Re: Whole house audio - Nuvo or ChannelPlus?

[graham.farrar@xxxxxxxxx]

Check out the Sonos System... just Audio, just right.

www.sonos.com

Graham

millerdad@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hello - first time poster to the CHA group, I have a feeling I'll be
> frequenting this group in the future :D
>
> I'm building a home and I'm trying to spec out a whole house media
> distribution system.  Right now I am covering all my bases by hom-run
> wiring speaker + 2x cat5e to each zone, as well as 2xrg6 + 2xcat6 for
> video/networking, maybe shielded line level in a few spots, and perhaps
> some conduit for future-proofing.
>
> I'm focusing on audio distribution for the time being and wanted input
> on a couple of options I have my eye on - the ChannelPlus MDS-6A & Nuvo
> Essentia.
>
> http://www.channelplus.com/product_detail.php?productId=89
> http://www.nuvotechnologies.com/prozone/essentia.htm
>
> These systems are pretty similar - 6 source / 6 zone expandable to 12
> zone switching amplifiers with source select + volume + IR repeater at
> the keypad.  The primary difference is the MDS-6A has an IR learning
> keypad for local source control and 40W / channel.  The Essentia has
> 20W / channel, no IR learning keypad, but has a RS-232 interface on the
> amplifier.. nice for home automation or custom control stuff.
>
> Anyways, the cost is very similar so I'm just looking for input that
> would guide me one way or the other.  Or if anyone has any other
> recommendations I'm defintely open to them!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric