Brane vs McIntosh Connect

Full sound immersion begins here. The Brane app makes it simple to wirelessly manage your Brane speakers. • Fine tune your speaker’s sound profile, including deep bass levels and adjustable EQ settings • Link up to eight speakers, create multiple groups, and play in stereo or multi-room party mode. • Connect Amazon Alexa to use your speaker as a voice assistant • Use you speaker as an amp or soundbar with Soundbar Mode. • Keep your speakers up-to-date and running smoothly. Supported products: Brane X A home Wi-Fi network and Internet access are required.

McIntosh Connect offers a refined, intuitive interface for controlling supported McIntosh products, currently the CR106 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix, C55 Solid State Preamplifier, and C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Each product provides a tailored in-app experience designed to highlight and control its most essential features. Key Features (all features may not be compatible with all products): • Guided Product Discovery & Onboarding • Volume Control • Input Selection • Input Renaming & Configuration • Tone Adjustment • Output Switching • Balance Control • Input Trim Level • Network Setup & Configuration • Firmware Update Management • Multi-Zone Audio Control (CR106 only) • Experience Creation & Recall (CR106 only) Supported Products: • CR106 2-Channel, 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix • C55 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier • C2800 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Firmware Updates Made Easy Stay current with the latest enhancements. McIntosh Connect automatically checks for firmware updates and simplifies installation, ensuring your system performs at its best. Control of Connected Source Components McIntosh Connect also enables indirect control of select McIntosh source components via the Data Ports on supported preamplifiers. Proper configuration is required; please refer to your product’s Owner’s Manual for setup instructions.