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Walmart has a unique
Phono Input version of the highly rated Klipsch "The One II" Bluetooth tabletop speaker in Walnut on clearance for
$249.00 $148.00! In addition to Bluetooth, this version will allow you to connect your Turntable directly to the unit, even if it doesn't have a built in preamp. Klipsch oddly offered this version of the popular speaker exclusively at Wal-Mart. In Stock at my local store (I have two ready for pickup as we speak) and available for Free Shipping.
The common version of this speaker works with Bluetooth 4.0 or 3.5 mm Aux input.
Best Buy has this non-Phono version in the Walnut color at $148.00 today as well. If you don't need the RCA line/phone input, this version is otherwise identical to the other.
This device does not support Alexa, Google Home, or Airplay. However, there are several workarounds to make it function with these services. Airplay, for example, can be enabled by using an old Apple Airport Express (with audio out) or a 2nd gen Apple TV with a $12 optical or HDMI to Aux converter.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Klipsc.../603249706
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/klip...Id=6360839 NLA
Product reference page:
https://www.klipsch.com/products/the-one-ii
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Looking at the back, it seems to me that it replaces the aux input with the RCA (phone/line) inputs, not that it has the RCA inputs in addition to the aux input. So it's not going to allow more connections compared to the standard One II, just it has the flexibility of the integrated phono stage.
I think I might pick up a standard One II. I don't need the phono stage, and the standard unit is tidier around back.
Have you though of getting a Klipsch Three (original, now discontinued) off Ebay? They are selling there new/open-box for $350, which is more but you get the Wi-Fi streaming capability (i.e. you can send audio to it straight from Spotify and also directly control the speaker volume within Spotify), and using Klipsch app, you can Wi-Fi stream other services like Tidal, Amazon music, etc. Also the Klipsch Three original finishes look even more vintage, in particular the Ebony finish is quite nice (I have one of these).
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Looking at the back, it seems to me that it replaces the aux input with the RCA (phone/line) inputs, not that it has the RCA inputs in addition to the aux input. So it's not going to allow more connections compared to the standard One II, just it has the flexibility of the integrated phono stage.
I think I might pick up a standard One II. I don't need the phono stage, and the standard unit is tidier around back.
Have you though of getting a Klipsch Three (original, now discontinued) off Ebay? They are selling there new/open-box for $350, which is more but you get the Wi-Fi streaming capability (i.e. you can send audio to it straight from Spotify and also directly control the speaker volume within Spotify), and using Klipsch app, you can Wi-Fi stream other services like Tidal, Amazon music, etc. Also the Klipsch Three original finishes look even more vintage, in particular the Ebony finish is quite nice (I have one of these).
Have you though of getting a Klipsch Three (original, now discontinued) off Ebay? They are selling there new/open-box for $350, which is more but you get the Wi-Fi streaming capability (i.e. you can send audio to it straight from Spotify and also directly control the speaker volume within Spotify), and using Klipsch app, you can Wi-Fi stream other services like Tidal, Amazon music, etc. Also the Klipsch Three original finishes look even more vintage, in particular the Ebony finish is quite nice (I have one of these).
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Now the best alternative to Sonos is if you have a bunch of Chromecast Audio dongles...unfortunately Google discontinued those (I guess it was just plain useful and didn't offer enough spying benefit on the user for them?) and now they run on Ebay for about $65-70 each (new).
edit: it's looking like the Three is a good option here as well. It also contains an Aux input.
edit: it's looking like the Three is a good option here as well. It also contains an Aux input.
Reviews seem to indicate the phono stage is pretty meh on this generation of Klipsch wireless speakers. They improved it on the Fives though.