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olan
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September 25, 2017
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Can I Out Sonos Connect To Another Amplifier in a bid Not to Overload The Sonos Amp?

I have An existing Amp and speakers (2X100watts, 12x40watts). I am considering using one of the Sonos Connect audio output to connect the old amp with some of the speakers(E.g the 2X100watts & 5X40watts) and connect the remaining 5x40watts speakers in parallel to the second Sonos connect output.
Will this work?
Please advise!
Thanks.
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olanAnswer
Contributor I
September 29, 2017
Hi everyone,

Lucid,

Thanks for your time in analyzing solutions for me here. I quite appreciate it.

In your solutions, you only take into cognizance, only the living room & kitchen. Please note that I still have 4 50w speakers in the basement (Termed Zone 4), 3 40w speakers in the bed room (Termed Zone 3), then in the laundry, garage & Outside (termed Zone 2).

I have decided to get 7.1 used amp and a ZP100, will this work well with the whole house?

Please I'm low on budget for this project, I'll appreciate every kind advice.

I have a goal in mind, to control some zones volume with my smartphone while others with the control knobs on the wall. Also to be able to play music from a mobile source.

Please note that the house audio has been wired in-wall already and I can't afford to re-wire it except some adjustment as I stated above.

PS: I'm a low voltage tech too but not into audio before now.

Thanks everyone so far. I quite appreciate you Lucid.
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olanAuthorAnswer
Contributor I
September 29, 2017
Hi everyone,

Lucid,

Thanks for your time in analyzing solutions for me here. I quite appreciate it.

In your solutions, you only take into cognizance, only the living room & kitchen. Please note that I still have 4 50w speakers in the basement (Termed Zone 4), 3 40w speakers in the bed room (Termed Zone 3), then in the laundry, garage & Outside (termed Zone 2).

I have decided to get 7.1 used amp and a ZP100, will this work well with the whole house?

Please I'm low on budget for this project, I'll appreciate every kind advice.

I have a goal in mind, to control some zones volume with my smartphone while others with the control knobs on the wall. Also to be able to play music from a mobile source.

Please note that the house audio has been wired in-wall already and I can't afford to re-wire it except some adjustment as I stated above.

PS: I'm a low voltage tech too but not into audio before now.

Thanks everyone so far. I quite appreciate you Lucid.
    Lucid AV
    Lucid AV
    Prodigy I
    September 29, 2017
    Hi everyone,

    Lucid,

    Thanks for your time in analyzing solutions for me here. I quite appreciate it.

    You're welcome. Please press the LIKE button on each of the useful posts. That is a good way to say thank you :)

    In your solutions, you only take into cognizance, only the living room & kitchen. Please note that I still have 4 50w speakers in the basement (Termed Zone 4), 3 40w speakers in the bed room (Termed Zone 3), then in the laundry, garage & Outside (termed Zone 2)
    No, I hadn't forgotten the other zones. Giving you this level of detail, and doing the graphics just for you so you can see how things would connect exactly takes a lot of time. I have a business to run and a family too, so you have to wait in the queue I am afraid.

    I did start my last post by saying this was just for your Zone 1.


    I have decided to get 7.1 used amp and a ZP100, will this work well with the whole house?
    No, not for the whole house. This is just for your Zone 1. A solution for Zones 2,3 and 4 is to follow.

    You also realise I hope that ZP100 is not available new. You will need to buy one that is used.

    Please I'm low on budget for this project, I'll appreciate every kind advice.
    Yes, I kind of picked up that you were working with limited funds. That's okay, so long as you realise there are limits to what you can do.


    I have a goal in mind, to control some zones volume with my smartphone while others with the control knobs on the wall. Also to be able to play music from a mobile source.Those are great goals, but I think you need to be realistic.

    Smartphone volume control and manual controls together does not work for individual zones. You can change the whole house volume by controlling the the main Sonos device, but there is no smart phone control that can change the volume of a manually-operated volume knob. Either you need to install a Sonos zone player per house zone, or you need a wired keypad system with smart app integration. Both those solutions need more money.

    The mobile phone as a music source, that's easy. Just plug in a cable or play from the controller app.


    Please note that the house audio has been wired in-wall already and I can't afford to re-wire it except some adjustment as I stated above.

    PS: I'm a low voltage tech too but not into audio before now.
    Yes, I understand that from your earlier posts. You can extend wires but not change what is already in wall.

    With that in mind, you should probably spend some time working out how each the speakers are wired (series, parallel or something else) and then map out the wiring. The impedance load that the speakers present to the amp is a very important factor. Too many Ohms means the speakers won't perform their best. Too low Ohms means damage to the amp. Do you understand series and parallel resistance?



    Thanks everyone so far. I quite appreciate you Lucid.
    English is not your native language so I respect that I can talk to you in English, thank you for that.

    Just a small point; the phrase "I quite appreciate" means I only appreciate your help a small amount. If someone has helped you a lot then we usually say "I very much appreciate your help" :)

    Best regards

    Chris

    Lucid AV
    If this or any other posts have been helpful then show your appreciation by clicking on the thanks button. Its a great way to say Thank You. :)
      Lucid AV
      Lucid AV
      Prodigy I
      September 29, 2017
      Here's a solution for Zones 2, 3 and 4.




      BTW, your speaker numbers don't add up properly. You said you have 9x 50W speakers, but your description of the locations accounts for just 8. I have planned based on 8x 50W speakers.
      If this or any other posts have been helpful then show your appreciation by clicking on the thanks button. Its a great way to say Thank You. :)
        Lucid AV
        Lucid AV
        Prodigy I
        September 29, 2017
        olan, do you realise you marked your own reply as the Best Answer?

        Is that really what you intended to do?
        If this or any other posts have been helpful then show your appreciation by clicking on the thanks button. Its a great way to say Thank You. :)
          olanAuthor
          Contributor I
          September 29, 2017
          Lucid,

          I so much appreciate your efforts here. Believe me, I treasure it. I mistakenly marked my own comment as best answer, please it's not intentional. I've tried to correct it but don't know how to do that.

          You have schooled me in audio distribution systems. I appreciate you!

          I'm planning the system now based on your opinion. THANK YOU!!!

          Thank you so much! I don't take you for granted. If there's a way for me to correct this, pls show me.

          Gracias
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