Multi-zone streaming distribution
AnsweredHi all....
We recently bought a new apartment with high quality built in speakers in multiple rooms. I'm looking to single source the audio with a Node, but need an amp with 4 (minimum) stereo outputs. Here's the kicker, I want to be able to control the volume and turn each zone on/off independently, preferably over WiFi - ideally in a BluOs (or Roon) environment. IR is a mess and I don't want separate remotes
Previous owner had 6 Sonos AMPs for the job, but I don't like Sonos for streamers, network security or sound quality
Could do it with multiple Powernodes, but it's expensive and overkill as I do not need to replicate the streamers. Also several of the 'zones' are in the same audio space (speakers in ceiling of LR/DiningRoom/Kitchen, an extended great room. I want the same sound from all speakers, just the ability to control the volume independently
Finally some of the speakers were part of a 5.1 AV system which we will not be using (we are building our a separate media room). I want to take advantage of the built in sub (very high end with it's own amp) and will run both L+R of the front and rear as separate zones. Does the SUVW connector on the Node (and PowerNode 2i) have variable output to control volume from a single point (ie not having to mess with speaker + sub volume independently as the sub remote is IR and there is no line of sight nor convenient IR repeater).
It's 2021, this should be easier....
Thx!
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Hi Greggo
Speak with your Bluesound Authorised Reseller about the NAD CI580 from NAD Electronics (a sister Brand).
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You may want to see if your dealer or local HA company supplies Bluesound Professional equipment as there are several hardware devices which may suit your installation better and are rack mountable.
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Thanks, I was hoping to get some consumer grade equipment that doesn't require special automation software.
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The NAD CI580 uses the exact same software - think of it as 4 nodes in one box
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Actually the CI 580 is a very interesting product, but it does not solve my issue of a multichannel amplifier capable of independent channel remote (RF or WiFi) power control. Preferrable the inputs can be global to one line level source and a bonus would be to operate several channel in bridge mod
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