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hornetstinger · 2 Jan 2019 at 11:50

Had quick go on Sonos connect app is fast and looks nice but the 55000 cap limit is too low, I've got a couple of squeezebox es and they scanned bigger collection ok

Minstadave · 2 Jan 2019 at 11:54

hornetstinger said:
Had quick go on Sonos connect app is fast and looks nice but the 55000 cap limit is too low, I've got a couple of squeezebox es and they scanned bigger collection ok

Did they not fix that with the new Amp? Sonos do make some odd decisions.

hornetstinger · 2 Jan 2019 at 11:57

Not sure if latest software has increased it his collection isn't as big as mine.

Minstadave · 2 Jan 2019 at 12:01

hornetstinger said:
Not sure if latest software has increased it his collection isn't as big as mine.

Iirc it was a memory limit on the old amp, there's a new 2018 Amp though - hopefully they fixed it for that.

Harl0 · 3 Jan 2019 at 19:25

Has anyone experienced issues with the Sonos Beam and Sky Q? I cant get the two to play nicely with Dolby Digital!

My TV is pretty old now but supports Dolby Digital (UE40H6400). I've tried setting DD on my TV for output and Sky, but then there's no sound! Same thing happens with my 4k FireTV!

Any ideas?

Mariusz · 3 Jan 2019 at 20:41

Harl0 said:
Has anyone experienced issues with the Sonos Beam and Sky Q? I cant get the two to play nicely with Dolby Digital!

My TV is pretty old now but supports Dolby Digital (UE40H6400). I've tried setting DD on my TV for output and Sky, but then there's no sound! Same thing happens with my 4k FireTV!

Any ideas?

Have you tried connecting one device direct to Beam to verify Beam is OK? I've used a PS4, Nowtv Stick and Nvidia Shield, with Netflix and Prime Video, etc and all work fine with my Beam. I'm able to get DD 5.1 out of Beam, DTS blurays are another story ...

Kol · 5 Feb 2019 at 16:34

£599 for Sonos Amp, pre-order for delivery 12th Feb: https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/am...Arch_Preorder_167713_1223026&et_rid=116332733

ChrisD. · 5 Feb 2019 at 16:41

Interesting. Do they do audio passthough, ie act as an amp alone for RCA inputs bypassing the pre-amp?

Xire · 11 Feb 2019 at 17:22

Kol said:
£599 for Sonos Amp, pre-order for delivery 12th Feb: https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/am...Arch_Preorder_167713_1223026&et_rid=116332733

Being a bit of an audio noob, what advantage would I get adding this to my setup?

SupraWez · 12 Feb 2019 at 00:18

Xire said:
Being a bit of an audio noob, what advantage would I get adding this to my setup?

It's a Sonos based amplifier that enables you to use normal speakers.

If like the previous model it also includes an input so you could for example connect a CD player or PC etc and then have that output throughout the Sonos install, there is a sub line out too for a powered unit.

EDIT: they are great for powering outdoor or ceiling mount speakers

hornetstinger · 13 Feb 2019 at 15:06

Anyone with a large collection 100,000+ it scans all the files into database or has a limit?

SupraWez · 13 Feb 2019 at 15:51

hornetstinger said:
Anyone with a large collection 100,000+ it scans all the files into database or has a limit?

There is a documented limit of 65k :-

https://en.community.sonos.com/trou...sic-library-maximum-tracks-or-folders-6769295

There is a limit of 65,000 tracks, but it's not quite that straight forward. Other aspects of the files (names, tags) also count, affecting the total amount of store. It is perfectly possible that although you're under the 65,000 limit, you have run out of store.

ValiantUK91 · 14 Feb 2019 at 09:51

Tempted to get a beam as I have got to get rid of my 3.1 set up how are people finding the base as the cost of a sub is off putting personally.

Simmz · 6 Mar 2019 at 21:17

Saw the email for the new ceiling and wall speakers coming, got all excited until it says you need the amp and they are wired =(

Minstadave · 6 Mar 2019 at 21:32

Simmz said:
Saw the email for the new ceiling and wall speakers coming, got all excited until it says you need the amp and they are wired =(

Yeah looks expensive and underwhelming.

Why Sonos haven't released standalone units for ceiling speakers is beyond me. It seems so obvious. Stashing your premium amp in the ceiling cavity seems stupid, the other option of running cable runs is a pain.

Just take the electrics out of the Play 1 and bolt it to a decent concentric driver and you're done.

Simmz · 6 Mar 2019 at 22:19

Hopefully something will come from the survey they pushed out, as talks of a cheaper sub and possible atmos speakers

Minstadave · 7 Mar 2019 at 11:56

Interesting to see there's a Gen 2 Sonos 1 coming out (which is really the third Gen of the Play 1 tbh but what do I know). Looks to be a small update with Bluetooth and faster processor/more RAM. Apart from easier setup I'm not sure what difference it'll make.

hornetstinger · 7 Mar 2019 at 12:07

Minstadave said:
Interesting to see there's a Gen 2 Sonos 1 coming out (which is really the third Gen of the Play 1 tbh but what do I know). Looks to be a small update with Bluetooth and faster processor/more RAM. Apart from easier setup I'm not sure what difference it'll make.

Hopefully 500,000+ file limit

Smok3y · 10 Mar 2019 at 14:00

Harl0 said:
Has anyone experienced issues with the Sonos Beam and Sky Q? I cant get the two to play nicely with Dolby Digital!

My TV is pretty old now but supports Dolby Digital (UE40H6400). I've tried setting DD on my TV for output and Sky, but then there's no sound! Same thing happens with my 4k FireTV!

Any ideas?

Did you manage sort this? I have same TV and want use the Beam with my One X and HTPC

roboamigo · 11 Mar 2019 at 14:53

Looks like there should hopefully be some good offers on the 'current' play one. Im addicted to these things now and could do with another 2 for the hallway/landing!

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