Re: In-ceiling amplifiers

["mrecosse" <simon@xxxxxxx>]

Fortunately the place is at ground zero at the moment so we can put
anything we like anywhere.  However your idea sounds good as it would
require only the simple single CAT5 cable.  A bit like an Opus system.


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, <ha@r...> wrote:
> What about the power input? If it's going to be a ceiling void job
(which
> probably means you can't use a Richer Sounds job) , then most
people don't
> have mains hanging around too conveniently (or is there some sneaky
way of
> accessing the lighting circuit?). I suppose you'll be installing
new cabling
> for the audio inputs to the amp anyway, so maybe an extra cable
>from
> wart' PSU to the unit might not be too bad?
>
> What about a CAT5 to the ceiling for balanced audio input and
power, and an
> 'input box' for phonos and 12v connections near the SliMP3?
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mrecosse [mailto:simon@xxxxxxx...]
> Sent: 03 July 2003 15:44
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: In-ceiling amplifiers
>
>
> Obviously for the SlimP3 application all it needs is one simple set
> of stereo inputs and the speaker outputs.  The volume can be
> controlled by the SlimP3 so it really could be that simple.
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, <ha@r...> wrote:
> > Simon,
> >
> > we are thinking of building and marketing something like this,
but
> using
> > CAT5 as a input to take audio/power/IR. How do you want to get
> signal and
> > power to it? Tell me what would be ideal, and maybe we could make
> something
> > in time. We have all the prototyping done, it's a question of
> exactly what
> > in/outs, who wants it, and for what to determine the final shape
&
> flavours
> > it comes in. So it's good to here of some real-world needs.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Simon Scotland [mailto:simon@xxxxxxx...]
> > Sent: 03 July 2003 14:15
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: [ukha_d] In-ceiling amplifiers
> >
> >
> > I am putting together a whole house audio network using SlimP3
> devices.  To
> > keep everything neat and tidy we will be installing ceiling
> speakers.
> >
> > What I am looking for is a simple single input stereo amp to
place
> in the
> > ceiling void too.  It doesn't need to shake the earth or get too
> hot!
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
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