Bowers & Wilkins Formation Audio Streaming Media Player
Give your hi-fi a whole new dimension.Bring your existing system right up to date with Formation Audio. Stream 24-bit/96kHz hi-res audio to your hi-fi, include it in a multi-room set-up, even stream analog sources like turntables to Formation wireless speakers.
Renew your system without changing it
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 to 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.
Complete control
Control your entire Bowers & Wilkins wireless audio system using our Music app for iOS and Android. Organize your speakers into groups, integrate your favorite streaming services, and enjoy an unrivaled combination of high-resolution audio performance and absolute convenience.
Wireless revolution
Formation is our exclusive wireless technology – it guarantees a flawless listening experience, no matter how extensive your system. Using a robust, independent network, our wireless speakers deliver perfect room-to-room synchronization and outstanding sound.
Specs
Model Formation Audio
Description Wireless Audio Hub
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)
Input voltage 100V – 240V – 50/60Hz
Power consumption Below 6 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 tv OS 11.4 or later, Mac or PC with iTunes 12.8 or later.
