The New Sonos Port Streamer - a full appraisal

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Sorry for the gap from the last film, we had Xmas and all that....
Here I have a butchers at the new Sonos Port. I look at ;
-its features
-how it differs to the outgoing Connect streamer
-I compare it sonically to some competition including the Allo Digi One Signature www.13thnote.n... . See the video of the Allo here ; www.13thnote.n...
- as well as a Yamaha WXC-50 ; uk.yamaha.com/...
I also discuss its lack of hi-res and the ho-hah about Sonos at the moment and whether it should affect your buying decision
Oh and not to mention, we make proper coffee in this film!
All my reviews tend to be in written form plus I post opinion pieces to my website. Check it out at www.13thnote.net
If you want to support my project visit my Patreon page. Here is a bit about it on my website www.13thnote.n...
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@adrianmortimer3369 11 месяцев назад

My in-laws Sonos Connect has finally packed up, so this review was a useful reference when they are looking at the Port. Many thanks

@gronthomson Месяц назад

Excellent review and instructional, as always! Thank you! My plan is to use the Sonos Port to link my Sonos Sound Bar and Sonos Subwoofer, which are connected to my TV to my Buchardt i150 receiver and Buchardt S400 MkII speakers so I can listen to all either with the TV sound or streaming music from my Bluesound Node.

@sloebone7399 4 года назад

The Connect works great. The only reason to upgrade is that they’re making you do it. They could support it if they wanted to.

@jannr233 4 года назад

Thanks for the nice review. I was looking for a in-detail review like this for the port for quite some time.

@justin-lewis Год назад

Thanks for this review, it was exactly what I was looking for!

@adrianmortimer3369 3 года назад

Great review Simon and very much needed. Personally I went from a Sonos connect to a Bluesound Node 2i which gave me a big jump in sound quality but added needed functionality even the new port is missing. I haven't compared them, but suspect the Bluesound is better than the port.

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

I think I’d agree with that Adrian

@Kevin-the-Just 4 года назад

Thanks for the review. I'm glad that the Port is at least better than the Connect. I think therefore I will take advantage of the current trade-in 30% discount deal.

@stupot8572 4 года назад

Good, honest and unbiased review. I've just taken advantage of the Sonos trade up discount to upgrade my Gen 1 Connect to a Port. Now patiently awaiting it's arrival :)

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Thanks very much. Hopefully they are fulfilling 100 day return policy still, just in case.

@algmusicuk 2 года назад

what do you think.of your port?

@vpmm1832 3 года назад

Great review & Thanks for your very detailed review. Would like to know if this unit works the same as the Bluesound 2i ? Also would like to know if the present Sonos connect unit would able to play hi resolution music with a firm ware update in the future or does it mean it it’s a hard ware update - thanks in advance- Regards

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

Thank you. It’s different in operation and apps. Not sure re firmware, but hires is far from important in sq terms. It’s about the dac.

@ravibhatt 3 года назад

Great video! Do you think using an entry level DAC such as the Schiit Modi 3 would be an improvement on the Port’s internal DAC? Thank you!

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

Thank-you. I suspect it would be close but always double spending to get improvements is my advice

@ravibhatt 3 года назад

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Many thanks! Does that mean that the DAC in the Sonos Port itself is fairly good in your view? Thank you!

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

@@ravibhatt I think so, but most are tbh.

@dominikljubic4117 Год назад

I've got a Port feeding into an old Cambridge Audio amp, and Dali Oberon 5 speakers, and have been toying with getting an external dac like a Mojo 2, Schiit Modi or similar. Do you think it's worth doing? Sounds like you think the Port's dac holds it's own anyway.

@mikefergie8227 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this excellent review. I've been sitting on the fence over the port because it seems so much to pay out for an upgrade on the connect. Your comments on the upgraded DAC plus the fact that it supports Airplay might just swing it!

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Mike Fergie thanks for comments Mike. Really glad it helped!

@sloebone7399 4 года назад

That’s worth about $14 of the $450 it’s going to cost you.

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Sloe Bone nope

@kidsfriends8269 4 года назад

Thanks for the review. I’m so tired of watching sales pitches.

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Thank you . Please spread the word for credible HiFi reviewing.

@SingleTrack66 4 года назад

You mentioned the Yamaha can be used as a pre amp straight into a power amp.. I’ve been using my connect straight into my Linn power amp for years. It sounds great

@skilso 4 года назад

SingleTrack66 hi there question for you ........do you just adjust volume in the application using the slider

@SingleTrack66 4 года назад

Coco yes it works fine. Straight into my old five channel Linn power amp. This has active crossovers which then go to my Linn speakers. And the fifth channel is to the active sub. To be fair this means I was able to tweak the sound when I initially set it up. But the answer is yes, you can go straight to a power amp and adjust the volume in the app.

@gregmunro2121 7 месяцев назад

Hi, does Sonos still not do hi res. If it did, would this work with a high end Dac, if so would be a cheaper alternative to say an Auralic Aries. I say this as I’m planning moving from my vega Dac, but auralic getting far too expensive, but I really enjoy there app, easy & simple interface like Sonos

@13thnotehifireviews7 7 месяцев назад

Wiim

@gregmunro2121 7 месяцев назад

Appreciated, pro version? Then just need to look for a more analog sounding Dac. Just had Eversolo a8 on demo, made my vega sound too harsh, but the app is just not for me 😢

@13thnotehifireviews7 7 месяцев назад

I did an article on my website that will prob help - when I can get it up and running again as having issues atm.

@SmkSaha 3 года назад

Nice review. Also that espresso!! Which one is it?

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

Thank you. One of these , I love it and use it sooooo much! www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/products/espresso/bes500.html

@OctavianTech 4 года назад

Do you have to have a Sonos Bluetooth speaker or can you pair the Port to a non-Sonos wireless speaker while playing from a stereo system? I’m looking for a way to bridge streaming from my phone into my Hi-Fi system and Bluetooth speaker at a different place in my home in low latency

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

You don’t need a speaker to use port so no. It will do what you ask and as you have streaming services / uPnP streaming, you don’t really need Bluetooth

@OctavianTech 4 года назад

13th Note HiFi Reviews but the portable speakers I want to connect to only communicate over Bluetooth. I want to run sound from my phone into both my stereo and my Bluetooth speaker (1 or both of them) at the same time so they can play music in synch throughout my apartment, can port do that?

@OctavianTech 4 года назад

13th Note HiFi Reviews basically i need it to receive and then transmit to both wired and Bluetooth wireless gear

@jerngreb 4 года назад

Thank you sir.

@serloinoflamm1119 3 года назад

The only reason I use Sonos is for the alarm functions, as I use these in the bedrooms. None of the other options (except the Bluesound Node) offer any alarms. I wish other manufacturers would add alarm functions to their control apps.

@bruunm1975 Год назад

I want to replace my Node2i that currently runs into Denafrips Ares2 with the Sonos Port. Not because I think it will be better, but because I don't want to deal with Tidal etc. I just want to use Apple Music everywhere again (including CarPlay, where Tidal sucks massively)...

@jblesser 4 года назад

I really appreciated your excellent review/analysis of the Sonos Port. As someone changing from the Sonos Connect to the Sonos Port, I would be very great full if you wouldn’t mind recommending a reasonably priced DAC (200 to 800 dollars US) for the express purpose of going from Port to Acurus passive preamp/amp to 2 floor standing Vandersteen speakers.

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Please visit my patreon page for advice and I can give you full lowdown.

@jblesser 4 года назад

13th Note HiFi Reviews Thank you so much for that opportunity. Will do!

@ramalingam108 2 года назад

Thanks again for your reviews. Can we stream Apple Music and Alac codex with the Sonos Streamer ?

@13thnotehifireviews7 2 года назад

Changes so much prob best to consult Sonos manual and website

@matthewdale956 3 года назад

Nice video, is it better to use the coax or line outs Into an amp or does it depend on the quality of the dac in the amp?

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

Thank you. Definitely the quality of the DAC. Experiment as normal is my advice.

@matthewdale956 3 года назад

@@13thnotehifireviews7 thanks,just one other thing, if I used the coax out and used the line in for a turntable would the coax still work when listening to vinyl if you see what I mean

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

@@matthewdale956 yes on different inputs

@ryanschipp8513 4 года назад

I wonder how the Bluesound Node 2i would compare to the Port....

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Ryan Schipp had the original node2 and I’d say the node is a little bit more neutral and expansive and detail retrieving. I think I’d go for the node 2i if I’m honest.

@ryanschipp8513 4 года назад

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Thnaks for your reply. Heres where Im stuck...reviews on Sonos app are great...bluos not so good. So even if the Bluesound is overall better sounding...if the app is crap...Id be annoyed. So I think Im goong for the Port. Id need two of them for my 2 rigs. One the Port would connect to a Nuprime Dac-10....and the other my Peachtree audio nova220se. Considering Im using external Dacs.....would you agree the Port will be plenty fine?

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Ryan Schipp it’s a good choice Ryan whatever way you look at it. I don’t think there is much wrong with Bluesound apps. Personally I’d still go with the bluesound as the price is next to damn it with the port, and you get higher res, plus the flexibility of Roon use with bluesound, which even though a subscription service, pretty much trounces all other apps and music. Even if you aren’t using the dac you may at some point, and it’s a slightly better implementation in my view, so the bluesound possibly gives better implementation. But then if you want integration or adding convenience type speakers and meshing all together, Sonos is extremely good. So it’s horses for courses.

@PlunderRoad 3 года назад

Have you tried out the MICROJUKEBOX by Small Green Computer? Thanks!

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

Haven’t tbh, is it any good?

@PlunderRoad 3 года назад

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Just ordered one. Will find out. lol

@rossmceachern5156 3 года назад

can you connect a non sonos sub woofer

@13thnotehifireviews7 3 года назад

don't know tbh. Manual?

@cheehoegoh7112 4 года назад

I am impressed by your product review. I need advice for my 2 HiFi systems located in different rooms: System 1: Balanced Audio VK 60 monoblock amps (2) Balanced Audio VK 5 SE Pre-amp Naim CD5i CD player Wilson Watt Puppy 3 speakers System 2 : Unison Research Simply2 amp Sonus Faber Minima FM 2 speakers I am looking at Music streamers, like SONOS Port or other suitable system. What do I need to set up for both systems. Your advice is appreciated.

@Electronieks 4 года назад

Test heos by denon and marantz

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

That’s good timing. I have a marantz pm7000n atm.

@Electronieks 4 года назад

@@13thnotehifireviews7 hi! thanks for your feedback , i'm looking for a replacement for my sonos connect , i love the produkt , but hate sonos as company who destroys hardware via software updates , actualy if you have sonos , you did not buy the sonos , but actualy you lease it

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

v12345vtm I’ll be sure to check out the heos operation in my next review. Finishing another video at present.

@Electronieks 4 года назад

@@13thnotehifireviews7 subbed:)

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

v12345vtm cheers. Check out my website too....

@ericbakke3060 4 года назад

As of now, the Play 3 is Not a Legacy device (

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Eric Bakke thanks for your post. I was referring to the fact it’s legacy in the sense it doesn’t appear on the Sonos website when I checked. Not a legacy device in the sense of products on the legacy list.

@edvinsroze5388 4 года назад

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Probably worth noting that in the video, as Sonos are conducting their trade-in program and they (Sonos) are not considering the Play 3 Legacy. Your labeling it as legacy based on you own definition can cause confusion.

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Edvins Roze thanks for saying, I kind of clarified in the description so hopefully people get the point from there. But this was pretty thorough anyway and videos take lots of effort, so I’ll leave as is.

@13thnotehifireviews7 4 года назад

Edvins Roze should just say, these video take 2-3 days to put together and sometimes you miss things outs as nobody can be perfect. Plus I’m not a business with full time editors etc. Best wishes.

@stephenmorrissey1254 4 года назад

@@13thnotehifireviews7 RU-vid is full of armchair critics. Best to ignore it. I really appreciate your thoughts because you pointed out that all the "reviews" were actually product placement ads from resellers. Keep it up!

@sloebone7399 4 года назад

You know what, I’m going a different way. I’m, not paying $450 or even $350 to replace my Connect, I’m selling my entire Sonos system and going with Amazon. The way I see it, Sonos needs Alexa, Alexa doesn’t need Sonos. I can replace my Play1s with Echos for a lot less. I’m almost there already. So goodbye Sonos! You can have your overpriced, forced upgrades, I’m out!