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Echo Link - Stream hi-fi music to your stereo system
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Upgrade your stereo system with high-fidelity streaming music and Alexa.
- Voice control music selection and playback with your compatible Echo device or the Alexa app.
- Connect Echo Link to your stereo 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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Now you can upgrade your stereo system and stream music in superior hi-fi sound. Echo Link connects streaming music from your favorite services—like Amazon Music, |
Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and Tidal—to your amp or receiver. Use it with Alexa to voice control music selection, volume, and playback. |
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With Echo Link 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.
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Echo Link easily fits into your stereo system. The inputs and outputs provide compatibility with your existing digital and analog 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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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 |
Size |
4.5 x 5.3 x 2.7 in (115 x 135 x 68 mm) |
Weight |
18.0 oz (510 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) |
Audio outputs |
Analog (1 x L/R RCA, 1x Subwoofer RCA) |
Headphone |
TPA6120A2 High fidelity stereo headphone amplifier and 3.5mm output jack |
Volume |
Volume knob for granular control. |
THD |
Analog Line-out: < 0.008%; Amplified headphone out: < 0.01% |
Frequency response |
20Hz - 20kHz +0/-1dB |
Dynamic range |
Min. 94 dB |
Channel separation |
Analog Line-out: Min 100db; Amplified headphone out: Min 70dB |
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/echolinkhelp 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 is subject to the terms found here. |
Included in the box |
Echo Link, power adapter (21W), and Quick Start Guide. |
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Customers like the ease of setup of the digital device. They mention it's very easy to set up and work from the very start. That said, some complain about the voice control and connectivity. Opinions are mixed on the value, quality, sound quality, HD quality, and volume control.
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Customers find the setup of the digital device to be easy. They mention that it works from the very start, the setup operation has been flawless, and the setup process of the Echo Link is straightforward. They also say that it's convenient to be able to listen to Amazon, Prime, and other music services. They say the connection to Spotify music is easy, and it'll allow them to change tunes wirelessly.
"...While having a Dot grouped with the Link is nice and convenient, truthfully it’s not that big of deal...." Read more
"...Bluetooth, a big beautiful volume button, optical in, easy could connection to Spotify music (or Tidal)...." Read more
"...Very easy setup. Very big difference now that the Prime Audio is streaming HD and above quality...." Read more
"...Setup was simple and the out-of-box experience couldn't have been simpler. Echo Link can be connected to wired Ethernet or to WiFi...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the digital device. Some mention that it does a nice job and the sound is great, while others say that it's inherently limited in its audio quality. Some say that the stream sounds like a cheap facsimile of the real thing, and that the output volume of the iPod was low.
"...I like having good sounding quality on my stereo and the ability to play across the house to different Alexa speakers...." Read more
"...16-bit is good enough for most audiophiles. Sounds pretty phenomenal...." Read more
"...The stream sounded like a cheap facsimile of the real thing. Then, a couple years ago Amazon started offering the HD streaming service...." Read more
"Noticably better streaming sound versus connecting Dot directly to stereo system input. Very easy setup...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital device. Some mention that it gains a measurable improvement in quality over going direct from the TV, with high quality speakers that are built into the wall. The unit itself feels like a good quality product. However, others say that it never really worked right, the DAC on the Echo Link is not very good, and lacks HD and Ultra HD. They also say that they have been unable to get the digital input to work and that the feature was poorly implemented.
"...Really brings out every nuance in the production of the music, from vocals to keyboards, drums, sounds like your in the engineering room for every..." Read more
"...Thank you!UDATE: Can’t play local files through it. Only streaming. Direct Line Audio input from other source does not work...." Read more
"...for another $100 you get Bluetooth, a big beautiful volume button, optical in, easy could connection to Spotify music (or Tidal)...." Read more
"...resolution and clarity are quite good for what this little device costs, and while I still prefer my other sources for serious listening, this is..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the HD quality of the digital device. Some mention that it's capable of streaming Amazon Ultra HD music, while others say that it can't even stream HD audio, just SD (44/16). The Link does not support Airplay or other protocols for sending audio wirelessly, and it stops transmitting audio in a quiet scene.
"...Thank you!UDATE: Can’t play local files through it. Only streaming. Direct Line Audio input from other source does not work...." Read more
"...The catch with this is that you cannot create a multiroom audio group with a single speaker in it (the Link). You must create it with more than 1...." Read more
"...It adds the ability to still use my desk speakers even if the computer is off through bluetooth, Spotify Connect or a second Echo. I really like it...." Read more
"...between the 2 platforms: no voice control for CCA and no streaming from the app for Alexa...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the volume control of the digital device. Some mention that they can control it via Alexa or the Alexa app, while others say that it's crude and does nothing. They also mention that the volume cannot be adjusted from the Alexia App device settings.
"...I think for another $100 you get Bluetooth, a big beautiful volume button, optical in, easy could connection to Spotify music (or Tidal)...." Read more
"...Volume cannot be adjusted from the Alexa App device settings...." Read more
"...And here it does much better. The volume knob is within easy reach...." Read more
"...My only negative for this unit is that the volume jumps in very large increments when using Alexa volce commands. Pretty useless there...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the digital device. Some mention that it sounds great and would be a great device for the money, while others say that it seems a little pricey.
"...being too concerned with great quality, it’s maybe passable but way overpriced. But in the other areas of being an Echo it is frustratingly limited...." Read more
"...If you are into the Alexa system, I think it is really nice for the price. It is really easy to control from the Spotify app...." Read more
"...It's a little pricey, but watch for sales. Worth $200 to me, but a good deal at $150 IMO." Read more
"...perfect to my DAC without PC OPS getting in the way, but the streamer for $200 is nice and not a terrible deal...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the digital device. They mention that it has an inconsistent connection, it wouldn't maintain a connection with Spotify, and it gets lost or doesn't connect. The Echo Link is slow to respond and sometimes fails to respond. It also wouldn' t connect via hard-wired Ethernet, and randomly goes off the network. Some customers are disappointed in the WiFi.
"...UDATE: May 8, 2020. Echo Link randomly goes off the network. Still online but won’t play music in a multi speaker setup...." Read more
"...I'm a little disappointed in the Wifi but that may be something unrelated to the Link itself. I'm happy with my purchase and I'm keeping it." Read more
"...No remote pairing and no internal microphone. The lack of ability to use an Alexa Voice Remote is maddening in its omission...." Read more
"...The Link does a nice job and the sound quality is great, but there have been some issues.1...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the voice control of the digital device. They mention that it's terrible, not very intuitive, and frustrating. They also say that the setup is a pain point of the user experience, and the Alexa interface from their phone is confusing. Customers also say there's no way to use the myMedia skill in situations where they are using it, and that the device doesn't obey commands.
"...You must use targeting via voice or, while playing music from the app directly, or physically on the unit...." Read more
"...to use the Link as I intended in a home audio system, but it's lack of accessibility, polish and sound really doesn't make it a good fit...." Read more
"...Plus the BLUOS app is awful (I returned a Node 2I back in the day, endless dropouts).16-bit is good enough for most audiophiles...." Read more
"...So that's one bug I've encountered with Alexa. Sometimes she just doesn't obey commands and who knows why? My remote controls always obey!..." Read more
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I am a budget audiophile that has a vintage silver faced Pioneer, a decent Kenwood turntable, solid speakers (newer Wharfedales) some Advents on the B and a nice Pioneer elite subwoofer hooked up by way of the tape out. I usually listen to vinyl records for anything that I really want some depth and dynamics on. A couple years ago I hooked up an Echo Dot to the AUX so I could stream music from my Amazon music account. However, I found I rarely used it because streaming music sounded really compressed and wasn’t really even worth it. The stream sounded like a cheap facsimile of the real thing. Then, a couple years ago Amazon started offering the HD streaming service. Every once in while I would stream stuff through the Dot and it sounded much better as the quality of the stream was much higher, however, the listening experience was still no match to a vinyl record.
I recently stumbled on the Echo Link and tried to figure out if it would be worth the expense, if it would make that big of a difference in sound. All I wanted to from this device was to stream in ultra hd through the analog RCA cables to my Pioneer. I do not have any need at this time for anything to be sent out the optical or coaxial output. If you do enough research, you will find that the digital out is limited in its output ability but the internal DAC for the analog out does stream in 24 bit, 192KHz, which was all I was hoping for.
Long story short, this has outperformed my expectations. I was hoping against hope it would sound as good as my vinyl records, as no streaming really even came close before. After a few hours doing some listening tests, I can say that the Echo Link actually sounds better than vinyl if it’s being streamed in ultra hd. The sound in ultra hd is extremely impressive, way better than I could have hoped for. Sound is always hard to explain, but full dynamics and range, immersive, great separation. Really brings out every nuance in the production of the music, from vocals to keyboards, drums, sounds like your in the engineering room for every album. For my system, it really helps to have a sub out in the Echo Link, as these old receivers don’t have a dedicated sub out. The bass is much more focused and clear/distinct than it is when I am listening to records.
There is quite a distinct listening drop off, at least on my system, from the ultra hd to the hd. I haven’t done extensive listening on a ton of hd recordings yet but the ones I did there was quite a drop off on sound quality, much thinner, less dynamic sound.
Overall, this is a game changer for anyone who is hoping to listen to music in high quality without breaking the bank. You would definitely want to get the Amazon HD music service. While having a Dot grouped with the Link is nice and convenient, truthfully it’s not that big of deal. I like using my Amazon music app on my phone and casting it to the Link to play music, it gives me more control of what is actually playing, volume, stop start with having to say anything over the music.
This is a MUST HAVE for anyone interested in high quality music streaming that doesn't already have something built in to their receiver or doesn't want to dole out $$$$$ for the higher priced streaming devices. I can’t believe it’s taken this long to put together a streaming service that is equal to or better quality than CD’s (Almost 20 years since cd’s ruled the roost), but better late than never!
I also wish playing Spotify from several family accounts was easier, but that is an Alexa ecosystem issue in Households.
I compared it to a $100 Schiit Modi and I think the sounds are extremely similar. I think for another $100 you get Bluetooth, a big beautiful volume button, optical in, easy could connection to Spotify music (or Tidal). If you are into the Alexa system, I think it is really nice for the price. It is really easy to control from the Spotify app.
I have 2 other echo DOT in the house all grouped and they play well in sync using the everywhere group. There are sometimes some issues where one speaker stops and if I unplug an echo, I sometimes need to add it back tot he group in the app. What I like is that all my complains are software related and for the hardware, I'm very impressed and I think it is solid. I hope Amazon will continue the ecosystem improvements.
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I liked the idea. However, the sound is OK and the controls are terrible.
1. Only the "Owner" of the Echo Link is able to "Cast" to it via the Amazon Music App from Desktop or Cellphone. The rest need to talk to Alexa or use the Alexa app which is bad for music.
>> Most of this have been fixed. Amazon also called me and spend almost 2 hours over 3 calls to debug.
2. Usual commands as "next song", "turn up volume", "stop" etc is not available. EVERY command needs to specify it is "Next song on Echo Link". It is way too long. Alexa will say "Amazon Music is playing on another device..." otherwise.
>> Amazon now ask to make the Echo Link the default speaker which remove the issue.
3. I really don't feel the DAC is very good. The sound sounds the same as the one coming from my phone. My PCs soundcard sounds much better.
>> I'm not sure anymore. I tested it against the Schiit Modi 3 (Optical) which is highly praised in the Audio Community. I could not hear any difference. I still think my PC's Soundblaster AE-5 Soundcard sounds very good, but real audiophiles would mean it changes the sound too much.