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This is an ambitious ask at US$160: it sits well above the US$108 median and just below the US$174 75th-percentile mark from 147 comparable listings. It is not wildly overpriced, but an unknown-condition unit should ideally land closer to the market midpoint unless it includes desirable accessories or has been recently tested.
The CONNECT remains a useful way to add Sonos streaming to an existing amplifier, with analog, optical, and coaxial digital outputs—particularly handy if you prefer an external DAC. Its straightforward app control and reliable whole-home integration are the appeal, but age and legacy-platform support make confirmed operation important. Before buying, verify the exact hardware revision, successful app/network setup, both digital outputs, analog output, and power supply; at US$160, demonstrated functionality is the minimum expectation.
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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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