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Post by prestonrich on Nov 4, 2014 15:21:15 GMT -5
Not interested in HT, does anyone know whether the 8100 can run a 2-3 zone 3.1 system of stereo speakers? Can you run multiple subs in those zones? Stereo only. Thank you.
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Post by prestonrich on Nov 6, 2014 20:40:20 GMT -5
Bump^
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Post by Canuck_fr on Nov 6, 2014 21:36:48 GMT -5
it does manage 3 zones (Main +2 other zones). I think your question is whether you can use the speaker outputs for those zones. From the information on the website, it doesn't look that way. It seems that the zone 2 & 3 only go throuth the pre-outs. Maybe an owner of a Fusion can help.
Good luck...
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Post by fusioneer on Nov 7, 2014 0:17:56 GMT -5
I saw the message but I don't run multi-zone so I was hoping somebody with experience would answer. But from the manual and connections:
Zone 2 and 3 are stereo only. There is only one subwoofer output, so just 2.0.
Zone 2 can be amp'ed using two of the 7.1 outputs. Zone 3 needs amp or powered speakers.
Zone 3 is analog only (only two DACs in the system; still one more than your typical receiver).
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Post by prestonrich on Nov 7, 2014 10:22:49 GMT -5
Could the one sub-out be connected to the other zones via a simple "Y" connector? I've got a nice pair of active JBL 305's for zone 3 too.
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Post by fusioneer on Nov 7, 2014 12:52:01 GMT -5
Could the one sub-out be connected to the other zones via a simple "Y" connector? I've got a nice pair of active JBL 305's for zone 3 too. That would work if you're sending the same output to all three zones. You'd need a three-way splitter -- a Ψ connector  In that case, the limitation on Zone 3 playing analog only doesn't apply. It can use the output of the main zone (and its DAC) just fine. |
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Post by Canuck_fr on Nov 7, 2014 13:25:08 GMT -5
If you are sending the source signal to all speakers, you don't even need multi-zones. You need to hookup your speakers and use the "all stereo" mode.
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Post by prestonrich on Nov 8, 2014 9:41:01 GMT -5
Finally (I hope  ?), can the 8100 be set up without a monitor--since I'm using it for music only? |
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Post by fusioneer on Nov 8, 2014 11:42:42 GMT -5
It's possible, but not an enviable task particularly if you want to do a bit of setup like equalizer. Seeing the menu one line at a time must be very confusing.
I'd recommend planning to have a monitor at least initially, until you figure out how things work. E.g. borrow a small bedroom LCD from somewhere. Then film the setup with your cellphone for reference. It doesn't seem like a big hassle compared to your already complicated multi-zone setup.
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?), can the 8100 be set up without a monitor--since I'm using it for music only?