Will a Niles SI-2150 Amplifier Auto Sense a Sonos Connect

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I have reviewed numerous posts on this subject, but have yet to find a definite answer. I've spoken to Niles and Sonos and neither can say if it will. I currently have several Sonos Components. I have Definitive Technology AW6500s on my patio and Definitive Technology DI8Rs in the kitchen. Both pairs are powered by separate Connect Amps, and sound great. I have a pair of Niles RS6SI rock speakers on another Connect Amp. The Niles rocks sound great, but seem power starved at louder levels. I have these by my pool connected with 100-125' of 12Awg.

I have been offered a pair of Niles RS8SI rock speakers, and I know these will require more power. So, to do this I just ordered a Sonos Connect and a Niles SI-2150 amplifier. With the Sonos Connect connected to the Niles amp with RCA, will the Sonos Connect activate the Niles amp's audio sensing? I've read a few posts saying it will, and some saying it won't. My components are in a closet and I don't want to have to power the amp on/off manually.

TIA

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ChrisAnswer

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I don't see why the music sense setting wouldn't auto-trigger it on. I had seen where people had trouble though but never saw anyone update. I know ratty had recommended one person use the digital output with an digital/analog converter to see if that then stopped any incoming signal to the trigger.

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jmurfyAuthor

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And I can may be add a third pair of speakers back there. I already have a spare Connect, and I can re-purpose the connect:amp to the garage.

I have the two Niles rocks playing 2 speaker stereo mode 15’ or so apart down the long side of my pool. I was just sitting by the pool, and said to my wife, “we may need 1 or 2 more on the other side. I’m thinking of trying just one more on the other long side, but playing it in single speaker stereo mode. I just don’t know how it would sound with 2 on one side and 1 on the other.

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Kumar

I bought it for $417/Crutchfield open box. Not a scratch on it with full warranty.

That is remarkable bang for the buck; the only remaining question would be reliability/service life, but it also need not be as long as what a costlier amp of the same spec would be expected to deliver, one could just buy another one if this one serves for 8-10 years.

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