05-30-2019, 04:27 AM
Here are all the receivers and speakers that are getting AirPlay 2
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<p class="gray small byline"> By <a href="https://appleinsider.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f5d494641484e5c6f48424e4643014c4042">Roger Fingas</a> <br /><span class="gray">Thursday, June 14, 2018, 12:04 pm PT (03:04 pm ET)</span> </p>
<p> <span><span class="article-leader">AirPlay 2 is a small but important addition to Apple’s audio world, allowing sound on multiple devices simultaneously. Here’s a list of the compatible speakers and receivers promised so far, and where available, the dates AirPlay 2 support is expected. Updated on May 29 with new equipment by Savant.<br /></span></p>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="AirPlay 2" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-1.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-1.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Apple</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Apple HomePod" height="413" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-2.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-2.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Arcam</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Arcam rPlay" height="409" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-3.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-3.jpg"></div>
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<ul>
<li>rPlay — May 16 2019</li>
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<h2>Bang & Olufsen</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="BeoSound 35" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-4.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-4.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Bluesound</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Bluesound Pulse 2i" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-5.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-5.jpg"></div>
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<li>Pulse 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Pulse Flex 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Pulse Mini 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Pulse Soundbar 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Node 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Powernode 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Vault 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
</ul>
<h2>Bose</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Bose Home Speaker 500" height="426" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-6.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-6.jpg"></div>
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<li>Home Speaker 500 — April 2019</li>
<li>Soundbar 500 — April 2019</li>
<li>Soundbar 700 — April 2019</li>
<li>SoundTouch speakers —<br /> Coming soon</li>
</ul>
<h2>Bowers & Wilkins</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Bowers & Wilkins" height="440" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-7.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-7.jpg"></div>
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<li>Formation Audio</li>
<li>Formation Duo</li>
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<h2>Denon & Marantz</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Marantz NR1510" height="445" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-8.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-8.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Devialet</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Devialet Phantom" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-9.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-9.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Harman Kardon</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Harman Kardon Citation" height="371" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-10.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-10.jpg"></div>
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<li>Citation speakers — Early 2019</li>
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<h2>Libratone</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Libratone-Zipp" height="371" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-11.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-11.jpg"></div>
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<h2>McIntosh</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="McIntosh RS200" height="440" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-12.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-12.jpg"></div>
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<li>RS200 — May 16 2019</li>
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<h2>Naim</h2>
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<h2>Pioneer</h2>
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<li>VSX-934 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver — Feb. 2019</li>
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<h2>Savant</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Savant Smart Soundbar" height="313" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-14.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-14.jpg"></div>
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<li>Smart Soundbar</li>
<li>SmartAmp — Summer 2019</li>
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<h2>Sonos</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Sonos Beam" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-15.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-15.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Yamaha</h2>
<p>Yamaha is <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/04/15/yamaha-to-deliver-airplay-2-support-to-14-home-audio-products-in-april">delivering AirPlay 2 support</a> to 14 products in April 2019. </p>
<p> The company’s <a href="https://amzn.to/2IukChQ">MusicCast VINYL 500 turntable</a> will net support in the second half of 2019. </p>
<h2>What AirPlay 2 does for you</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/05/30/how-to-use-airplay-2-on-ios-an-in-depth-analysis">headline feature of AirPlay 2</a> is of course multi-room audio, but it also enables stereo pairing on the HomePod, along with a variety of other improvements. A substantially bigger streaming buffer versus the original AirPlay protocol helps reduce interruptions due to network issues. </p>
<p>There is also tighter sync between speakers. Siri meanwhile can be be asked to play/pause music on any AirPlay 2 speaker, regardless of the manufacturer, or move sound from one room to another. Just ask Siri on the HomePod to “move the music to the living room” and it will.</p>
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<p>AirPlay 2 is now more independent as well. Instead of constantly being interrupted by phone calls, games, or videos, AirPlay 2 can continue to stream.</p>
<p>Speakers with AirPlay 2 compatibility now appear in within the iOS Home app, and can be assigned an individual room like any other accessory. There, speakers can be played or paused, and included within favorites. </p>
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<p>Presently, AirPlay 2 speakers cannot be included in HomeKit Scenes.</p>
<h2>Where to buy</h2>
<p>Multiple retailers carry the receivers and speakers shown above, many with added perks. <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=1717&KBID=2301&KWID=EZ">B&H</a> and <a href="https://adorama.evyy.net/c/81003/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fg%2Fsonos">Adorama</a>, for instance, will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside New York and New Jersey (Colorado and Vermont residents, <a href="https://appleinsider.com/help/Terms-and-Conditions">see here</a>). Those with a Prime membership can take advantage of free expedited shipping on many audio solutions at <a href="https://amzn.to/2MsM0fv">Amazon</a> as well.</p>
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<p class="gray small byline"> By <a href="https://appleinsider.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f5d494641484e5c6f48424e4643014c4042">Roger Fingas</a> <br /><span class="gray">Thursday, June 14, 2018, 12:04 pm PT (03:04 pm ET)</span> </p>
<p> <span><span class="article-leader">AirPlay 2 is a small but important addition to Apple’s audio world, allowing sound on multiple devices simultaneously. Here’s a list of the compatible speakers and receivers promised so far, and where available, the dates AirPlay 2 support is expected. Updated on May 29 with new equipment by Savant.<br /></span></p>
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<h2>Apple</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Apple HomePod" height="413" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-2.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-2.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Arcam</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Arcam rPlay" height="409" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-3.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-3.jpg"></div>
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<li>rPlay — May 16 2019</li>
</ul>
<h2>Bang & Olufsen</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="BeoSound 35" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-4.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-4.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Bluesound</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Bluesound Pulse 2i" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-5.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-5.jpg"></div>
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<ul>
<li>Pulse 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Pulse Flex 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Pulse Mini 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Pulse Soundbar 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Node 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Powernode 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
<li>Vault 2i — Dec. 11 2018</li>
</ul>
<h2>Bose</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Bose Home Speaker 500" height="426" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-6.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-6.jpg"></div>
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<ul>
<li>Home Speaker 500 — April 2019</li>
<li>Soundbar 500 — April 2019</li>
<li>Soundbar 700 — April 2019</li>
<li>SoundTouch speakers —<br /> Coming soon</li>
</ul>
<h2>Bowers & Wilkins</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Bowers & Wilkins" height="440" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-7.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-7.jpg"></div>
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<li>Formation Audio</li>
<li>Formation Duo</li>
</ul>
<h2>Denon & Marantz</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Marantz NR1510" height="445" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-8.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-8.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Devialet</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Devialet Phantom" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-9.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-9.jpg"></div>
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<h2>Harman Kardon</h2>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2.jpg" alt="Harman Kardon Citation" height="371" class="lazy" data-original="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-10.jpg"><img src="http://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/here-are-all-the-receivers-and-speakers-that-are-getting-airplay-2-10.jpg"></div>
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<ul>
<li>Citation speakers — Early 2019</li>
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<h2>Libratone</h2>
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<h2>McIntosh</h2>
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<li>RS200 — May 16 2019</li>
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<h2>Naim</h2>
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<h2>Pioneer</h2>
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<li>VSX-934 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver — Feb. 2019</li>
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<h2>Savant</h2>
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<li>Smart Soundbar</li>
<li>SmartAmp — Summer 2019</li>
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<h2>Sonos</h2>
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<h2>Yamaha</h2>
<p>Yamaha is <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/04/15/yamaha-to-deliver-airplay-2-support-to-14-home-audio-products-in-april">delivering AirPlay 2 support</a> to 14 products in April 2019. </p>
<p> The company’s <a href="https://amzn.to/2IukChQ">MusicCast VINYL 500 turntable</a> will net support in the second half of 2019. </p>
<h2>What AirPlay 2 does for you</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/05/30/how-to-use-airplay-2-on-ios-an-in-depth-analysis">headline feature of AirPlay 2</a> is of course multi-room audio, but it also enables stereo pairing on the HomePod, along with a variety of other improvements. A substantially bigger streaming buffer versus the original AirPlay protocol helps reduce interruptions due to network issues. </p>
<p>There is also tighter sync between speakers. Siri meanwhile can be be asked to play/pause music on any AirPlay 2 speaker, regardless of the manufacturer, or move sound from one room to another. Just ask Siri on the HomePod to “move the music to the living room” and it will.</p>
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<p>AirPlay 2 is now more independent as well. Instead of constantly being interrupted by phone calls, games, or videos, AirPlay 2 can continue to stream.</p>
<p>Speakers with AirPlay 2 compatibility now appear in within the iOS Home app, and can be assigned an individual room like any other accessory. There, speakers can be played or paused, and included within favorites. </p>
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<p>Presently, AirPlay 2 speakers cannot be included in HomeKit Scenes.</p>
<h2>Where to buy</h2>
<p>Multiple retailers carry the receivers and speakers shown above, many with added perks. <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=1717&KBID=2301&KWID=EZ">B&H</a> and <a href="https://adorama.evyy.net/c/81003/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fg%2Fsonos">Adorama</a>, for instance, will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside New York and New Jersey (Colorado and Vermont residents, <a href="https://appleinsider.com/help/Terms-and-Conditions">see here</a>). Those with a Prime membership can take advantage of free expedited shipping on many audio solutions at <a href="https://amzn.to/2MsM0fv">Amazon</a> as well.</p>
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