Denon HEOS Link

needed the expert help from Crutchfield to set things up. That being said, I am not an electronics person, and this unit was about the only one available to convert my older stereo system to a wireless one.

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Denon HEOS

Simple setup, awesome flexibility and great sound.

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Denon HEOS Link

The quick start info is not very accurate, almost gave up until I tried doing it through the HEOS app. The app itself is very limiting. The sound quality is good.

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Denon HEOS Link

Good addition to an older pre and power amplifier setup.

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Denon HEOS Link

It works very well. FYI Don't us the optical output if you are using this with other Heos speakers, it will have a delay. Use the RCA cables.

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Denon HEOS Link

An excellent device that helped our client set up their office audio system. The only drawback is supply-chain related as its manufacturing is lagging behind the demand and they're frequently out of stock.

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Give HEOS a try

After a little bit of initial struggle to connect to the HEOS Link app, I'm off and rolling with this little guy. With the HEOS app it paired nicely in group setting to play music in sync. HEOS app works as advertised but it could be updated to be a little more intuitive. But has what it needs to get the job done.

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Average Bare Bones Streaming

After 35 years of dealing with Crutchfield this is my first return. I have a Marantz SR6014 with HEOS built in and the HEOS system works fairly well streaming music from the HEOS app on my iPad. Amazon HD music sounds sharp on my big Def Tech speakers. In my dedicated home theater I have an older, but excellent, Marantz SR7010 which does not have HEOS built-in and I wanted to also be able to stream Amazon hi res music through that home theater system without setting up a whole computer rig on my a/v cabinet. This system is driven by the Marantz SR7010 and supplemented by a Marantz MM7055 power amp driving Golden Ear Triton fronts (with Def Tech in-walls being driven by the SR7010). This 7.2.2 Atmos system normally sounds completely and totally awesome, but not with the HEOS box as a preamp. So, I got the HEOS box hooked up via coax and ethernet. No full user manual came in the box, but Crutchfield published it online. I am familiar with HEOS so the integration was pretty easy. I had a pause because almost no sound volume came through-changed the volume output to "fixed" and all was fine. At best decent sound came through with Amazon UHD music, and interface was really clunky, especially without a video display on my TV. I then tried optical and RCA. OK, but not great. Frankly, streaming hi res Apple Music via Bluetooth to my receiver sounded better. I gave up on this Amazon Music hi res experiment and I'm returning the box-easy process with Crutchfield.

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Nice upgrade to older receiver

I have a Pioneer Elite SC 89. I wanted to add Bluetooth and Heos and the Link was a perfect option. It was way to hook up to with an digital optical cord. The app interface is easy to navigate and connect my music options. I highly recommend this device for older out dated equipment to add current features.

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Known issues

First, I want to point out at all of these streaming products (Heos Link, Sonos Port etc) are grossly overpriced for what they do. This is a box with input and outputs; no screen, controls, speakers, or really any actual features. For most people this product is equivalent to having a smart phone where you need an expensive add on to connect Spotify on your smartphone to your headphones (smartphone, headphones, and Spotify subscription not included). The real product is the app, which should work as you would expect an app to work if you paid this much for it (or this price x however many of these you need for your system). Unfortunately, it does not. In its most basic function, it can stream a simple music app through the speakers you purchase. It sets up fairly simply, but let's be honest, it should, because what it does is very simple. The major issue is that the app is glitchy. Zones frequently drop out for no reason, music cuts out for no reason, the volume controls aren't responsive or extremely delayed. Most technical support will blame this issue on internet connectivity. However, that is not always the problem. I have 1 gbps internet, I hardwired the HEOS Links to the router, the connection to the amp and speakers was all hardwired, and this solved no issues. Mainly the music would cut out when the volume was low. When I spoke to Denon, they said this was a known issue with no planned fix. This is an overpriced product that does not deliver on its most basic functiona

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Denon HEOS Link

Easy to hook up and easy to use

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Excellent app

I currently have a denon avr a-110 and use HEOS to stream amazon music hd at 24/192. I'm upgrading to a Trinnov separate and would like to continue with amazon. This link is the ONLY CURRENT method that has a decent iPhone app. BLUOS doesn't work well if you read the reviews.

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Heos App is a real problem

I love my Marantz receivers and the Heos App is a great idea, but there are two BIG issues: 1. Unless you have really awesome Wi-Fi network and ISP , the App gets extremely glitchy and will kick you off , and it does not automatically re-connect. When signal is reacquired (meaning if you are using your phone and run out to the yard to yell at the kids- when you come back in you have to restart the app on your phone) In addition you cannot direct connect and run the Heos Link directly from you PC as it requires its own WIFI connection , and the Heos App is not available for PC . *note-You can install an android OS program on your pc and then run the app through that but that entails 4 more hassles when all you want is to hear some music 2. The app itself is really glitchy and frequently freezes and shuts down. Also if you make manual adjustments to your system while Heos is running then both hardware and software go haywire. It is really discouraging as these devices sound great while they are working. I have given up on using HEOS on my main Home system (Marantz 7013) and have reverted to using my XBOX as my interface/streaming device into the receiver. Fast forward a couple years to spring 2021- I though that perhaps after a couple years the issues had to have been resolved and went ahead and so I ordered the Heos Link to run my vintage Sansui system in my office. But it appears that there has been no significant improvements.

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Great little Heos box

Great WIFI / Bluetooth speaker transmitter. I am glad it was not discontinued. Connected with ease to my pre-Heos Denon AVR system. Currently only have the 1 Heos 150 to move around the house with. But the sound quality and reception are great over the entire house. I will be purchasing more Heos products. Heos makes it possible to connect speakers where I couldn't run a hard wire to.

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Limited use in Heos Wifi system

Had used Bluetooth to get music from iPhone to Denon 600ne integrated amp. That was okay, but noticed that a new Yamaha AV receiver and Marantz amp both used Heos WiFi to get music from my iPhone. WiFi trumps Bluetooth because sound is better to my ear, and control better because no line of sight needed... very cool to control music from iPhone to any music set up anywhere in the house. Two stars deducted, however, because this Denon Link is not compatible with Airplay. While the AV receiver and integrated amp show up on my IPhone, the Link does not. So the vast majority of music on my iPhone does not play through the Link. I incorrectly assumed that a new to me Heos product work like the receiver and amp. Apparently the Link dates back five years, e.g., its Bluetooth is 3.0. Crutchfield support understood the issue and suggested a work around, but it's back to Bluetooth for the Denon amp.

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Perfect

I wanted to upgrade the sound in my home, while not getting rid of my Denon home theater system.The Denon HEOS Link coupled with the Denon home speakers is the perfect solution. Now I can play my streaming music wherever I want in my home and I can continue to get the great sound I love from my home theater system. I love that it works through WIFI instead of Bluetooth. No interruption in the music if I have to make or take a call.

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Denon HEOS Link

So simple to set up and sound incredible. I paired it with a Marantz 7025 amp and we are really enjoying the music pumping through this setup. So many source options. Amazom Music HD really plays well. HEOS is a winner.

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Works well, but no Spotify Support

I'm happy with it. Loses a star for not supporting Spotify. Works with my Amazon Alexa and Logitech Harmony remote. The only visual interface is a bliniking blue bar when receiving remote commands and the interface on my mobile device. The HEOS Link can connect via Bluetooth, wired, or wifi. That means that someone can briefly connect their phone to it by pressing the BT button on the back and directly connecting to play from an otherwise unsupported source. The sound quality is acceptable.

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Very versatile

I am a bit of an audio junky and have several vintage systems. The great thing about the HEOS links is that I can send high quality streaming music to these older systems and link them together to create a whole house/property system. For example when my high quality Sony ES surround sound receiver was outdated and could not do 4K, it got moved to the garage but could only play it's own music sources, with the addition of the Link it now can play the same music as the rest of the house. I have a vintage system from the 70's that I use for 2 channel, that now has a Link and I am no longer limited to CD's and records, being able to stream to this system has given it more versatility and now I use it more. My main surround system is a Denon with HEOS built in and I have 3 Link's, the versatility is incredible. For example, I can play a beloved vinyl on one system and send the music to any or all the other systems at the same time. The Link units are very well made and offer every input/output combo you could want ( except video), both analog and digital, fixed or variable. The sound quality is excellent and the possibilities are almost endless. So drag all your old gear out of the closet and bring it up to date with the Link's, stream from the internet, from your phone, send that great vinyl out to your patio, whatever, wherever, that's the beauty of these Link's.

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Denon HEOS Link

Very well made!!

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Great little unit

Great little device. Works just as advertised and set-up is super easy. I'm using mine in the garage with a Project S2 Pre-Box DAC, Emotiva amp, four Def Tech in-wall speakers and a Klipsch sub. I mostly stream from Tidal, Spotify or my Sony HAP Z1ES. I really like the HEOS system as I have two other Denon receivers for music throughout the house and back yard. Easily recommended. A+.

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Denon HEOS Link

NO CROSSFADE OPTION All streaming service (Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, iTunes, Amazon, Mood, etc...) allow you to crossfade when using their native apps. DENON HEOS DOES NOT! So you will not be able to crossfade anything using their app. The only option is to bypass their app completely and use something that you will have to be tethered to the LINK.

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Great hardware; problematic interface

I bought this specifically to stream Amazon Ultra HD tracks to my older amp (a pre-HEOS Denon AVR-3311CI) and wired system with audiofile Pro-Ac speakers. The HEOS' supplied RCA cables only offer slightly sub-CD quality sound; adding a good TOSLINK optical cable afforded me a very significant sonic upgradw by using my amp's internal D/A converter. The larger problem is the device's interface: one *must* use the HEOS app to access high bitrate audio. Though the app allows one to stream Amazon's Ultra HD tracks, The app's search options are limited and I *cannot* currently access even "My Music" playlists I created in Amazon with the Amazon Music app or their web interface. With very few options available for physically sending high-bitrate audio into my existing home stereo, I am sticking with the HEOS link for now. Once I can determine - awkwardly - that an album on Amazon does have the bitrate I'm seeking, streaming it using the HEOS is certainly sonically worth the effort.

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Denon HEOS Link

I bought this to add an outdoor system to our existing indoor 2-zone Heos setup. I'd have given it 5 stars but there was some difficulty setting it up wirelessly but after numerous attempts a quick hardwire to the router made the initial hookup and since then it's been running well with solid connections and very few drop-outs. Overall I'm very pleased with its performance.

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Denon HEOS Link

Good product

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Denon HEOS Link

I bought this to stream music from Amazon Music HD in my music room. I also have a Heos Marantz receiver in the living room and a Heos speaker in the kitchen. So I wanted it for parties and listening sessions. Overall it accomplishes this. The cons are it doesn't sound great for 5 minutes or so, almost as if my WiFi was slow but know that's not the issue. The Heos app isn't the best and can't select music or play my music from Amazon on the app. The Amazon HD music app recently started supporting Heos, but doesn't do much better as I can't select multiple Heos speakers from the Amazon App, but can on the Heos app. Already the Amazon App quit freezing up with an update so that's progress. So a little frustrating but nothing that can't be worked out with software updates and overall pleased. Rate 4 stars now but hopefully soon a 5.

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Just what I needed

Perfect for what I needed- this pre-amp has both wifi and Bluetooth built in. Sound quality through it stays stable and beautiful. Great purchase, would recommend.

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Denon HEOS Link

I am using the HEOS link as a preamp. It allows me to stream Tidal and music from my NAS plus connect a tuner and TV The only complaint I have is how the software is set up. It is a bit clunky in the way you have to select the inputs. Once you get used to the software it just takes a few extra steps to get where you want to go. You must use a phone or tablet or computer to run the device. The hardware works well, I would buy it again if I was looking for a cheap way to stream music to my stereo. The sound is good and I have no complaints. If you are looking for a way to stream music from all the major services this device will do it for less money than other network streamers.

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Great product overall, app could be improved

Easy to set up and get running. App is somewhat clunky but workable enough. Does essentially everything advertised perfectly. The only issue I have noticed is a mismatch in sampling rates when playing music stored on the phone itself (iPhone 11 Pro) via the HEOS app. Files encoded with ALAC at 44.1 kHz/16 bits are streamed as PCM at 48 kHz/16 bits (according to in-app display). Querying the receiver connected via either digital output for the sample rate confirms the 48 kHz displayed by the app. The change in codec per se is obviously not a problem, since both are lossless, but the upsampling is not consistent with the product's specifications/description. That said, the change is likely inaudible in the vast majority of cases. Overall, great product.

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Awesome Heos Link

Top notch product. Has all the bells and whistles, and truly delivers hires across the board AND on all outputs. So happy that snagged a scratch and dent that is PERFECT! Crutchfield is the best and Adam was very helpful through purchase. No better customer service than Crutchfield!

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Denon HEOS Link

Excellent product works great allows you a huge variety of listening options all workable by blue tooth from your phone

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Game Changer

Within 2 hours of the arrival of this unit, I easily had it up and running our whole house audio system. Our whole house audio started in 2001, resided in the basement; with In-wall wired Klipstsch speakers, (2) 400- Disc CD players, a DENON powerhouse Amp/Receiver and several I/R controls on 1st and 2nd floors to control. In 2014, I replaced the JuikeBox CD players with a VOCO Controller; and loaded all 800 CD's on a USB Drive; and could run it all from my smartphone, now including Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn and more. Finally the "big boys" like DENON came to the party; and essentially competition rendered VOCO out of business. On Friday, I unplugged the VOCO unit; plugged in the HEOS DENON Link Unit -- and Voila! Up and running all speakers, with a much better smartphone controller; and the ability to add wireless speakers to other rooms. This unit is SO EASY!! Congrats to DENON for bringing it to market! So easy.....even a low-tech girl could do this!

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Denon HEOS Link

Very easy to install and get running; even for the tech challenged. The app is a bit wonky but it works. I integrated this with a Russound whole house system that I installed in 2007. It replaced, of all things, an IPOD docking station. Run everything now off my I-Pad. Very happy with the purchase. Appreciated the up front dialog with Crutchfield to select this piece of equipment.

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Denon HEOS Link

I don't think service on a product could be any better...

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Denon HEOS Link

The Heos Link's hardware was easy to connect as a preamp to my Onkyo TX-NR708 AVR and has great sound via my bi-amped SVS Ultra speakers and SB3000 subwoofer. The digital connection sounded best and gave me more listening options on the Onkyo. The App has some issues with intermittently not recognizing my account and interacting with Alexa/Amazon Music is not smooth. I took off a star for the App, but it's a great music streaming system for the price.

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Shouldn't have waited so long

I am not an audiophile, but music plays at my house all day and all night. My existing system is wonderful, but I was using my phone to feed my amp(s) via the headphone jack and the sound quality was very lacking. I tried using Alexa and an Echo Show and the sound was worse and the behavior of the app was unacceptable. Enter the HEOS Link. It took literally 2 minutes to install and connect to my existing system. I did use a hard wire (RJ45 connection) on the HEOS because I had one available - kind of a selling point for me actually. My iPad provides an interface to the HEOS for control, but the Ethernet cable handles all of the streaming duties. The sound quality was such an amazing improvement that it was worth every penny. I connected the HEOS to the amp with RCA connectors/cable - so it might even be better with the optical connection. The blue light on the bottom of the HEOS is pretty bright. Looks cool, but positioned in the wrong place might be annoying at night. I have not used Blue-tooth connectivity yet as the iPad connects thru my wireless connection. I did not connect or use any of the I/R or power up options cuz it's an always-on situation for me.

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Denon HEOS Link

Easy to setup. Once you know where the CONNECT button is located, not the one next to the Bluetooth logo. Crutchfield tech was able to tell me correct instructions, in less than 5 minutes. :)

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Consider other options before starting with HEOS

This is my 4th HEOS item, the hardware seems fine, the problem is the APP that connects it all and the lack of support from Denon regarding it. Calling the App help desk means waiting hours for a call back, then being transferred around, eventually you will get an answer, but it shouldn't be that hard. Before going down the HEOS road, consider other options.

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Denon HEOS Link

I have been unable to get this unit to work. All of the directions show it will be "So Easy". All this unit does is sit there, you are better off buying the individual speakers and running them from your phone.

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Brookyn

Great product.

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Old School

Love the Denon HEOS. I'm old school with Phase Linear , Voice of the Theater and my new Cerwin Vega speakers.

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HEOS Link

A little difficulty getting this item setup initially; but, all joy since then. Great for anyone who likes quality streaming.

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Denon HEOS Link

Great wireless system made by a well known company. This should be as big as Sonos.

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Denon HEOS Link

This is an out-of-the-box review. Plug it in and connect with bluetooth, no problem. Easy. Range is great. Sound quality through receiver is fine, we are talking mp3. I still haven't gotten the ap to sync with the device and my wifi network. There's evidently a software bug somewhere. Maybe I'll find it. Maybe I'll just run through bluetooth.

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What I always wanted

Just bought a Denon AVR X1500H for my den and stated using it with my computer being the wireless music server. I am very happy with the quality and convenience this has brought me. I have a Yamaha in my front room so I bought this HEOS link to connect it also, I now I have music thru my entire house. The quality the of the music is great and the HEOS system sync's both amplifiers so no matter where I wander so I here my music seamlessly playing. This also allows me to share other inputs to both HEOS units through my entire house. A 10,000 wav files at my touch , I'm a happy Guy!

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Denon HEOS Link

Worked great!

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Denon HEOS Link

Excellent product, a plethora of wiring options in and out. Converts any amp or receiver instantly to a streaming BEAST. Run your entire musical kingdom from your phone or tablet

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Denon HEOS Link

Very flexible component (i.e. all the inputs/outputs that you'll need) so it's easy to utilize existing stereo components as well as add new ones. My first Link had some type of firmware issue and it bricked so Crutchfield sent me a replacement and it is working like a charm!

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Very happy

App is on my phone and iPad. Has been stable, but took some getting used to. I have a denon amp that has the HEOS app and I have a link for my office setup and garage (older denon amp and peach tree). I've not used it for high def music yet. It works without flaw with mp3 (thumb drive attached to back with my ripped music) and with streaming services. Small gripe is that the amazon music applet doesn't show "my music".

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Denon HEOS Link

I was going to use the Link to provide music upstairs bedroom with a old Yamaha receiver, but when that Yamaha stopped working, I called Crutchfield and swapped it for a new Denon AVR-X 1400 receiver which was on sale for less money than the Link and does a lot more. Very Happy

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Awesome

Awesome product for multi room audio

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Streaming capability for stand alone HiFi

The Heos Link more than satisfied my needs. I can now stream internet radio and my own digital music to my stereo system. Setup was easy and the Android app is easy to use.

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Denon HEOS Link

Works as advertised, easy installation, great sound, 1 room wired to router, other room wireless, no delay; found my music collection on my PC without difficulty. Just what I needed, using my own amps/receivers/speakers to play whole-house quality music!

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Denon HEOS Link

This thing is pretty cool. I wish the app was a little less wonky, but it does a pretty good job once you figure out the quirks. I have the link hooked up to a substantial hifi system, and the sound playing tidal lossless is on par (if a little brighter) than the hookup with cables from my Denon preamp in the other room. Overall highly recommended.

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Denon HEOS Link

Easy to hookup, know I get to listen to all my music through Bluetooth

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Looking for Lossless Playback with Ease?

While I'm disappointed I had to go this route for Tidal support on my Denon AVR-X4200W receiver, I'm still awarding this product 5-stars for what it provides. The link was extremely easy to setup with the app. Plugged in the power, hooked up the fiber optic cable, plugged the 3.5mm cable as instructed via app setup, and within moments I was connected. My initial impression was good, but the sound quality didn't quite seem where I would expect it. Going into the settings for the Heos Link via the Heos app I found a quality setting was on normal - switched this to high and promptly listened to all tracks again and was blissfully swept away on a cloud of lossless audio that put me instantly at ease. The app is a little clunky, but after you set up your login details and get used to maneuvering the interface, you'll be rewarded with a great media center for coordinating music into your life.

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Denon HEOS Link

I have an old (1988) Denon component stereo with NO remote control capabilities. This product made my old stereo act like a brand new one. I can now control everything (power-on, volume and content) from an app on my iphone. To remotely power on/off older systems you will need a 12v activated surge strip which is controlled from the HEOS/app. Best product to make something old new again.

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Denon HEOS Link

This thing is assume! It has all the inputs for every situation. I can even play my vinyl records through out the house. It came fast also. I have bought a lot of electronics from Crutchfield and with no disappointment!

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Quick and Easy Setup

The device was extremely easy to setup using the HEOS app on an iPad. (A 3.5 mm male-to-male cable was needed to connect the iPad to the HEOS Link.) Had the HEOS Link connected to receiver via an optical cable. Following the instructions on the HEOS app, I had my Link configured and updated in about 15 minutes. Easily created a HEOS account and was then streaming Internet radio via the TuneIn program. Downloaded the HEOS app onto a Samsung Galaxy Tab. The app quickly found the Link after the app launched. The Link sounds great. The app works fine on my 5 year-old iPad.

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Denon HEOS Link

Fantastic product. Very easy set-up with the network. Plays from our amazon prime account, found all of the music on our home computer, and streams music from my turntable to the other heos speakers in the house. The link is being used with a denon AVR4311 receiver, and a peachtree amp. The link is able to turn both on using the trigger cable.

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