Typical price: £269
What is it: Wireless home stereo system that streams digital music and Internet radio across your house into existing amplifer and speaker set-ups
What we think: The ZP80 concretes Sonos' reign over the wireless streaming world
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 May 2006
Tags: Sonos, Sonos ZP80, ripping, subwoofer, setup
We like:
Stellar sound quality; easy set-up; reliability; solid build
We don't like:
Won't play DRM-protected music
CNET UK judgement:
Easy to set-up, a joy to use and a good-looking unit to boot. There's not much to criticise here apart from the lack of support for DRM-protected music. Most audiophiles will be dealing with higher bit rates than any DRM music comes in at the moment, so for some it may be a moot point. The original ZonePlayer set the standard, the ZP80 steals the show
Full review:
The original Sonos Digital Music System impressed us with its solid build and near-transparent operation. There was one caveat, though: you were compelled to use the integrated amplifier in the ZP100 rather than your own. True audiophiles always had the option of running a cable from the ZP100 to their own amplifier, but this left a great chunk of the original system unused. Continue Reading...
Sonos ZP80 History
21 Feb 2007 in Digital Living
How do I listen to the music on my PC in another room?
Is there a way I can listen to the music on my PC on my hi-fi in the lounge?
5 Feb 2007 in Reviews
Most people are lured into digital music by portable players such as the iPod, but that isn't where it ends. Soon you'll want better earbuds, speakers for the living room and maybe even a wireless streaming system to send your music all around the house.
5 May 2006 in Digital Living
Invest in a pair of ZP80s and you can stream all your digital music from your computer to your hi-fi, wirelessly. Setup is effortless and configuration almost nonexistent, but does the ease of use justify the high price?
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