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Chester0711
Contributor I
April 24, 2017

For Turntable.....Pair of Play 1's or a Play 5?

I have a turntable connected to an old Marantz amp. I have a Sonos Connect running through the tape-out so that I can play my turn table through my 5.1 system (playbar, sub, 2 play 1's) I am also considering purchasing a pair of play 1's for another room across house...and also to move / setup outdoors on nice days. My other option is a play 5 in place of the pair of play 1's...... which would represent better sound for turntable?
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    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    April 24, 2017
    Especially if moving them inside and out I would probably go with the Play:1 pair. Well I would actually go for a Play:3 pair.
    Respect the Queue (2)Move (3)Beam (1) Era100 (2)ARC (1)SonosOne (1)Playbar (4)Play5 (4)Play1 (3)Play3 (1)Port (2)Connect (1) Roam (2) Ace (1)Connect:Amp (4)Sonos Amp (1)Sub + (9) Echo + Smartthings; (2)Play)
    Chester0711Author
    Contributor I
    April 24, 2017
    The play 3 pair is just out my price range but believe me, I looked at that...
    Chester0711Author
    Contributor I
    April 24, 2017
    Curious , is it that large of a difference?
    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    April 24, 2017
    I think the 3s give slightly better mid and lower range. With trueplay tuning though the difference is much less appparent.
    Respect the Queue (2)Move (3)Beam (1) Era100 (2)ARC (1)SonosOne (1)Playbar (4)Play5 (4)Play1 (3)Play3 (1)Port (2)Connect (1) Roam (2) Ace (1)Connect:Amp (4)Sonos Amp (1)Sub + (9) Echo + Smartthings; (2)Play)
    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    April 24, 2017
    And play:1s have adavantage of being moisture resistant.
    Respect the Queue (2)Move (3)Beam (1) Era100 (2)ARC (1)SonosOne (1)Playbar (4)Play5 (4)Play1 (3)Play3 (1)Port (2)Connect (1) Roam (2) Ace (1)Connect:Amp (4)Sonos Amp (1)Sub + (9) Echo + Smartthings; (2)Play)
    Chester0711Author
    Contributor I
    April 24, 2017
    Hmm, interesting, thanks for the tips!
    Kumar
    April 24, 2017
    On the other hand moving a play 5 outside and back again can be done in one trip! Seriously though the choice depends on your preferences: stereo image or better sound quality.
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