Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio – Wireless Audio Streamer, Multi-Room Hi-Res Audio Streaming, Analog-Digital Conversion, Built-in Bluetooth 4.1, AirPlay 2 & Spotify Connect, Alexa Compatibility

Price: $789.95
(as of Nov 04, 2022 05:42:43 UTC – Details)

Upgrade your existing home theater setup to a high-resolution multi-room audio system with the Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio – a wireless hub that seamlessly connects to traditional audio components like – CD player, turntable (with a built-in phono preamp), AV receiver, or digital audio sources and delivers high-quality wireless sound at 24-bit/96kHz resolution. With the iOS/Android compatible B&W Music App, you can control the audio streamer and play your favorite tracks from multiple sources in different rooms. Additionally, the media player features built-in Bluetooth 4.1, AirPlay 2 (compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later, Mac or PC with iTunes 12.8 or later), Wi-Fi and Spotify Connect that allow you to play music from popular apps like Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, Qobuz, NTS, Soundcloud, and Dash. Supports complete Alexa compatibility so that you can change the volume, choose, or skip tracks, and more with simple voice commands. Pair the Formation Audio with Formation Series speakers, soundbar and subwoofer to create a whole-home entertainment setup for immersive, hi-resolution 3D audio.
RENEW YOUR EXISTING SYSTEM – Convert your current passive system or components – CD player, turntable, and other sources – to an upgraded wireless streaming system, anywhere in your home. The ultimate setup for a sophisticated wireless sound experience
PERFECT D/A & A/D CONVERSION – The Formation Audio flawlessly converts analog to digital, and digital to analog, so your music always sounds its best – with no lag or breaks in the audio, even between rooms, for the legendary B&W sound quality
SYNCHRONIZED MULTI-ROOM AUDIO – Play the same song in every room, or play different songs from different sources in each room with the iOS/Android compatible B&W Music App. Add other Formation Series speakers for a seamless, whole-home audio experience
WIRELESS AUDIO PLAYBACK – With built-in Bluetooth 4.1, AirPlay 2 & Wi-Fi, stream music directly from your mobile or computer using popular services like Tidal, TuneIn, Qobuz, Soundcloud, Dash, & Spotify Connect, if you have a subscription
VOICE CONTROL WITH ALEXA – The Formation series supports voice-control via an Alexa-enabled device (sold separately) with simple voice commands. Get access to additional wireless streaming services like Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more
VERSATILE CONNECTION OPTIONS – With RCA analog ports and optical/coaxial digital ports, you can connect the wireless hub to traditional audio components like – AVR, CD player, turntable or speakers and enjoy high-quality sound resolution in any format