty on Home Audio Products
- up to 8 Years Extendable Warranty on Home Audio Products when you register at Dynaudio
Focal
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 2 Years Extended Warranty when registered with Focal
Hegel
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Hertz
- 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
- 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier
HiFi Rose
2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
iFi Audio
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
JL Audio
- 1 Year for Speakers and Subwoofers
- 2 Years for Amplifiers and Processors
Luxman
3 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Mission
1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Mission
Ortofon
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Peachtree Audio
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Peachtree
Pro-Ject
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Pro-Ject
Q-Acoustics
- 4 Years for Passive Loudspeakers
- 1 Year for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers
- 5 Years for Passive Loudspeakers if Registers with Q Acoustics
- 2 Years for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers if Registered with Q Acoustics
SolidSteel
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
Sony
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
Wharfedale
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty if registered with Wharfedale
