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Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:26 am
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DaveL17
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[A stream of consciousness reply]
I've had Sonos for a long time. I have a mixture of first and second generation devices and nearly all are wireless. I use the system for playing ripped CDs and Pandora streaming. There are lots of other services that you can also access, but we only use Pandora. You can set it up so that all the devices play the same content or separate sources. You can use single channel devices or link two for stereo separation--I use one single channel device in the garage where stereo doesn't really matter to me. We haven't ever tried their home theater line (center speaker, sub, etc.) so I can't speak to that. In general, I've been very happy with the way the system runs and sounds. If you're looking for audiophile quality you have to look at the top-of-the-line Sonos stuff or look somewhere else (depending on your level of audiophile-ness). I've had it linked to my Indigo set up, but no longer do. We found we don't use it in an "automated" way so there was no need. we control ours with our phones.
If you want to continue to use your wired zones, you'd either drive them all with one amp or need separate amps. To my knowledge, Sonos doesn't sell any multi-zone stuff, but I could be wrong about that. For what it is, I'd recommend it. But I'd suggest you be sure it suits what you're looking for before you pull the trigger.
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