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Alan716
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Jan 21, 2020 8:34 PM UTC
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Will Amplifier control Play:3?

I have a Sonos Bridge which connects with my Play:3 speakers. I recently purchased a Sonos Amplifier to connect with my stereo receiver and in-ceiling speakers. I just received notice that the Bridge will no longer be supported. Can I use the amplifier now the control my Play:3 speakers?

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    AjTrek1
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    Jan 21, 2020 8:45 PM UTC

    Hi alan716

    The Sonos Bridge never controlled your Play 3 speakers. The bridge only created the SonosNet to replace your home Wi-Fi signal. The SonosNet can be created by a Sonos speaker wired to your router including the Play 3. 

    However, if placement is an issue (meaning it would be inconvenient to wire the Play 3) you can purchase the Sonos Boost module ($99-USD) to replace the bridge. 

    Regarding this comment of yours...I recently purchased a Sonos Amplifier to connect with my stereo receiver and in-ceiling speakers.

    1. If you were trying to integrate a receiver with say a TT that is connected to it you would not need a Sonos Amp. A Sonos Port would be the go to product.
    2. If you are trying to drive in ceiling speakers then you would need a Sonos Amp.

    If I have missed something please clarify. Cheers!

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    jgatie
    jgatie
    Jan 21, 2020 8:43 PM UTC

    I have a Sonos Bridge which connects with my Play:3 speakers. I recently purchased a Sonos Amplifier to connect with my stereo receiver and in-ceiling speakers. I just received notice that the Bridge will no longer be supported. Can I use the amplifier now the control my Play:3 speakers?

     

    You have 3 choices: 

    1. Wire one of your other Sonos units to where the Bridge is now.
    2. Purchase a Boost to replace the Bridge.
    3. Switch to Wireless Setup.
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      AjTrek1
      AjTrek1Answer
      Jan 21, 2020 8:45 PM UTC

      Hi alan716

      The Sonos Bridge never controlled your Play 3 speakers. The bridge only created the SonosNet to replace your home Wi-Fi signal. The SonosNet can be created by a Sonos speaker wired to your router including the Play 3. 

      However, if placement is an issue (meaning it would be inconvenient to wire the Play 3) you can purchase the Sonos Boost module ($99-USD) to replace the bridge. 

      Regarding this comment of yours...I recently purchased a Sonos Amplifier to connect with my stereo receiver and in-ceiling speakers.

      1. If you were trying to integrate a receiver with say a TT that is connected to it you would not need a Sonos Amp. A Sonos Port would be the go to product.
      2. If you are trying to drive in ceiling speakers then you would need a Sonos Amp.

      If I have missed something please clarify. Cheers!

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        Alan716Author
        Contributor I
        Jan 21, 2020 8:54 PM UTC

        thanks

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        Alan716Author
        Contributor I
        Jan 21, 2020 10:26 PM UTC

        excellent response, One last question, it’s not convenient to connect either PLAY:3 to the router but  I can connect the AMP to my router - will it create SonosNet?

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        Airgetlam
        Airgetlam
        Jan 21, 2020 10:28 PM UTC

        Yes, any Sonos device except the Move, when connected to your router with an Ethernet cable should create the SonosNet mesh. 

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        Bruce
        Alan716Author
        Contributor I
        Jan 21, 2020 10:57 PM UTC

        great, thanks. Ill try it

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        Stanley_4
        Stanley_4
        Grand Maestro
        Jan 21, 2020 11:36 PM UTC

        Yes, wiring any Sonos primary device will work. 

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        AjTrek1
        AjTrek1
        Jan 22, 2020 2:42 AM UTC

        @Alan716

        Excellent answers by my fellow community members.  Just one more point although it probably does not apply to your current situation. 

        In a Sonos home theater setup it is not recommended to wire the sub or surrounds to create the SonosNet. In that situation you would wire the Beam, Playbar, Playbase or Sonos Amp as those components control the sub and surrounds. 

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        Airgetlam
        Airgetlam
        Jan 22, 2020 3:38 AM UTC

        Is there a better way to say that? Any Sonos speaker except the Move, a SUB, or speakers set up as surrounds? What’s the best way of getting that thought across?

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        Bruce
          AjTrek1
          AjTrek1
          Jan 22, 2020 5:02 AM UTC

          @Airgetlam 

          I don’t think there is a better way to identify the Move and certain Sonos speakers when used in a HT setup that should be omitted as wired options to establish the SonosNet. Heck… it took me several minutes to formulate that long run-on sentence response. Not that I’m a whiz at writing anything.

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