Sonos Replacement
Discussion
Hi all - I thought I would start a thread to try and get some advice.
I currently have two early Sonos devices, a Connect1 and a Play1. I bought them years ago and they were brilliant for years. However, they have become less and less reliable over time until now I struggle to get them working at all.
I hope I can get them going again, but that's another story...
If I can't make them work semi reliably again, I'll be looking for replacements. I don't want Sonos again, and indeed I've now been somewhat put off smart speakers etc. Dumb stuff lasts longer!
My Play1 can be quite easily replaced by any number of wireless speakers, though any recommendations would be welcomed (budget no more than £300 I would think).
However, what can reasonably replace the Connect1? I use it mainly for Spotify, though also have a NAS with music on. For that usage, I guess really I just need another streamer, which puts me in danger of it not working again after x amount of time after support dries up.
Does anyone have any wise thoughts? I don't need anything too high performance as my stereo is hardly top end.
Cheers all
I currently have two early Sonos devices, a Connect1 and a Play1. I bought them years ago and they were brilliant for years. However, they have become less and less reliable over time until now I struggle to get them working at all.
I hope I can get them going again, but that's another story...
If I can't make them work semi reliably again, I'll be looking for replacements. I don't want Sonos again, and indeed I've now been somewhat put off smart speakers etc. Dumb stuff lasts longer!
My Play1 can be quite easily replaced by any number of wireless speakers, though any recommendations would be welcomed (budget no more than £300 I would think).
However, what can reasonably replace the Connect1? I use it mainly for Spotify, though also have a NAS with music on. For that usage, I guess really I just need another streamer, which puts me in danger of it not working again after x amount of time after support dries up.
Does anyone have any wise thoughts? I don't need anything too high performance as my stereo is hardly top end.
Cheers all
Thanks for the feedback so far all.
Currently, I use my Play1 in the kitchen, and this could easily be replaced/upgraded with a Bluetooth speaker or pair of speakers etc.
The Connect1 is currently in my living room and is hooked up to my existing stereo. Possibly as suggested a WiiM Pro could be used here; it could well suffer with support problems in the future too, but I guess there's not really any way around that with a smart device.
Currently, I use my Play1 in the kitchen, and this could easily be replaced/upgraded with a Bluetooth speaker or pair of speakers etc.
The Connect1 is currently in my living room and is hooked up to my existing stereo. Possibly as suggested a WiiM Pro could be used here; it could well suffer with support problems in the future too, but I guess there's not really any way around that with a smart device.
I think to be honest I'll be trying to go as luddite as possible within reason if I can't get my Sonos system working again.
I find that over time a lot of these smart devices become problematic (which shouldn't be a surprise really I guess). My Sonos was rock solid for years, but has really deteriorated as an experience since the S2 kit came out. I get why - I must be extremely unprofitable for them. It does seem very wasteful though as the hardware is still in great condition; it just often doesn't work now.
I'm not keen to repeat the cycle with them or any other manufacturer of I can avoid it. Hence if required, my Play1 replacement will be as basic as possible in terms of functionality.
I find that over time a lot of these smart devices become problematic (which shouldn't be a surprise really I guess). My Sonos was rock solid for years, but has really deteriorated as an experience since the S2 kit came out. I get why - I must be extremely unprofitable for them. It does seem very wasteful though as the hardware is still in great condition; it just often doesn't work now.
I'm not keen to repeat the cycle with them or any other manufacturer of I can avoid it. Hence if required, my Play1 replacement will be as basic as possible in terms of functionality.
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