In-line Volume Control

[Rusty Axle]

I would like to install outdoor speakers and have the ability to control volume from the outdoor location.

An in-line volume control rated for outdoor use seems like a simple solution.

I have a Marantz SR 7011 Receiver.

Is there any risk whatsoever of damaging the receiver by installing an external in-line speaker volume control?

 

[lovinthehd]

Why not just use a phone/tablet to control zone volume over your home network instead?

 

[TLS Guy]

Why not just use a phone/tablet to control zone volume over your home network instead?

That is the safer option.

 

[Rusty Axle]

Thank you for the guidance.

There may be guests who would not have the phone app.

Regardless, it sounds like an in-line volume control is not recommended.

 

[everettT]

Thank you for the guidance.

There may be guests who would not have the phone app.

Regardless, it sounds like an in-line volume control is not recommended.

A cheap tablet works to give them access, under $70 and no installation required.

 

[lovinthehd]

Thank you for the guidance.

There may be guests who would not have the phone app.

Regardless, it sounds like an in-line volume control is not recommended.

You let guests control the gear!? LOL never even occurred to me....