Sonos Connect Amp Wireless Music System

Sonos Connect Amp wireless music system

If you have music on your computer and/ or iPod and have dreamed of playing your tunes in any room you choose without having to install wiring, then the Sonos Connect Amp is for you.

This little box of 21st-century wireless streaming technology has revolutionized our enjoyment and access to music at home. So, how does it work? Hook up your unit to your router using a RJ45 patch cable, or if this is not convenient buy the optional Sonos Bridge (formerly BR100 zone bridge), connect a pair of speakers, download the free control app to your iPhone/iPad/Android/PC/Mac or whiz the CD-ROM containing the setup software in your PC or Mac and then start to enjoy your music anywhere in the home you choose to place your unit and speakers.

If one of your rooms already has an audio system, you can save money by purchasing the Sonos Connect (formerly ZP90) instead, which has the same functionality but without the power amplifiers of this unit.

The onboard 55W class D amplifiers have plenty of power to match whatever speakers you care to connect, and the sound quality is superb.

There are inputs available to connect sources, not on your networks such as a TV, or your PC headphone output, or even a CD or DVD player. Radio streaming is one of the best features, allowing you to listen to BBC2 or any station in the UK or around the world - you can store your favourite stations at the touch of a button of course. Music streaming from Spotify, Napster (paid subscription of £10 per month) Deezer, last.fm are all available, so virtually any tune on the planet can be accessed.

You can add up to 32 zones in a single installation, making it suitable for the largest of properties, but if you have a more modest home, a single zone will convince you of the system's ability, and you will find yourself adding additional zones before too long!

Over the summer I added a zone in the garden with weatherproof speakers, it has proved to be a great way of relaxing outside and at parties. The Sonos CR200 is a great way to control your unit and for those with an iPhone

/iPad/iTouch or Andriod device, you can download a free app from the iTunes/marketplace to offer identical control functionality via your beloved Apple/Android.

A must for music lovers with their music collections stored on their PC, Mac or NAS drive and a fantastic way to share your music with the rest of the family. It is highly recommended.

Who is Sonos?

Sonos is a highly renowned American manufacturer of quality wifi multiroom audio solutions. Having been at the forefront of wireless multiroom technology for over a decade and a half, Sonos are famous for their intuitive control software, rich and engaging sound quality, robust build quality and their commitment to designing and engineering an innovative product that looks as good as it sounds. 

Here is an overview video on the Sonos Connect Amp