"DaveC" wrote in message
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In a distributed audio system in a residence, how can volume control in
each room be accomplished.

After all the discussion, I do recommend checking out prices to see how much
you'd have to pay for Netgear MP101s ... you should be able to get them for
$100 or less. If you already have a wireless network, and are not totally
strapped for cash, they're worth getting at that kind of price. (There are
similar devices, but I'm not familar with those.) The Netgear has a
headphone socket, so I guess you could install one in your bedroom for
listening to music from your PC or internet radio stations.

I think wireless networks area bit more fiddly to set up than the
manufacturers say. And you need to follow the guidelines for security.

And I think the user interface on all these network music players is
fiddly - they are typically limited to a four line display, operated via a
remote control. The best way to use them seems to be to set up playlists,
and have the network music players play those.

Netgear do also make the MP115 media player, which can play video and audio
files from your PC over a wireless network. It costs about twice as much as
the MP101. I've not seen one, but I'd hope the interface may be easier to
use, as it connects to a TV screen.

Tim