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Turn table connect - beam plus port or amp??

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I am so confused at this point. 
 

I have a beam connected to the tv and a new turntable with preamp. I also have a Sonos one in another room and am likely to move it and add another one to create surround in living room. I also have two echo dots in other rooms. 
 

I want to play the turntable but don’t want to buy bookshelf speakers. I have a small apartment so wanting to make the best with small options and want to integrate what I have. 
 

So, I assume I need the sonos amp? If I buy a port the I’d also have to buy a separate amp? 
 

Help!!

 

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Best answer by GuitarSuperstar 4 March 2023, 05:51

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You just need a Sonos device with line-in like a Port or Five. The Amp isn’t necessary unless you plan on powering a pair of passive speakers. If you don’t need any other speakers, get the Port. Read more here:

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/listen-to-your-turntable-on-sonos
 

Another option (that has yet to be announced) is the Era 100 or 300. They both reportedly have line-in ports via USB-C. They should be officially announced by Sonos on Tuesday. 

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Does your TV have an Audio In port?

If so you could get by with what you have by connecting there and letting the TV pass it to the Beam.

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Does your TV have an Audio In port?

If so you could get by with what you have by connecting there and letting the TV pass it to the Beam.

I tried that last weekend but couldn’t get that to work. 
 

That said, I can’t seem to get the port to work!

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You just need a Sonos device with line-in like a Port or Five. The Amp isn’t necessary unless you plan on powering a pair of passive speakers. If you don’t need any other speakers, get the Port. Read more here:

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/listen-to-your-turntable-on-sonos
 

Another option (that has yet to be announced) is the Era 100 or 300. They both reportedly have line-in ports via USB-C. They should be officially announced by Sonos on Tuesday. 

Thanks!! I read a couple of articles that said I still needed an amp with the port but called a store and they were kind enough to set me straight. Can’t seem to get sound to work on the port/beam combo but will trouble shoot tomorrow. 

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Userlevel 7

You just need a Sonos device with line-in like a Port or Five. The Amp isn’t necessary unless you plan on powering a pair of passive speakers. If you don’t need any other speakers, get the Port. Read more here:

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/listen-to-your-turntable-on-sonos
 

Another option (that has yet to be announced) is the Era 100 or 300. They both reportedly have line-in ports via USB-C. They should be officially announced by Sonos on Tuesday. 

Thanks!! I read a couple of articles that said I still needed an amp with the port but called a store and they were kind enough to set me straight. Can’t seem to get sound to work on the port/beam combo but will trouble shoot tomorrow. 

Follow the instructions in this article:

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/play-line-in-on-your-sonos-port

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
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