I agree completely with SuperQ. A standard 2-channel amp will suffice. I have that same AudioSource amp driving my 2 pairs of indoor ceiling speakers. Because sound dissipates so much outside you might want to consider something with a little more power than the AudioSource Amp 100, assuming that your speakers can handle it. There is an Amp 200 model that might be good.
I also second having the inline volume controls, with separate controls for each pair. That way you can get the balance you want in different parts of the zone. While you can control the overall volume with the SB Controller, you'll appreciate being able to turn the sound down without reaching for the remote. If you only have 2 pairs of speakers and each pair is the same model, you don't strictly need impedance matching volume controls, but go ahead and spend the few extra dollars to get them. That way you can accommodate additional speakers later if you want to. I suggest setting your SB to maximum volume, and with the in-line controls at their max, set the amp volume control to the loudest level you would ever want (or to where the amp starts clipping, whichever is lower). Then the inline controls will give you the full control you need, and you can leave the SBC and amp volume controls alone. -- aubuti Nothing high-end, but music anywhere I want it. MSI Wind desktop (Ubuntu 8.10) feeding: Basement: SB2 > JVC JA-S44 > ESS Tempest LS8; Kitchen/Dining: Duet > AudioSource Amp100 > 2 pairs Polk RC60i; Living room: SB3 > Technics SA-EX140 > Bose Acoustimass 3; Bedroom: Boom + SBC; Study: Duet > Klipsch ProMedia 2.0; Kid's bedroom: SB2 > Klipsch ProMedia 2.0 http://www.last.fm/user/aubuti/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60467 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
