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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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jmhineContributor I
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Sonos Connect to Receiver PreAmp

I'm connecting my Sonos Connect to a Yamaha RX A-730 Home Theater receiver via either TosLink optical or Coax digital cable. Either one works fairly well, but I have to have the volume on my Yamaha turned almost to MAX. So I'm thinking I need some sort of pre-amp. Can anyone recommend a digital to digital (either toslink or coax) preamp to install between my Sonos Connect and my receiver ?? Thank you, JH

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Mark SaxtonContributor I
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Sonos Connect Digital Outputs - Volume Control?

Does the in-App volume control work on the Connect's digital outputs? I want to connect the Connect's digital output directly to a pair of power amps via a 3rd party DAC which has no analogue volume control.

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SophoklesContributor I
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Beatport as a music service on Sonos?

Sonos & Beatport

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Airgetlam
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Vincent_2Contributor I
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Google home integration with Sonos through Harmony

Hello! I like to be waiting for the integration of google home and sonos, however was thinking if there is an integration with harmony I can use in the short term? Thanks!

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4Lead Maestro
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Why can't Sonos sell me an extended warranty like this?

A longer version of this is stuck in the spam filter. I was looking on Amazon and they are offering Squaretrade service plans (extended warranties) for a very good price and I wondered why Sonos can't offer the same plans when you buy a device directly from Sonos instead of having to go through Amazon? Play 5 -- 4-Year Home AV Protection Plan ($450-500) -- $17.70

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Aussie JoeAvid Contributor I
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Wish list for connect amp new version and updates

Hi sonos and fellow users, I’m a Installer for a Audio and video company, Doing lots of sonos installs. I have many installs which uses the sonos connect amps with inceiling speakers for multi room audio, which also includes tvs. I have many clients want Audio from the tv to their inceiling speakers but without having a sound bar, they are trying to keep the wall clean as possible without having a sound bar on it. Can Sonos introduce a optical in on the connect amp (version 2), and also maybe a external IR sensor kit so when the client uses the original TV remote, it will have the ability to change the volume up/down, almost the combination of the playbar and sonos connect functions rolled into one connect amp. And if it has a optical in (for the tv, and analogue in.. for cd etc) the connect amp will have the ability to have to have two sources run into it. The other feature is default source option, so if your running music from Spotify, etc, soon as the tv is on, it overrides th

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jpwalbridgeContributor I
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Sonos Connect AMP - incorrect voltage

Hi - I just plugged my Connect AMP into a 240V mains plug without sliding across the voltage switch on the amp. There was a popping sound and it now doesn’t turn on. Has anyone has this happen and found the fix? I’m hoping I haven’t busted it Thank you

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TDOG1Contributor I
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Do i need to add a 2nd Boost?

Have Boost set up in house now. Adding a Connect to outside BBQ area. Closest Sonos device I will have is an existing Connect in Family Room about 60 ft away. Will my new Connect I add to outside BBQ be able to connect via the mesh to the Family Room Connect or is that to far? if it does not reach will adding 2nd boost next to the Connect in the family Room send a stronger signal than existing Connect that is there? If i hook up 2nd Boost it will not be hardwired in, can it just connect to the mesh to extend signal assuming the Boost will extend further than a Connect and not have to be hardwired to network?

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Stanley_4
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ugdlocal13Contributor II
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Hook up record player to Sonos sound bar

How can I set up a record player to a Sonos Sound bar? Can I or should i us a Sonos CONNECT. Thank-you

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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DeclansContributor I
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Cannot get line-in on my ZP90

Hi, I hope I'm posting to the correct place but I cannot easily see how to contact customer support directly. I have just bought an Amazon Echo Dot and tried connecting it to the line-in input of my ZP90 but I cannot select the line-in as an input anywhere in the Sonos app. Even when I go into Settings->Room Settings there is no line-in option as there is for my other CONNECT amps. I have tried a different cable but this makes no difference. Can anyone help ?

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KamilCAContributor I
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5 speakers on 1 Sonos Amp

I want to install 5 in-ceiling speakers(1 zone) and connect them with Sonos Connect AMP. Would it be possible to do so? Here is my product list; 250ft 12 awg cl2 speaker wire 5* Micca m-8c in-ceiling speakers 8ohm 100watt max/each Any help will be highly appreciated!

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Chris
6 years ago
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jmarvinContributor I
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Audio Technica setup

How would you connect an Audio Technica AT-LP120 record player? I tried to connect directly to Play 5 and can't get it to play.

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Chris
6 years ago
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Aussie JoeAvid Contributor I
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Sonos rackable

Hi sonos and fellow users, I have been doing a lot of sonos in domestic jobs which I use multiple sonos amplifiers or connects in them in racks, can sonos produce a narrower form factor for it to be rack mountable. At current sizes, you can fit 2 connect amps side by side, or 3 connects. If you have racked version, you might able to squeeze in 4 units. I have attached one of the jobs that I have done....note the system still cool even though it’s in a cupboard with door close, front door vent on bottom, and a extraction vent in roof cavity to extract the heat, system is almost silent with this setup just incase you had a question if the system goes hot? I have other systems that is a similar setup to this, and I’m sure there is the custom installer that have large sonos jobs like this too

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Aussie JoeAvid Contributor I
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Trueplay Connect and connect amp

Hi sonos and fellow users, Can sonos introduce trueplay to the connect and connect amp models?

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6 years ago
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Aussie JoeAvid Contributor I
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Hi resolution

Hi sonos and fellow users, This has been proberly discussed on many occasions, I have installed many sonos products and competitive products too, the advantages of the competition is that they can play hi resolution audio, why is that important, well some clients have dedicated stereo systems, and want something that’s in higher quality when it comes to playback, that’s where sonos is falling behind, the other thing is some customers don’t have the ability to network their music or need a NAS drive or even have to leave their computer on 24/7. Can sonos start introducing USB ports so the client can stream direct or share it, and also Bluetooth capabilities. Unfortunately here in Australia our internet is not the most reliable time to time, and that if there is no interenet, there is no music, if they have the options of streaming from USB or Bluetooth, it’s always a great backup option

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Chris
6 years ago