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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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cwaerstenContributor I
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Play 1 keeps falling out when using turntable

I got a turntable for christmas, and the first thing i did was set it up to check that everything worked, and it did. I connected it directly to my Sonos Play 5, and it automatically played to the Play 1 i also have. I the disconnected it and placed the turntable where i wanted it, and then moved my Play 5 about 1 meter due to the cable being short. I connected everything, but when i now play from my turntable the Play One keeps falling out like there is a bad connection between the Play 5 and 1. It works just fine if i play from Spotify, so i cant really understand why this is happening since it worked previously. Right now i just have to mute the play 1 speaker as it is impossible to listen to. I also have a Sonos Beam, and the same thing happens there. I have a fairly small living room, and didn’t move the Play 5 far at all, all devices are within 3-4 meters of each other. Any tips to fixing this would be greatly appreciated.  

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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scroogemcgrewContributor I
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Record Player Room

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! 

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3 years ago
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jakeaContributor I
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amp and sonance speakers

Recently bought amp and outdoor sonace speakers… Everything worked great for a few days and now only one speaker works.  If I resent and hold down the pairing button the second speaker will work for a song or 2 and then shuts off .  What could be going on?

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2 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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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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SJSBContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Do I need a turntable with a pre amp zone player plus move

Hello I want to connect a turntable to a ZP90 with a Move speaker. Do I need a turntable with a pre amp?

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106rallye
3 years ago
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MP3FreakContributor II
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new sonos port zp120s

I want to update me system to s2 but the amps seem to be continuously back ordered. Wondering if it would be possible to add a Sonos port to each of my zp120s? Not ideal but they seem to be available and I would save $2k.

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airforceteacher
3 years ago
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Adrian123345578Contributor I
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I cant connect my sonos devices

Hi, a have a problem with my Sonos (bridge, Connect:amp, playbar and sub) I try to Connect to new system, but only bridge was able to Connect When I try with playbar it doesn’t work :( I reset a playbar and its flashing green light, Sonos s1 app finds a playbar (after that I push the buttons) but when I click configure its shows „not connected” and it says „Sonos product not found…” I also try with lan, but the same things happends Please help 

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10 months ago
RussDuBrow
RussDuBrowContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural

Knowing what you have (connect)

First Gen Sonos connects have the Sonos label below the volume control Yes? Will only work with S1 correct? 

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RussDuBrow
3 years ago
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early rejecterCollaborator II
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Amp - level input and RCA/HDMI volume questions

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! 

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buzz
3 years ago
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AnilContributor II
posted in Components and Architectural

Best way to play music from turntable in one room through Sonos Connect in different room

Hi,My son’s bedroom has ceiling speakers which are wired back to an amplifier in the living room. We currently have a Sonos Connect connected to the amplifier which he uses to stream music to listen via his ceiling speakers. He is now keen to get a turntable, and I’m thinking the best thing to do would be to get a 2nd Sonos Connect, wire that up to the turntable in his bedroom and group it with the Connect in the living room so that the audio comes out of the speakers in his ceiling.Would that work? Would it matter that the Connect in his bedroom would have an input (the turntable) but no output? I guess the other option would be to get him a 2nd hand Play 5, but it seems a shame not to make use of his ceiling speakers. Thanks

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2 years ago
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ralsis89Avid Contributor I
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Sonos One SL

Hello, Quick question, SONOS ONE GEN2 and SONOS ONE SL are the same product, but for the microphones. I noted that  SONOS BEAM and SONO MOVE use their microphones also for optimizing the sound, and not only for the assistance. I was wondering if the Sonos One Gen2 do the same time (or will do), or well, if its microphones are only for the assistance?? Thank you ! 

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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SFCContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural

No sound from Connect

I am no longer getting sound through my Sonos connect from my turntable. It is connected to Sonos one speakers and was working fine last week. I have looked on the Sonos tips, but no settings have changed since last week so that does not help. My connect still appears as connected in my app. Any suggestions?

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3 years ago
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Nadeem SynergyContributor I
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Wireless Configuration

I have 25 port in basement all connected through wird .i want to add 1 sonos port in my pool area where is no any wire connection and no any sonos zone player to connect on sonosNet . i ahve only Wifi coverage there. can i travel new player to my Wifi and to add my system?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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VvuContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural

Updates on using surround speakers independently of master?

I have my amp setup as surround speakers with my arc. For music playback I would like to switch to the amp speakers only (I.e. have a third option such as „front surround only“ besides „ambient“ and „full“)I know that this is not possible yet. But as the feature has been requested so many times since multiple years: is there any timeline from Sonos on this? I don’t think this should be to hard to implement… Thanks! 

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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AndyE15Contributor I
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ZP120 resistor value, R15550?

Hi, can anybody tell me the vale of resistor R15550, located under the WiFi module?This component is missing on my board ( knocked off and lost by previous “repairer”). Oddly, the player still works, but I would like to replace it.Many thanks for your help, this is my first post!Andy  

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2 years ago
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DavonContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

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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epsilContributor I
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Orbit Plus w Preamp to Connect:Amp Z100 - Does this work?

Hello,I am looking to purchase a U Turn Orbit Plus with a built in Pre Amp. Will my old Gen 1 Connect:Amp Z100 work with this turntable? Or will I need to get a more updated amp/port/five for this to work?I currently have a collection of (2)Sonos One SL and (2)Play:1 speakers, a Beam, and Boost. So does this work?  Turntable w/ PreAmp → Connect:Amp Z100 → Sonos speakers (One and Play:1 or Beam)

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1 year ago
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GabelliContributor I
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DEAD CONNECT FOLLOWING 11/4/22 SOFTWARE UPDATE

Has anyone else experienced a loss of output signal from their Connect following the software update on November 4, 2022? Mine worked fine for six years until the update. This appears to be deliberate. After five hours with various support folks, failed return requests etc. they suggested that I just go buy a new one.   

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1 year ago
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Wojtek.glContributor I
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sonos AMP - touch buttons

Hi to communityI know that would be lame question but I was not able to find the answer in manual:((I’ve just got sonos amp today and as it works, streaming music, similar to other sonos parts I have, I’m wonder if touch buttons on the front are backlighted or not ? thx W 

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2 years ago
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JmdavisContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Port to Receiver

I would like to stream music into my receivers (I have 2) - will a splitter on 1 Port work for 2 Receivers? 

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Stanley_4
2 years ago
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CalmusicContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

TV Beam with Gen 3 speakers

I have two Gen 3 speakers I use as stereo in my LR. I’m getting a new TV and wondered if I purchase a Beam sound bar for the TV will I be able to use it to pay music along with the other speakers for a fuller sound. Will they all sync?  Other suggestions?

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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SamojokaContributor I
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Can’t get Port to play through existing ceiling speakers, suddenly

I have a Port, which I use to connect my turntable. I then route the Port into my AV2 input on my receiver. In the past, I have been able to play a record into my ceiling speakers, and also two paired One’s in my office. However, I got the Beam, which is linked to my TV, and ever since, I can’t get my records to play through the Port, to my ceiling speakers. My TV is HDMI ARC wired straight into the Beam. And when I try to play a record through to the ceiling, I make sure my received input is set to AV2. I can still play the record through the port to any of my Sonos speakers. Did I throw something off by adding the Beam? Am I missing an important step? Welcoming any ideas. Thank you!

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Xander P
3 years ago
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MangorjoContributor I
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El sistema Sonos 5 con Pro-ject T1 phono SB no suena bien

El tocadiscos Pro-ject T1 phono SB no suena bien atraves del Five, muy grave y distorsionado. Además el tocadiscos tiene una aguja muy endeble.

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2 years ago
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MerlinMcContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural

set up question

Setting up a large room 25’ x 50’. 85” TV monitor at one end 25’ wide. Ceilings are 16’. Considering:ARC Sub G32 Fives on either side of TV2 One SLs as rear surroundsThe Fives are mainly for music, but would like to use with TV and ARC if possible. Want the Sub to work at all times. Will this set up work for a large room? Would a second Sub make sense in such a large space? 

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buzz
2 years ago
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