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What effect does this method have on an amplifier's load? If the speakers that are connected to the amp are 8ohm does the amp still only see an 8ohm load?

Spotify is beta testing a High Resolution product. (and I would have a hard time paying Jay Z for Tidal)

Wayne, My whole house system is hardwired. I used a Yamaha Receiver and a Russound Distribution Amp (karma'd here). The family didn't use it much because it was a hassle. We had to go in to the main cabinet and fire up the amp, select the source and make sure that the in wall volume control in each room, that we didn't want music, was turned off. I bit the bullet and installed a Sonos (some with amps and some without) unit for each zone. Bypassed the volume pots in each room. So, in my case, these units are not for critical listening. The kids pushed me to subscribe to SPOTIFY for the family and we couldn't be happier. SONOS recently updated their app and it integrates very well with SPOTIFY. I wish it were an exact 'lay-over' of the the Spotify app but it does very well. Each individual account in the family can be accessed via the app to play in ANY zone. Volume controls/playlists for each and all zones is so convenient. There are times when the four of us are playing our own music at various locations around the house. I have not experienced songs/artists disappearing from my play lists or favorites..... I also use a number of Apple Airport Express units for zones that are not SONOS. The Spotify app works well with those zones as well. Here is my install: Running a Parasound for the main zone amp. Running a TFM-45 (Dennis Miller) for the big outdoor system. One thing about the SONOS hardware... it runs HOT. I have usb powered laptop cooling fans running 24/7 under them.

Welcome Brian! This a great place to be... There is a wealth of knowledge shared here daily. Don't be shy. Itch

I use Morning by Beck

Ditto my latest post! Dom to the rescue?...........

My answer is not so simple. I ended up buying a The Receiver and have it in my home office. I can have music playing in the background if the markets are not too crazy (need to focus.) The home theater contains Carver and Sunfire, this is running almost every evening. To listen to my AUDIO system requires an empty house! That only happens once or twice a week.

Welcome to the site Jim! Please join us on the morning chat. We will "help" you determine what you should buy next. Itch

That looks great JACKintosh! ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

Welcome Steve! I spent many hours at "Crazy Lenny's" as a 16 yr old with a drivers license... Driving from Elm Grove to Madison. I went on a Mac and Cheese diet and sold my meal tickets at UW so I could buy a Hafler Amp kit there. Itch

This is truly good news... I have been looking at the vintage models but sometimes it's nice have something new! I hope they use the Heritage finishes. Itch

FNG ... I love it, really grabbed my attention. Welcome, this place is great. Itch

Welcome to the site! There are many enablers here: In March of this year I didn't own one Carver amp... Now I have NINE! Itch

How many n's in amazing?

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