You'll need to supply more information to get any meaningful advice.

Are you trying to connect a CD player or turntable? What do you mean by connect the home cinema system in the loop?

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I want to be able to link up a multimedia player, so yeah something like CD palyer or aux input, Bu i don't know the limitations of a connect.

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The Connect will take an input at Line-In level - so a CD player or Turntable with pre-amp output or any line-in input. The Connect will then drive an active speaker. If your speakers are passive the Connect:amp will be what you need.



The Connect and Connect:Amp only deal in stereo output

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If you're wanting to use a current stereo system alongside your Sonos system, the Connect is a great product to buy (if... you're willing to spend the money). If you want to expand your current Sonos system to more rooms, while also wanting that line-in functionality the Connect has - the Play 5 is not only better for the money, but does exactly what it says and still gives you the option to spread that line-in source over your entire Sonos network!

Essentially, the Play 5 is a Connect without the line-out. Because at the end of the day a Connect is basically a Sonos speaker without the drivers. It can be grouped with your other Sonos speakers, but uses a line-out to your current stereo system essentially making your stereo system a Sonos system.



Both the Connect, and the line-in on the back of the Play 5 function the same (except one is RCA and the other is 3.5mm).



You'll need something pre-amplified to feed either the Play 5 or Connect.



The Connect AMP is functionally the same as the Connect except it amplifies the music from a pre-amped source to your non-amplified stereo system. You're effectively paying more for the amp.



For your need, a Play 5 is what I would aim for next. 🙂

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