middlevil

well from what I'm seeing for less money you can get more HDMI inputs more HDMI outputs more watts per channel. Basically comes down you're getting more for less money but I'm worried about the IP feature I'm wondering if that's crucial. If the Denon's and integra's give you the same integration as the Sony's for less money with more features why wouldn't you go that route.

I'm just looking for something that'll play well with control4 that has IP functionality because that seems to be very important with my integrator. Just not feeling it with that Sony model for the same price I can get a decent AVR with better features.

Another question, I'll still have the same IP functionality as at Sony with the above-listed AVR's correct?

So you don't think using two AVR's is the right way to go? I've found a used Control 4 C4-8amp1-b 4-zone Matrix Amplifier for considerably less than new. would it be more advantageous to use this and nice older model AVR for the 5.1 in the living room?

Having control4 installed in our new house. My integrator wants to use two Sony STR-ZA1100es as a less expensive option for the WHA. He is touting the IP functionality of the receivers and while they look like good receivers I find there features lacking. I'm only using these two receivers for whole home audio (4 zones) and a in ceiling 5.1 surround in my living room. Would also like to keep the cost down below what the two Sony's would cost. So I'm wondering what AVR is out there that have the same IP feature-set it might be able to replace these two?