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RobertVilhelmsen
RobertVilhelmsen
Contributor II
Nov 10, 2026 10:44 AM UTC

Sonos port analog output so bad

Hi,

I am surprised how bad the analog output sounds on the Port device, even in fixed mode.

I currently use the digital output to a Primare SP31 running in stereo mode. This causes the sound to pass the build-in dsp to a Burr Brown dac. The Primare has a extremly good clarity, even in dsp stereo mode, but i would prefer running it in pure bypass analog mode.

But the received analog signal from Port is just so so bad. I know itś not a high-end device, but still!

/robert

 

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Nov 10, 2026 1:36 PM UTC

A properly connected, setup and working Port sounds pretty good.

You might want to contact support and have them look at it to see if they can see a problem.

If you want other user to make suggestions give us more details, to include all connections used.

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    RobertVilhelmsen
    RobertVilhelmsenAuthor
    Contributor II
    Nov 10, 2026 2:38 PM UTC

    technically speaking everything is top notch from cables to preamplifier.

    I dont think there is anything wrong with the Port device, neither hardware or software. 

    The build-in dsp is a pretty good price of hardware and the AK4490EQ dac is also a good chip. I wonder if it s the Velvet sound produced which make the bass and mid range missing a lot of details and/or very bad power handling.

     

     

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