I recently ordered my brand new RT81+ turntable from Fluance but I still haven’t the slightest clue as to how I will be able to connect it to my Sonos Era 100 via line-in. Yes, it comes with a built-in preamp and RCA cables, but how would I be able to connect those to my Sonos even with a USB-C adapter? I am very confused, do I need to buy an additional aux cable or not, please help me understand!
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View originalAh, got it, thank you. Very helpful.
Bought one on the Sonos website, and may have accidentally finally caved in and used my 30% upgrade button to drop an ERA 300 into my basket at the same time...
Generic USB-C adapters are generally analog output devices. The SONOS device accepts analog input.
Hi all,
Came with a similar question about a different Turntable - the Pro-Ject Phono SB, also with a pre-amp.
Is there a reason why a generic USB-C to 3.5mm minijack adaptor won’t work? Surely that connector is just a passive connection and doesn’t do anything to the signal?
My ERA 100 won’t recognise that line-in is connected at present.
Very frustrating!
You will need the Sonos Line-In Adapter and a stereo RCA to stereo 3.5 mm cable. The RCA’s go to the turntable, the 3.5 mm mini to the adapter and the USB-C on the adapter to the back of Sonos.
https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-line-in-adapter
You need the USB adapter from SONOS. Generic USB adapters are not appropriate.
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