Whole House Audio controllers

[WayneW]

Is there a list anyplace of whole house audio controllers/brains/receivers that can be interfaced with a home automation system?

I am wanting to see what my options are for something that has at least 4 sources, 4 zones and an RS-232 port with an open protocol. I would also want something that has keypad with direct selection of the sources via labeled buttons OR some sort of display that names the sources. I do NOT want to have to step through the sources or try to remember which source is which.

Here is what I found, but I haven't verified if their protocol is open/available.
Xantech MRC88
Nuvo Essentia
Russound CAV6.6

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

I'll keep my eye open at CES also.

 

[Squintz]

http://charmedquark.com/Web/Learn/Devices/Devices.htm

Take a look at the supported CQC devices list. They list 13 AV Processors on the left menu. Click on the device to read more about the device. If it's in that list then the protocol is open.

 

[shaurya]

Hello,

Not sure if this helps but I had a poll on this topic and this is the summary-

HomeSeer Forum

CinemarOnline Forum

AVSForum

HAL Forum

In Summary RUSSOUND CAV6.6 Rocks!! I still don't own it as I just moved into my house but planning to buy it shortly.

Thanks,
Shaurya