Sonos - CONNECT:AMP 110W Class D Amplifier
- Key Specs
- Works With: Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- General
- Product Name: CONNECT:AMP 110W Class D Amplifier
- Brand: Sonos
- Model Number: CTAZPUS1
- Audio
- Total Power Handling: 110 watts (How much amplifier (amplified) power (wattage) that can be handled before damaging the product.)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0002 percent (Measurement of the harmonic sound distortion. The lower the percentage, the cleaner the sound.)
- Amplifier Class: D (An amplifier's mode of operation, specifically the conditions in which its electrical current flows for the duration of an audio signal, determines its class. Each class has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to power efficiency, levels of crossover distortion, and overall sound quality.)
- Bass Boost: None (Circuitry that boosts the bass response of the amplifier, improving audio reproduction enhancing the sound of low frequencies. Fixed boost means the level of bass response is preset, whereas variable boost allows the user to make adjustments.)
- Inputs
- Speaker-Level Inputs: true (Also referred to as high-level inputs. Enables the amplifier to receive a sound signal from another device that does not have RCA, or low-level, inputs.)
- Features
- Fan Cooled: true
- Bridgeable: true (Bridging an amplifier increases the power it supplies to the speaker(s).)
- Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 7.28 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 8.15 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.5 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 5.1 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 180501001017
Sonos Connect Amp: Part music streamer and part amplifier, this device lets you use your favorite speakers with Sonos multiroom audio components. Don't throw away old speakers; give them new life.
- Integrate speakers into a multiroom audio setup: Use unpowered, wired speakers you already own with the Sonos multiroom audio system, no matter what brand they are.
- Wireless streaming lets you access all the music you love in one place: Enjoy your music library, radio stations and online services through a single app.
- Compatible with Apple Music: Gain access to over 30 million songs and let experts handpick music you'll love based on what you listen to.
- Receive the best sound settings: Power large or small speakers with 55W per channel. Customize sound with room-specific bass, treble, balance and loudness settings.
- Effortlessly control sound settings with an app: The free Sonos Controller app for Android, iPhone and iPad lets you control your Sonos players, music on the Internet and your computer.
- Wireless connectivity: Android devices, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad connects to your Sonos system through your home WiFi network.
- Quiet cooling: The amplifier is kept cool by the aluminum casing.
- Quick, easy setup: Put the Connect Amp in any room where you want music, and connect it to your WiFi network using the Sonos Controller app. On-screen prompts guide you throughout setup.
- Additional ports: An analog audio input lets you connect to external audio sources like a CD or MP3 player, as well as a TV or DVD player.
Whats Included
- Owner's manual
- Power cord, flat Ethernet cable
- SONOS CONNECT:AMP 110W Class D Amplifier
Q: does the amp need to be hard wired to the internet
A: I am running my ConnectAmp without hard wiring (other than cables to my two speakers) and have no problems. It connects wirelessly to a $50 SONOS Bridge unit that sits next to our existing home router in a different room. The Bridge is connected to our router by a short Ethernet cable. Supposedly we can even operate without the Bridge, just connecting to a home wireless router, but I have heard that the Bridge helps maintain a strong wireless connection and is less affected by other wireless activity your router might be doing. I decided that the $50 was good insurance.
A: You can't drive more then two sets of speakers off this (assuming speakers are 8 ohm). If you want to drive a lot of speakers, you either get Sonos Amp per set of speakers (or room) and run them as group (giving you same music, same time in all rooms), or get the Sonos Connect, and a amplifier that can drive a lot of speakers all at once. The only issue with Sonos Connect driving a lot of speakers at once is, the volume control won't work the best in the Sonos app. It'll change volume of all the speakers at once. If you have a Sonos connect or amp set up per room, you'll find volume control is easier.
A: Yes it can, refer to this link for more info. https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2248/~/setting-up-connect%3Aamp-as-surround-rears
A: Yes once you have one Sonos connected they pair up and all sonos that you have in your house will work from the Alexa app on the Sonos one so feel free to try it make sure you go and have Alexa find devices connect Alexa to the Sonos and you will be able to use it with all of them in your house
A: Yes, I have done exactly the same thing.
A: Yes, that is what we have. The Sonos Amp controls our in-ceiling speakers throughout the house. The speakers we had professionally installed, there are 6 rooms that have a pair of speakers and we connected 4 wires to the sonos amp. The set up is simple with the app. Hope this answered your question. Thank you!
A: Yes. CONNECT:AMP does not send wireless audio to speakers. There are a couple of ways around this, but they cost more and the results would probably be worse. The simplest way would be to purchase wireless outdoor speakers. Use the SONOS CONNECT (not the CONNECT:AMP) to connect to your SONOS/WiFi network. The output from the CONNECT would have to go into a Bluetooth sending unit to connect to your outdoor speakers.
A: Yes you can. Just get the speaker and complete the setup. You can pair everything so they are playing the same thing or you can play something different. I have the PlAY:1 which sounds great.
