HEOS Link HS2 Wireless Preamp (Renewed)

Welcome to the HB Channel. My name is Hans Beekhuyzen and in this show a review of the Denon Heos Link and Amp. Where ten years ago I was called crazy for working with streaming audio equipment, today every manufacturer has to have it, not to miss business. Unfortunately the consumer is lured towards convenience rather than sound quality. In particular the Sonos Play streaming speakers have become hugely popular. These are small speakers with built in amplifier and streamer that are equalized to sound popular. It’s no surprise that Denon also introduced their own line of streaming speakers under the sub brand HEOS. Two products in the HEOS line up caught my attention: the Link and the Amp. It’s Denon’s take on the Sonos Connect and Connect:Amp, but with a twist. Lets start with the Link This is not only a streamer but also a digital pre-amp that can also control a Denon amp or receiver