https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=10761

I use this. Some kid wrote a python program that controls it over an rs232
dongle connected to a pi/PC. I containerized it and have it running
alongside my other home automation containers. It's a little pricey but
gives fantastic sound. I have 2 Chromecast audios as my inputs (I know, I
know). So any input of the 6 can be directed to any of the six zones. You
can also run all 6 zones off of the same input if you choose. The local
control stations connect over cat5e but aren't networked.  I've been very
happy with it.



On Sun, May 31, 2020, 01:40 der.hans via PLUG-discuss <
plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:

> moin moin,
>
> with all the time spent at home, the family is asking for some upgrades.
>
> Aside from packing some pis with speakers all over the house, any
> suggestions on how to use Free Software that doesn't want to ping out?
>
> I buy my music, download oggcasts, etc., so no need for speakers to be
> checking in with a license server.
>
> There's a Free Software project for building a home assistant. I'd rather
> avoid that right now and prefer a setup without microphones and camaeras.
>
> Wired or wireless can work.
>
> ciao,
>
> der.hans
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