Amazon has launched two new Echo companion devices in India namely Echo Link and Echo Link Amp. This comes after the launch of Echo Show in India recently. Echo Link is priced at Rs.19,999 and Echo Link Amp is priced at Rs.29,999 respectively. The Echo Link is now available for pre-order from Amazon.in and will ship from April 16th.
Echo Link and Echo Link Amp are Echo companion devices that deliver high fidelity streaming music to the user’s stereo system. The user can upgrade the stereo system and use Alexa with a compatible Echo device to control music selection, volume and playback through voice.
Echo Link Features:
Echo Link is an Echo companion device that connects to a receiver, an amplifier or directly to powered speakers using one of the on-device analog, optical, or coaxial output jacks. It features a subwoofer line-output with adjustable crossover frequency, and a 3.5mm amplified headphone jack. Additionally, Echo Link has analog, optical, and coaxial line-inputs to connect and play music from another audio component, like a CD player, amplified turntable or MP3 player.
Echo Link Amp Features:
On the other hand, Echo Link Amp is also an Echo companion device that has a built-in 60W per channel stereo amplifier that connects directly to passive speakers, with the left-right speaker binding posts for wiring directly to non-powered speakers. Both Echo Link and Echo Link Amp have volume knobs for granular control and an Ethernet port for reliable connectivity. Echo Link Amp has the same features and functionality as the Echo Link.
The user can set the Echo Link or the Echo Link Amp as the preferred speaker in a speaker group and use another Echo device with a microphone in the same group. The user can ask Alexa to play favorite music or turn the volume up. The user’s existing audio system can be added to a Multi-Room Music group for streaming music playback in multiple rooms.
Echo Link will be available for users from next week, while Echo Link Amp will start to reach users from early next month.
Commenting on the launch, Parag Gupta, Head – Amazon Devices, India, said:
Music is a big use case for customers using Alexa. Echo Link and the Echo Link Amp will help enhance this experience with high quality, immersive sound experience as well as a seamless integration of all key music sources in your home.