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Q: QuestionWhat is the total power output of this Sonos amplifier?

• A:Answer This Sonos amplifier has a total power output of 250 watts.

Q: QuestionCan I connect this amplifier to my home's WiFi?

• A:Answer Yes, the amplifier has built-in Wi-Fi for connecting to your home network.

Q: QuestionHow can I control this amplifier?

• A:Answer You can control the amplifier using the Sonos app, AirPlay, or your preferred music service's app.

Q: QuestionWhat is the impedance of this amplifier?

• A:Answer The impedance of this amplifier is 8 ohms.

Q: QuestionDoes this amplifier have an HDMI input?

• A:Answer Yes, this amplifier has an HDMI ARC input for connecting to your TV.

Q: QuestionDoes this have Spotify, Pandora, etc built in? How would I use these services with this amp?

Asked 6 years ago by Mike.

• A:Answer Yes, this product includes built in streaming services, such as: Pandora and Spotify. Furthermore, this amp features Wi-Fi connectivity that supports voice control and wireless streaming via the Sonos app.

  Answered 6 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionI have 3 rooms, two sets of wired ceiling speakers in each room with in wall volume control knobs in each room. Can I run all three rooms (6 total speakers) off this amp utilizing the volume control independently in each room?

Asked 5 years ago by Gratitude.

• A:Answer Depends on the ohms and watts per channel. I personally would run a pair per amp. So you would need 3 amps. But the ohms will determine that, you could try to push more at your own risk of damaging the amp

  Answered 5 years ago by JmanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have Sonos bar and Sonos subwoofer connected my tv. Also have 2 stand alone Sonos 5 speakers. Is possible to connect Sonos amplifier to my Tv and Sonos5 speakers and set up to work like home theatre?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi, great question! The Sonos AMP has and HDMI port that can plug into your TV. It will power two speakers of your chose in a stereo set up, imaging the center channel for clear dialog. The Sonos Fives can then be set up with the AMP as surround sound speakers. In this set up you would have a 4.0 Home Theater system. You could add a SUB for 4.1 Home Theater sound.

  Answered 5 years ago by Sonos Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionHi, would it be possible to add a pair of B&M passive speakers (am-1) to this amp along with Sonace outdoor speakers, which brings six speakers and a sub? All together 8 speakers and a sub?

Asked 3 years ago by Teddy.

• A:Answer Nope, Sonos amp has only 2.1 channel output .. which means u can connect only two passive and one sub in a wired way . But it can connect Sonos product wirelessly . I my case I used Sonos amp to power two of my passive speakers and sources one Sonos sub and two sonos surround sound speekars wirelessly

  Answered 2 years ago by DineshAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have 5 "in ceiling" speakers - wondering if this SONOS AMP would be compatible with all 5?

Asked 3 years ago by sleepygirl99.

• A:Answer Great question. Depends on impedance. A good rule of thumb with most speakers is that you can run up to 4 with one amplifier (2 pairs). Keep in mind that all speakers plugged into the same Amp will only ever be able to play the same thing. So if you ever want those in ceiling speakers to play different song, ext you will want to power each pair with it's own Amp.

  Answered 3 years ago by Sonos Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionI have a Living Room using an ARC sounder connected to a 75" sony tv and sonos sub. Can I add a sonos amp with 2 passive in-ceiling speakers for surround sound?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi, and thank you for your question! You absolutely can. We recommend that if the Amp is wireless that you keep it within 20/30ft of the Arc. If everything is hardwired then you can put it where you'd like. Keep in mind there are different mounts sold for the Sonos Amp as well to make placing it even easier if putting it on a table or shelf isn't possible.

  Answered 4 years ago by Sonos Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionIs the sub woofer output a 3.5mm aux port? If so does the amp come with a cable?

Asked 5 years ago by PaulNu.

• A:Answer The new amp has connections on the back that can accommodate 3.5mm stereo jack cables, a HDMI-arc cable, a subwoofer input and 2 Ethernet cables , but the cables DO NOT come with the amp. In the box you have the amp, the power cord, and 2 sets of banana plugs for the right/left speaker wire.

  Answered 5 years ago by TxlnghrnsgrlVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have speakers throughout my home, and they are on six different zones. What Sonos products would I need to be able to play different music on each zone? Thanks

Asked 5 years ago by Smiley.

• A:Answer Great question! It really depends on how your speakers are currently set up in their zones. The easiest way would be to use a Sonos Amp for each set of speakers in each room, but that would not take advantage of your current hardware which might be possible with a Sonos Port. In order to truly understand how to solve this problem a Best Buy In Home Advisor performing a free in home consultation would be the recommendation. You can request a free appointment (even a virtual one!) at bestbuy.com!

  Answered 5 years ago by Sonos Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this amp includes xlr input?

Asked 6 years ago by Ymlee.

• A:Answer In a word, no. If you have XLR connections then you are probably looking a more sophisticated solution.

  Answered 6 years ago by HughVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhen Ibought the Sonos amp I was told you could hook up 4speakers. I only see 2 speaker jacks. Can I hook up 4 speakers and how?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Anonymous, I have 4 speakers hooked up, just hook up 2 speakers to each connection. Pay attention to Sonos' recommendations for which speaker specs to go with when using the 4 speaker set up.

  Answered 5 years ago by ShakeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow many sets of architectural speakers can I run with one Amp? I thought I saw somewhere it was three sets (6) speakers total. If I do that, can I also power the sub?

Asked 5 years ago by Architecturalspeakersetup.

• A:Answer Yes you read correct, I have 3 sets (6 Speakers) and the Bluetooth Sub (Gen.3) set up. Works excellent

  Answered 5 years ago by BuddyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this unit come with Banana Plugs? Or, do you have to purchase them separately?

Asked 5 years ago by whitepowderma.

• A:Answer The Sonos Amp includes binding posts in the box designed to create a secure connection and make for an easy install. You will not need to purchase banana plugs separately due to these included binding posts. However, standard banana plugs will also work if you would prefer or your cables are already terminated.

  Answered 5 years ago by Sonos Customer Care

  
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Q: QuestionI have a turntable without pre amp and playbase, 2 sonos 1's, and a sonos sub. I want to hook up my turntable to play through my sonos system. What do I do?

Asked 5 years ago by CNA123.

• A:Answer I also have a turntable without any amp. Also have a 6-disc CD player. My Sonos system has a playbar, 2 Sonos One's and a Sonos amp. At first I bought a splitter (about $20) which simply allows both old devices to connect the red/white cables to the back of the splitter and then a set of red/white cables out of the splitter to the IN jacks of the Sonos amp. With this setup the CD player connects to everything and sounds great. The turntable can be heard in the Sonos system but the output is weak. I bought a Pyle PP555 pre-amp (about $23) to insert between the turntable and splitter. The sound was now louder but there was much feedback and distortion. I had to also connect a ground wire between the turntable and pre-amp which eliminated that problem. All sounds good now. Hope this helped.

  Answered 5 years ago by MarkboVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionhello, i JUST updated to sonos 5.1 with playbar, sub and 2 one’s with alexa\google assist. my living room is large. i would like more power for this system. can i utilize sonos new amp to power up this setup without upsetting this 5.1 configuration ? thx

Asked 5 years ago by slick5o.

• A:Answer No The Sonos 5.1 system is comprised of active speakers which have amplifiers inside them , presumably perfectly matched to the drivers given the price point. There is no way to wire one of your existing speakers to the AMP.

  Answered 5 years ago by HughVerified Purchase

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