B-Con go App – Hi-Res Car Audio Game Changer?

B-Con go is a new app for controlling the Audison bit B-Con Hi-Res Bluetooth streamer in a car audio system.

The B-Con allows for Hi-Res streaming (24bit 96kHz) via bluetooth from many android phones. The new B-Con go App allows the B-Con to be placed at the heart of a car audio system and offers control of top-level functions such as Fader, Balance, Volume level and Subwoofer level. It can be configured to operate as a controller for a 2-zone system, such as cabin or living space in a Motorhome or boat.

With the ability to mirror your streaming service screen, the app also enables “machine controls” such as next/previous track, forward and reverse search.

When used in conjunction with Audison Forza amplifiers it can be used to switch sources and select between different sound profile presets. It will also display amplifier temperature and operating voltage.

Hi-res Bluetooth streaming is already revolutionising Hi-Res music listening in the home or any mobile application. The LDAC Bluetooth protocol in the B-Con performs superbly well when matched with any streaming devices that also have LDAC on board. This includes many Samsung, Sony, and Google Pixel handsets, among others. Just connect to your Hi-res streaming service (Qobuz or Tidal for example) and listen to your music in sensational quality.

Not experienced Hi-Res before? There are a number of streaming services that allow streaming of Hi-Res music. Tidal and Qobuz are favourites, however be aware that some of the most popular streaming services (Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music etc.) do not currently stream in Hi-Res.

Not sure you will hear the difference? Try it out. Both Tidal and Qobuz have perpetual free one-month trials available. Most people can hear the difference in Hi-Res, even on non-Hi-Res equipment. For the full experience, though, try to find equipment that will reproduce audio at 24bit 96kHz or above without down-sampling (reducing bit word depth and sampling frequency).

Check with your specialist installer who should be able to demonstrate Hi-Res quality to you.