Sonos ZonePlayer ZP90 Add-On Player

I ordered this after spending quite a deal of time researching on the net how to play my FLAC files that I ripped from my CD collection - MP3's just don't cut it for me, and I wanted to hear high quality music on my stereo. The Sonos system rocks - it was super easy to install, is connected through my home network, and plays all my FLAC's stored on a NAS external drive also attached to my network. I bought an Ipod touch instead of the controller, and this works rather well. The sound is awesome, and I am now in the process of rediscovering a lot of my music collection that I haven't listened to in ages. Highly recommended!

I bought this ZP90 along with a ZoneBridge. I am using my laptop as a controller, I did not buy the Sonos hand held controller (saving $350.00).

I had this system up and working within 10 mins of taking these items out of the box - it was that easy. I could not believe it would be that easy. Kudos to Sonos for this excellent design.

Now I am listening to radio stations, accessing my Sirius channels, and streaming the music files I have on my computer.

The GUI interface is easy to use, but could use some improvements: like allowing us to save our Sirius channels in the favorities list.

I am using this for one day so far and I can say I am quite impressed.

Next steps: take the digital out from the ZP90 to a DAC and hope to get even better sound out of my audio system.

So far, very pleased with the look, functionaltiy and ease of use of this product.

I made this a one star review mostly to get the attention of buyers. First I would like to say that I love my SONOS system, it is cool, works great, blah, blah, blah...

So why the 1 star you ask?
I bought 3 SONOS zoneplayer ZP90s from Amazon. They arrived within a reasonable time as do most things that I purchase from Amazon.

I started setting up the system and found it intolerably difficult..."Why won't this work?" I say. I call up SONOS frustrated. They have an automated call back system that I used. I was skeptical but they did call me back about 40 min later. I worked with the tech for about 10 minutes and he determined via remote diagnostics that 2 of the three units I received have faulty wireless transmitters. He said that it is strange to have two defects like that as having just one would be very rare. SONOS was great about replacing the units and they were so easy to set up when they were working.

So this begs the question: did Amazon do something in their handling that fried 2 transmitters, was I super unlucky, or was the tech feeding me a line?

So the bottom line is... after a little pain up front, the system is working great and I can't wait to expand it further.

I own whole set of sonos products. Its works perfectly, connected to a home theater system.
The only drawback, and it has always happen its the networking. As you should note. Each sonos has networking capabilities, where you can connect any type of device with ethernet, unfortunatly it is not manageble, which means that sonos can choose whatever types of setting for your device. In order to prevent this, at least one sonos should be connected to your existing network.

But what happens when somehow it disconnects from your network? lets say lights go out or you reset your router...well, sonos assigns its own set of ip addresses which means they are out of your network.

My workaround was to configure the router to assign static ip address based on mac address, and usually works most of the time.

After getting networking issues sorted out, it works like a charm.

I'm pretty picky about my electronic and computer gear. For me to like it, it's got to work and work flawlessly. I won't tolerate equipment that sort of works or works some of the time. It's not worth it. Just send it back.

I decided to try a Sonos ZonePlayer90 after getting Sirius at home and realizing that my reception via the indoor/outdoor antenna left something to be desired. I also eventually want to move music around the house. Initially I was put off by the price.

Well, I've had the ZP90 almost two weeks and I can't stop telling people how amazing it is. I had no idea when I bought it that it would open up a huge world of music to me. Not only does it make it a snap to play my iTunes library and Sirius, but I now have access to internet radio stations around the world and the Pandora music service. I feel like I have the world's largest jukebox in my living room. And, it's all at your fingertips via the software controller and iPod Touch.

I think we all get so tired of TV. I watch a lot of sports. A lot of times, I put the game on TV and put music or NPR on the Sonos. I'm using my computers and an iPod Touch to control the Sonos and it's working flawlessly. I plan to get a ZP120 to share music to other parts of the house and outside.

While these products are fully priced, they are worth it and don't let price deter you. They are well built and the customer support is good. The Sonos also lets you get so much more value out of your broadband and the rest of your stereo or home theater equipment. It's a no brainer.