Introducing Amp Multi: 8 channels, 125W/ch and efficient GaN technology

It could expand the customer base, but not very much. I still wonder why no HDMI input or Atmos support.

I also wish there would be HDMI and Atmos support. This could replace a lot of older component systems, however, HDMI-ARC is not the friendliest interface to work with.

Given that a Dolby Atmos “component” system requires an array of free standing speakers in addition to ceiling speakers IMO that isn’t a market Sonos wants at least not with this product. Again IMO this product is geared toward “Zones for music” wherein consumers want the speakers to disappear (ceilings or walls).

it seems unlikely that a rack mounted, multi room device would be anywhere near an ARC output, nor be close enough to a Bluetooth device to get a signal. Not impossible, in either case, just unlikely. Given the sales channel, and rack mount abilities. I think I can understand the savings in hardware cost across the line. I could guess less than 10% might use it, and that’s likely too low to incur the cost across all. 

In this type of installation, there is currently no soundbar. One obstacle could be that there is no HDMI connection between the TV and current (ancient) sound system. The current sound system could be in a central closet or nearby and could easily be replaced by a soundbar, but this would require abandoning many of the current passive speakers that might already be neatly integrated into the environment. 

There is no one size fits all solution. A soundbar is a celebrated mess consolidator for many users. A discrete Atmos system is the only way to go for other users -- and they can manage the wires.

Well, I already have this functionality with my installed ceiling speakers and an outboard amp and a couple of ports. This is tidier and I suppose I could get another zone or two (but my rooms, like perhaps most people, are part of the flow of the house and don’t need different music playing just 15 feet away). If I were building a new house, it’s an easy decision. If reasonable on price, I suppose I could “upgrade”, but it ain’t broke as it stands. 

It surely will be attractive to custom home builders. The difference in:

This shiny box fills the house with music and if you want more we just add a second box.

And this rack of boxes and cables…

As a non-technical home shopper I sure know which I'd want.

I am very impressed with Ampli Multi and I would really like an updated Sonos Amp with this technology even because, not being an installer, I would not be able to buy this product.

Do you know if there can be a chance to see a 2 channel version with the same features and tech for the single user that can be bought as other Sonos products? Thank you.

They already make a 2 channel version of the Amp Multi.  It’s called the Amp.

Yes but do not have at first the same technology (GaN and PFFB) and definitely not the 10 band Parametric EQ).
My request was for this kind of product.