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This is a late-era distributed-audio amp rather than a current mainstream model, but that actually helps the timing: it’s a mature, well-known design and not something you’re paying a novelty premium for. At £25, it’s a strong bargain against the recent used market in the £93–£148 band, and well below the £125 median.
What makes it worth buying is straightforward: 12 channels, solid multi-room flexibility, and a reputation for doing exactly the job it was built for without drama. For anyone wiring background music, garden speakers, or a whole-house system, the value here is excellent if it’s working properly. At this price, the main thing to verify is operational: all channels, no hum, and no protection issues. If it powers up cleanly, this is an easy grab.
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Sonance is an American architectural audio brand founded in the early 1980s by Scott Struthers and Geoff Spencer in Southern California. The company emerged from a simple but powerful idea: that high‑fidelity sound should not compromise interior design. In 1982, Sonance introduced the world’s first in‑wall loudspeaker, effectively creating the architectural speaker category and establishing a legacy built on innovation and discretion.
Today, Sonance is best known for in‑wall and in‑ceiling loudspeakers, outdoor audio systems, and multi‑room audio solutions, rather than amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or headphones. Its product range includes residential and commercial speakers, volume controls, and related electronics designed to blend seamlessly into walls, ceilings, and outdoor environments. The brand’s “degrees of invisibility” philosophy emphasizes clean aesthetics, flexible installation, and consistent performance across diverse spaces, from luxury homes to commercial venues.
Sonance occupies a strong position in the mid‑to‑high‑end custom‑installation market, widely recognized and frequently awarded in architectural and outdoor audio. It is a go‑to choice for integrators, architects, and design‑conscious clients who prioritize both performance and visual subtlety, rather than visible hi‑fi hardware.
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