[nikunjbhakta]

Is there a media server that can be played on several different zones simultaneously? If so what are they?

 

[nikunjbhakta]

Is there capability of this

 

[mlknez]

Most media streamers attach to a preamp/processor or audio/video reciever that handle the duties of zoning. It is for this reason that the media streaming manufacturers do not build in this functionality.

 

[sean_w_smith]



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Originally Posted by nikunjbhakta /forum/post/20860652


Is there a media server that can be played on several different zones simultaneously? If so what are they?

Only Audio

 

[zooxmusic]

JRiverr does it through software. So if you happen to have a pile of old receivers lying around and have a decent computer that you can install it on, then you can route any and all of your sound and VIDEO devices to where you want them to be.

I have 5 zones in my house, I actually have 5 receivers but I use 4. My Denon for Video in which I output to 2 different HDMI inputs in which I then run Ethernet to my theater in my basement and a plasma upstairs. Yes you can run HDMI over ethernet (http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=8122&gclid=CLOZpJSsvswCFQEmhgodshcLcA) and it works fantastically. Then I have COAX or SPDIF out of the computer routed to one reciever, I have a Presonus Audiobox as another and a Focusrite as another output. The remote isn't the prettiest but it works fantastically. Just like Sonos except WAY cheaper (since I already had everything)