Sonos Connect:Amp Overview

The Sonos Connect:Amp includes two pairs of speaker binding posts, a subwoofer output, and an analog stereo input. As with other Sonos products, it can be controlled on an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android phone, or many Android tablets (including the Kindle Fire) by downloading a free app.

The Sonos Connect:Amp provides streaming digital audio to any room--you just need to supply the speakers. The Connect:Amp can go anywhere, delivering music to any room in your house, wirelessly. Players and controllers establish their own secure wireless mesh network that delivers the extensive range and superior performance you need to get music all over your house.

Play music stored on up to 16 PCs, Macs or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on your home network, supporting the most popular audio formats, from iTunes to MP3.

 Apple AirPlay Music Sources

Connect an Apple AirPlay music source, such as an Apple AirPort Express to any Sonos player with line-in. Enjoy songs from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in any or every room of the home. Connect an Apple AirPort Express to any Sonos player via line-in and stream songs from your iPhone, iPad™ or iPod touch all over your home

 Built-In, Powerful Digital Amplifier

Powers large or small speakers with 55W per channel

 Class-D Amplifier

State of the art, great sounding amplifier is small, lightweight and very energy efficient

 Radiant Cooling

Operates silently - all you hear is the music, as the amplifier is kept cool by the aluminum casing, not by a noisy fan

 Tone and Volume Controls Adjustable for Each Room

Optimize sound performance for each room using room-specific bass, treble, balance, and loudness controls. Adjust volume by individual room or by groups of rooms

 Subwoofer Output with Automatic Crossover

When adding a subwoofer, the Connect:Amp automatically adjusts the output to send the low frequencies to the subwoofer and the high frequencies to the speaker

 Pre-Loaded Internet Radio Stations - Free of Charge

Get over 100,000 free radio stations, shows, and podcasts -- all for free. And you can tune in without turning on your computer. Browse for stations or type in specific call letters or a radio host you love

 Endless Music from the Most Popular Online Music Services

Sonos works seamlessly with AUPEO!, Deezer, iHeartRadio, JUKE, Last.fm, MOG, Pandora, Rdio, Rhapsody, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Slacker Radio, Songl, Spotify, Stitcher SmartRadio, TuneIn, Wolfgang's Vault, WiMP, and downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks (Service availability varies by region)

 Computer-Free Music Playback

Get instant access to millions of songs and thousands of radio stations - without ripping, downloading or turning on a computer. Sonos connects directly to these services over the Internet and then streams the music to the rooms of your choice

 Play the Music on Your Computer in Any Room

Play music stored on up to 16 PCs, Macs or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on your home network, supporting the most popular audio formats, from iTunes to MP3

 Stream Music from an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Simply connect an Apple AirPort Express to any Sonos player with line-in and experience true multi-room AirPlay

 Listen to Music That's Stored on an iPod or iPhone

Dock, charge and wirelessly play the music from an iPod or iPhone with the Sonos Dock (sold separately)

 Play Music and Audio from a CD or MP3 Player, TV and More Throughout the Home

An analog audio input lets you connect to an external audio source (such as a CD or MP3 player, TV, DVD, VCR, or radio) and play that music or audio on all Sonos players in the system

 Wake Up to Music

Set the alarm and wake up to your favorite music or Internet radio station in one room, or all over the house. Just hit snooze to get a few minutes more sleep. Fall asleep to soothing music with the sleep timer

 Schedule Your Music

Use the scheduler to play music at a specific time for a set duration - great for that 30-minute workout

 Easy Internet Connectivity for Other Products in Your House

The Connect:Amp has a two-port Ethernet switch to bring standard Internet connectivity to your set-top box, DVR, PC, game console or NAS drive

 Includes Sonos Desktop Controller Software and Setup Software for Your Computer

Control all your music and all your rooms from any computer or laptop in your house. Setup software facilitates music sharing so music folders on your hard drive can be shared across all Sonos players

 Front Panel Volume Controls

Provides quick access to volume and mute controls when you don't have a controller in hand

 Control All Your Music and Rooms with Your Android Device, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad

Free Sonos controller apps for Android, iPhone and iPad let you control your Sonos players, music on the Internet and your computer right from the palm of your hand. Download the apps for free on the iTunes App Store or Android Market

 Integrated, Multi-Room Control

If you have multiple music players, you can control what music is playing in every room in your house, from anywhere in your house. Sonos controllers aren't tied to a specific player, so you can use any controller to control the music and the volume in all your rooms

 Find and Play Your Favorite Songs in an Instant

Browse or search for songs and stations, choose the music, and control the volume from anywhere in the home

 Wireless Connectivity

Android devices, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad connect to your Sonos system through your home Wi-Fi network

 Includes Sonos Controller for Mac or PC

Turn any Mac or PC desktop or laptop computer in your home into a controller. The software is included for free with every Sonos component

 Dedicated Sonos Control

Increase your control with a dedicated touch screen Sonos Control featuring instant-on, dedicated buttons and long battery life (sold separately)

 Built-In Wireless Capability

The Connect:Amp can go anywhere, delivering music to any room in your house, wirelessly. Players and controllers establish their own secure wireless mesh network that delivers the extensive range and superior performance you need to get music all over your house

 SonosNet Wireless Mesh Network Technology

Provides whole-house coverage, ensures synchronous music playback, and avoids sources of wireless interference. Incorporating sophisticated MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology, SonosNet uses multiple antennas and radios together to boost signal strength and reach remote locations Works with any mix of Sonos components Compatible with all previous generations of Sonos players, Control, and Bridge

 Play a Different Song in Every Room, at the Same Time

Tune in to an Internet radio station in the bedroom, stream a music service in the kitchen and play a song from your music library in the living room - simultaneously

 Listen to the Same Song in Every Room, in Perfect Synchronization

Play the same song in different rooms, simultaneously, without echoes or delays. Add or drop rooms from your rooms grouping and still be in sync

 Simple Setup

No technical or wireless expertise required. Put a Connect:Amp in any room where you want music, then plug in and connect to speakers. The Sonos system setup software provides simple on-screen prompts on any controller. With the touch of a few buttons, you'll be playing music all over the house in minutes

 Expandable Wireless System

Expand your music system room by room - without adding wires. Add new Sonos components with the press of a single button

 New Features and Music Services Delivered Automatically - and for Free

The Sonos system keeps getting better over time with new features and music services. Once the Sonos music system has been registered, Sonos will automatically notify you when software updates are available. Simply press one button and your system updates itself