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Can i use sonos amp for ceiling speakers

Hello,Can i do the following: 1 sonos amp for ceiling speakers for my TV while streaming music for other ceiling speakers in my kitchen or s...
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Remodelling TV area: Arc vs In-Wall vs Floorstander

Amp and big speakers is the way to go for music and reportedly (I don’t have that setup) do an excellent job on TV audio.You might look for...
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Do i need internet to use line in on Amp?

No, the line in stays on if the internet goes away. I would be guessing that your phone stopped playback of whatever source you were playing...
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TorneyContributor I
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Sonos amp input error

Hi. I have a sonos amp connected to my tv and when i play on this amp from sonos f.ex. it suddenly stops and when i go into the app it say its playing from “line in” but the tv is off.This can happen once ever 10 min or once ever 2 hours. I have on auto play, but this should not happen when the tv is off. Anyone else experienced this and know what to do?

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ddehnerContributor I
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Sonos Connect Amp - Slow blinking white light - doesn't factory reset - HELP!

I have a gen 1 Sonos connect amp that is just blinking off and on white every 10 seconds; 10 seconds off 4 seconds on.  Any help or anyone else experience this?Thanks for any help! 

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Stanley_4
2 years ago
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Techraider87Contributor I
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streaming music and TV with sonos amp

I am remodeling a back patio and installing 4 ceiling speakers and a TV. With the sonos amp will I be able to stream music to the ceiling speakers and have the TV on minus audio through the tv? How easy is it to switch back to TV audio through the ceiling speakers? Thanks for the help.

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2 years ago
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akhardyContributor I
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Can I place the Sonos amp inside a cabinet?

We’ve purchased the Sonos architectural in ceiling speakers and amp. Is it possible to place the amp inside a cabinet with correct wiring obviously? Wondering if this will affect performance or temperature.Thanks in advance for the advice.

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melvimbe
2 years ago
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Ivan XAvid Contributor I
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Does ZP80 or ZP100 support TruePlay? The support article suggests it.

My guess is no, but the Sonos support article is not clear.At https://support.sonos.com/s/article/3222?language=en_US, it says: “Trueplay tuning is supported by all Sonos products except Port, Connect, and Roam SL.”The article also specifically mentions Amp and Connect:Amp as specifically supporting TruePlay (under certain conditions).I kind of doubt the ZP80 and ZP100 have any magical TruePlay powers that their later iterations don't. The possibilities seem to be:ZP80 and ZP100 do not support TruePlay at all. ZP100 supports TruePlay in the same specific configurations that Amp and Connect:Amp do. ZP80, like Connect and Port, does not support TruePlay. ZP80 and ZP100 do, in fact, support TruePlay, without qualifications. (Seems very unlikely, but it’s what the language of the article implies.)(The article also does not make clear whether TruePlay is supported by both generations of Connect:Amp, or only Gen 2, another issue it would be nice to have clarity regarding.)Can anyone shed any

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Bb8783Contributor I
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blowing speakers

I have 2 connect amps wired to episode  outdoor speakers (ES-500-ew-4). I have had 6 speakers blow in the matter of 3 months. Is this an amp issue or a speaker issue? 

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RAMQFTWAvid Contributor III
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Can I split the HDMI e ARC signal coming into my AMP?

Hello Team:  I know I should look for this anser - but I cannot find it.  Here is whjat I have and what I am trying to do. Samsung Q LED TV w/ ONE HDMI ARC portDenon AV receiverSonos AMPUse case:  I want to have the TV audio currently set up via my AV receiver (NOT touching SONOS at all) as an audio source for Sonos.  I see that there is an HDMI port on the back of the AMP.  However, there is only ONE HDMI ARC port on the TV which is currently connected to my AV receiver.  Am i able to get a splitter such that the TV audio goes properly to my AV system (NON SONOS) and ALSO as a source from AMP.  I want to listen to tv audio on my deck which speakers are powered by the AMP. Comments and suggestions please (aside from RTFM!) Thanks

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buzz
2 years ago
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speed4502Contributor I
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Sonos port volume control

I was wondering if someone can help me with an answer I can’t find. I am installing 12 Sonos ports in my home because I have a pre-existing setup with amp and what not. All my amps are sonance amps, so my question is will the Sonos amp control the volume of my amp? I know there is an option for passthrough on the port, but there is not list that I can find that tell me what amps work for volume control on the port.any help would be greatly appreciated.

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jtaylorContributor I
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Replacing multiple Connects with multiple Ports

Currently I have a Bridge and 2 Connects powering 2 different amps directly (wired), one is located downstairs and the other upstairs. Often I group them together to play the same music throughout the house. This has always worked great.To upgrade it seems that I should purchase 2 Ports (doing away with all 3 prior components). My question is can I use my existing wifi for each Port and still group them together without latency or do I need to connect one Port to my modem (over ethernet) and the first amp and set up a Sonos wireless network for the other Port to use and connect it to my second amp? Or is either solution viable?Thanks

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JeffersContributor I
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turntable/ sonos connect 2nd gen

Hi, is it possible to connect a turntable with a preamp included to a sonos connect 2nd gen, so I can play wirelessly through my sonos speakers.many thanks 

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jbeck123Contributor I
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1 Sonos Amp - Individual Speaker Control

Hi. I currently have 2 Sono’s Amps hooked up, with them configured as such: 1 Amp - Connected to Kitchen Speakers2 Amp - Connected to Master Bedroom & Backyard Speakers I was wondering if there was a way I could individually control the music played on each speakers for 2nd Amp. So basically, wondering if I could play music in my backyard speakers without it coming out in my bedroom, obviously without needing to buy another.  I’m guessing this is not possible, but figured it was worth a shot.

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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BenMaritContributor I
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Plug Vinyl turnatble to Sonos

Hi, I have a Vinyl Turntable (at-lp120 usb) with a preamp in it that I would like to play it on my sonos system. I plugged it to my Play5 (1st gen) with a jack but the sound is quite low and the quality disappointing. Anyone know how I could have a decent sound quality ? Should I use a connect ? or a connect:amp ? Thanks !  

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ratty
2 years ago
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suhContributor I
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Sonos Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable

I recently acquired the turntable. There are 2 issues that are different than all other turntables I have owned. I would like to know whether what I am experiencing with the Pro-Ject T1 a defect or if this is how it is supposed to function.Once the LP playing reaches the end, the arm is supposed to come to it's resting position but it stays at the end and keeps spinning. This cannot be good for the needle or the record. Even if I manually return the arm to it's resting position, the turntable keeps spinning. I have to switch off the appliance for the turntable to stop spinningThanks for any guidance. 

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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sabbiamjTrending Lyricist I
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Distorted sound-Sonos Port

I'm using my Sonos Port basically as a pre-amp, powered by an Acurus A150 2 channel amplifier, and an Adcom GCD-750 CD player.  I'm getting really distorted sound.I've tried taking the Source Level down to 1. I've played around with the EQ. Nothing is working. When I remove the Port and connect it to my volume controller, it sounds perfect.Any suggestions?

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ChasAvid Contributor I
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Tidying 'My System'?

Hi all,Last year I deleted my Sonos ‘Bridge’, and replaced the Sonos ‘Connect’ with the ‘Amp’. When I log in and look at My System, it is still telling me I have the Bridge and the Connect. Its not a big deal, but being a simple soul, I’d like to get rid of the reference to those items that I no longer have. Any idea how to do that, please?Thanks in anticipation, 

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ratty
2 years ago
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bamagregContributor I
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Help connecting a projector to my Sonos Amp

I have the newest Sonos amp powering 6 Sonance Satellite speakers around my pool. I have an outdoor projector I would like to occasionally use and was hoping I could use the RCA inputs to connect for sound. My projector has the headphone outlet that came with an adapter that splits from the small (3.5 I think) output on the back of the projector to the red and white RCA plugs. I plugged those directly into the red/white RCA inputs on the Sonos Amp and tried to use the "line-In" option from my Sonos app on my phone, but am getting no sound. Is there a way for me to do this?   

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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MBibby1Contributor I
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Poor Customer Service - SANUS speaker stand faulty

At the beginning of May I purchased two SANUS speaker stands for my SL One’s.  One of the speaker stands has a faulty part as in the base does not screw into the upright - it’s poorly manufactured.Since receiving the item and trying to set it up I’ve been back and forth with SONOS to have a replacement sent.  It’s now been 4 weeks! and I’ve still not had a replacement sent or the correct returns procedure given to me.Is SONOS service always this poor?????

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ratty
2 years ago
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J-BirdContributor I
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Muffled sound when listening to the turntable

I have a turntable for about 6 months I am having issues with the sound being muted or muffled, especially vocals on my records. Are there any setting on the Sonos 5 that need to be adjusted to clear up the sound quality? Could it be the needle on the turntable?

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Greg_10Contributor I
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Does Sonos AMP Work with Bridge?

One of my original “Connect Amps” has failed and I must replace it with the newer “Amp”. I currently have an original “Bridge” hard-wired to my Ethernet switch in a convenient location and the Bridge communicates wirelessly to the Connect Amp. Will this setup work with the newer Amp? I’d rather not run an Ethernet cable to the place where the Amp must be located.

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Ivan JeremicContributor I
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We need Audiophile Edition version of Port

First of I want to say that I have been using Sonos products since 2009. Besides Sonos, I had a lot of gear but none of it could match Sonos's ease of use and sound quality (for the price). I have to come clean and say that I am used to using Sonos everywhere and I love it. As an audiophile, I was looking to replace my aging Sonos Connect with Port and realized from all the reviews that it does not have a better digital output. This was a show stopper for me and it is a show stopper for all audiophiles out there. You are missing a very important niche of the market. It is taken by Raspberry Pie implementations and Bluesound and Aurelia, not because they have better software or support for services, but because they have a better digital output. That is it. Nothing else. Everyone I have talked to said they like Sonos but the digital output is jittery. I have tried a lot of solutions and even they sound better than Connect over coax they are all not easy to use, do not have support for t

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dpeel79Contributor I
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Can I add a sonos turntable to an amp that already has 3 pairs of Sonance Sonos ceiling speakers?

Hi there,I have an amp that is connected to 3 pairs of Sonos Sonance ceiling speakers in my living room. Can I connect a Sonos turntable to that same amp? I’d like to be able to play records over the living room speakers.Thanks,Derrek

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bockersjv
2 years ago
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codemonkeychrisContributor I
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Sonos:Connect using receiver to 4 speakers

I have many Sonos speakers, amps, etc… I may have a Sonos problem :)One of my older systems is a Sonos:Connect that runs into a Sony consumer receiver which then powers 4 outdoor speakers (rated at 125W each). The problem I have with this system is that the receiver times out, which means that every time I want to turn on the outdoor speakers, I have to manually flip the receiver on. Boo!I installed a couple extra outdoor zones, which are powered with the new Amps which have enough juice now to power my other outdoor speakers.So, my options now seem to be replace my existing Connect/Receiver solution with 2 Sonos amps ($700 ea), which now have enough power per channel to run everything. Or, I find a receiver that doesn’t auto-turn off that is less than $1400 and keep the Connect. Of course, the other problem is that the Sonos amps are all back ordered until August, so… yeah…  Anyway, looking for receiver options, suggestions?

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melvimbe
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einarsoTrending Lyricist I
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What to do when silly Sonos does not provide me with a solution

I have 6 Connects in my house (plus one amp and one Beam).  Sadly, I now wonder if I have put my bet on the wrong horse.  One of my Connects ar connected to at 12 channels amp, powering the 6 pairs of 3rd party in-ceiling wired speakers covering my kitchen- and open area.  Now I feel I really need one or two subs in this area. But silly Sonos does not let me connect a Sub with a Connect.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to solve this problem?  Could I buy a One and pair the Connect, One and Sub to be controlled together as one area?  Could I somehow connect a new Connect to a 3rd party amplifier and a 3rd party sub, and pair the two connects together?Is there any way to use a Sonos Amp to power my 6 pairs of speakers, for then to pair the Sub with the Sonos Amp?I invested in Sonos because it was supposed to be simple :(

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ratty
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laconicEnthusiast I
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Sonos Roam does not work with Sonos S1 App

Just received my Roam today. Heads up for everyone as it’s not made clear anywhere prior to purchase that it’s only compatible with the new version of the app.  This means if you have “legacy” Sonos products as part of your set up and use the S1 app to control them you won’t be able to see your Roam as part of your existing Sonos network.  You have to download the new version of the app and then set up a new Sonos system to add the Roam to it. Then you have to add all your music services, any favourites etc etc again to the new app to be able to access them on your Roam.  Pretty s*it experience to be honest, and annoying it’s not made clearer. By having “old” products Sonos doesn’t want me to have in my network I’m effectively left with a bog standard stand alone portable speaker. Struggling to see the benefit of it over a JBL Bluetooth speaker at the moment to be honest (build quality and sound quality aside obviously 😆).  Anyway heads up for those of you still mulling over the purch

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dgwimTrending Lyricist I
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Sonos 1 vs Sonos 2

Hi, I have just been given a Roam as a gift to add to my existing Sonos suite.  I have the older technology (Play 3 and Play 5) using Sonos 1.  From what I am reading it appears I cannot link the 2 together.  To use the Roan I have to be on Sonos 2, but if I upgrade to Sonos 2 are my Play 3 and Play 5 speakers rendered useless?

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