Re: Wiring panel for living area

["Dennis" <djr-google.djrlar@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi Robert,

I'll take a look at the Russound options.  I didn't realize they
offered a remote amplifier in the zone volume control.  I thought their
design used the multiple channel central amplifier approach.

Thanks
Dennis

Robert L Bass wrote:
> > Do you know of any A-BUS zone controls that have more
> > then the 6 watts/channel that I am finding?
>
> Russound gives 7.5 Watts / channel.  You'll be surprised though.  That's really
> plenty for ancillary listening areas like the bedrooms, kitchen, etc.
>
> In how many rooms do you plan to install audio?  There are more powerful systems
> available (at somewhat greater cost) but they don't all cost a fortune.  I
> handle Russound, Xantech, Channel Vision, ChannelPlus and several others.
>
> > It's also not clear from what I have read if I could find an
> > AV receiver with the A-BUS interface built in, including the
> > IR control of the source switching without the need to use
> > the stick on IR emitters.
>
> I'm not aware of an A-Bus enabled receiver.  Major A/V builders try to target
> the largest possible audience.  If they add A-Bus to a receiver the end user
> cost increases (engineering, hardware and licensing) and the target audience
> diminishes.  If a significant portion of the population becomes interested in
> A-Bus we'll see Sony, Yamaha and the rest jumping on the bandwagon.
>
> > It seems like a natural configuration, but so far I haven't seen one.
>
> It's natural to guys like you and me because we're interested in installing
> whole-house audio.  Most people are not.  Unfortunately, HA and multi-room audio
> are still a niche market and likely will remain so for the foreseeable future.
>
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