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How many external devices (i.e. LP player and CD Player) can I connect to a Sonos Amp or Port? Can I connect both to one device and if so whioch one do I need?

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AjTrek1Answer

1st

If you’re not planning to use wired 3rd party speakers then the Port is the better (less expensive) choice.

2nd

I assume by LP you mean you want to connect a turntable. The turntable requires a pre-amp built in or external.

3rd

Using the Port you have to designate a Sonos (speaker/room) as the “auto play” room. Otherwise, you have to select a speaker/room each time you use the Port.

4th

As @Airgetlam suggested you can use a selectable switch to connect as many devices as the switch will allow. Selectable means you press a button to send audio to the Port from the device you want to use.

5th

The Port sends audio to the Sonos speaker of your choice over WiFi. If you want a more direct connection you might consider a stereo pair of Era 100’s and use a line-in port on either speaker connected with the Sonos proprietary line-in adapter from the switch.

6th

See a switch at the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/FlyroadUp-Bi-Directional-Stereo-Switcher-Selector/dp/B0CYHCGRXM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3CIJTBW1WYSQD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YDPEtVjoBoU8wxoFqTc00Nue3SbmxwUL9B6oaqN9wQiTgw6igJrV-C5qrWP_obUWGvdvS5z-kqW6KaKVWLrT1cChhBBLS_uQWf3O9VQYMTQiJr-nVk6YbJWDDXKtQ1tXJoJ84Nqe8YqCIca9KXKhTK25h0AGGOn6IEPahkzy4yERyZyLapoa_gUIsE6NoJ8srTA-nB1WCC1suQOFle2njQ.oMdmKSqkzZxaR4m6V46dVJ0klg1g_rY8E7R5kKxSjrQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=rca+switch+box&qid=1762892679&sprefix=rca+switch%2Caps%2C321&sr=8-3

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Airgetlam

The Port and Amp have a single Line in, if you’re not using a switch. As many as the switch allows, if you are.

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Bruce

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Contributor I

I don’t know what a switch is. Can i add one? Can i use either a Sonoso Port or an AMP?

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AjTrek1Answer

1st

If you’re not planning to use wired 3rd party speakers then the Port is the better (less expensive) choice.

2nd

I assume by LP you mean you want to connect a turntable. The turntable requires a pre-amp built in or external.

3rd

Using the Port you have to designate a Sonos (speaker/room) as the “auto play” room. Otherwise, you have to select a speaker/room each time you use the Port.

4th

As @Airgetlam suggested you can use a selectable switch to connect as many devices as the switch will allow. Selectable means you press a button to send audio to the Port from the device you want to use.

5th

The Port sends audio to the Sonos speaker of your choice over WiFi. If you want a more direct connection you might consider a stereo pair of Era 100’s and use a line-in port on either speaker connected with the Sonos proprietary line-in adapter from the switch.

6th

See a switch at the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/FlyroadUp-Bi-Directional-Stereo-Switcher-Selector/dp/B0CYHCGRXM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3CIJTBW1WYSQD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YDPEtVjoBoU8wxoFqTc00Nue3SbmxwUL9B6oaqN9wQiTgw6igJrV-C5qrWP_obUWGvdvS5z-kqW6KaKVWLrT1cChhBBLS_uQWf3O9VQYMTQiJr-nVk6YbJWDDXKtQ1tXJoJ84Nqe8YqCIca9KXKhTK25h0AGGOn6IEPahkzy4yERyZyLapoa_gUIsE6NoJ8srTA-nB1WCC1suQOFle2njQ.oMdmKSqkzZxaR4m6V46dVJ0klg1g_rY8E7R5kKxSjrQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=rca+switch+box&qid=1762892679&sprefix=rca+switch%2Caps%2C321&sr=8-3

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Stanley_4

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Decide on the type of connectors you want and search on Amazon or elsewhere for a switch. Like:

3.5mm switch

RCA switch

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