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Sonos Connect W4S died
I've had this unit for at least 5 years and it's been terrific. I bought it directly from W4S. I also have two other stock Sonos Connects in other parts of the house that are working fine.
Recently the W4S version simply stopped working. No lights on the unit, and it can't be found by the Sonos apps/software. It's just a paperweight now it seems. There is no external fuse and I haven't opened it up to poke around inside to look for trouble. Any tips before I do that? Thanks, JR
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C2700, Bryston SP3, MC2301's, MC205, Sonus Faber Amati Futura's mains, SF center, Klipsch Sur/Back, JL F113, VPI Classic III, MR87, Pioneer Kuro plasma monitor, Oppo BDP-105, Sonos Port with W4S mod, Bryston BIT20.[/SIZE][/COLOR] |
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I have no tips but mine is faulty as well after about 3 years. Caused an audible hum through the system when plugged in, even when not connected to any other piece. Great unit but basically a paper weight now
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JR.......It is quite possible the switch mode power supply has failed.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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Hey JR... I checked with one of our techs. He said it does sound like the internal switching power supply. He said you can send it in and we can look at it. Many times he has been able to fix them, but not always. There is no guarantee of this of course.
He said your mod could also be transferred to a new Sonos if you are so inclined. EJ also told me that we have seen a cap dry out on the power supply and we have been able to fix it, if this is the case. If you would like us to take a look at it please fill out a service request on our website and then send it on in. |
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Thanks. I've just filled out a service request.
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C2700, Bryston SP3, MC2301's, MC205, Sonus Faber Amati Futura's mains, SF center, Klipsch Sur/Back, JL F113, VPI Classic III, MR87, Pioneer Kuro plasma monitor, Oppo BDP-105, Sonos Port with W4S mod, Bryston BIT20.[/SIZE][/COLOR] |
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"He said your mod could also be transferred to a new Sonos if you are so inclined."
This is good to hear! Hopefully my modded Sonos Connect will not experience similar problems but it is comforting to know that the modification could be transferred to a new Sonos Connect. |
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This is a great support and service. Way to go!
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Main: Mc C2200 (Telefunkens) and MC207, Spectral DMA-180, Marantz AV8805A, JL Audio CR-1 and SAv2, Sony ST-SA5ES, TC-KA3ES and MDS-JA50ES, Oppo UDP-205 and BDP-103D, Bryson BDA-3, Magnum Dynalab FM Signal Sleuth, Remedy, PS Audio P12, Pioneer DT-555, Samsung 65" QLED TV 8K, JBL 4311B, M&K MX125II on Ultra SS Stillpoints, B&W HTM2D2, CCM7.3 S2, CCM683 Office: Sony TA-F700ES (Mod), MDS-JA50ES (Mod) and SEQ-333ES, Accuphase T-107B, Bryston BDA-3, BHA-1 and BUC-1, Audeze LCD-4, Linn Tukan, REL T7 on Ultra SS Stillpoints, PC Server (16 TB) Mobile:Audison bit One Virtuoso HD, bit Play HD, Amps and speakers. |
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Wow am I impressed with W4S support. Really top shelf. For a company to support the base product their mod goes into is a step above and beyond. Bravo!
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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Kudos to W4S
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Thank you all!
And JR, I believe that I saw Ashlynn processed and sent you a RMA this morning for your unit to be sent to us so that the techs can look at it. |
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