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Echo Link Amp - Stream and amplify hi-fi music to your speakers

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Upgrade your speakers with a built-in 60W x 2-channel amplifier, high-fidelity streaming music, and Alexa.
Voice control music selection and playback with your compatible Echo device or the Alexa app.
Connect Echo Link Amp to speakers and group with other supported Echo devices to play music throughout your home.
Supports hi-fidelity audio from streaming services like Amazon Music HD.
Multiple digital and analog inputs and outputs provide compatibility with your existing stereo equipment.
Lets you cast to one or more Echo speakers from a line-in input, like an amplified turntable or CD player.
Alexa is able to respond through all your connected speakers.

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Echo Link Amp supports casting to multi-room music from a line-in input. Echo Link Amp does not support TV/video connections or the Amazon Music Unlimited Single Device Plan. The Ethernet port supports network connectivity only.

Meet Echo Link

Now you can upgrade your speakers and stream music in superior hi-fi sound. Echo Link Amp streams music from your favorite services—like

Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and Tidal. Use it with Alexa to voice control music selection, volume, and playback.

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Play music everywhere

With Echo Link Amp and an Echo device, you can create voice-controlled music groups throughout your home and play streaming music wherever your system goes—the whole house, in one room, or outside. Or plug in a stereo component—like an amplified turntable, CD player, or MP3 player—and cast music to multiple Echo speakers at once. You can also stream high-fidelity music on your headphones.

Works with your system

Echo Link Amp easily connects to your speakers—bookshelf, tower, in-wall, in-ceiling, or outdoor. The inputs and outputs provide compatibility with your existing audio equipment, so you can play music from your favorite source on the system you already love—and it's designed to fit in an audio rack.

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Ratings	(1,490)	(1,010)	(984,769)
Overview	Stream hi-fi music to your stereo system	Stream and amplify hi-fi music to your speakers	Add Alexa to any room
Streaming music
Amplifier		2 channel, 60W at 8 Ohms, Class D Digital Amplifier
Built-in microphone
Works in a multi-room speaker group
Audio inputs	Analog (1 x L/R RCA), Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink)	Analog (1 x L/R RCA), Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink)
Audio outputs	Analog (1 x L/R RCA, 1 x Subwoofer RCA), Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink)	Analog (1 x L/R RCA, 1 x Subwoofer RCA), Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink), L/R Speaker Binding Posts	3.5mm output jack
Headphones output	TPA6120A2 High Fidelity Stereo Headphone Amplifier with 3.5mm output jack	TPA6120A2 High Fidelity Stereo Headphone Amplifier with 3.5mm output jack	3.5mm output jack
Analog Line-out Performance	Dynamic Range: min 94dB, THD: < 0.008%, Channel Separation: min 100dB	Dynamic Range: min 94dB, THD: < 0.008%, Channel Separation: min 100dB	Dynamic Range: min 80dB, THD: < 0.04%, Channel Separation: min 80dB
Ethernet	1xRJ45 connector	1xRJ45 connector

1. Connect your speakers to Echo Link Amp. | 2. Optionally connect other audio equipment. | 3. Plug in Echo Link Amp and connect to the internet with the Alexa app. | 4. Use a compatible Echo device on your network to ask Alexa to play music.

Size	8.5 x 9.5 x 3.4 in (217 x 242 x 86 mm)
Weight	80.6 oz (2286 g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process
Supported audio formats	FLAC, MP3, AAC, Opus, Vorbis; includes support for CD-quality (16-bit) and hi-res (up to 24-bit)
Supported music streaming services	Amazon Music (Standard and HD), Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, TuneIn
Audio inputs	Analog (1 x L/R RCA) Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink)
Audio outputs	Analog (1 x L/R RCA, 1x Subwoofer RCA) Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink) L/R Speaker Binding Posts
Headphone	TPA6120A2 High Fidelity Stereo Headphone Amplifier and 3.5mm output jack
Amplifier	2 channel x 60W at 8 Ohms, Class D Digital Amplifier. Volume knob for granular control.
THD	Analog/Amplified Line-out: < 0.008% Amplified headphone out: < 0.01% Measured un-weighted at 1kHz maximum output using AES17 at 20Hz-20kHz bandwidth
Frequency response	20Hz - 20kHz +0/-1dB 5Hz - 22kHz +0/-3dB
Dynamic range	Min. 94 dB Measured un-weighted at 1kHz maximum output using AES17 at 20Hz-20kHz bandwidth
Channel separation	Analog/Amplified Line-out: Min 100db Amplified headphone out: Min 70dB Measured un-weighted at 1kHz maximum output using AES17 at 20Hz-20kHz bandwidth
Sampling frequency	Sample rates of 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, and 192.0 kHz are supported over optical and coaxial digital inputs. Maximum output over optical and coaxial digital is 48 kHz.
Ethernet	Single RJ45 jack supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet.

Wi-Fi	Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
Bluetooth	Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo or from Echo to your Bluetooth speaker. Hands-free voice control is not supported. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported.
Alexa App	The Alexa App is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices. A list of supported operating systems can be found here.
Accessibility	The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility.
Documentation	Quick start guide; Help resources are available online at www.amazon.com/echolinkamphelp including setup, input and output options, music playback, and troubleshooting.Help, tips, and guidance is available from other owners in the Amazon Forums at www.amazonforum.com.
Warranty & Service	1 year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Echo Link Amp is subject to the terms found here.
Included in the box	Echo Link Amp, power cord, and Quick Start Guide.

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4.1 out of 5

1,010 global ratings

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Customers like how easy it is to use the digital device. They say it's simple and easy to setup over WiFi. They also appreciate the build quality. However, some customers have reported issues with the volume control. They mention that the volume cannot be controlled via the Alexa app and that the levels change randomly. Customers disagree on sound quality, performance, connectivity, value, and power.

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99 customers mention72 positive27 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the digital device. They say it's easy to set up over WiFi, and relatively easy to use with the Alexa App. Some customers also mention that it'll make an easy transition from tabletop speakers to in-ceiling speakers.

"...Final thoughts: This is the perfect no frills amp. Easy to set up, integrates with everything, well priced, and sound quality is good enough for the..." Read more

"...This solved my problem completely. Easy to use. Great sound. Enough power to drive patio speakers. Voice control. Multi zone...." Read more

"...device I was talking to, and I renamed the Amp so it’s easier to send music to and control....volume control is easy too, I literally say Alexa turn..." Read more

"...speakers, had to restart the app few times, it works though experience is pretty poor...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the digital device. They mention that it has a very high quality, it's a solid piece of equipment, and has good quality speaker post bindings. Some say that the mount is very sturdy.

"...Enough power for the 2 speakers and powered sub I run- construction quality/ feel-..." Read more

"There’s not a lot to dislike overtly. Build quality is fine. I would like the volume knob to have more weight to it...." Read more

"...; easy WiFi connectivity for the amp; good quality speaker post bindings; reasonable - not awe inspiring - power and sound metrics; Good..." Read more

"...The overall functionality and build quality pushed me to put it on my recommended list but with reservations...." Read more

139 customers mention92 positive47 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the digital device. Some customers mention that the sound is very good, high end sound without the expense, and rocks the speakers. It's fine for ambient or casual listening, but it's not going to blow any windows out. However, others say that the volume is not as loud as they would like, the TV audio is a little more complicated, and the audio stream will hit some sort of glitch in the digital audio encoding.

"...The sound quality is fine. It is a bit worse than the sonos amp (judging only by the bookshelf speakers since I couldn't connect my subwoofer)...." Read more

"I just added this and the so-so reviews are just wrong. The sound is very good and it’s very nice to just have Alexa play music...." Read more

"...Out of the box, the sound is a little flat for my taste, though good thing is that you can change the EQ settings and apply a crossover...." Read more

"...Sound quality is great, I mean yea I’m sure if you compared it to a Sonos, or had some very high quality speakers hooked up, it may not be for you,..." Read more

126 customers mention57 positive69 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it never gets reliable. Some say that the Alexa app is near useless and that the optical stopped working all together.

"...The system works great with my Audioengine set up (P4 speakers and S8 subwoofer), subwoofer can connect either through line in or LFE without any..." Read more

"...Way better iPhone App. Amazon keeps updating the app too. Bose Soundtouch app is buggy, loses connections to speakers, had to restart the app few..." Read more

"...and set up was so easy I could hardly believe it worked and worked really well...." Read more

"...My biggest gripes with the Link Amp are:1. Non working optical in port2...." Read more

49 customers mention15 positive34 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the digital device. Some mention that it automatically detects everything they need to connect, has plenty of in/out connection options, and integrates perfectly with their multi-room Alexa setup. However, others say that the Bose Soundtouch app is buggy, loses connections to speakers, causes a network conflict, and the speaker connection terminals are terrible.

"...This is huge considering the Sonos does not support Echo multiroom unless you plugin an echo device through Line In..." Read more

"...Bose Soundtouch app is buggy, loses connections to speakers, had to restart the app few times, it works though experience is pretty poor...." Read more

"...On the plus side, it has plenty of in/out connection options but the lack of integration with other remote controls makes it somewhat useless...." Read more

"...Which is why I bought this amplifier. But then the audio won't sync like its supposed to. So that doesn't work either...." Read more

30 customers mention20 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the digital device. Some mention it's a fantastic value and adds to an Alexa-Wired Home, while others say it'll elevate your blood pressure.

"...Easy to set up, integrates with everything, well priced, and sound quality is good enough for the price...." Read more

"...For what it does the device is over priced. Amazon usually gives you a real value when you purchase their tech products...." Read more

"...It's a cool device at a good price and I'm still thinking of keeping it...." Read more

"...At the price point I am really happy with the result and sound quality is acceptably good." Read more

26 customers mention18 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the power of the digital device. Some mention it has great power and sound clarity, enough power to drive patio speakers, and adequate power for small systems. However, others say that it's not really impressed with the power, and wish it had more power.

"...Easy to use. Great sound. Enough power to drive patio speakers. Voice control. Multi zone...." Read more

"...its app, but this is so much easier with voice control, and more powerful and louder too. Overall and for the price very pleased and would recommend...." Read more

"...I was not really impressed with the power of this amp. I have the amp going into another amp. The sound was not as loud as I would like...." Read more

"...It will run both powered and unpowered speakers and connecting either via blue tooth to play music from a phone or computer is a breeze as well as..." Read more

33 customers mention3 positive30 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the volume control of the digital device. They mention that the volume cannot be controlled via the Alexa app, the volume levels will change randomly, and the ability to set a max volume limit is not available. Some customers also report that the slider is a bit laggy.

"...that analog in would yield an A-D-A problem since the volume control appears to be digital...." Read more

"...Only complaints, as others have noted is the volume control. Only Alexa streaming gets digital control...." Read more

"...1. No Alexa automation control of volume knob = no control of subwoofer volume...." Read more

"...I don’t like the limited ability to control the volume.Pros- Small/ compact- Cost vs expensive Sonos Amp-..." Read more

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V. Silva

In many ways better than Sonos Amp for half the price

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019

Configuration: Echo Link AmpVerified Purchase

I returned my Sonos Amp because that product is notorious for not working with 3rd party subwoofer. There are multiple threads online relating the exact same issue, Sonos unfortunately will only send a new unit but there is a big chance that it will have the same issue.

I bought the Echo Amplifier as a replacement, and I'm pleasantly surprised. The system works great with my Audioengine set up (P4 speakers and S8 subwoofer), subwoofer can connect either through line in or LFE without any issues at all.

The sound quality is fine. It is a bit worse than the sonos amp (judging only by the bookshelf speakers since I couldn't connect my subwoofer). It has half of the power as the Sonos amp at 65w per channel compared to the ridiculous 120w from the Sonos. Personally this is not a problem for me since at 40% I have enough power to fill the living room during a house party. More power would be nice, especially if running a 4.1 system like the Sonos support but its not a must have.

Connectivity is just so much better on the Echo Amp than the Sonos. I can easily use it for multiroom audio with any echo in the house, or just add a dot to integrate dump speakers. This is huge considering the Sonos does not support Echo multiroom unless you plugin an echo device through Line In (thus defeating the purpose of having superior audio quality).

Final thoughts: This is the perfect no frills amp. Easy to set up, integrates with everything, well priced, and sound quality is good enough for the price.

My set up: main living room with S8 subwoofer and two P4 speakers with a turn table connected. Echo dot in the kitchen and office (connected to two A2+ speakers), and first gen Echo speaker with battery as a mobile speaker. FireTV in the TV room. Everything can cast audio, the FireTV is the only thing that doesn't support multiroom audio.

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Kurtis Williams

I love this Product

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024

Configuration: Echo Link AmpVerified Purchase

I just added this and the so-so reviews are just wrong. The sound is very good and it’s very nice to just have Alexa play music. Buying another.

UPDATE - I now use two. I can separately control zones easily using echos. I’ve tried multi zone before with other amps and while I could make it work nobody else in my family could. Nobody wanted a “fancy” amp.

This solved my problem completely. Easy to use. Great sound. Enough power to drive patio speakers. Voice control. Multi zone.

For those comparing this with cheap amps and connected echo dots… it’s just no comparison.

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R. R

Decent replacement for Bose SA5

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020

Configuration: Echo Link AmpVerified Purchase

I picked up Echo Link Amp since my Bose SA5 has been sitting with Bose for couple of months to get Airplay support. Reviews for Echo Link Amp were just ok, nothing special so I was a bit concerned. My setup needed to power 4 speakers - Bose Free space 51 and Polk Atrium 6 so I was not sure if this amp would be able to handle either.

I was quite surprised when I connect all four speakers and at 50% volume, it was loud. I went up to 60% and didn't hear any distortion and didn't wanted to bother neighbors either. Out of the box, the sound is a little flat for my taste, though good thing is that you can change the EQ settings and apply a crossover. You can set this amp with other Alexa's for multi room too, you just need to be on the same network. Multi-room on Alexa actually works pretty good. Overall, I have used Bose SA5 for 5 years, and I think Echo Link amp + Alexa devices are decent replacement for the whole Bose SoundTouch multi room speaker line. I am already selling my sound touch and will actually sell my Bose SA5 too when I get it back.

Here are the Pros -
1) Price $299 vs $499.
2) Way better iPhone App. Amazon keeps updating the app too. Bose Soundtouch app is buggy, loses connections to speakers, had to restart the app few times, it works though experience is pretty poor.
3) You don't have to be on your home network to control the speakers.
4) EQ settings + crossover support in the app.
5) Has Line out for stereo, subwoofer and optical too in the back. I have connected my old Airport express which has Airplay support and line out. It works great. If you are not playing music from the Alexa app, it switch to RCA stereo automatically.
6) Decent Internet music services. The ones I care about Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible and Apple Music are all there.
7) Amazon's support is far superior than what I have experienced with Bose.

Cons -
1) I haven't seen ability to play music from NAS or DLNA. Personally, this is not a deal breaker for me since I rarely used this feature.
2) App itself is designed more for Internet Radio. You cannot browse your library on the app. So you can see all Radio channels from Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon Music. In order to play an album, you have to ask Alexa to play a song or album. Again, this is not a deal beaker though this is something I hope Amazon adds it in their Alexa App. I understand this was not needed for Alexa devices though for the amp which is powering speakers outside in the patio, it would be nice.

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