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The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio is a wireless audio streamer that breathes new life into your existing stereo system or connects analog audio devices to your Formation wireless speakers. It transforms your traditional system into a multi-room streaming hub, allowing you to stream music from services, internet radio, or your own digital music library to your existing speakers. Additionally, connect your turntable, CD player, or other analog audio devices and stream the audio wirelessly to Formation speakers throughout your home. Formation Audio supports high-resolution audio streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz for the best possible sound quality. With Formation Wireless Technology, you can create a seamless multi-room audio experience with perfect synchronization between rooms. Easy to set up and use, the Formation Audio is a versatile streamer that unlocks the potential of your existing stereo system or creates a high-fidelity wireless multi-room audio system.
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NEW WIRELESS OPTIONS
Love your system? Bring it up to date. Formation Audio allows you to stream 24-bit/96kHz hi-res audio to it, easily.
MULTI-ROOM WITH EASE
Formation Audio lets your existing hi-fi form part of your multi-room music experience – low-hassle set-up, hi-res sound.
ANALOG STREAMING
Let analog sources join in your wireless experience. Audio can stream any format you like to Formation speakers.
PERFECT CONVERSION
Formation Audio flawlessly converts analog to digital, and digital to analog – so your music always sounds its best.
WEIGHT
1.0kg (2.2 lb)
DIMENSIONS (HxWxD)
1.7 x 8.5 x 10.4 inches
NEW WIRELESS OPTIONS
Love your system? Bring it up to date. Formation Audio allows you to stream 24-bit/96kHz hi-res audio to it, easily.
MULTI-ROOM WITH EASE
Formation Audio lets your existing hi-fi form part of your multi-room music experience – low-hassle set-up, hi-res sound.
ANALOG STREAMING
Let analog sources join in your wireless experience. Audio can stream any format you like to Formation speakers.
PERFECT CONVERSION
Formation Audio flawlessly converts analog to digital, and digital to analog – so your music always sounds its best.
WEIGHT
1.0kg (2.2 lb)
DIMENSIONS (HxWxD)
1.7 x 8.5 x 10.4 inches

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Formation Audio allows you to turn any traditional audio system into another 'zone', and adds high-resolution streaming capability.

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Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio: Wireless Audio Hub for Hi-Fi Streaming

The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio is a wireless audio streamer that lets you add streaming capabilities to your existing traditional stereo system or connect analog audio devices to your Formation wireless speakers. It supports high-resolution audio streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz and features Formation Wireless Technology for seamless multi-room audio.

Key features:

  • Stream hi-resolution audio to your existing stereo system or Formation wireless speakers
  • Connect analog audio devices like turntables and CD players to your Formation wireless speakers
  • Supports WiFi, Apple AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Easy setup process
  • Synchronizes perfectly with other Formation products for a seamless multi-room audio experience

Upgrade Your Traditional Stereo System

The Formation Audio allows you to breathe new life into your existing stereo system by enabling wireless streaming. Stream music from your favorite streaming services, internet radio, or your own digital music library to your traditional speakers.

Stream from Analog Sources to Formation Speakers

Connect your turntable, CD player, or other analog audio devices to the Formation Audio and stream the audio wirelessly to your Formation speakers throughout your home.

High-Fidelity Streaming

The Formation Audio supports 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio streaming, ensuring you get the best possible sound quality from your music.

Seamless Multi-Room Audio

Formation Wireless Technology creates a robust mesh network that ensures perfectly synchronized audio playback throughout your home, even between rooms.

Easy Setup and Use

The Formation Audio is easy to set up and use. Simply connect it to your home network and follow the on-screen instructions. You can then control the Formation Audio using the Bowers & Wilkins app or through compatible smart home assistants.

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio Specifications

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)

Power:

  • Input voltage: 100V – 240V – 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption: Below 6.8 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 (1.7 in)
  • Width: 215mm (8.5 in)
  • Depth: 263mm (10.4 in)
  • Weight: 1.0kg (2.2 lb)

AirPlay 2 Compatibility:

  • iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later
  • Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th Generation) with tvOS 11.4 or later
  • Mac or PC with iTunes 12.8 or later.

*Formation products create a mesh network. Each product in this network dynamically chooses the optimal path to route audio-data between products, ensuring a robust streaming experience. Certified for High Network Availability (HiNA) and conforms to the appropriate power requirements set out in the ERP directive.

B&W Formation Audio Info Sheet

B&W Formation Audio Manual

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Product Description

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The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio is a wireless audio streamer that breathes new life into your existing stereo system or connects analog audio devices to your Formation wireless speakers. It transforms your traditional system into a multi-room streaming hub, allowing you to stream music from services, internet radio, or your own digital music library to your existing speakers. Additionally, connect your turntable, CD player, or other analog audio devices and stream the audio wirelessly to Formation speakers throughout your home. Formation Audio supports high-resolution audio streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz for the best possible sound quality. With Formation Wireless Technology, you can create a seamless multi-room audio experience with perfect synchronization between rooms. Easy to set up and use, the Formation Audio is a versatile streamer that unlocks the potential of your existing stereo system or creates a high-fidelity wireless multi-room audio system.
Get the Details
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Features & Specs Line Circle

NEW WIRELESS OPTIONS
Love your system? Bring it up to date. Formation Audio allows you to stream 24-bit/96kHz hi-res audio to it, easily.
MULTI-ROOM WITH EASE
Formation Audio lets your existing hi-fi form part of your multi-room music experience – low-hassle set-up, hi-res sound.
ANALOG STREAMING
Let analog sources join in your wireless experience. Audio can stream any format you like to Formation speakers.
PERFECT CONVERSION
Formation Audio flawlessly converts analog to digital, and digital to analog – so your music always sounds its best.
WEIGHT
1.0kg (2.2 lb)
DIMENSIONS (HxWxD)
1.7 x 8.5 x 10.4 inches
NEW WIRELESS OPTIONS
Love your system? Bring it up to date. Formation Audio allows you to stream 24-bit/96kHz hi-res audio to it, easily.
MULTI-ROOM WITH EASE
Formation Audio lets your existing hi-fi form part of your multi-room music experience – low-hassle set-up, hi-res sound.
ANALOG STREAMING
Let analog sources join in your wireless experience. Audio can stream any format you like to Formation speakers.
PERFECT CONVERSION
Formation Audio flawlessly converts analog to digital, and digital to analog – so your music always sounds its best.
WEIGHT
1.0kg (2.2 lb)
DIMENSIONS (HxWxD)
1.7 x 8.5 x 10.4 inches
Expert Insightdown arrow

Expert Insight

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Formation Audio allows you to turn any traditional audio system into another 'zone', and adds high-resolution streaming capability.

Expert Img
Sarah T
Brand Manager
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Details

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Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio: Wireless Audio Hub for Hi-Fi Streaming

The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio is a wireless audio streamer that lets you add streaming capabilities to your existing traditional stereo system or connect analog audio devices to your Formation wireless speakers. It supports high-resolution audio streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz and features Formation Wireless Technology for seamless multi-room audio.

Key features:

  • Stream hi-resolution audio to your existing stereo system or Formation wireless speakers
  • Connect analog audio devices like turntables and CD players to your Formation wireless speakers
  • Supports WiFi, Apple AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Easy setup process
  • Synchronizes perfectly with other Formation products for a seamless multi-room audio experience

Upgrade Your Traditional Stereo System

The Formation Audio allows you to breathe new life into your existing stereo system by enabling wireless streaming. Stream music from your favorite streaming services, internet radio, or your own digital music library to your traditional speakers.

Stream from Analog Sources to Formation Speakers

Connect your turntable, CD player, or other analog audio devices to the Formation Audio and stream the audio wirelessly to your Formation speakers throughout your home.

High-Fidelity Streaming

The Formation Audio supports 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio streaming, ensuring you get the best possible sound quality from your music.

Seamless Multi-Room Audio

Formation Wireless Technology creates a robust mesh network that ensures perfectly synchronized audio playback throughout your home, even between rooms.

Easy Setup and Use

The Formation Audio is easy to set up and use. Simply connect it to your home network and follow the on-screen instructions. You can then control the Formation Audio using the Bowers & Wilkins app or through compatible smart home assistants.

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio Specifications

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)

Power:

  • Input voltage: 100V – 240V – 50/60Hz
  • Power consumption: Below 6.8 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 (1.7 in)
  • Width: 215mm (8.5 in)
  • Depth: 263mm (10.4 in)
  • Weight: 1.0kg (2.2 lb)

AirPlay 2 Compatibility:

  • iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later
  • Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th Generation) with tvOS 11.4 or later
  • Mac or PC with iTunes 12.8 or later.

*Formation products create a mesh network. Each product in this network dynamically chooses the optimal path to route audio-data between products, ensuring a robust streaming experience. Certified for High Network Availability (HiNA) and conforms to the appropriate power requirements set out in the ERP directive.

B&W Formation Audio Info Sheet

B&W Formation Audio Manual

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