Components and Architectural

I've set my record player up to play through my Sonos with a Sonos Port, but it created a new room in the process. Is this normal? Or can I change it so I just have the record player set up within my only existing room. It works fine, just that I have two rooms now within my Sonos S2 app when I only have one! 

Amp audio for projector.   Posting because of frustrating customer service call.  To hook up you may use the rca in from the phone/computer/dvr to 3.5mm headphone jack and video hdmi to the projector.  So 2 connections, one to headphone jack and other for video to projector. Alternate is use hdmi ARC to projector and if it has output, then go to rca in on the AMP.  there, fixed until the software engineers ger their butts in gear and patch the wireless option in, why, because its a wireless system!

I have a turntable plugged into my Sony stereo amplifier and I wish to plug this into my Sonos port, thus essentially using the amp as a pre amp. Will the RCA output on the back of the amp work for this? I assume I just run an RCA cable from the amp output to the port input and then this will stream to all my Sonos speakers? The Sony amp is the Sony STRDH190.CEK.

My question, does the Sonos Subwoofer output uses the 0.1 LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel from Dolby 5.1? And where/how can I verify or test it?If it is not there, you will loose low freq special effects in the audio.I own a Onkyo A-9050 (stereo amp with subwoofer RCA out), but when it broke I used schematics to repair it. Then I noticed that the subwoofer out was just a 80hz lowpassfilter and the 0.1 LFE channel was not used at all even when the amp had a Optical input.My setup is a B&W DM605 S2 and I now use a Optical TOSLINK from my 2019 LG-TV but I will change to HDMI ARC with a new 2.1 Amp. (maybe the SonosAmp).hopefully someone can help me.  

Hey everyone, I have an Amp that I use for my computer audio via line-in. This works well, but sometimes the Amp forgets it’s playing when the audio is quiet for a while on YouTube, for example. Is there a setting that can keep the line-in audio alive?

I have 8 Boston Accoustic HSi 270 in ceiling speakers that I am looking at powering with 2 Sonos Amps - i.e. 4 speakers per Amp, wiring 2 Speakers in parallel per channel.  These are 8Ohm speakers and It seems that they rated at 90watts.  Is the power rating of the speakers an issue for this configuration?Many thanks.

Would there be any issue sending a variable level input into the Amp? I’d like to hook up a pre-amp to be able to select among several source components (CD/vinyl/tape), keep the Amp itself at a fixed volume level, and control volume with the pre-amp physical control rather than the Sonos app.Related to that, does the Amp maintain separate volume levels for the RCA and HDMI inputs? I’d like to hook up a TV directly to the Amp as well; would changing the TV volume effect the volume level that I’d set for the RCA input? In other words, assuming the above pre-amp scenario works, would I need to adjust the Amp volume every time I switched from HDMI to RCA? Or would the Amp remember the last-used RCA volume setting?Thanks! 

Customer suggested adding the ability to bond a SUB with 2 different Sonos devices.

Hi All! I am a bit confused and can’t find a clear answer. Can I use a Sono Port to connect my Marantz receiver and use Sonos speaks as satellites in a 5.1 set up. So, if I’m watching a movie, the Marantz handles my bowers and wilkins left, right, and center speakers but it’s synced with the Sonos speakers via the sonos port? will that work? 

Hello,Does anyone have any insight on the possibility of connecting 2 Sonos connect to 1 receiver?  I want to be able to control the volume in different areas while steaming the same music.   Just trying to save some $$$.   I realize the alternative is to buy the new Sonos amp or another receiver but trying to make use of the connects I have.   Thank you for your time.  

Morning all. Hoping I can get some direction on this one please. Got lots of Sonos, all S2 and all amplified to decent in-ceiling speakers. Works a treat, always has.But I’m adding a new room. Essentially a home cinema room with the normal speakers, SW, large TV, AVR etc. I’ve plugged in a new Port via RCA to the SAT I/P.It works but sounds a bit meh.I’m not trying get any cinema type functionality, just good sound, stereo, surround, anything really.Is there a rule of thumb or best practice for settings an AVR to get a decent sound out? It just doesn’t sound great.The AVR itself is old but a solid performer …. A Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai feeding B&W Matrix fronts & rears and a B&W ASW800 sub.  

The MOVE will only connect to WiFi while the rest of the Sonos system connects vis the BOOST.  This begs the question, why use Boost at all and just use WiFi connectivity for the entireSonos system?

I have surround sound for my tv so a Sonos sound bar, sub and a pair of Sonos ones, a play 5 and a one in the kitchen but I’m building an extension and want to fit a pair of ceiling speakers for the TV, I don’t want to use it with anything else other than Sonos equipment, so do I need an amp?

I see so many threads here on installing Sonos Amp/Connect Amp inside and run speaker wires outside. Have any one successfully ran this box outside in an outdoor rated enclosure with appropriate heating/cooling ? any suggestions appreciated. I totally get it this box is not outdoor rated for winter especially..but wondering if peeps have found a solution to make it work

Hello - I have the new Sonos amp and have plugged an spdif switch into the hdmi port via the spdif to hdmi cable and I have a phono preamp plugged in to the rca inputs. I have autoplay turned on for both the line in and for the TV. Based on searches in this community it sounds like the TV will always win out. I think this explains why even when I turn off my phono preamp and back in again and play a record the line in is not auto playing. So, my question is, is there an alternate way to get the line in to play other than many clicks on my iphone to dial up line in (this assumes I didn’t forget my iPhone upstairs)? It would be great if there was someway to do it with a button press on the amp similar to how I can hold the play button to join the most recent speaker already playing.  Or, am I missing something with autoplay and is it not behaving as expected? Thanks in advance. Matt

Long time Sonos user here. I have an old ZP90 (first gen Connect/Port) and slowly it seems like my ZP90 is slowing down or not connecting at all at random times ever since the S1 and S2 platform integration.   What i don’t understand is why the latest Connect remains so damn expensive for a “Line out” box.  From the outside looking in from a consumers perspective: Though apples to oranges, fundamentally the Play5 and other Sonos products offer similar network/wireless capabilities as they are relatively the same Sonos internal infrastructure and computer proprietary integration, Ethernet ports, Line in, etc. Those products offer much more by being indeed a multi speaker device with drivers that will produce you sound.  Great sound at that. The Connect and Port on the other hand is a Sonos enclosed box with a rear I/O panel, and with internals similar to whatever Sonos product lesser in price you want to name off. So Why such the mark up? Our feeling is Sonos somewhat penalizes those wh

Hi. I just purchased a Pro-Ject T1 turntable for my family for Christmas. It will be in the living room with two Play 5s. How will I connect it so the pair runs in stereo? Do I plug the turntable into one and it will recognize the pair or do I need separate cables for left and right? Just want to make sure I get any necessary cable in had in advance.Thanks!

Hello friends,I’ve been thinking about reworking our living room setup a bit. I would like to get a Beam for our TV and then place two Play Ones/SL/Ikea speakers as  surround sound.  Right now, I have a Sonos Connect: Amp hooked up to some tall Polk speakers. Is it possible to create a dummy load for the Connect:Amp so that I can stream the audio to the surround setup and not burn out the amp?Essentially, I’m trying to make the Connect: Amp more like the Port but without investing in that piece for the time being. This would eliminate the use of the Polk speakers and free up some space in the living room. 

Will an AMP Gen 1 still work with the current SONOS app for basic streaming of music?  I have several speakers connected to the newest Amp, but looking for a less expensive alternative to power the outdoor speakers separately.

Hello,Having reviewed various other queries on the community, I cannot see a direct reference to this question.  I am looking to understand if it is viable to use the Sonos Port, connected to some typical PC 2.1 speakers.I assume the line out from desktop can go into the Port Audio-In, then back out through the Audio-Out into the active 2.1 system. Critically, this also links the PC audio to the Sonos system around my houseMy concern is that this may introduce some sort of audio delay, especially if watching video / on VC on the computer.I should add, this is a Windows set up so cannot use AirPlay unfortunately, or at least I don’t think I can, if I could I would revert to two One’s, provided there is no audio delay as above. Any initial thoughts?Thanks.

I understand the AMP will digitized the analog signal created from the analog line in internally and then transcode it again to analog and send it to the passive speakers. Can I connect a third party DAC to the Sonos Amp and hoping to improve the sound quality of the entire setup?Has anyone tried this? Many thanks!

Trying to clarify something here: I know that plugging a network cable into one of my Sonos speakers creates Sonosnet that all of my speakers will connect to instead of my WiFi network. Assuming all speakers are not too far apart and already have decent WiFi coverage, does a Boost add anything to this? Put another way, does plugging a network cable into a speaker basically do what a Boost does and create a mesh network between all the speakers?I’m asking because I have a paired set of Sonos One SLs and one of them keeps dropping out, even in a wired configuration and even though the speakers are only at opposite ends of the room (about 20-feet apart and line of sight, no obstructions). I’m not sure a Boost would help if my speakers are already in a wired configuration. 

Just picked up the AMP to drive my sony Turntable and find the volume is limited. Checked all the settings and no restrictions. The moment I move back to TV or radio it is blasting. Also do I add to my Living Room system or create a seperate system?

I have a new Sonos Amp and 4 Polk Atrium 8 SDI outdoor speakers.  2 will be run at approx 50 ft each and the other. 2 will be approx 150-200 ft.  I want to hook all 4  to the amp (2 on left and 2 on right) and am considering 10 gauge wire due to the extreme distance.  Can I evenfit two 10 gauge wires in the hole in the new banana connectors?

I want to upgrade my system with several ZP120 and ZP 90s with AMPs and PORTs. However my setup is wired in a cabinet and honestly, thinking about rewiring that rack makes me hesitant to upgrade. With that being said, It looks like the power cord input on the AMP looks similar to the ZP120. Are they compatible?