Amazon - Echo Link - Charcoal

Name: Amazon - Echo Link - Charcoal
Brand: Amazon
SKU: 6292553
Rating: 4.3 (13 reviews)

Model: B0798DVZCY

SKU: 6292553

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General
- Brand: Amazon
- Model Number: B0798DVZCY
- Product Name: Echo Link
- Color: Charcoal
Features
- Accessory Type: Power cord
- Compatibility: Amazon Echo Link
Dimensions
- Product Height: 5.3 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: 2.6 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: 4.5 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.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 841667152615

Echo Link is an Echo companion that connects your home hi-fi stereo system to streaming music services. Echo Link is designed to connect to a receiver or amplifier or directly to powered speakers. It includes 5 lines out (analog, optical, coax, headphone 3.5mm, subwoofer) and 3 lines in (analog, optical, coax) to connect other audio components. Echo Link includes a volume knob for granular control, an ethernet port for reliable connectivity, and offers full Echo multi-room music support.

Whats Included

21W power adapter
Amazon Echo Link

Q: Can you control the volume remotely with the Alexa app or Amazon echo?

A: Hello, Yes, you can either through telling Alexa to do the command, or through the Alexa App. Hope this helps. Have a great day.

Q: Can I directly connect Echo Dot, Echo Link to passive speakers?

A: No it has to go through an amplifier

Q: So what if just connected an optical from tv to the optical in on this receiver in theory the sound from tv then would play on echo speaker?

A: That is exactly what I do. No luck yet in getting surround sound with my other echo devices yet though.

Q: Bought a house that came with a very cool set up of built-in speakers (inside and out) but can only play tapes or listen to fuzzy FM radio. Would this essentially make that old thing “smart” and controllable remotely at least?

A: So I used it for this reason. I was able to connect it to the amplifier and use a dot to stream music

Q: how many Watts per channel?

A: 0 Watts per channel. This is NOT an amplified device! You can buy a 60 Watt / channel amp built in for $100 more. This is made to use an existing amplifier.

Q: I have an IPod that I want to connect to the Echo Link. If I do this, can I stream that audio to my other Echo Dots that are linked as a group?

A: Hey Joe The Alexa app is what connects your device to the Echo devices, and currently IOS 11+ is needed to run the app. If your device is compatible then you should be able to stream your audio using your Echo Link and creating music to stream to. I hope this helps

Q: I have an existing CD/DVD player and a turntable. If i buy an echo link can I connect them to the Echo Link and stream the audio signal to my Echo Studios or do I need an amplifier? I don't have any conventional speakers or an amplifier.

A: Hello, BobL! The Echo Link works to control a speaker, amplifier, receiver, or sub woofer with either your Alexa app or your voice through another Echo device (like an Echo Dot). The device will not link the sound to come out of your Echo Studio. I hope that helps to answer your question!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for adding CD and vinyl playback
My wife's sewing room has two paired Echo Gen 2 speakers for music streaming but she also wanted to play CD's and records on those same Echo wireless speakers. I added the Echo Link and it works beautifully. No need to use an amp with wired speakers. Just add the Link to the same room as the Echo speakers, attach the CD player to the Link using the digital input and/or a turntable to the analog jacks and that's it. If you are streaming music and start a CD or record, the streaming stops automatically and the new source starts playing. Several things to note. First, all devices must be on the same Alexa account. Second, the turntable must have a built in pre-amp or you need to add an external one between the turntable and the Link. Finally, the digital input has priority over streaming and the analog inputs if both are connected. So just be sure to turn off the CD player - don't just push "stop" - if you want to listen to vinyl and turn off both the CD player and turntable if you want Alexa to start streaming again.
Posted 5 years ago by Philip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great DAC and I/O
This is a quality little unit. Lots of I/O options and well made. I am using with an external DAC via optical but I enjoy the sound of the onboard DAC a lot. If I get another Link for the living room I will hold off a while on getting a external DAC and enjoy the onboard. Also you can use the onboard sub out when using your external DAC, very handy! All and all I believe this little guy to punch way above his weight class and enjoy my purchase on a daily basis.
Posted 5 years ago by Quasinerd
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well but expensive
I bought this for my multi room in ceiling stereo system and made it so simple to stream music to it, especially since it’s an older system. I’d say my only complaint is the price you can get an echo cheap but this is bit overpriced
Posted 4 years ago by Koga