![]() ![]() Streaming is where the Bluesound really kicks into gear, thanks to its tried-and-tested BluOS streaming platform and accompanying app. It’s not too dissimilar to the bigger Powernode’s connectivity offer (which has two optical/3.5m inputs), but we think the Edge has kept it simple and sensible while offering a good variety of connections that lets you plug in a TV, a CD player or even an external phono stage (with the help of adapters) for your turntable, for instance.ĭon’t be deterred by a lack of a remote, as your main port of control will be through the well-appointed BluOS app on your smartphone or tablet. ![]() It makes a nice change from the abrupt stop/start we normally come across in most products.Īround the back, you’ll find a neat complement of connections: one set of speaker terminals, an HDMI eARC input, a combined digital optical/3.5mm analogue input (an adapter is helpfully included in the box), a USB port, an ethernet port and a subwoofer out. They all respond well, and we particularly like the subtle fade in/out effect when pausing or resuming play. There’s no physical remote included, but there are basic touch controls for playing, pausing, skipping tracks and changing volume on the front panel. Streaming features AirPlay 2, Bluetooth (aptX HD), Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music, Roon Ready, internet radio We’ll let you know as soon as Sonos has more to say on these issues.Inputs Optical/3.5mm combined, HDMI eARC, USB Now that Sonos has (more or less) joined the hi-res music party, the question is whether and when it will expand this support to higher quality versions of hi-res, other streaming services beyond Qobuz. While it’s true that Apple Music and Spotify (and even the upcoming Spotify HiFi) do not support hi-res audio at all, Tidal, Qobuz, and Amazon Music HD all offer hi-res tracks at 96kHz/24-bit (or better) quality. We’re continuing to watch how high-resolution audio evolves and will explore changes to our platform over time.” We’re not entirely sure we agree with this statement. When Digital Trends asked Sonos why hi-res support is currently limited to 48/24, a spokesperson told us that higher-quality tracks are “not widely supported by streaming services. However, it’s worth noting that the Japan Audio Society, which maintains the definition of what qualifies as hi-res audio, claims that any 24-bit file with a sample rate of less than 96kHz does not qualify. Sonos tells us that in situations where people try to stream hi-res audio to a non-hi-res Sonos speaker (whether on its own or grouped with hi-res capable devices), the non-hi-res speaker will get a 16-bit version of the song, while the compatible products will get the 24-bit version. Notably absent from the list is the Sonos Play:1, and yet this older speaker is still compatible with the S2 software. The forthcoming Sonos Roam will also be hi-res compatible. SonosĬompatible products include the Arc, Beam, Five, Move, One, One SL, Port, Amp, Symfonisk Bookshelf, Symfonisk Table Lamp, Playbar, Playbase, and Play:5 (Gen 2). At the moment, the S2 software will support 48kHz/24-bit streams from Qobuz or 48kHz/24-bit music files from people’s personal audio collection. With a Qobuz subscription, which starts at $15 per month, those who own one or more compatible Sonos products will be able to play hi-res streams at 48kHz/24-bit quality, marking the first time that Sonos speakers have been able to play better-than-CD-quality music. Qobuz debuted its streaming music service in the U.S. Today, that finally changes: All Sonos users who are currently running the S2 version of the company’s software will be able to stream hi-res music from Qobuz, with a valid subscription. For years, Sonos steadfastly refused to support hi-res music formats on its massively popular line of wireless speakers.
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