New 2ch setup.

RamZet

Reconfigured my Rig.
Old Setup:
CM9
Rotel RC-1550
Rotel RB-1070
Pioneer Elite BD/CD player
Sonos ZP90
Audio Technica USB240 W/Shure m97xe
Music Streamer II USB DAC.
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Net Setup:
CM9
Crestron CNAMPX16X60
Sonos ZP90
Audio Technica USB240 W/Shure m97xe

AMP: http://www.crestron.com/resources/product_and_programming_resources/catalogs_and_brochures/online_catalog/default.asp?jump=1&model=cnampx-16x60
Amp Bridge: http://www.crestron.com/resources/product_and_programming_resources/catalogs_and_brochures/online_catalog/default.asp?jump=1&model=CNXBRMO
PreAmp: http://www.sonos.com/shop/products/connect
Power Management: http://www.panamax.com/Products/A-V-Components/M4300-PM.php
Source Interconnects: http://www.communityeffort.com/MIT-Cables/AVt-2-Interconnects.asp
Amp Interconnects: http://www.libertycable.com/products/Liberty-Wire-and-Cable/INTERFLEX/Line-level-audio-non-rated-cable-for-interconnect-manufacture

Main Source of audio: https://www.murfie.com/ Lossless 1440k streaming.

Amp Specs:
20Hz to 20kHz, all outputs driven at rated THD:
60 watts per channel at 8 ohms
90 watts per channel at 4 ohms
220 watts at 8 ohms bridged (channels 1-4 and 13-16 only; requires CNXBRMO, sold separately)



Here are some Pictures of my install from last night.

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Removed old gear and come up with placement.

Run wires to their new locations and bundle them into snakes.

Crimp wires that needed to be made up. Right to left is how these are made. (liberty inter flex)

These are the parts that allow the Crestron AMP to be bridged, I took the top off to look inside.

Same Part with the case one and wires connected.

Some of the Crestron parts for control. I can get temp and other levels back from the amp if I want.

AMP with RCA, Cresnet, Power, and Speaker Cable connected.

I made some new speaker cable for the new amp.

Rear of speakers

Bridge tucked away.

Amp, Power Conditioner, Sonos, Turn Table, Crestron, and Bridge.

and speakers.


Overall the CM9s sound even better. B&Ws do like (need) a bit of power.
I did lose my CD player, USB DAC and Airtunes but if I really want to play a physical CD there is a player on my Sonos setup. Airtunes was replaced by the " This iPhone" option in Sonos. I also dont have a need for the DAC anymore. I moved all my music from PC to my Sonos.

I might add a DAC down the road, but for now this setup sounds great.

tonyb

Not to be a stick in the mud, but every Sonos needs a good dac....and better than what you had before. You'd be surprised at what that little white box can do hooked up to a good dac. Still think you have room to throw more power at those speakers too....would really open them up.

RamZet

tonyb wrote: »

Not to be a stick in the mud, but every Sonos needs a good dac....and better than what you had before. You'd be surprised at what that little white box can do hooked up to a good dac. Still think you have room to throw more power at those speakers too....would really open them up.

I agree that Sonos needs a DAC.
Im looking at the Rotel, http://www.rotel.com/UK/products/ProductDetails.htm?Id=516&Tab=1&Pic=1
unit will fit in my small stand and I get 1/2 off Rotel products.

RamZet

I made this interface for the Amp just now. I cant put the amp into over ride, check the temp, and see the signal meter for left and right. I can do faults too but I dont need it.