[QUOTE=Tahoe Gator]I will have all the wiring done by a professional installer, speakers, control panels, etc. I will probably have them install the speakers also; and I may have them install the control panels, etc. But my post was not a question about installing ... it was a question about design configuration: central amplification (e.g., Russound vs. Elan vs. Niles) or, alternatively, network distribution (digital) and local amplification ala Zon Audio's product (www.zondaudio.com) ...

a" professional installer" would already know what equipment is being used, how else could he run wiring without that info? Maybe you're confusing an electrician with a custom installer;One part of my company is a separate team that designs and programs systems within your budget, needs, and lifstyle. This info is given to the installation team with detailed specs for wiring a custom system. Sure, I could rattle off a list of equipment/ systems that may work but I'd rather do a visual inspection of your home, get a better sense of your lifestyle( how complicated a system you can handle, among other things), and a firm budget. Check out the CEDIA web site