Multi-Room Streaming Amplifier
sound made simple
Amplification: class D-amplifier outputs 40 watts a channel of high quality audio
Streaming:Â 4 embedded wireless inputs for simple streaming from phone/tablet to any combination of rooms
Analog:Â 2 analog inputs for sources such as Surround Sound Receiver, Echo Dot, CD player, etc.
(Adaptor Required)
Amplification: class D-amplifier outputs 40 watts a channel of high quality audio
Streaming:Â 4 embedded wireless inputs for simple streaming from phone/tablet to any combination of rooms
Analog: 2 analog inputs for sources such as Surround Sound Receiver, Echo Dot, CD player, etc. (Adaptor Required)
Amplification: class D-amplifier outputs 40 watts a channel of high quality audio
Streaming:Â 4 embedded wireless inputs for simple streaming from phone/tablet to any combination of rooms
Analog: 2 analog inputs for sources such as Surround Sound Receiver, Echo Dot, CD player, etc. (Adaptor Required)
The Juke Experience
The Juke Product
Questions and answers of the customers
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Can I use a separate power amp if I want more than 40w/channel?
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A Hello Brian, You can add indeed add a power amp for additional power. However, Juke tends to provide more than enough power for situations. The one scenario a third party amp tens to be utilized is in a large outdoor area with only two speakers. Although another option to get twice the loudness is to utilize 4 ohm speakers, and some outdoor speakers will actually have a switch on them to take them from 8 to 4 ohms. Please see this guide for how to add another amp: https://jukeaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Applicationnote-connectingJukeoutputtoaline-leveldevice-Rev1.31.pdf
We are doing a major renovation and are considering installing ceiling speakers. I believe sending a mono (L+R) signal to the speakers will provide a more balances sound throughout each room. Can each channel be bridged to mono?
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Q We are doing a major renovation and are considering installing ceiling speakers. I believe sendin...... Read more answer nowA
The best way to achieve balance sounded in a room is by utilizing a stereo (L+R) pair. This is the most common arrangement for whole home audio, and what Juke typically supports. Our units do not offer the ability to bridge each channel to mono, but in an instance where there is only one speaker per room, you can buy a speaker that takes both a left and right channel from the Juke and blends them together.Â
While using Airplay is the volume for each zone variable output from the amp? Or do I need analog volume controls per zone? I plan 9n using the Juke web interface for control, is the volume per zone easy to control while streaming from apps like Spotify?
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Q While using Airplay is the volume for each zone variable output from the amp? Or do I need analog...... Read more answer nowA
Within Juke's web interface, there is an ability to adjust the relative zone volume to any level of your choosing. However, the master volume will be the source you are playing from directly, i.e., the volume slider in your streaming app (Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, etc.)
There are no analog volume controls needed as that can all be controlled digitally with Juke. But if you are retrofitting an older system that already has analog volume controls installed, they will still work if you choose to use them.Â
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is this airplay 2 compatible and does it have physical knobs options for each room for quick volume adjust of each zone?
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Q is this airplay 2 compatible and does it have physical knobs options for each room for quick volu...... Read more answer nowA
We have recently rolled out Airplay 2 as part of our new firmware release that is available as a free upgrade for all active units. The key benefits of Airplay 2 is the ability to stream to Juke and another Airplay 2 enabled device concurrently with the audio playing to those two devices in perfect sync. Two of the common use cases for this are:
- Incorporating a portable Airplay 2 enabled speaker in an area of a home that does not have wired speakers installed, essentially making an additional output zone of Juke.
- Streaming audio to Juke's connected speakers and a separate media room / theater that has speakers powered by an Airplay 2 enabled surround sound receiver. Â
The only limitation is that only one of Juke's 4 embedded airplay inputs can be set to Airplay2. Although any and all output zones can be turned on for a single input.
So is it 1 speaker per zone? For example in my living room I have 5 Sonos speakers. Would my living room take up 5 out of the 8 zones leaving me with only 3 more zones for my kitchen set and my bedroom set which each have two speakers?
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Q So is it 1 speaker per zone? For example in my living room I have 5 Sonos speakers. Would my livi...... Read more answer nowA
Juke is meant to support a left and right speaker pair per zone. So for example, our 6 zone unit, the Juke-6, is intended to power 12 speakers, and our 8 zone unit, the Juke-8, is intended to power 16 speakers.Â
For a maximum of one of the zones on the Juke, you can power 2 speaker pairs (4 total speakers) on that zone without overdriving the amp, but you will then lose the ability to stream to those speaker pairs independently in the Juke web interface.
If you have a single speaker in a zone, Juke will be able to power that as well. It will sound fine but just not be as loud as using a standard left and right speaker pair in that zone as described above.Â
What is the blue tooth range on the Juke?
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Instead of using Bluetooth, Juke utilizes embedded wireless inputs such as Airplay and Spotify Connect. These communication methods are based on Wi-Fi connection and therefore have far greater range than Bluetooth, allowing for flexible streaming across an entire home with no dropouts as long as the Wi-Fi connection is strong.Â
In the event you do still want to use Bluetooth, it can be achieved through the utilization of a few adapter pieces. Please see the FAQ section on our website for further details on how to do that.Â
Does it work with alexa? Does every zone have own input ? Every zone have output?
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While Juke does not yet have a wireless integration with Alexa, you are able to utilize an echo dot as a wired input to the Juke, which will then communicate with the other Alexa enabled devices around your home. Â
Using the Juke web interface, you're able to assign turn on any combination of zones for any of Juke's 4 inputs. All of Juke's inputs are preset to wireless out of the box, but 2 of the 4 can be adjusted to take wired analog inputs, such as an Echo Dot mentioned above. In order to do so, it does require this digitized USB to RCA adapter.
9 reviews for Juke Audio Multi-zone Streaming Amplifier
Here you will find additional documents that may be helpful to guide you through installing, setting up, and using your Juke.
Pairing with a Surround Sound Amp
30 Day return policy
1 Year warranty
Personalized tech support
Assembled in the USA
30 Day return policy
1 Year warranty
Personalized tech support
Assembled in the USA
Continued Improvements
Product upgrades made available for all units via over the air firmware updates
Energy Efficient
At just 9lbs, Juke operates much cooler than traditional amplifiers
Easy Install
Connect the speaker wires, get the unit onto your Wi-Fi, and name your zones. EST Time: 30 minutes
Testimonials
Don’t just take our word
Hear from one of our customers as he discusses the upgrade from his legacy audio system, why he chose Juke, and his experience using the product.
Click the link below to see what other customers have had to say about how Juke has impacted their households.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What speakers do you recommend?
A: Juke is quite flexible in terms of the speakers we support.  However, one company we have found great success with is MSE Audio. If you would like specific speaker recommendations based on your setup please send us an email at email@jukeaudio.com
Juke is capable of powering speakers with impedances between 2 and 8 Ohms, with 4 to 8 Ohms being typical. Most ceiling/wall/landscape speakers will work well. Juke can take any speaker wires between 12 and 22 guage.
Q: How do I play audio from my TV to Juke?
A: The most seamless option would be to utilize an Apple TV to send the audio wirelessly over Airplay to Juke in the same way you would from your phone/tablet.  Our latest firmware has perfect audio to video synchronization aka lip sync. Â
Another options is to get a separate sound bar or surround sound receiver for a main media room or theater. If it Airplay 2 enabled then you’ll be able to stream to Juke and it from your phone in unison.Â
Q: How do you connect an analog device as an input to Juke?
A: Juke has two USB ports, so it is capable of supporting up to two devices that provide line-level analog signals (e.g. line-out from a surround-sound receiver, CD players, Bluetooth adaptor). In order to utilize this USB input we require the purchase of this adaptor: USB 2.0 Audio Capture Card
Q: Is Juke compatible with Android?
A: Yes. Android users can connect to Juke in three different ways:
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Q: What do I do if my house has wall panels installed from an older system?
A: Nothing is needed to be done with them. Either bypass them, or just set them a full volume. You can control the volume and which zones are on or off via Juke’s interface.
Q: Does Juke support Bluetooth?
A: Yes. This can be accomplished by plugging the USB Audio adaptor into the USB port on the Juke and then plugging this Bluetooth Piece into the other end. Then you can designate 1 of the 4 sources to that bluetooth device. See details in the configuration section of the instructions tab for info on how to do that.
Q: Does Juke have an app?
A: No, it doesn’t need one!  Users can  stream to Juke directly using whatever app they are accustomed to using (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube, etc.). You can connect to Juke within all these major streaming apps directly from your Airplay or Spotify Connect menu.Â
There is a simple web interface that is used to turn zones on/off for your wireless or analog inputs. That interface is what’s shown on the “Control Your Audio” portion of the homepage on our website.Â
Q: Can I pair multiple Jukes together?
A: Yes you can. Users can pair multiple Jukes to play music across 12 zones, 16 zones, 24 zones, etc. with all of them still being able to be controlled in the same interface! Perfect solution for those with large homes.
Q: What is Juke's power output?
A: Juke produces approximately 40W peak per channel (80 W peak per zone). The RMS power is 20W per channel (40W per zone). The total aggregate peak output power of zones operated simultaneously is approximately 400W, and the RMS value is 200W. While Juke’s output power is perfect for whole-home audio with architectural speakers, it can also be used in combination with surround-sound receivers. The receiver powers larger speakers in a TV/listening room that require more wattage, and Juke powers all the architectural speakers in all the other rooms. If this is of interest, I’d be happy to send an application note.
Robert Grange –
Been using the product for about three weeks now and am totally blown away. I was giving a quote by my local AV company for a system upwards of $10,000 that required a receiver, streamer, another amp, etc. Thankfully found these guys before pulling the trigger on that!
Hooked it up in about 40 minutes or so and had my music playing. Super simple.
My one wish was that they’d be able to wire back a TV to the Juke a bit more easily, but the Juke team pointed me in the direction of using AppleTV to stream my audio to Juke, and I have been pretty pleased with that. Took a bit of getting use to, but now I’ve got my Netflix coming through my ceiling speakers and am thrilled with it.
Great company and product.
Mike (verified owner) –
I was having a bit of a tough time at first getting everything up and running by myself, as I didn’t want to hire an AV guy. But then after calling in, the Juke team got me all figured out in less than 20 minutes or so? Very pleased with this product thus far. Only have owned it for a few days now but optimistic I’ll be getting good use out of this for a long time.
Bryan Larkin (verified owner) –
Finally something that works as advertised! I went through 3 different products before finally finding Juke. Hallelujah
Alex Baker –
5 stars! Exactly as advertised.
Josh Juzang (verified owner) –
Let my preface by saying I am dumb when it comes to AV setup and technology. So I was pleasantly surprised when my DIY install of this product went smoothly. The instructions were pretty clear for the most part, although I still had some questions that I needed addressed. So I called in and got someone on the phone from Juke and they were able to assist rather quickly. Whole install took me maybe 45 minutes?
Been rocking out the past 4 days since installing. For the price, this product is really cool.
Ron (verified owner) –
I had been living in a house with in-ceiling speakers for five years and never used them once because I couldn’t find anything that allowed me to use my phone to stream to them. So I gave up and was just using Alexa devices to play my music, but the sound quality was pretty poor, so one day I decided to look again and stumbled across Juke. Was a bit skeptical at first because I had never heard of them but decided to take a chance on it anyway.
Let me tell you it was one of the best bets I’ve made (usually doesn’t go well with new brands lol)! I feel like my house as come alive since installing Juke. Getting great sound quality across my entire house like I’ve wanted for so long. Have listened to this much music in years. Pretty rad.
Cons: I wish they had an app you download instead of a web app but after I saved the shortcut to my phone, it’s been pretty much the same. Still one click to open.
Erik (verified owner) –
This is a truly revolutionary product.
I have a 14-zone home audio system left over from the prior owner, and wanted to make it operate with my phone, the internet, etc. A home audio company quoted me $15K for a cabinet full of equipment to do that, Juke did it in two quite small boxes that cost me a total of $2600, and just WORK without any hassle. (Only difference between the 8 and the 6 is that on the 6 two zones are disabled via software: you can pay to have them unlocked in the future.)
With that said, the product isn’t perfect. One issue we have could be solved by future software updates: Although each box can take 4 audio sources, when you link them together (which the boxes do, automatically, without you doing much of anything) you still only get 4 audio sources. 4 sources for 8 zones was already a bit close for us, 4 sources for 14 zones is too few.
The web interface could also use a bit of refinement: when you have two boxes, you can’t really toggle between them on a computer (but it is easy on a mobile device).
It would be great if the product worked with Alexa/Echo. Again, hoping for a software refinement.
The only big wiff is on wired sources: there is just one USB in. Given that Air Play is not without its glitches, it would be nice to have more reliable connections from devices.
Finally, although the product has built-in wifi, it doesn’t work that well. Just get an extra router and connect an ethernet cable to the amp. Much better!
Lucas Stone –
I am a dumby when it comes to electronics and surprisingly found it very easy to install. Loving my Juke ever since. My wife and kids are both loving it too. Super easy to use from all of our phones.
Brandon Martin –
Fantastic product for the price point. It’s simple and just works how I need it to. Was originally planning to put in 6 Sonos amps but thankfully found Juke instead.