Sonos just announced the Amp Multi after going radio silent for over a year. The company says this is just the beginning, with more component devices on the way. Oh, and it doesn’t support Google Chromecast.
The Amp Multi isn’t going to be a mainstream consumer product, but it signals a return for the company that went quiet after hurdles, including those with it and Google over audio patents disputes that left users without certain functionality for some time. The last device released was the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar in 2024.
Sonos’ new Amp Multi is meant to be an upgraded addition alongside the Amp and Port (via Bloomberg). The device supports four zones at 125W per channel, a single subwoofer per zone, and a Sonos Sub per zone. In total, the Amp Multi has the ability to push audio to 8 outputs, with the option to choose between stereo and mono for each.
While there are USB-C ports and analog RCA inputs for running sound to connected speakers, the amplifier offers the option to stream audio via Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Direct Control. Unsurprisingly, the amp doesn’t mention Google Home support or any casting capabilities.
Sonos frames the Amp Multi as a bespoke product, noting during a November earnings call that it’s focusing on bringing more devices to users who already use Sonos audio in their homes. This device builds on that, and, aimed more at installers than the general consumer, it offers a professional flair at a hidden price point above its predecessor’s $799.
Bloomberg also notes that Sonos said it plans to “ramp up” hardware launches in the second half of 2026. That, in effect, means Sonos seems to be back to keeping up appearances, at least on the professional audio front.
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