09-Mar-2019, 22:42
The Sonos Amp has no pre-out, so the Connect is needed. You may need a Connect for each Phantom, unless you can send the signal to one Phantom and have it link to the other. I don't know much about Phantoms so they may do that already.
I will say that that the stock Connect is adequate, but if you are getting Phantom Golds, then I would move to a W4S modified Sonos: Connect. And the Nordost purple flare power cord. Very significant improvement and well beyond a Bluesound Node 2, thought that is better than a stock Connect.
My impression is that the Phantom Gold has a much better tweeter than the other models, and the modified Sonos will definitely be a worthwhile expenditure. I'd say, almost required, having used both. (but not with Phantoms).
I will say that that the stock Connect is adequate, but if you are getting Phantom Golds, then I would move to a W4S modified Sonos: Connect. And the Nordost purple flare power cord. Very significant improvement and well beyond a Bluesound Node 2, thought that is better than a stock Connect.
My impression is that the Phantom Gold has a much better tweeter than the other models, and the modified Sonos will definitely be a worthwhile expenditure. I'd say, almost required, having used both. (but not with Phantoms).
Damon
Powernode, NAD M32, Cambridge CD transport, Analysis Plus, Nordost, iFi Nova, CSS Criton 1TDX, KEF C62
Vancouver, Canada
