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ZP80 Zone Player: Sonosnet-connected D/A processor and line preamplifier. Connectors: Ethernet (two), analog line in (RCAs, autodetecting), analog line out (RCAs, variable or fixed level), digital S/PDIF out (RCA coaxial and TosLink). Front-panel buttons: Volume, Mute. THD: <0.009%, 20Hz–20kHz. No other specifications listed.
Dimensions: 5.3" (136mm) W by 5.4" (139mm) D by 2.9" (74mm) H. Weight: 1.5 lbs (0.7kg).
Finish: Light-gray "PC Grade" plastic.
Serial Number Of Units Reviewed: 00-0E058-20-02-D8:F and 00-0E-58-20-02-9A:4. Hardware version: 1.1.16.3-1. Software version: 1.3 (build 4426090a).
Price: $349.

ZP100 Zone Player: Sonosnet-connected D/A processor and integrated amplifier. Connectors: Ethernet (two); analog line in (RCAs, autodetecting); analog line out (RCAs, variable or fixed level); subwoofer (autodetecting, RCA, with 80Hz crossover frequency); spring-loaded speaker connectors. Front-panel buttons: Volume, Mute. Maximum output power: 50Wpc into 8 ohms (17dBW), 20Hz–20kHz. THD: <0.02%. No other specifications listed.
Dimensions: 10.1" (260mm) W by 8.2" (210mm) D by 4.4" (113mm) H. Weight: 10 lbs (4.5kg).
Finish: Die-cast matte-aluminum enclosure on light-gray base.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: 00-0E-58-10-2D-0E:A. Hardware version: 1.1.3.0-1. Software version: 1.3 (build 4426090a).
Price: $499.

CR100 Controller: Handheld, Sonosnet-connected remote control for Zone Player system, with 3.5"-diagonal, full-color LCD screen, touch-sensitive scroll wheel with central selector button, nine backlit function buttons, and rechargeable Li-Polymer battery. Supplied accessories: battery charger.
Dimensions: 6.4" (165mm) W by 3.8" (97mm) D by 9.6" (245mm) H. Weight: 12.5oz (0.36kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: CR0601 00-0E-58-00-68-39:B.
Price: $399. (Charging cradle adds $49.99.)

Common To All
Media Compatibility: File formats handled: MP3, WMA AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, Audible, Apple Lossless (as of software v1.3), FLAC lossless, WAV, AIFF. Native support for 44.1kHz-sampled files; additional support for 48kHz, 32kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz sample rates. Firmware upgradeable for future audio formats. Audio services supported: Rhapsody (PC only), Audible, with suitable high-speed Internet connection. Internet radio supported: streaming MP3 and WMA, with suitable Internet connection. Computer operating system compatibility: Mac OSX, Windows XP.
ZP80 Bundle Price: $999 (includes two ZP80s, one CR100 Controller).
ZP100 Bundle Price: $1199 (includes two ZP100s, one CR100 Controller).
Approximate Number of Dealers: >500, as well as sold direct.
Manufacturer: Sonos, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA. Tel: (800) 680-2345. Web: www.sonos.com.