Need help with how to add zones to house

[BMXTRIX]

This is the one I was looking at before your post. Would this be considered entry level junk?

Yes, that's junk.
The 90 watt claim is ALL over the place. Is it 90 watts RMS? Why is it such a high signal to noise ratio? Most amps rate down to less than .1% at power handing capacity.

The amp linked delivers power to all channels driven at all times. So, it's not a 'max' power rating, but a pure power driven at all times. It should also be considered that you would need 3 amps, then to split the sources three ways to get that power out the door, which means dealing with a great deal of extra cabling and running power multiple ways.

In the end, the multi-channel amp I linked to has a original MSRP of about $2,400 and is only the deal it is because it came out of a system used, but eBay used demands that it is fully functional, and you get your full money back if it is not. It is a very serious product and can really deliver.

I don't 'hate' Pyle, but they need to be considered for the quality that they are known for. Typically it's cheap, but works okay. It can be very unreliable, and it often fails to meet specifications, or uses advertising to confuse the specifications that other manufacturers lay out directly.

It is always worth it to read a specification sheet that lays everything out...
http://www.sonance.com/product-archive/91779

 

[psuscott16]

Yes, that's junk.
The 90 watt claim is ALL over the place. Is it 90 watts RMS? Why is it such a high signal to noise ratio? Most amps rate down to less than .1% at power handing capacity.

The amp linked delivers power to all channels driven at all times. So, it's not a 'max' power rating, but a pure power driven at all times. It should also be considered that you would need 3 amps, then to split the sources three ways to get that power out the door, which means dealing with a great deal of extra cabling and running power multiple ways.

In the end, the multi-channel amp I linked to has a original MSRP of about $2,400 and is only the deal it is because it came out of a system used, but eBay used demands that it is fully functional, and you get your full money back if it is not. It is a very serious product and can really deliver.

I don't 'hate' Pyle, but they need to be considered for the quality that they are known for. Typically it's cheap, but works okay. It can be very unreliable, and it often fails to meet specifications, or uses advertising to confuse the specifications that other manufacturers lay out directly.

It is always worth it to read a specification sheet that lays everything out...
http://www.sonance.com/product-archive/91779

I ended up buying one of the Pyle from Amazon to try it out. I am going to watch the ebay one you posted and see where the bidding goes. Can always return the Pyle one easy enough if I win it.

Thanks for the help!

 

[lovinthehd]

Would like to hear about the Pyle. I usually saw Pyle stuff at places like hardware and auto parts stores....

 

[psuscott16]

Would like to hear about the Pyle. I usually saw Pyle stuff at places like hardware and auto parts stores....

I lost the Sonace amp at the last minute on Ebay .

Thoughts on this amp from HTD https://www.htd.com/DA-2125-Multi-Source-Stereo-Amplifier

The sound on the Pyle is actually pretty good for $30. The problem is that if I leave it on, I get random feedback noise that sounds like Morse code.

 

[lovinthehd]

I lost the Sonace amp at the last minute on Ebay .

Thoughts on this amp from HTD https://www.htd.com/DA-2125-Multi-Source-Stereo-Amplifier

The sound on the Pyle is actually pretty good for $30. The problem is that if I leave it on, I get random feedback noise that sounds like Morse code.

No experience but I've read good things generally about htd.com, why I suggested them originally. Is this amp sufficient for your purposes, tho? It can't handle all 3 pair of your speakers simultaneously...this one seems more appropriate https://www.htd.com/DMA-1240 or this similar one from Parts Express https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-ma1240a-multi-zone-12-channel-amplifier--300-815 (or maybe this Pyle they sell is more worthy than the one you got https://www.parts-express.com/pyle-pt8000ch-19-rack-mount-8000-watt-8-ch-amplifier--310-2560)

 

[psuscott16]

No experience but I've read good things generally about htd.com, why I suggested them originally. Is this amp sufficient for your purposes, tho? It can't handle all 3 pair of your speakers simultaneously...this one seems more appropriate https://www.htd.com/DMA-1240 or this similar one from Parts Express https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-ma1240a-multi-zone-12-channel-amplifier--300-815 (or maybe this Pyle they sell is more worthy than the one you got https://www.parts-express.com/pyle-pt8000ch-19-rack-mount-8000-watt-8-ch-amplifier--310-2560)

Thanks, didnt realize you couldn't run all 3 at once on that Amp.

Those are great options, thanks. Getting a little more expensive than I wanted to go for now. May have to wait a bit. Had no idea amps got so expensive.