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Jesper Frøkjær Skjærbæk
Contributor I
December 18, 2013

Connect:AMP digital input

  • December 18, 2013
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To use the Connect:amp as a complete living room audio solution, it needs a digital input with its next hardware update. For example I would like to hookup my passive speakers to my TV, without having to manually turn on my receiver. In that case I would need digital input in the connect:AMP for easy setup, and then I wouldnt need a receiver at all and be able to stream music through the connect:amp without having to turn on the TV. It could be done just with a fiber optic input port, or even better with hdmi pass through. Of course with support for digital audio content like DTS. (I know that the playbar will do the job, but want to use my existing speakers)
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      Jbrady
      Contributor I
      September 3, 2014
      Although not perfect solution to get more that stereo audio out of the system, until a hardware change is made you could utilize a Digital Optical Coax to Analog RCA Audio Converter Adapter to reach the same end: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DIRI6I/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_sX0bub0FQP09Y
      Henning
      Lyricist III
      September 3, 2014
      I know, but this would still create some lag on TV. I am aware of soundbar, but I have no space for that.
      Chris
      Chris
      Lead Maestro
      September 3, 2014
      Yea Soundbar is it.

      I have tried the Analog audio inputs that are on the Connect:Amp and the lag really was not noticeable, at least to me.  Lip sync still appeared in check.
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      Zlim
      Trending Lyricist I
      November 13, 2014
      I'm a huge fan of Sonos. spent $1,000s to build around the Sonos ecosystem.  Sad to see that the Heos amp has an optical input.....Come ON SONOS!!! please!!!! Make an Amp 2.0 and add Optical in!  or a playbar with HDMI support.
      Roland_4
      Lyricist I
      April 18, 2015
      I want also to see a new upgraded of the Connert:amp with digital input. Please SONOS take action! Don't lose users.
      jjancula
      Lyricist III
      July 4, 2015
      Sonos already lost me as a customer for this reason. I sold my previous Sonos system as part of a home sale. I occasionally revisit this forum hoping to hear some new hardware (with optical or HDMI) announcements before I purchase a new Sonos system for my new house.
      jtkeep
      Enthusiast II
      September 25, 2015
      I agree Sonos is fantastic.
      But needs digital input or HDMI
      BT99
      Lyricist III
      October 3, 2015
      since the line is pretty much fleshed out, you would think that it would be time to look at updating the core components, Connect and Amp.
      The LHC
      October 3, 2015
      They aren't the "core" components, they aren't the biggest sellers, quite the opposite, in terms of sales, the play:1 is the core component.
      BT99
      Lyricist III
      October 3, 2015
      I wonder how many Play1's are sold to to folks that don't own at least a connect or amp? Without the connect and amp you do not have a viable multi room audio system. It's not about the piece that sells the most units. I don't see anyone choosing to invest a ton of money on Sonos based on the cheapest , most basic speaker. If anything, the Playbar is becoming the centerpiece of the line now as its the device that still has a lead over the competition. Of course it's all semantics, The connect is the piece in most dire need of updating and all you have to do is spend a minute on this board to see that. Other that "how to" and troubleshooting posts, a big part of the questions relate to the lack of optical inputs and 24 bit support.
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