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Joe_Mamma
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October 11, 2023
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Looking for recommendation for best Sonos product for turntable connection with my Sonos system

  • October 11, 2023
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My current Sonos system: Playbar, Sub, One SL (qty. 2).  I want to connect a turntable (I’ve not decided if it will include a pre-amp or not).  Assuming I use a turntable without a pre-amp, and do not utilize a non-Sonos receiver or amp, what are my best options for turntable connection to my Sonos One SL speakers?  Would a Connect Amp work, or is another solution preferable?

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Best answer by jgatie

If you are connecting to Sonos, you are going to need a pre-amp, either built into the turntable or external.  There’s no way around it.  As to how to connect, anything with Amp in the name is overkill, unless you wish to power passive speakers.  The least expensive solution is an Era 100 with the Line-In dongle accessory. A Port, Five or Era 300 will also work. 

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ratty
ratty
October 13, 2023

But you'd have to switch the optical connection each time you want to listen to your turntable. In my experience optical connections need care when plugging and unplugging - I'd not swap plugs too often with optical..

Of course, which is why I included an optical source switch on the shopping list. 

Joe_MammaAuthor
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October 13, 2023

106rallye wrote:

 And this also will not solve the point of the turntable being played over both Playbar and surrounds.

My understanding was that with the a/d converter and optical switch, the turntable would in fact play over both the Playbar and surrounds - please explain your comment further.  Would it play over just the Playbar?

Joe_MammaAuthor
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October 13, 2023

106rallye wrote:

And this also will not solve the point of the turntable being played over both Playbar and surrounds.

Please explain further, my understanding was that with the a/d converter and optical switch, the turntable would in fact play over the Playbar and surrounds - will it play over the Playbar only?

106rallye
106rallye
October 13, 2023

Sorry, I missed the recommendation for a switch.

I read read in your question you wanted to play the turntable only through the One’s, not also through the Playbar. As mentioned this is not easily done. Playing from both Playbar and surrounds is possible. The surrounds must be set to “Full” in the settings. When the surrounds are set to “Ambient” you will only hear the music faintly.

Joe_MammaAuthor
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October 13, 2023

@106rallye -- you are correct, I did originally state a desire to play through the One’s but should have said the One’s and the Playbar.  Understood about the surround settings.  Thanks.

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