B&W Formation Audio

  The Formation Audio enables high-quality wireless streaming from a host of streaming services to your existing wired Hi-Fi system. And, with an analogue-to-digital converter, you can also stream from existing Hi-Fi components, like a CD player, turntable or other audio separates to the wireless Formation range of speakers (sold separately), anywhere in the home. It ensures there’s no lag or breaks in sound, with 96kHz/24-bit streaming for the premium high resolution sound that Bowers & Wilkins are renowned for. Formation Wireless Technology Bowers & Wilkins’ patented wireless system combines cutting-edge tech for supreme quality and connection. Supporting 96kHz/24-bit high resolution audio streaming, its Patented Robust Mesh Network runs independently from your Wi-Fi network. With Perfected Speaker Synchronisation, an imperceptible one microsecond sync between Formation wireless speakers ensures a seamless and immersive sound. Multi-room Expandable Range Widen your speaker range throughout the home with additional Formation speakers (sold separately). Quick & Easy Set Up Using the Bowers & Wilkins Home app (available on iOS and Android) on your smart device, its intuitive user interface guides you through set up in minutes. Seamless Streaming It’s compatible with Apple Airplay 2, and you can stream via built-in Spotify Connect (subscription services may apply). Or stream directly from your smart device over high quality wireless Bluetooth aptX connection. Features: •Transform your passive system into a multi-room system•Connect analog devices and stream to Formation speakers•Stream in 96/24 bit high-resolution to your passive system•Features Formation® Wireless Technology•WiFi, Apple® AirPlay 2®, and Bluetooth compatible•Sets up in moments•Synchronization in perfected harmony with other Formation products Specifications:•Description: Wireless Audio Hub •Technical features: Apple® AirPlay 2® technology, Spotify® Connect, Roon Ready, Bluetooth In, High performance analogue-to-digital converter (ADC), High performance digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) •Input voltage: 100V – 240V – 50/60Hz •Power consumption: Below 6 Watts (Sleep)* •Connections: Digital audio in (Toslink), Analogue audio in (2 x RCA), Digital audio out (1 x RCA), Analogue audio out (2 x RCA), Network (RJ45 Ethernet or WiFi), USB – service only •Bluetooth: Bluetooth® v4.1, Class 2, aptX HD, AAC, SBC •Dimensions: Height: 44mm, Width: 215mm, Depth: 263mm •Weight: 1.0kg •AirPlay 2 compatibility: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later, Apple, TV 4K or Apple TV (4th Generation) with tv OS 11.4 or later, Mac or PC with iTunes 12.8 or later.