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I need some advice from those who have used AirPort Express to drive music to a pair of outdoor speakers...I currently have my outdoor speakers (Def Tech AW6500s) set up to my home theatre receiver "B" speakers...When I listen to my music through AppleTV, I can choose to listen to my "A" speakers inside and/or my outdoor "B" speakers. Sometimes the kids want to watch TV or play video games while the adults want to continue to listen to music outside, so that's why I'm thinking of getting a separate system, using AirPort Express, for the outdoor speakers. (Although my receiver (Pioneer Elite 94TXH) supports zoning, I find it a little complicated and not as versatile).
I've done some research on what I'd need for the set-up...basically an additional amplifier hooked to the Airport Express. I've read other posts suggesting I can get an amp for anywhere from a few hundred to the cost of a modest home. I've seen info on the Peachtree Audio Nova which draws raves for digital music, but I'm not sure I need that type of quality (nor price tag) for outside. I'm not an audiophile, but I can tell good sound from bad, so I want some guidance to find the right balance...
I'd appreciate any thoughts!!

Jomobco,
I actually did look at the Sonos system when I was at Magnolia purchasing my speakers. Since I already have a few AirPort Expresses set up for my bedroom and kids' playroom, I thought it might be redundant. I was thinking about the Sonos more though when I started researching the Peachtree Nova and Decco, but I was a little hesitant about spending that much more for the system....It seems like a great system, though!!

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