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I also started investing in Sonos recently and damn the software is terrible. While I wish I could get 100% of my money back, I'm not sure there any turnkey alternative that is better. Every time I research I come back with "Sonos sucks but it's still the best".

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If I started out now, I would look into Yamaha Musiccast (https://usa.yamaha.com/products/contents/audio_visual/musicc...), since they have more form factors and bridges to add other music systems. Or BluOs (https://bluos.io/), but that all looks like its aimed at the "use golden cables for better audio, bro" bros.

It's still early days in my use, but I've been quite happy with AudioPro (yeah, shitty name). Their devices look nice, sound really good, support a variety of protocols and integrate with a ton of steaming services directly (but you don't have to because you can just Bluetooth/Cast/Airplay/AUX to them). Their app is a tad ugly but it does everything I need it to.

What functionality did Sonos provide that you are after?

I use chromecast audio to play music throughout the house and it works great

A project that isn't discontinued, among other things.

I don't want to fiddle or think about hw/sw interface or compatibility. Just buy high quality speakers and invest by adding pieces to my system over time.

You really wouldn't think that the tech in this segment would be so hard to get right.

IDK, have you ever seen Smart TVs?

Seems to me electronics hardware manufacturers and subscription internet streaming media services go together like oil and water.

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