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Optical Audio Adaptor, how does it work?

Ok, I have to plead optical audio ignorance here, but how does the Optical Audio Adaptor (came with the ARC sound bar) work?  How does the a...
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Using a Turntable with Sonos

Moderator Note: Modified December 2024 to account for new products and changes to the latest mobile controller. Thinking about getting a tur...
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cinderella7Contributor I
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Checking S2 compatibility

Checking my speaker in the Sonos app:  Everything is listed as S1, including the new One speaker I bought that is advertising as compatible with S2.  With the erroneous information I am receiving, how a I supposed to know if my subwoofer or playbase is compatible?  Not only is the upgrade onerous.  Its haphazard. 

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Airgetlam
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philipphotogContributor I
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Sharing a Sub - two rooms

Please flesh out the options to share a sub between two 'rooms'. I'm in the same boat as many users here and would like to share a sub, in my case, a large living room, playing music on two Play:5's as a stereo set, and a 5.1 surround with a Playbar and two play ones. The only option to share a sub between the setups is to 'unbond' the speakers, but then you lose the TruPlay saved settings and to recalibrate each time is not practical. Having the option to save the TruPlay profiles created would be amazing. I'm also taking advantage of AirPlay 2 for music which is not supported with a surround setup, hence why I have a second set just for music in the same room. Sharing a sub between two 'rooms' is perhaps an option for a future software update?

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webstarContributor I
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Marantz Melody X M-CR612 and Sonos

Hello all. Is there a way to play music from my Marantz Melody X through my Sonos speakers without having to buy another piece of equipment ? Many thanks !

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Animal-AdiContributor I
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Sonos ZP90

My zp90 is not booting, as soon as I apply power the white light flash very quickly constantly and never changes.i tried holding buttons down and applying power but no joy, my Simon’s one with Alexa doesn’t work anymore so assuming it’s the zp90 that holds everything together on my system. any ideas would be greatthanks

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PJW23Contributor I
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Turntable & Sonos setup advice

Hi, I would really appreciate some experienced guidance, please bear with me. I have recently inherited an outstanding vinyl collection. I want to integrate a turntable into my Sonos ecosystem and at the same time do full justice to the vinyl.Primary question: Will a higher end turntable & preamp still sound noticeably better than a budget turntable once digitised and compressed by Sonos? Will a higher end turntable offer the same value through Sonos than a traditional wired setup?For detail, I’m looking at buying either the more budget Rega P1 (£250) or the more expensive P3 (£600) turntable. I am also still undecided in which room to place the turntable. Either Room 1 with either a single Sonos five or, Sonos Port and a pair of Ones (the Ones would be in alcoves and we would listen from multiple positions so stereo is difficult to achieve). Or Room 2, through Sonos Port with existing beam/sub/play ones setup. On the other hand, should I consider Room 1 with Sonos Amp and some rea

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jaaykaayContributor I
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The importance of serials?

I accidentally postes a picture of a Sonos connect back sticker on an online auction. Could someone areal the trade up ising ONLY the serial? Its sold with unused trade up. Also, is the connect trade up 15% or 30% ? Thanks, Jon

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JennamacContributor I
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connecting sonos beam and one to project t1

Hey looking for some advice ,So we currently have a Sonos beam and have recently just purchased the Sonos one and the project t1 phono sb turntable as gifts for my partner for Christmas however I’ve since learned that they won’t connect without port or play5 is there any other alternative (cheaper) way to connect all 3 ? Would the connect amp 1/2nd gen work to link them in short term until I can bare to part with another £500 for the play5 or £400 for the port ? 

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rrobinson03Contributor I
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"Connect w/ Sonos" compatibility with Onkyo TX-NR636

Does the Sonos Connect work with Onkyo TX - NR636?   If not, is there a website that shows the compatible Onkyo receivers?   Please advise

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jakubtContributor I
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Advice on an upgrade - turntable and surround

Hi guys, I was wondering if I could get some help please? I have a 16 x 13 living room currently with a 50inch tv and beam. I would like to add an upgrade to kill 2 birds with one stone. Want to get a 5.x surround and occasionally use the turntable with Sonos. I know I have a couple options. Getting a couple of Ones and add Connect or Port (a bit expensive) Getting a couple of 5s and plug in turntable directly to one of the 5s.  Are the 5s a bit of an overkill for the size of the room? I know that line in is disabled when 5s in surround group? I’d be using turntable only occasionally so does it take long to undo surround and have 5s play as a stereo for turntable? Is there any other alternative option for me? Which option would you choose or maybe have a similar set up? Thank you for your help, Jakub

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4 years ago
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RichWFContributor I
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Port, Beam, Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable

Right now I don’t have a receiver or turnable, but want to establish a sonos system that could double as a sound bar for the TV and support a line in music source from a turntable.  If I purchased the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable (with the pre-amp), connected to a Sonos Port, and a Beam -- would that accomplish what I want.  Or would I need to purchase say a Sonos Five for the turntable, and then the Beam for the TV?  Thanks.

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David_123Contributor II
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Connect - how to tell if Gen1 or Gen 2

How can I tell if my connects are gen. 1 or 2 (I have 4)?

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Ed_Smith_83Contributor I
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Connecting songs amp with existing speakers

Hi, We are buying a set of turntables and also considering buying a sonos amp so that we can have our existing Sonos speakers and turntable all on one system. We currently have one Play 1 and one Play 5 speakers. We will ultimately buy some stereo speakers for the amp/turntables, but initially we’d would like to just use the existing Sonos speakers that we have. I had two questions:Am I correct to assume that we will be able to connect the Play 1 and Play 5 speakers (each in different rooms), via the amp, to our turntables, and run them as mono speakers? Once we have acquired a set of stereo speakers to add the set up, will we be able to continue using the Play 1 and Play 5 as mono speakers, whilst using the new speakers as a stereo set up?Thanks.

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Airgetlam
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mellistContributor I
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Line in disconnected

Hi, My Sonos2 app shows that my line-in is disconnected. I am not able to play vinyl though I do have a Sonos recommended preamp turntable. I have tried ALL the methods described on the Sonos website, and I mean all, to resolve the problem but to no avail. My Sonos2 app cannot find my Connect even though it is registered with Sonos and shows in their list of the Sonos products I own. Any one been in a similar situation and have resolved the problem?

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Peter PeterContributor I
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Can Sonos Amp automatically switch between Stereo and Surround mode?

I am planning to use an Amp for surround with an Arc. Can the Amp automatically switch to stereo mode if I use it to stream music?Thanks. 

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Paul A
4 years ago
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smartie1981Contributor I
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turntable

im about to buy a turntable to connect to my sonos system, i own a play 3 and a connect amp. only problem with the connect amp is that its in a central cupboard in the house and wouldn't be able to wire connect to the turntable. Can i buy a gen 1 connect to be able to get the turntable playing through my current system? Would i need to have the S1 app to do this?.

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JbondaContributor I
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Sonos Beam as speaker for my receiver.

How do I use the Sonos Beam as a speaker for my Denon AVR X500 receiver? 

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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andylaflerContributor III
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Sonos amp

Can I power 2 speakers and a subwoofer on 1 Sonos Amp? 

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PLCMAN58Chromatic Producer I
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Audio Technica LP-120XUSB Turntable and SONOS

I am looking to add turntable to my existing SONOS system and am looking at the Audio Technica LP-120XUSB. I have a SONOS port that I will connect it to. I am looking for input from anyone that has the LP-120XUSB or the previous LP-120USB.

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Fred_12Contributor II
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Outside speakers Plus Onkyo Amp - Out to add Sonos (S2)

Hello. I currently have a Sonos Connect Amp (S1) connected to my Onkyo Receiver which is in turn connected to my outside passive speakers.how to I update this zone to S2? Sonos Port is 500$ and I don’t need external audio source AND I don’t need amplification. I just need my outside speakers to become a Sonos S2 zone. Is there a way to to this? If Sonos Port is the only way, then shame on you Sonos! There has to be another way right?Thanks for your help.Frederic.       

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Yura_H.Contributor I
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How to connect my Sonos to DJ controller (Native Instruments)?

Hello, I have two Sonos One & one Sonos Play:5 and Sonos Beam in living room. I would like to use these speakers for my home party. The sound will come from my Native Instruments Traktor S4, but my question is – which device do I need to buy to connect Traktor S4 mixer into Sonos sound system? Do I need Sonos AMP, or Connect? Or something other? Master sound will go to the Sonos system in the living room + cue sound will go from mixer to the headpones.

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RaccieContributor I
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Sub + Port for turntable

Hi all,I’m currently running 2 sonos one’s and a sonos sub gen3. What I’m trying to do is understand the options for connecting my turntableFrom what I can found, the Sub is not compatible with the Port. Does this also hold true when only using the line-in of the Port?What other options would be available for adding a turntable into this setup? Do you need a Sonos 5 for this?

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Digimarko09Contributor I
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Airplay through amp

I have 5 pcs of gen 1 amps providing connection to my external speakers all over the house.if i change one of the amps to the new generation, will i be able to play airplay music to all existing old amps? THANK YOU MUCH to all who are willing to answer

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Paul in the 388Contributor I
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Connecting a Sonos Port to a Sony HT-ST7

Am I able to utilize a Port with a previouslypurchased Sony HT-ST7 soundbar?

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Minger13Contributor I
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Connecting Beosound 8

I have a Beosound 8 I’m trying to connect to a Sonos bridge (well I think that’s what it’s called) the app can see the device but no music is coming out of the speakers. I have the cables supplied plugged into the out ports on the back of the Sonos thing. Any ideas?

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Airgetlam
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FievelContributor I
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Using Sonos FIVE as a computer speaker

I spoke with a member of the SONOS team via the chat feature on the website. They confirmed that I can use the SONOS Five’s line in directly into my mac desktop computer or laptop; enabling me to use it as a desktop speaker.I have purchased the FIVE on these grounds, but having done further research I am worried that there might be some delay in the audio. Would this be the case with the new Sonos FIVE?Also, does the type of audio (analog v digital) coming from a computer have compatibility issues with the SONOS Five as opposed to the audio from say a mixer (aux)? Thank you.

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Airgetlam
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