In the single inexpensive amp department a couple good recommendations are the AudioSource Amp100 and the Sonic Impact T-Amp (both the original and the more recent 2nd generation model). Each is under US$100. The AudioSource has an auto-sensing feature that puts the amp into standby after it hasn't received an audio input signal for about 5 minutes. Standby isn't completely off, and it still draws something like 5w in standby. The Sonic Impact doesn't switch off, but reportedly only draws about 1w when idling.
I have the AudioSource in my kitchen system and have been very happy with it. Sorry, but can't help you with the multi-zone amp recommendation. -- aubuti ------------------------------------------------------------------------ aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62677 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss