Sonos' first new hardware since app debacle targets your most complex audio setup

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Sonos releases Amp Multi, its first new hardware since 2024.
• It's built for consumers with extensive Sonos architectural speakers.
• Pricing and availability are not readily available; you'll need to contact an installer. 

Sonos' newly-released Amp Multi is the company's first piece of hardware since the Ace headphones launched in summer 2024. The eight-channel Amp Multi is designed for larger, professional, or otherwise complex Sonos setups, and you'll need to find an installer and receive a quote to get one. 

According to Sonos, the Amp Multi uses GaN power architecture, Class-D post-filter feedback, and features built-in ventilation for temperature and cable management. Additionally, the Amp Multi features ProTune, the company's new manual tuning tool with a 10-band equalizer, gain, width control, and delay offset.

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