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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
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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TonyP57Contributor I
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Victrola Stream

I have 2 issues: When playing a record on the turntable, I can only control the volume, etc from the Victrola app. The turntable does not appear in the Sonos app at all whilst playing. According to Victrola I should only need their app for initial set up and be able to use the Sonos app afterwards.  Having finished playing records on the turntable, all other sources, TV, streaming services become disconnected from Sonos. I have to unplug and reconnect my Beam to get  my Sonos speakers to recognise those sources again.  Any help gratefully received. 

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Nico76600Contributor I
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pieces sonos beam 2019

Bonjour, Mon chat a griffé mon enceinte beam, savez-vous vous où je peux acheter ce tissus et s'il est possible de le remplacer ?

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1 year ago
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RossaeroContributor I
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Arc/phonograph

Is it possible to use my current receiver and phonograph to play vinyl records through Arc?

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1 year ago
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skandaContributor I
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Does Sonos Amp Wear Out Over Time?

Newb here, so this might be a dumb question. If I buy a heavily used Sonos Amp, will it sound just as good as a brand-new Sonos Amp? Another words, does the Amp wear out over time in terms of the sound quality it provides?

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Stanley_4
4 months ago
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RivershackContributor I
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sonance outdoor speakers

Trying to decide on 3 different Sonance speakers from Best Buy for our deck. I’ve looked at the specs but I can’t decide what I need. They range from $441, $569, to $879. The less expensive ones have good reviews. Do I really need the $879 for good quality sound with a bunch of people. How much difference to the ear is there?

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1 year ago
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dinocaputoContributor II
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Sonos Amp 6 speakers that are NOT Architectural series

I know Sonos says they only support 6 speakers when using Architectural series speakers, however, has anyone had success with 6 8ohm speakers connected to a Sonos Amp?  If so kindly advise.  I’m looking to setup 6 outdoor rock speakers which are 8ohm and wondering if it might work.  I’m not looking to play them super loud and already limit the volume to 80% to prevent clipping on the current Connect: Amp that is powering 4 of them today.  Thanks in advance!

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1 year ago
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kensdenContributor II
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Is Dual Mono available using Sonos Connect Gen 2 via S2 software?

Is Dual Mono available using Sonos Connect Gen 2 via S2 software?

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ratty
2 years ago
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Russdawg03Contributor I
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sonos amp

If i have an arc, sub gen3 and 2 one sl can I get a would they work with the Sonos amp if i wanted to connect a non Sonos sup to the amp! Would they all work together? Plus i have theater seats with sound shakers in them that require being hooked to a amplifier  

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melvimbe
3 years ago
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User330409Contributor I
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Returned Sonos Port but lost 30% upgrade

I used my 30% S1 discount for a Sonos Port and used a gen 1 Play 5.   Decided to return the Port, and did so.  Problem is, now my Sonos system shows the Port as “offline” and the Play 5 status as “Upgraded”.  Do you lose the discount after a return?  I would like to get a Amp, but missing out on the discount makes it a tough s ell

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Mark P
3 years ago
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Turtle4360Contributor II
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Connect Issues

Hi have a connect gen2 that is very temperamental. Sometimes it works great and other times it just won’t connect anything. Is there a more reliable alternative to link my turntable and CD player to my Sonos system? Thanks!

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3 years ago
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TimevertonContributor I
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Aux

Hi! I have the latest Sonos 5, a Move, two Roams and the Sub. My question is if I want to plug a turntable in via Aux socket into the 5, will it only play on the 5 or will it play on all speakers? 

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2 years ago
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elfredContributor I
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can the sonos port route line in to line out?

I’d like to be able to play the line in source of the port through the speakers that are connected to it. I’ve only been able to do it by going through the network, which introduces a lot of latency. Am I missing something?

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jgatie
3 years ago
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CRWContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Sonos Connect S15

I fear the wireless card is bad in the Connect S15.  I pulled it, but impossible to determine part number.  Could someone recommend a part number for the wireless card in the S15.  Thanks.   

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2 years ago
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djr5000Contributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Port - Does Not Recognize Any Devices Plugged Into It

Hello - After years of no issues, my Port suddenly stopped broadcasting music in the middle of listening to it today. Port still appears in my system. No issues with interconnectivity. Can still work for all other music channels / sources EXCEPT direct line in. I currently have a turntable plugged into it via a pre-amp. RCA’s to from the preamp’s out  to the PORT’s input. However Port no longer recognizes when this turntable or any other RCA device is plugged into it. It just shows as the LINE AN source as “disconnected” in the app. Any ideas? Attempted a reset, that did not work. Support seems stumped as well. I swapped RCA cables and devices. It’s as if the input just suddenly died while I happened to be using it. Any ideas?

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1 year ago
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RwaltzContributor II
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Sonos Amp - future enhancements?

Hello I have been using the Sonos amp with third party speakers for a few weeks and for the most part love it. I'd like to suggest some enhancements. Are any of these possible?- Bluesound (Sonos' competitor) has a volume leveling option which is great when streaming music from a playlist with different artists and recordings. It would be nice to see this option in Sonos. - EQ and sub settings that can be customized and saved for different audio sources/inputs (mainly home theatre and music) as I often have to adjust levels when switching between content. - A display of audio stream quality when playing music through the Sonos app. Even just to verify it is coming through at CD quality/hi-res. Amazon's music app has this for example. - A FireTV Sonos app. I could then run everything right from my TV and not have to use the phone. I also wondered if it's possible to enable RCA input functionality without internet. The other day my internet went down and I had hoped to listen to some viny

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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GiovieContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Sonos Connect S2

Come posso capire se un sonos connect usato  da acquistate, è compatibile con S2?

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Paul A
3 years ago
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Mark_EContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Sonos Amp Lite?

Sonos offers some great architectural speakers.Sonos should also offer a wall-mounting 'Amp Lite' that can drive a pair of architectural speakers.The 'Amp Lite' would be functionally similar to the current Amp, but would have less power output (to suit smaller rooms) and a lower price-point.  Does anyone else want one?

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2 years ago
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Slack3rContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Input only devices

I'm sure this isn't the first  time this has been brought up, but does anyone else have a need for input only devices to bring sources into their Sonos system.  I am thinking an HDMI dongle that would plug into the arc port of your tv so you could use a stereo pair of speakers, a soundbar isn't ideal in my application.  Also I am sure an Audio input device would be handy for turntables, cd players etc.  I know there is the port but in lots of applications you don't need the output.  I guess at the end of the day a port with an HDMI port would cover it all, they are just so damn expensive.

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3 years ago
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sgerbmanContributor I
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Connecting sonos port to existing amp that powers speakers

I just bought a new TV and sonos arc. I also have a speaker system wired through the house that is powered by two stand alone amps and a reciever that is routing the source for that sound. I am considering a sonos port but want to know how i would connect the amps to the port and if the port will replace the receiver which is very old. 

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Airgetlam
2 months ago
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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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2 years ago
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rewolpert2Contributor I
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Connect Amp Rear Surrounds wont work.

I have gone through the setup process which was cumbersome as the connect amp and speaker wires all home run to a closet downstairs.  So I got a 50’ ethernet cable and direct connected the connect Amp to the playbar in the family room below the TV.  I set up the surrounds and they worked.I unplugged the 50ft ethernet cable however the Playbar and the Connect Amp are still both hard wired connected to ethernet and the same router.  When I unplug the 50ft ethernet cable the surrounds turn off even though I set it up as instructed and both the playbar and the connect amp in the closet are hard wired to ethernet.I have done this from scratch 5 times to make sure I am not doing anything wrong  Certainly there has to be a solution other than having a 50 ft cord from the closet to the family roomAny suggestions on what to do to make these work as surrounds given my configuration?

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Paul A
3 years ago
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Deepak_DashContributor I
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If Sony SRS-RA3000 is compatible with AMP?

Willing to buy Sony Speakers #SRS-RA3000 which has Voice assistant and Bluetooth and Wifi (compatible with Google Home group-multi room).How do I know if it will be compatible with my Sonos AMP?https://electronics.sony.com/audio/speakers/360-reality-audio/p/srsra3000-b

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ratty
2 years ago
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CarlrautContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Turntable volume with a Port

I recently purchased a SONY PS-LX310BT which says it has a pre-amp. Though when I set it to LINE and connect it to my port using the line in, and play it through either a beam or my Sonos One the volume allows me to adjust it though it doesn’t get very loud. I understand what a pre-amp does, though would it work to add an external pre-amp to boost the sound of the turntable ?  

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3 years ago
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MAB275Contributor I
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speaker setup with soundbar

Hi all,I currently have 2x sonos 5s, 2x sonos ones and a sub in my living room. I can only use them to play music at the moment because they are connected to a soundbar or amp. Is it possible to get a Beam gen2 and then connect all the speakers to the tv? So basically the Beam would need to act as a center speaker. I have a fairly large living area (10m x 5m with 4m+ ceilings) so only a beam (or even arc) with 2 rears wouldn’t do the trick. 

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Airgetlam
6 months ago
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wgweaverContributor I
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Connecting receiver wirelessly to Sonos Connect

This is my setup:In my living room I have four wired speakers, have just purchased a new soundbar and sub, and am looking for a new receiver. In my kitchen and on my back patio, I have four wired speakers that are connected to a Sonos Connect. I stream Apple Music through the Connect and can play the same music inside and out at the same time. I want to wirelessly pair the new receiver I am about to purchase to the Connect so I can stream music in both areas at the same time. I’m considering a Denon receiver but haven’t made a decision yet. I’m just not 100% sure how to make this happen, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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