Does anyone know if this would work?
I’ve got 2 x Play:5s set up as a stereo pair. One on the left next to a turntable, one 3 metres to the right next to my telly.
The turntable is to be connected to the left side speaker via RCA to line in.
I’m wondering if I could connect the tv similarly to the right hand speaker at the same time.
ps sorry if I’ve posted this incorrectly in the forum.
If I was to add a Sonos to a TV set, I’d not be using a Sonos Five, with the inherent delay on the input, which would cause what, to me, is substantial issues with lipsync.
I’d instead get a product that Sonos makes that are designed for use with a TV, and don’t have that inherent lag. The Sonos Ray is optical only, and the least expensive speaker for TVs that Sonos sells. Or you could go with a Beam or an Arc, and use the optical to ARC adapter that Sonos sells.
There are a few on there, I’ll have a read up. A common problem seems to be that you can’t adjust tv volume with your tv remote when outputting to a DAC, (gotta sell this to the Mrs).
You’ve managed to sell a stereo pair of Play:5s and a turntable. A DAC should be a cakewalk.
Fair point that, but the turntable is my baby. I’m messing with her telly now though 
I’ve had one play5 for years and picked the other one up for £95 from CEX recently. Think I’ve dithered for so long she’s lost all interest in it all. Winner.
There are a few on there, I’ll have a read up. A common problem seems to be that you can’t adjust tv volume with your tv remote when outputting to a DAC, (gotta sell this to the Mrs).
You’ve managed to sell a stereo pair of Play:5s and a turntable. A DAC should be a cakewalk.
I don’t know much about DACs. Just don’t spend a lot of money.
I happened across this one. Looks like it would also give you a Bluetooth connection (FWIW).
NOT a recommendation, just an observation!
There are a few on there, I’ll have a read up. A common problem seems to be that you can’t adjust tv volume with your tv remote when outputting to a DAC, (gotta sell this to the Mrs).
I don’t know much about DACs. Just don’t spend a lot of money.
I happened across this one. Looks like it would also give you a Bluetooth connection (FWIW).
NOT a recommendation, just an observation!
What TV output are you planning to use? If it’s a digital output you will need an external DAC in order to use the Play:5’s analog line-in.
Ah just mentioned this below. Was waiting for replies before I forked out for the DAC.
Can anyone recommend a DAC, preferably powered from USB?
What TV output are you planning to use? If it’s a digital output you will need an external DAC in order to use the Play:5’s analog line-in.
Ah just mentioned this below. Was waiting for replies before I forked out for the DAC.
The speakers will “distribute” left and right speaker signals, regardless of whether the input is at left or right. You can select either line-in, so two inputs are supported. There is a slight delay on the sound - Sonos needs this for multiroom sound and is unavoidable. This may result in lip-sync issues when watching tv.
Thanks for the quick reply. Was hoping for a positive reply as I’ll need to buy a DAC, the tv only has optical out. Might be worth a punt.
What TV output are you planning to use? If it’s a digital output you will need an external DAC in order to use the Play:5’s analog line-in.
The speakers will “distribute” left and right speaker signals, regardless of whether the input is at left or right. You can select either line-in, so two inputs are supported. There is a slight delay on the sound - Sonos needs this for multiroom sound and is unavoidable. This may result in lip-sync issues when watching tv.
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