Can this unit power 10 pairs of speakers with this zone switcher? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009... Anyone have a better recommendation for not too much more money? Thanks
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It should. I am running 6 pairs of speakers wired in parallel (3) each zone of the amp, A & B. Each room has its own volume/ on off impedence matching control so I can only use the speakers in the room I want. I do have issues with the amp cutting out when the volume level is set too high (above level 40) but not an issue as I control the volume individually in the rooms anyways. Still very loud, just have to balance the load properly. I first bought the amp to work with a cheaper 6 zone switch but I burnt that switch out. I belive my impedence controlling room controls were causing issues and it overheated.
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I am not familiar with what you are currently using but I would think so. You can use two separate systems (amplifiers supporting two separate and distinctly different set ups) and go to the same speakers to listen to each sound system.......or into six other zones or speaker setups. The box is very high quality and performs perfectly for my application. Again, I power a Pioneer audio/video system for TV and accessory video stuff into a big surround system; then I share those speakers with a separate dedicated HI-FI system. If I could afford to put speakers in other rooms (zones), then the unit could drive up to six additional areas. Hope this helps. I am not familiar with what you are currently using but I would think so. You can use two separate systems (amplifiers supporting two separate and distinctly different set ups) and go to the same speakers to listen to each sound system.......or into six other zones or speaker setups. The box is very high quality and performs perfectly for my application. Again, I power a Pioneer audio/video system for TV and accessory video stuff into a big surround system; then I share those speakers with a separate dedicated HI-FI system. If I could afford to put speakers in other rooms (zones), then the... » Read More I am not familiar with what you are currently using but I would think so. You can use two separate systems (amplifiers supporting two separate and distinctly different set ups) and go to the same speakers to listen to each sound system.......or into six other zones or speaker setups. The box is very high quality and performs perfectly for my application. Again, I power a Pioneer audio/video system for TV and accessory video stuff into a big surround system; then I share those speakers with a separate dedicated HI-FI system. If I could afford to put speakers in other rooms (zones), then the unit could drive up to six additional areas. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi! I use this switch as a audio input for cass. pc. tv, dvd, vcr and turntable. the audio out goes to my powered speaker system. But just one at a time you can use. I do use a splitter cable at times to double up. These splitter cables are very cheap. If ya need more help let me know.
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Assuming your 2 speakers in each zone are in stereo, no. For 6 zones, you would need 12 channels (2x6), and this amp is only an 8 channel amp. If however you only had four zones, yes--this amplifier has individual inputs for each 8 channels but keep in mind that is does not provide switching so whatever device (input) is plugged into that 'zone' will be the one played--you can not switch inputs without plugging and unplugging cables in the back. If you wanted easy switching, you would need a seperate pre-amp/switcher kind of device to do that. (And to clarify for others, you can also plug in stereo inputs and the amp can internally cascade the same signal throughout all 8 channels (in stereo x4).
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the advice I found, and only after trying it with Bi-wired with my receiver, was unless you actually have two amps to power the speaker, wire it with the bridge in place via the single channel. You won't notice enough change with it bi-wired, and you only end up losing a pair of channels that you could otherwise use for rear surround or a second zone.
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It does work that way. I have 4 "rock" speakers in my backyard (A&B;), and a pair in my master bath (D). They can all function at the same time. You can select one or all 'zones'.
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Hello from Australia, Dont think you can, but if you want possible cheap alternative have a look at a Sherwood RX 5502 4 channel stereo receiver can hook up 4 pr of speakers & switch between rooms as required. I have one hooked up to dvd, laptop, dab+ tuner, 500 gb pvr. unfortunately the receiver doesnt have a tape monitor loop to allow all of the components to run thru the equaliser. I run my laptop output thru it. Hope this helps Regards Stu.
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I'm not sure, but check the input/output assignments first. Next, since this receiver can handle multiple zones, check to see if this output is assigned to a different zone. Lastly, if you're not looking at the big manual that you have to go on line for, I would check that. I hope this helps.
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As far as powering 6 speakers I'm not sure. Since it's only a 4 channel you'll have to do some creative wiring. However, I have it powering 2 6x9's (100W RMS) and 2 6 1/4" door speakers (65W RMS) and they all sound excellent! Gives me all the power I need and keeps up with my two 10" Alpine Type R competition subs so get excellent all-around sound without being drowned out, nor overbearing the subs. I'd think you'll be okay, but I can't give you an exact answer due to the way you'll have to wire it up for 6 speakers.
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Dear James, The SA-4 amplifier is made to run one pair of speakers. Are these 4 speakers you wish to run an independent system, or are you trying to run a second zone off of an existing system? That will help me greatly in recommending the right type of product. Regards, Eric Cohen World Wide Stereo
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I wouldn't, it sounds like it should work but speaker switches are inexpensive and they have resisters in them. I read a old article on having 2 sets of speakers on 1 amp and I think they said you fed one threw the other. I don't remember how they said to do it I think they said you go from positive of the amp to positive of the 1st speaker form the neg. of the no.1 to pos. of 2 and from neg of No 2 speaker to neg of the amp. Bottom line is get a speaker switch better safe then sorry.
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This receiver can only power one pair of speakers. I use the receiver in my kitchen. I have a pair of Klipsch Synergy Home Speakers hooked up to the CRX-332BL. It is an excellent system for the kitchen.
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It does work that way. I have 4 "rock" speakers in my backyard (A&B), and a pair in my master bath (D). They can all function at the same time. You can select one or all 'zones'.
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It's a 2 channel output rated at 12 watts per channel. It would work on 2 speakers, but nowhere near their potential. If you tried paralleling two speakers per channel you would get an impedance mismatch. If I were you, I would look for an amp with 4 channel out put and, maybe more power per channel. Don't exceed the power rating of your speakers though, or you could blow them out and damage your amplifier.
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I've only used it to run one set of speakers (Polk Audio) but it puts a lot of power into that set, so I'm guessing it could power a 2nd pair okay, but I don't know for sure.
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Personally im using dedicated receiver for my speakers outdoors with a Zone 3 line ran to it. I am using a dedicated receiver for the purpose of the "A" & "B" so that i can control two separate zones in my yard. Ex. Zone "A" is around the pool and Zone "B" is the BBQ lounging area and when we are having a party Zone's "A" and "B" at the same time. But these speakers do need a dedicated amp to run them but any amp with a minimum of at least 100 watts per channel will be ok. but it really comes down to how much you want to spend. Check out "Sony STRDH130 2 Channel Stereo Receiver" or even some cheap Pyle stereo amps here on amazon. Personally im using dedicated receiver for my speakers outdoors with a Zone 3 line ran to it. I am using a dedicated receiver for the purpose of the "A" & "B" so that i can control two separate zones in my yard. Ex. Zone "A" is around the pool and Zone "B" is the BBQ lounging area and when we are having a party Zone's "A" and "B" at the same time. But these speakers do need a dedicated amp to run them but any amp with a minimum of at least 100 watts per channel will be ok. but it really comes down to how much you want to spend.... » Read More Personally im using dedicated receiver for my speakers outdoors with a Zone 3 line ran to it. I am using a dedicated receiver for the purpose of the "A" & "B" so that i can control two separate zones in my yard. Ex. Zone "A" is around the pool and Zone "B" is the BBQ lounging area and when we are having a party Zone's "A" and "B" at the same time. But these speakers do need a dedicated amp to run them but any amp with a minimum of at least 100 watts per channel will be ok. but it really comes down to how much you want to spend. Check out "Sony STRDH130 2 Channel Stereo Receiver" or even some cheap Pyle stereo amps here on amazon. « Show Less
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You can connect all the left speakers together and wire them into the left speaker connection. Same w right. You can also pig tail each if you like. The system was built for 1 pair 1 zone, but people in the real world who want the benefits of sonos and don't have the dollars to do 1 zone per speaker pair do this all the time. Just note: 1 Sonos = 1 Zone. That is the price for the shortcut.