I figured I'd re-hash this topic, as I am about to start cutting drywall to install the in-wall speakers this week. My intended set-up is as follows: (any suggestions are appreciated).

I have a Carver 5 ch amp, run by the 1050, so I currently have the 1050's amp section available. I purchased a Dayton speaker plate (4 amp level terminals to a 4 room splitter that fits in a wall plate, see PartsExpress for more info if you want one) and at this point, only 1 Dayton volume control (impedance protected, 35-20k frequency response). So, for now, its only a 1 room addition, but more are to follow as time/desire permit. The crux of the question is this, however:

If I make 2 long RCA cables (15 and 35 feet respectively) and split them from the tape loop on the 1050, would I receive good performance from the bedroom system and the garage system, both of which have their own amp sources. The way I see it, I would not have discrete multi-room, as the 1050 does not have true zone A & B, but I wanted to go ahead and run it all now, and purchase a multi-zone 950 later on down the road.

So, any thoughts on a) long RCA runs b) using the 1050's internal amp to power one or two rooms at the same time, impedance compensation being a non-issue and c) the sound quality of the Dayton line of stuff from Parts Express vs. a different arrangement. As I said, I have yet to cut any drywall, so mistakes can be averted.

Thoughts?

S.