I am the process of building a new home which will be completed this fall. The house is being prewired with 16-2 or plus Cat-6 to use with a Sonos setup. I have 6 independent zones planned: Kitchen (2 Sonance in ceiling speakers) 8 ohms ea., Screen porch: (2 Sonance in ceiling speakers) 8 ohms ea., Master Bedroom ((2 Sonance in ceiling speakers) 8 ohms ea., Master Bath: (2 Sonance in ceiling speakers) 8 ohms ea, Outdoor speakers: 2 in ground speakers 8 ohms ea. I will also have a dedicated Sonos Amp connected to its own A/V Receiver in the great room with 5.1 in ceiling speaker setup. I understand the limitations to the Sonos Amp and 5.1. I am only utilizing it for music when guests are visiting.
In the basement I will have all the Sonos Amps ( or Sonos Connect depending on your suggestions) in a home run configuration in the mechanical room. I have a premium Spotify account so I plan to use the app to chose my music and which zones to run.
My question is based on the configuration and ohms what is the most economical Sonos Amp/Connect configuration? Sonos Connect wired to an amplifier at home run area or Sonos Amp for each independent zone connected to the AV receiver for the home theater in the basement? Also can I still get the first generation Sonos Amp (white model) or did the new Sonos Amp replace it? I do no see the first generation on the Sonos page.
If you are recommended an amp if you have any models in mind I will appreciate you sharing the model number. If you need additional details I am happy to provide them to you.
Thank you!
Blair
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