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alonlock
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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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Stanley_4
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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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Airgetlam
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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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Leopold.MContributor I
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Latency with aux in with SONOS FIVE

Hello, I’m DJing with a DDJ 1000 and i’m interested in buying a SONOS FIVE for my small living room. My main need is to have no latency. I saw that the SONOS FIVE has a AUX IN, but I also heard that the SONOS FIVE has a 70ms latency with its Wi-Fi connection. Is it possible to confirm to me that with the AUX IN, there is no latency ? Thanking you in advance for your answer !

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3 years ago
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OlyEndoMikeContributor II
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Is Sonos port best solution for zone 1?

We have two Sonos ones with a Sonos sub in our kitchen  (zone 3) and a pair of smallish Paradigm speakers in our living room with a sub (zone 2) now running off a sonos amp in lieu of Zone 2 on our avr as it is easier to launch from the phone and we use it more--especially the wife.  We stream amazon music in those zones more than anything but can use the Sonos amp to play CD’s etc from our Library/HT/main listening area (Zone 1).  I am getting an Apple TV for the Library and that can stream amazon music to the AVR and then to the two other zones but it is a bit clunky.  I had some help with fishing wires by an electrician who also helps with HT and he said best to get a Sonos port and use the digital coax out to the avr to keep it simple.  I suppose I can run everything form the Sonos amp then but still need to trigger the avr and have the correct source chosen.  I am confused by the choices and appreciate any comments. 

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3 years ago
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RDO51Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Older TV with Connect Amp - Humming noise when TV off

Connect Amp and TV line-in 

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Corry P
3 years ago
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StereoSeedContributor I
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Sonos Amp compatability with 3rd party 4-ohm speakers

I’d like a nice stereo setup I can use with my tv as well as for streaming music and have settled on the Sonos Amp to act as the hub due to the compact size and it has all the connectivity I want.  I want to add on Sonos Ones in other rooms eventually. Now I really like the Wharfedale Denton 85s, but am slightly confused by all the different power ratings.  These speakers have a nominal impedance of 4ohms (min 3.8) and the manufacturers website recommends an amp of 20-120W.  The Sonos Amp is rated at 125w at 8ohms but that goes to 250w at 4ohms.  Would this be a problem?  Can an amp really have too much power for passive speakers?  Or will it just be overhead I’m not using? Any advice appreciated, cheersPete

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3 years ago
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yakshavingContributor I
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My sonos ZP90 Stopped working

I have a Sonos Zp90 player that has worked fine until recently with external speakers (Audioengine).  Nothing new changed.  It just plays intermittently, and is so incredibly annoying.    Anyone else experiencing it?   I think if I ask Sonos they’re just going to try to get me to upgrade to a better system.   I like my speakers just fine and I’d like to hang on to them.   Does anyone know how to fix this?  Thanks in advance!

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106rallye
3 years ago
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reyglz23Contributor I
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Klipsch RF7 3s for a sonos amp?

Looking to buy some RF 7 3s for my Sonos amp. Wondering if it’s too much for my amp or get something smaller? I really don’t want to go buy a true AV receiver. Reason being that I would have to go and get a Sonia connect and I feel like it’s a hassle. Please recommend me floor speakers. 

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Belly M
3 years ago
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ssminnowContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Remove Phantom TV As Amp Source

Professional install of amp for my garage speakers but the Sonos app shows a non-existent tv as a source and Alexa shows a tv there as well. Was the amp registered wrong or is it picking up another tv on my system? When I click on the tv source it says connection error. It also shows line in which works fine. Is there anyway to remove the tv source?

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3 years ago
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CtarayContributor I
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Connecting Sonos Amp to Pioneer LX303 receiver

Can I connect the sonos generation 2 amp to my  LX303 Pioneer receiver ?

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controlav
3 years ago
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HammySammyContributor I
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Can I use the power cord from a ZP120 for a new AMP?

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?

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3 years ago
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maxpayneAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Connect Amp

Can the Connect Amp drive only 2 pairs of architectural speakers ?Only with the new Amp can do 6 ? TIA

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3 years ago
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Dave 1874Contributor I
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Connecting Turntable to Port

Hi,I have an old Pioneer PL12D turntable with no pre amp. It currently connects to my hi fi system through the phono in of a Rotel amp which also has tape in and out sockets. Can I use the existing amp to connect to a Sonos port rather than buy a separate pre-amp?

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3 years ago
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dinocaputoContributor II
posted in Components and Architectural
Feature Request: Allow TruePlay for non Sonos main speakers

I’d really like to see this feature come to AMP. The fact that it is possible for the same speakers as surrounds means it should be possible for the same speakers as mains. I get Sonos wants ppl to purchase their own speakers but this isn’t always feasible. It would be a great differentiator if this feature was added.  

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3 years ago
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MuchisgivenContributor I
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Hard Wire Sonos In Ceiling Speakers

Hey I have a Denon AVR-S750h Receiver.  I wanted to know if I could connect the Sonos In Ceiling speakers to the receiver directly without having to purchase the amp or the sonos connect?    

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3 years ago
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geodrAvid Contributor I
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Airplay or Bluetooth dongle for Sonos Connect?

I have an older Sonos Connect that is connected to my amp aux input via rca cables. In addition to all the streaming content and my music library available through Sonos, I want to be able to stream some content from my iphone into this system. The Sonos Connect has RCA inputs, so Im wondering whats a good airplay or bluetooth dongle that can be connected to the Connect, and I assume can be selected as "Line-In" on the Sonos Controler app. Airplay or Bluetooth better audio quality? Thanks.

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3 years ago
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nmcomeauContributor II
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connect:Amp for turntable and wired speakers

Upgraded the connect:amp in the garage (to play music over outdoor wired speakers) to the amp (so we could also play the outdoor tv over the speakers).  Want to repurpose the connect:amp indoors to work with a turntable and wired speakers.  Anyone have the perfect budget setup they recommend?

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3 years ago
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heyhoContributor I
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Can I bypass a/d convertion when using line-in of play:5?

Hi there! I am about to own a turnable and was wondering if i can have a fully analog path from turnable to sonos play 5 speaker?I found some forum posts about this issue but i think was other users telling their opinion and couldn’t manage to figure out how signal path works. I would like some sonos official answer about this! Some users in this forum claim that once the analog signal from line-in reaches play-5 speaker whether or not this speaker sends data to other speakers the a/d conversion is the only path through.So does every signal from line in is converted in digital and then optionally sent to other sonos devices and each device makes the d/a final conversion? If so, is there any way to bypass the the a/d part of the a/d/a process?If not what do i need to do to have a fully analog path? Thanks a lot!!

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jgatie
3 years ago
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eea123Contributor I
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Equipment purchase help

Looking to extend music playback into my backyard just for a few hours at a time.  The seating area is approximately 50’ from the house, but the stereo playback equipment is on the opposite interior side.I have an existing hardwired whole house system, so ideally I would be able to just grab a line level output from my preamp and add something like Sonos Connect with a battery powered speaker option out in the yard?  I’m guessing the stock broadcast distance is too much for Connect and I would also need the Boost?If the component requirements get too crazy, I’ll just rent a trencher and run conduit out w/ 12ga wire and pick up another amp.

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3 years ago
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K2-VAContributor I
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Multi-zone systems

I see that similar questions have been asked in the past, but I’m wondering if there is any update. I own a few houses, each has multi zone Levitan audio systems in them which I hate. I would love to replace my 12 zone and 16 zone house systems with a similar Sonos system without having to buy 30+ connect amps. Are you developing a multi zone system, or is one of your partners developing a Sonos compatible multi zone system?

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3 years ago
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fourdaviesContributor I
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Port / Connect and passive speakers

What happens if you use a passive speaker with the Port or old Connect device?  Is there no sound, or just weak sound?

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3 years ago
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jdubs77Contributor I
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Does Amp include the Sonos optical audio adapter?

I have an older TV that does not support HDMI ARC, but does have HDMI ports. Does the Sonos AMP include the optical audio adapter or does this need to be purchased separately?// AMP user guidehttps://www.sonos.com/support/en-us/sonos-user-guide/index.html#t=sonos-user-guide%2Famp%2Famp.htm// Sonos audio adapterhttps://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/optical-audio-adapter.html

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3 years ago
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kev613Contributor II
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Play the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable thru the Arc

Does the Pro-Ject T1 SB Turntable have a pre-amp connection? I want to connect the turntable to play it through my Arc - without having to buy more speakers like the Sonos5. Do I need the Port to do that?  The Pro-Ject T1 SB turntable says that ‘It has Outputs - RCA Phno/Line (switchable) - high quality Connect it E RCA Phono cable’  Do I need to physically connect my Arc to the Port (ie Turntable connected to the Port / Port Connected to the Arc - then I can play music?). My Arc is already connected to the back of my TV and the only added connection no the back of my Arc looks like a cable line modem connection.  Do I connect my Arc to the Port via the cable/line modem connection?Thanks - very confused!Kevin 

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3 years ago
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DavonContributor I
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TT and CD onto Port

Hi I have a Turntable and a CD player which I want to connect to a Sonos port, I also have a pre amp for TT, can’t find way to get to work help please

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3 years ago
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Lost 1Contributor I
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Connection query for floor standers

I have a pair of floorstanders that I’d like use in new house but cannot run speaker cable to inconspicuously! There are power outlets already at each location of the floorstandrrs, can I use individual amps , 1 wired to the left flloostander and the other wired to the right floor stander to created a stereo pair- by grouping amps ??? Or by some other manic! 

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Belly M
3 years ago
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AJBryceContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Lost Room

Lost a room from the App. Unfortunately it’s the room where I listen most. I’ve followed all the online suggestions for unplugging, rebooting etc, and have tried changing wireless channels without success (switched from channel 6 to 1 then 11, now back on 6).Diagnostic ref is 1408381915There is a current problem with Virgin Media services in my area. On demand services have been patchy of late (e.g. iPlayer won’t load) and Virgin now have a system message up stating that on demand services will be down till end Monday (1Feb21) - could these issues be related?  

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3 years ago
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mollence525Contributor I
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Connecting receiver to Sonos speakers

I am looking for a way to connect our reciver to our sonos speakers so that we can get sound from smart TV, Dish, PS4, DVD player, etc to play over existing wired speakers and sonos speakers at the same time.  I am assuming there is another component we need to connect the reciever and the sonos speakers, however after reading through the descriptions of what’s available, it’s not clear to me what I need.  Any advise is appreciated. 

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jgatie
3 years ago
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