Amp

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Overview Power your passive speakers, create your dream smart
home, and enjoy endless possibilities for multiroom listening.

Amp features a built-in state-of-the-art digital amplifier

that can power large or small speakers so you can enjoy
superior audio in any room.

Works with either Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 (for Android and

iOS).

Play music through your favorite speakers

Connect your favorite bookshelf, floor-standing, in-wall, or

in-ceiling speakers to Amp to stream all the music you
love.

Connect a turntable, stereo, or portable audio device and

play the sound on any Sonos speaker.

Enhance your TV sound

Connect Amp to your TV to create the ultimate entertainment
system.

Use Amp and a pair of 3rd-party speakers to create two

front audio channels.

Use Amp with third-party speakers to add surround

sound if you already have a Sonos home theater speaker
(Arc, Arc SL, Beam, or another Amp) connected to your
TV.

(For even deeper sound, add a Sonos Sub or connect a third-

party subwoofer.)

See Setup when you’re ready to add Amp to your Sonos

system.
Controls and lights

Displays the product's

connection to WiFi,
indicates when the volume
Status light
is muted, and signals
errors.

Learn more

Volume up (right)

Volume down (left)

Volume control
Touch and hold to quickly
change the volume.

Touch to play or pause

sound.

TV—When the TV is
on, touch to toggle the
Play/Pause sound on and off.

Music—When the TV
is off, touch to pause
or restart music.
 Swipe right across the
touch controls to skip
to the next song.

Next/Previous Swipe left to go to the

(Music only) previous song.

Note: You can’t skip

forward or go back when
listening to a radio station.
Connector panel

1 HDMI ARC Use an HDMI cable to connect Amp

to your TV’s HDMI ARC port.

2 Ethernet ports Use an Ethernet cable if you want to

connect to a router, computer, or
network-attached storage (NAS)
device (optional).

3 Join button Press to connect during setup.

4 AC power (Mains) port Use only the supplied power cord

(using a third-party power cord will
void your warranty).
Note: Insert the power cord firmly.

5 Analog audio in Use a standard RCA audio cable

(included) to connect Amp's analog
audio inputs to the outputs on another
device, like a pre-amplified turntable
or portable music player.
 6 Subwoofer output Connect a powered subwoofer to this
output using a standard RCA cable.
The system will detect when a cable
is connected to the subwoofer output
and adjust the crossover frequency
automatically.

Note: If you disconnect your

subwoofer, make sure to also
disconnect the subwoofer’s cable
from the Amp output.

7 Speaker terminals Use high-quality speaker wire to

connect your speakers to Amp.

Select a location
You can place Amp just about anywhere—in an electronics rack, on a shelf, or on a credenza
with your TV.

Rack mounted

Amp mounts perfectly in any electronics rack.

Place two Amps side by side in a 2U rack.

Place four Amps in a 3U rack.

Placed on a credenza

Place horizontally on a stable and level surface at least 3 in / 50 mm from the TV.

Don’t block the TV’s IR sensor.

If put on a shelf, place at the front and keep 3" (minimum) clearance on all sides.

Don’t block the front of Amp so you can reach the touch controls.
Connect the cables
1 Make sure your speakers are
compatible with Amp:

Your speakers’ power rating

should be at least 125W for 8 ohm
speakers, and at least 200W for 4
ohm speakers. Do not connect
speakers rated at less than 4 ohm.

Amp can drive speakers with

nominal impedance above 4
ohms. Two pairs of 8 ohm
speakers wired in parallel are also
supported. Don’t wire your
speakers in series because it will
result in poor sound quality.

2 Remove the cap from the banana

plug to reveal the connection hole.

3 Insert the stripped end of the speaker

wire into the hole, then put the cap
back on the banana plug to secure
the connection.

Note: Connect the red (+) and black

(-) terminals from each speaker to the
corresponding banana plugs and
terminals on Amp. Mismatching of
polarities will result in weak central
sound and a distorted sense of sound
direction.
4 Insert the banana plug into the proper
speaker terminal on the back of Amp.

5 Repeat to install the other speaker

wires.

6 Connect the power cord and plug in

Amp.

7 If you're connecting Amp to your TV,

use an HDMI cable to connect from
Amp's 's HDMI port to your TV.

If your TV has an HDMI ARC port,

connect the HDMI cable to your
TV’s HDMI ARC port.

If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI

ARC port, you'll need the optical
adapter. Attach it to the HDMI
cable and connect the optical
adapter end to your TV’s optical
digital OUT port.

When connected, Amp creates two

front audio channels and plays your
TV sound through your favorite non-
Sonos speakers.
Line in
Connect an audio device, like a projector, CD player, or turntable (with a built-in phono
preamp), to any Sonos product that has a line-in port (Era 300, Era 100, Amp, Port, or Five).
Then go to > Line-In to select the source and start playback.

Note: Era 300 and Era 100 require a Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter (sold separately).
Other products may require a different type of line-in adapter depending on your audio source.

Learn more

Stereo to mono
Amp plays audio in stereo by default. You can change the sound settings for the room
associated with the Port so it plays in two mono channels when playing music.

1. Go to Settings > System, and select Amp.

2. Select Advanced Audio > Stereo/Mono, then choose an option.

Learn more
Specifications
Feature Description

AUDIO

Amplifier Class-D digital amplifier

Amplifier power 125W/Ch into 8 ohms

Speaker connections Banana plugs (2)

Audio device with analog RCA output or

optical output (optical adapter required).
Line-in sources supported
TV device with HDMI ARC or optical
output (optical adapter required).

Auto-detecting RCA type, adjustable

Subwoofer output
crossover

NETWORKING
Feature Description

Using Sonos S2: Connects to WiFi

network with any 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
broadcast-capable router.
Using Sonos S1: Connects to WiFi
network with any 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz
Wireless connectivity
broadcast-capable router. 802.11n only
network configurations are not supported
—you can either change the router
settings to 802.11b/g/n or connect a
Sonos product to your router.

Dual Ethernet ports can connect Amp to a

Ethernet ports wired home network and allow for
connection of additional Sonos products.

GENERAL

Passive speakers with speaker wire,

System requirements
broadband internet, and Sonos app.

Auto-switching 100 - 240V ~ 50-60 Hz

Power supply
2.5A AC universal input

Touch interface with volume up/down,

Controls
previous/next song and play/pause.

Displays the product's connection to WiFi,

Status indicator indicates when the volume is muted, and
signals errors.
Feature Description

Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.52 x 8.54 x 8.54 in / 64 x 217 x 217 mm

Weight 4.6 lbs. (2.1 kg)

Operating temperature 32° to 104° F (0 to 40° C)

Storage temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C)

Product finish Black

Sonos Amp, 2 banana plugs, AC power

Package contents
cord, and Quickstart Guide

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

Important safety information
1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on
your Sonos products.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or
attempt to repair it or replace any components. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

13. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.

14. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.

15. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.