RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
Notable as a serious multi-channel install amp, this one sits a bit above the sweet spot but not wildly so. At £157, it’s above the £127 median and the £148 75th percentile from the recent GBP comps, so I’d call it slightly ambitious rather than a bargain.
The Sonamp 1230 is well-regarded for powering distributed systems cleanly and reliably, with enough channel count to be very useful for whole-home or custom installs. If the unit is complete, quiet, and has no heat or channel-dropout issues, the extra ask can still make sense; the real value is in a healthy example with all terminals, controls, and accessories intact.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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.
See all Sonance listings on RADAR.
