Name: Connect plus
Brand: Piega
SKU: 0634154692417
Price: 590.0 EUR
Availability: BackOrder

Wireless Transmitter: Piega Connect Plus

The Connect Plus is a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi transmitter/receiver developed by the Swiss brand Piega, specializing in high-end speakers. This device allows you to wirelessly connect various audio sources to passive speakers, transforming a traditional hi-fi system into a multiroom setup.

Main Features

Successor to the Piega Connect, the Connect Plus retains its functionalities while adding new connectivity options. It includes:

aptX Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music from a smartphone, tablet, or computer
Wi-Fi to integrate the speakers into a home network and enjoy multiroom capabilities
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) input to retrieve sound from a television
An optical TOSLINK input and a coaxial S/PDIF input for digital sources
A stereo RCA input for analog sources

The Connect Plus handles high-resolution audio files up to 24-bit/192 kHz, ensuring optimal sound quality. The device supports popular streaming platforms such as Google Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and Roon Ready. This compatibility allows users to stream high-quality audio directly from their smartphones, tablets, or other compatible devices to their Piega Premium Wireless speakers.

Installation and Use

Setup is simple via the Piega Connect mobile app (iOS/Android). Just plug the device into a power outlet, connect it to the speakers via the screw terminals, and follow the instructions to integrate it into the Wi-Fi network. You can then access your music, control the volume, and manage the multiroom setup.

Each Connect Plus can power a pair of passive speakers. With Wi-Fi, it is possible to link multiple units to play the same music in different rooms (party mode) or different content. The system is infinitely expandable.

Connectivity and Multiroom

In addition to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the Connect Plus has several wired inputs to suit all uses. The HDMI input with audio return channel (ARC) is ideal for connecting a television and enjoying high-quality sound, including multichannel (up to 5.1).

The optical and coaxial inputs allow you to connect digital sources such as a CD player, network player, or computer. The RCA analog input is perfect for a turntable (via a phono preamp) or any other device with a line output.

You can listen to your music from multiple sources and control the system with the app of your choice. By linking multiple Connect Plus units, you can easily create a coherent and flexible multiroom audio system.

Piega Control App

This app allows users to calibrate their speakers by capturing the spatial properties of the room, ensuring optimal sound performance. The app analyzes the room’s acoustics and adjusts the speaker settings to compensate for any negative effects, resulting in a tailored and immersive audio experience.

In addition to room calibration, the Piega Control app also features a remote control function. This function allows users to control all aspects of the wireless remote directly from their smartphone, offering an extra layer of convenience and flexibility.