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New, the Sonos Connect:Amp was a roughly £500-class product; at £60, this used example is a strong deal. It sits below the £56 lower-quartile boundary only marginally, but is still well under the £86 median from 238 comparable listings and comfortably below the £153 upper quartile. Comparable Gen 1 examples commonly sit around £50–£100, while Gen 2 units command more.
It remains a useful, well-regarded compact amplifier for driving passive speakers and adding them to a Sonos system, with convenient multiroom control and dependable everyday performance. The main point to establish before buying is the generation: Gen 1 is S1-only, whereas Gen 2 offers S2 compatibility and is worth more. Since the listing says condition unknown, confirm that it powers up, joins the network, outputs both channels, and includes the correct power cable; even as a Gen 1, £60 is attractive if working.
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Sonos emerged from Santa Barbara, California, in 2002 as Rincon Audio, Inc., founded by John MacFarlane, Craig Shelburne, Tom Cullen, and Trung Mai. MacFarlane's success with Software.com provided crucial seed funding for their audacious goal: a wireless multi-room music system free from the wires and complexity plaguing home audio at the time. Renamed Sonos in 2004, the company debuted its pioneering ZonePlayer and controller in 2005, cementing its roots in innovative, user-centric sound technology.
The brand specializes in wireless speakers, soundbars, and home theater systems designed for seamless multi-room playback and integration with streaming services. Sonos offers everything from portable Bluetooth options like the Roam to high-fidelity architectural speakers and subwoofers, alongside recent forays into headphones and whole-home audio solutions. Amplifiers, turntables, DACs, and cables fall outside their core focus, which prioritizes app-controlled ecosystems over traditional hi-fi components.
Sonos holds a commanding mid-to-premium position in the consumer audio market, renowned for inventing wireless HiFi and setting the standard for effortless, high-quality sound. Trusted by audiophiles and casual listeners alike, it blends accessibility with sonic excellence, dominating the smart speaker segment while appealing to discerning buyers seeking scalable, future-proof systems.
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