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Era 100 Line-In Question, Single Speaker Delay?

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
April 12, 2023
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tatoj
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I am considering getting a Era 100 to connect to my computer via the new USB-C Line-In. Before anyone jumps on me that it’s not its intended use, they actually mention it on the Era 100 product page it says:

Line In
Unlock new listening possibilities
Connect a turntable, computer, or other audio source using an auxiliary cable and the Sonos Line-In Adapter.

I understand the required sync delay when grouping rooms or wireless stereo pairs, but I’m hoping it’s less than 75ms for a single Line-In device with the new Era’s.

I know most Sonos speakers there is a minimum 75ms delay introduced. My question is, if you have a single Era 100 (not a wireless stereo pair, not grouped with any other rooms) connected via Line-In to a computer (or TV, or turntable) will you still get the 75ms delay, or is it lower? Anyone with a single Era tested? Since computer and turntable are being advertised as a feature of the Line-In and I know the delay was a discussed issue in the past using Sonos speakers with these devices, I was wondering if anything had been re-engineered for the ERA line since the Line-In is specifically advertising toward them now?

Best answer by jgatie

Since any Sonos device can be grouped with any other at any time, the delay is going to be there regardless of the grouped status. There really is no concept of “single use”, because a “single use” can become “grouped use” with a mere click.

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wrossini
Lyricist I
Forum|Forum|2 years ago
May 20, 2023

Aux out would be possible, yes. On the computer "microphone” seems an “in” to me, not an “out”. Not sure if a speaker connection would work. Sonos can reach out to your computer however, to play the music stored on it, se https://support.sonos.com/en/article/add-your-music-library-to-sonos (max 65k songs) or use Plex.

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yayarod
Trending Lyricist II
Forum|Forum|2 years ago
June 30, 2023

What about using the Era 100 or Era 300 with only a USB-C to USB-C cable from a USB-C port of a Mac, without the SONOS audio adapter. Should this work?