Hi guys,
I'm kind of an audio noob trying to make use of 6 pairs of in-wall speakers in various rooms in my house that the previous owner had installed. They are set up like this:
My goal is to be able to play background music to all 6 pairs of speakers. No need to play different music in different rooms so I don't really care about having separate zones. Most of the music played will be classical, jazz, and pop, probably via a Raspberry Pi + DAC streaming online music.
I am debating a few options and would appreciate any advice.
1. Topping PA3S Amp ($150) + Russound SS6.2 Speaker Selector ($120)
This seems like the most affordable option and would come out to $270 total. My main concern is that the PA3 amp may not have enough power for 6 pairs of speakers of unknown spec via a speaker selector. The Topping PA3S specs say it can output 80 watts per channel at 4 ohms, and the Russound SS6.2 specs say it can take up to 200 watts per channel peak and 70 watts per channel RMS.
2. Topping PA5 Amp ($350) + Russound SS6.2 Speaker Selector ($120)
This is a more expensive option at $470, but it seems like the Topping PA5 has more power at 140 watts per channel at 4 ohms and much better sound quality according to reviews here.
3. 12 Channel Multi-Zone Amp ($500 or $630 or more)
These are the two more reasonably priced examples I found on Amazon at $500 for the OSD and $630 for the Dayton. There are of course even more expensive options running into the thousands of dollars. These kind of seem like overkill since I don't care about having multiple zones, and I don't know how the audio quality would compare vs a Toppings and speaker selector combo.
4. Sonos Amp ($865) + Russound SS6.2 Speaker Selector ($120)
This is probably 2-3x what I want to spend at $985. The only benefit here would be that Sonos is supposed to be really great for streaming online music and will be easier to set up and control than a Raspberry Pi + DAC.
Sorry for the long post, appreciate any help. Thanks!
I'm kind of an audio noob trying to make use of 6 pairs of in-wall speakers in various rooms in my house that the previous owner had installed. They are set up like this:
- 1 pair in basement den, no volume knob
- 1 pair in basement office room, in-wall volume knob
- 1 pair in 1st floor bedroom, in-wall volume knob
- 1 pair in 2nd floor bedroom, in-wall volume knob
- 2 pair in 1st floor great / living room, in-wall volume knob
My goal is to be able to play background music to all 6 pairs of speakers. No need to play different music in different rooms so I don't really care about having separate zones. Most of the music played will be classical, jazz, and pop, probably via a Raspberry Pi + DAC streaming online music.
I am debating a few options and would appreciate any advice.
1. Topping PA3S Amp ($150) + Russound SS6.2 Speaker Selector ($120)
Amazon.com: Russound SS6.2 6 pairs Speaker Selector Switcher (New) SS-6.2 : Electronics
Buy Russound SS6.2 6 pairs Speaker Selector Switcher (New) SS-6.2: Selector Switch Boxes - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
2. Topping PA5 Amp ($350) + Russound SS6.2 Speaker Selector ($120)
Amazon.com: Russound SS6.2 6 pairs Speaker Selector Switcher (New) SS-6.2 : Electronics
Buy Russound SS6.2 6 pairs Speaker Selector Switcher (New) SS-6.2: Selector Switch Boxes - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
3. 12 Channel Multi-Zone Amp ($500 or $630 or more)
These are the two more reasonably priced examples I found on Amazon at $500 for the OSD and $630 for the Dayton. There are of course even more expensive options running into the thousands of dollars. These kind of seem like overkill since I don't care about having multiple zones, and I don't know how the audio quality would compare vs a Toppings and speaker selector combo.
4. Sonos Amp ($865) + Russound SS6.2 Speaker Selector ($120)
Amazon.com: Russound SS6.2 6 pairs Speaker Selector Switcher (New) SS-6.2 : Electronics
Buy Russound SS6.2 6 pairs Speaker Selector Switcher (New) SS-6.2: Selector Switch Boxes - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
Sorry for the long post, appreciate any help. Thanks!