Multiple T-Amps w/ mAudio 410 & JRMC
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I narrowed the JRMC issue down to Netremote locking up. The netremote PPC compatibility was the main selling feature to me for JRMC. If the PPC interface for Xlobby is more stable, I'll probably stick with Xlobby.
Plus Xlobby = $FREE, while JRMC with Netremote isn't :blink:
Plus Xlobby = $FREE, while JRMC with Netremote isn't :blink:
jrfuda
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These are plate amps.
What's funny, is I just ordered another T-amp to use as an amp for a whole house announcement system - go figure, I knew I should have kept those two older ones... that I'd eventually find a use for 'em.
Fortuneately, I still have an unused 12V 2A powersupply to power it, so I won't have to get another one of those.
Now, if only HACS.com would get some more AB8SS's in stock!
What's funny, is I just ordered another T-amp to use as an amp for a whole house announcement system - go figure, I knew I should have kept those two older ones... that I'd eventually find a use for 'em.
Fortuneately, I still have an unused 12V 2A powersupply to power it, so I won't have to get another one of those.
Now, if only HACS.com would get some more AB8SS's in stock!
jrfuda
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Mike, I was looking for something to power some transducers back then, for which the T-amp was a no-go, so that's why I opted for the plate amp. I don't think the plate amp will work for full-range, becuase they'l block everything above 90-120hz (selectable via a dial). I think Parts Express sells some monobloack 100w amps for about $130 that are full-range. You can also do as John Wilson does and buy some used 2-channel amps on ebay for $50.
This weekend, I finally completed my whole house audio install with the installation of my living room speakers. I am VERY pleased with the sound put out by the multiple Sonic Impact T-amps used.
My current setup controls 5 zones: office, living room, bathroom, kitchen and dining room. I can post a complete listing and cost of hardware/software/cabling involved if this would be usefull to anyone.
I have no problem achieving ear-bleed volume levels in my living room with BIC M-80 inwall speakers through a t-amp, without any distortion or clipping.
For my Multi-media computer, I did a fresh install of Windows XP, JRMC 11 and NetRemote Pro + IR. That did the trick and now JRMC 11 and NetRemote work perfectly without any of the issues I was having before. This same computer runs Beyond TV 4 with 3 TV tuners. I stream recorded TV / Video / Music/ Photos / internet / etc to my family room tv via a Hauppage Media MVP, eliminating the need for a 'puter at the tv.
I highly recommend the setup of JRMC 11, Netremote Pro +IR, an m-Audio Delta 410 audio card and a Sonic Impact t-amp for a powerful and inexpensive whole-house audio setup. And as a side note, the inclusion of whole house audio in my home automation scheme has exponentially increased the WAF
My current setup controls 5 zones: office, living room, bathroom, kitchen and dining room. I can post a complete listing and cost of hardware/software/cabling involved if this would be usefull to anyone.
I have no problem achieving ear-bleed volume levels in my living room with BIC M-80 inwall speakers through a t-amp, without any distortion or clipping.
For my Multi-media computer, I did a fresh install of Windows XP, JRMC 11 and NetRemote Pro + IR. That did the trick and now JRMC 11 and NetRemote work perfectly without any of the issues I was having before. This same computer runs Beyond TV 4 with 3 TV tuners. I stream recorded TV / Video / Music/ Photos / internet / etc to my family room tv via a Hauppage Media MVP, eliminating the need for a 'puter at the tv.
I highly recommend the setup of JRMC 11, Netremote Pro +IR, an m-Audio Delta 410 audio card and a Sonic Impact t-amp for a powerful and inexpensive whole-house audio setup. And as a side note, the inclusion of whole house audio in my home automation scheme has exponentially increased the WAF
jrfuda
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Jeff, thanks for the follow-up.
I too have 2 T-amps feeding my whole-house system now - thanks in part to inspiration from you. What's funny is I have went full circle. I bought 2 to power bass-shakers, and returned them to buy something more powerfull, then bought 2-more, one at a time, to power the whole house system. I probably could have bought a 3rd one with allthe extra shipping I paide sending the first pair back and forth.
I have one connected to text-to-speech and to the A input on my AB8SS speaker swithcer (connected to any combination of 8 speakers at a time) and the other to the zone b output of my receiver, which can then distribute JRMediaCenter or any other component connected to my receiver to the whole house speakers.
You're right about ear-splitting levels being possible. I have to keep the TTS maxing out at about a volume-level of "6" out of 20 (windows volume levels) in order to keep it from sounding like we're being yelled at, and keep the music at very low levels too (-80db on my receiver).
I too have 2 T-amps feeding my whole-house system now - thanks in part to inspiration from you. What's funny is I have went full circle. I bought 2 to power bass-shakers, and returned them to buy something more powerfull, then bought 2-more, one at a time, to power the whole house system. I probably could have bought a 3rd one with allthe extra shipping I paide sending the first pair back and forth.
I have one connected to text-to-speech and to the A input on my AB8SS speaker swithcer (connected to any combination of 8 speakers at a time) and the other to the zone b output of my receiver, which can then distribute JRMediaCenter or any other component connected to my receiver to the whole house speakers.
You're right about ear-splitting levels being possible. I have to keep the TTS maxing out at about a volume-level of "6" out of 20 (windows volume levels) in order to keep it from sounding like we're being yelled at, and keep the music at very low levels too (-80db on my receiver).
If you feel like it, I would definitely pore over what you've done. I like the sound of that approach (and always have) zoned, with a high level of control and scalable.jeffx said:My current setup controls 5 zones: office, living room, bathroom, kitchen and dining room. I can post a complete listing and cost of hardware/software/cabling involved if this would be usefull to anyone.
I highly recommend the setup of JRMC 11, Netremote Pro +IR, an m-Audio Delta 410 audio card and a Sonic Impact t-amp for a powerful and inexpensive whole-house audio setup. And as a side note, the inclusion of whole house audio in my home automation scheme has exponentially increased the WAF
Could fit into my conduit planning, as getting multi-room audio upstairs would be nice (and with your approach I don't need to do it all at once). Good to hear the t-amps worked out well.
For those interested, there is a new version of this amplifier:
Audiophile version of T-Amp (from www.partsexpress.com)
It looks like they've made many of the changes that after-market suppliers were making. I haven't heard anything about this new version.
Audiophile version of T-Amp (from www.partsexpress.com)
It looks like they've made many of the changes that after-market suppliers were making. I haven't heard anything about this new version.
TonyNo
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Heh! Take a look at this...
http://www.si-technologies.com/info/tamp_faq.html
Bigger board, dual RCA connectors instead of a 3.5mm stereo jack, actual binding posts, aluminum case...
Not sure if that is worth an extra $110, though.
http://www.si-technologies.com/info/tamp_faq.html
Bigger board, dual RCA connectors instead of a 3.5mm stereo jack, actual binding posts, aluminum case...
Not sure if that is worth an extra $110, though.
