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JonnyMac1
Contributor I
October 2, 2018

To Amp, or not to Amp...that is the question!

So I'm getting started with Sonos. I know what I want. 2 Beams for 2 TVs and a Sub for one of them. I also would like surrounds for one of the TVs and I have a set of outdoor speakers I'd like to power. I'm considering in ceiling speakers but would also consider Play 1s. The question...

Should I go with a Sonos Amp or do I go with a Connect module and can I add a multi-channel amp to that?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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AjTrek1
AjTrek1
October 2, 2018
There are currently only going to be two setups where you can use Trueplay with the new Amp:
1. When it's the surround speakers for a Beam, Playbar, or Playbase.
2. When you're using the Amp with the Sonance speakers that we're working with them to develop.

Ryan

Thanks for the reply...it was very informative. Just a bit more clarification regarding your Point 1 above. As Sonos surrounds will bond to a Beam/ Playbar or Playbase are you referring to someone using there own 3rd party speakers as surrounds? Although, I really can't see the point unless someone is trying to save money by using speakers already on hand as surrounds. Then again maybe I'm missing something in your well written reply.

With all this newly learned information I can't wait to get my hands on the Sonos Amp. I've got a pair of Definitive Technology bi-polar tower speakers and matching Sub (end table size) I'm using with a Connect through a Sony ES DA777 AMP/Receiver. BTW...any chance you could send me one for pre-release testing...just in case something was missed in the official Beta :8

Cheers!
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Ryan S
Ryan S
Retired Sonos Staff
October 2, 2018
The point of using the Amp with Beam, Playbar, or Playbase would be exactly that, to use your own speakers with them for surrounds. Some people have ceiling mounted speakers, or maybe tower speakers that they want to use with Sonos. Perhaps someone wants to use a specific style of speaker design on end tables... We're not judging, just making it available as a use case if desired :)

I wish I had one lying around that I could send your way 🙂
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