Cd players, speakers and amps, baffled

[samswatch]

Well here is something different from me!

I used to be into hifi and a friend has asked me for help.

Basically the idea is to buy a TV and a Sonos soundbar. I think they can talk to each other via Bluetooth or something g is that right (probably LG tv).

The second thing is to get a CD player (something like thishttps://www.richersounds.com/catalog/product/view/id/113). How would I connect that to the soundbar?

We looked at all in one devices from Roberts buy they don't appeal. Budget is not unlimited but is around £500.

Thanks

[lewie]

Via optical - suppose it depends what Sonos you buy
Play bar has optical in

[Captain Morgan]

Via optical - suppose it depends what Sonos you buy
Play bar has optical in

IIRC the range has been rejigged & all the bars only have a single input, optical on the base model & hdmi on the next two. No rca or 3.5mm jacks.

His friend will need to look elsewhere I’m afraid.

Also the op’s link to cd player doesn’t work.

[pugster]

connecting a cd player seems a bit overkill for a soundbar, im sure you can just connect your phone via bluetooth to play music.

[JasonM]

Do they not have a DVD player connected to the TV ?

[ralphy]

connecting a cd player seems a bit overkill for a soundbar, im sure you can just connect your phone via bluetooth to play music.

You certainly can.

R

[samswatch]

He has loads of cds, and prefers to play them. Ah well maybe just get a bunch of separates again.

Thanks

Ps I like the idea of a dvd player but was not sure if they would play cds

[JasonM]

He has loads of cds, and prefers to play them. Ah well maybe just get a bunch of separates again.

Thanks

Ps I like the idea of a dvd player but was not sure if they would play cds

Should do.

[r.dawson]

I'd go with an av amp with connected Blu-ray/CD player. Unless they are really restricted for space.

Better solution and much better quality of sound

[Captain Morgan]

He has loads of cds, and prefers to play them. Ah well maybe just get a bunch of separates again.

Thanks

Ps I like the idea of a dvd player but was not sure if they would play cds

The only issue with a dvd / Blu-ray player is you have to have the tv on too to play the cd’s.

You can always look for a sound bar with hdmi & either rca/phono, 3.5mm or toslink inputs.

[samswatch]

Cheers, will check what sonos do.

[Stanford]

As I understand it, depending on the DVD player, CDs can be played through a DVD player and the TV does not need to be turned on in order to do so...I've had my DVD player connected direct to my streamer/amp and it works, although another factor to consider is that DVD players often don't have DACs that are as good as CD players so the sound quality may not be up to CD standard.