Buy an old apple airport express off ebay for under $30 and you can similarly airplay-enable anything. I did that for our old whole-home audio system. Has worked perfectly for 2+ years.
I looked into this for my multi-room audio solution, but ultimately ended up going with (8) Apple Airplay Express (Gen 2) units. They support Airplay 2 and can be had for $50 or so. Been using them for over a year now without any issues. Be sure to stick with firmware 7.8 (and not 7.8.1 which has issues). If you're just looking for a multi-room Airplay solution, I've found this is a great way to go. I'm using a Russound 8-zone controller/amplifier.
Would this let me connect my existing Vizio soundbar with my Sonos in ceiling speakers (that are already connected to an amp) for surround sound for my tv? Otherwise I was looking to buy a beam to replace my soundbar.
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I looked into this for my multi-room audio solution, but ultimately ended up going with (8) Apple Airplay Express (Gen 2) units. They support Airplay 2 and can be had for $50 or so. Been using them for over a year now without any issues. Be sure to stick with firmware 7.8 (and not 7.8.1 which has issues). If you're just looking for a multi-room Airplay solution, I've found this is a great way to go. I'm using a Russound 8-zone controller/amplifier.
How do you hook them up to the amp? Via auxiliary? Thank you in advance.
It's used to send audio streaming services to the speakers or reciever you already have.
As time goes on and the options built into different receivers, smart speakers, etc. improve, the more Sonos devices look like an absurdly overpriced appliance.
Is anyone using this to add an analog receiver and turntable to their Sonos system? Seems like a good solution, but then you lose the analog part because the Port will sync/delay/convert the audio from the turntable before it gets to the receiver – do I have that right?
Is anyone using this to add an analog receiver and turntable to their Sonos system? Seems like a good solution, but then you lose the analog part because the Port will sync/delay/convert the audio from the turntable before it gets to the receiver – do I have that right?
I have had mine hooked up to a receiver in the past and still use it for my turntable. Your understanding is correct. The port has an in and an out. You can run the turntable in and the out to a receiver. The port will slightly delay the output so it can sync with all your other Sonos devices. It is pretty neat. I can play a record in all rooms in my house if I want.
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It's used to send audio streaming services to the speakers or reciever you already have.
As time goes on and the options built into different receivers, smart speakers, etc. improve, the more Sonos devices look like an absurdly overpriced appliance.
Sonos is kind of expensive until you start getting into real hi-fi. My old Revel speakers cost more than all the Sonos stuff in my house. I just wanted a simple solution which is why I like Sonos. Not the best sound in the world or a great deal, but it has always been stable and worked. I am sure one day something will dethrone them. If Apple came out with a speaker solution with Arc and surround I would be all over it.
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It lets you use your own speakers with the rest of any Sonos speakers you have.
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How do you hook them up to the amp? Via auxiliary? Thank you in advance.
It's used to send audio streaming services to the speakers or reciever you already have.
As time goes on and the options built into different receivers, smart speakers, etc. improve, the more Sonos devices look like an absurdly overpriced appliance.
Very similar and priced more in line with reality.
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As time goes on and the options built into different receivers, smart speakers, etc. improve, the more Sonos devices look like an absurdly overpriced appliance.