The key to making the Yamaha receiver installation a success is the fact that it is installed out of site and I am using a custom touchscreen interface.
Input gains can be adjusted so all sources are at the same level, plus I can set the maximum volume of every zone. I actually took advantage of this so that it is impossible for anyone to turn it up to damaging levels.
No need to worry about accidentally changing surround mode - the control system automatically sets it to 5 channel stereo whenever a source is selected. There are commands available to keep settings in the proper mode if I choose to use them.
Volume levels are graphed on the interface and I can create my own scene buttons that involve video, room levels..etc..
One thing I forgot to mention in previous post is I also have the system programmed to turn itself on and off on a daily schedule. If the owner was interested, I could have it automatically change music selection and volume levels at different times of the day.
What commercial equipment combination can do all this for under $2k in amplifiers and 3 zone preamp with two way feedback, tuner, 4k HDMI switching, and iPod connection? I'm sure the other quote with commercial equipment did not offer the features I had in mind and brought to reality.
If I have the chance to do this again with a large budget I hope to use commercial equipment that can do the same thing otherwise I would provide this as an option for someone who wants some bang for their money.
Last edited by mrtristan on February 20, 2016 07:54.
