Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-15 Thread lynchCZ
Its make AudioSource AMP 100 in EUR ver. (220V supply) ? -- lynchCZ Server SqueezeCenter 7.3.1 - 24372 (Synology Package) running on Synology NAS DS209+ (firmware DSM 2.0-0803) Player S.B. Duet (firmware 7.2 r3191)

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-10 Thread Peter
sleepysurf wrote: I use a small amp, the Russound R235LS, to drive 8 in-ceiling speakers from my SB2. You can find it for under $190 online. It has an adjustable sensitivity auto-on feature, which works great. I mounted mine on the BACK of my master bedroom dresser, so it's completely

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-10 Thread sleepysurf
I forgot about the dual auto-switching inputs! It's another nice feature, but I don't use it. The auto on/off works great. It has a manual control, so you can adjust the sensitivity for the Squeezebox signal. -- sleepysurf main system: sb2 (with elpac linear psu) benchmark dac-1

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-09 Thread sleepysurf
I use a small amp, the Russound R235LS, to drive 8 in-ceiling speakers from my SB2. You can find it for under $190 online. It has an adjustable sensitivity auto-on feature, which works great. I mounted mine on the BACK of my master bedroom dresser, so it's completely invisible. --

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-08 Thread Peter
aubuti wrote: peter;413467 Wrote: conorm1 wrote: http://www.connectedacoustic.com/product.php?xProd=2xSec=2 Cool, what is this? Did someone put a SBR and an AMP in one box or is this a whole new squeeze client device? The former. There was a little discussion of it

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-07 Thread Peter
conorm1 wrote: http://www.connectedacoustic.com/product.php?xProd=2xSec=2 Cool, what is this? Did someone put a SBR and an AMP in one box or is this a whole new squeeze client device? Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-07 Thread aubuti
peter;413467 Wrote: conorm1 wrote: http://www.connectedacoustic.com/product.php?xProd=2xSec=2 Cool, what is this? Did someone put a SBR and an AMP in one box or is this a whole new squeeze client device? The former. There was a little discussion of it last November in this thread:

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-07 Thread jwagner010
Looks to be UK based company. No distribution for USA. -- jwagner010 jwagner010's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29405 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62190

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread Kiwi
You are correct in understanding that you need either powered speakers or an amp between a SBR and passive speakers. If you search these forums you will see posts about very efficient digital amplifiers that are as small, or smaller, than a SBR. These would work well for your application and

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread aubuti
For my in-ceiling speakers I use a simple AudioSource AMP 100. It costs less than US$100 (check Amazon), is powerful enough to drive most in-ceiling speakers, and is good (but not audiophile) quality. It doesn't require any management. I just plug the SBR into the Input 2 inputs, turn it on, and

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread jwagner010
Thanks for the quick replys. I agree building an Amp into the receiver would make this a no brainer in my purchasing decision. I will check out the AudioSource AMP 100 in the interim. If others have other cheap Amps with auto detection of signal let me know. -- jwagner010

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread aubuti
Don't limit yourself to auto-sensing amps, especially because many of the T-class amps, such as the Sonic Impact T amp, are very efficient and draw very little power even when they are on (less than the AudioSource does in standby mode). A few months ago someone posted a link to a site where

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread conorm1
http://www.connectedacoustic.com/product.php?xProd=2xSec=2 -- conorm1 conorm1's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6339 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62190

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-17 Thread bobharp
Here is a link to a prior thread in this forum: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34944 Another very lengthy thread over at the AVS forum is on the Monoprice ceiling speakers: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=991046 Good luck! -- bobharp Bob Harper

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-17 Thread bklaas
Home Theater Direct makes their own speakers to pretty good reviews. I have a pair of HD-R65s in my kitchen and a pair of HD-R80s in my living room. I'm quite happy with them. http://www.htd.com/in-wall-ceiling-speakers/high-definition cheers, #!/ben -- bklaas Logitech Developer:

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-17 Thread iPhone
parfour;397246 Wrote: Hi - i am sold on this network music thang and having recently moved house have the ability to bury cables etc. so i was thinking of ceiling speakers in dining room connected to sb receiver/classicdoes anyone have any recommendations of the sorts of speakers i

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-17 Thread Mark Lanctot
Oh and while you're getting wiring done...have Cat-5e network outlets in each room! Wireless issues are by far the biggest problem with these sorts of devices - and it's not these devices in particular, it's wireless in general. When it works, you don't think about it. But there are SO MANY

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-16 Thread aubuti
parfour;397246 Wrote: Hi - i am sold on this network music thang and having recently moved house have the ability to bury cables etc. so i was thinking of ceiling speakers in dining room connected to sb receiver/classicdoes anyone have any recommendations of the sorts of speakers i

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-16 Thread jdbaker
I purchased 3 pairs of Niles CM800HD about 8 years ago and they have served me very well. They are located in the kitchen, living room and outdoor rear deck (installed under a wall popout). They are sourced from the SB3 analog to my Parasound C2 zone 2 and are powered by an old Adcom GFA 2535