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Currently have 2x C4-DR-DIM8-DR leading edge dimming modules which have worked well to date (house built prior to widespread availability of LED lighting). It works well with most replacement LED fittings apart from those fixtures that have in-built, non replaceable LEDs. What are my options for adding the above style of lighting? Do I replace one of the modules with a newer C4-DIN-8DIM-E module (I’m not sure if there is an even newer panellized option) or is there a way of doing it at either the wall switch or in the ceiling above the 2 light fixtures themselves?

Thanks for answers so far... When I was looking up a C4 leaflet regarding the differences between the different controllers it did mention Shairbridge is available on the HC250 "as a secondary controller only" - does this mean it's being transferred from the HC800 over the network? EA-1 Performance Comparison Would you suggest a 2nd HC800 or EA5 in this case, as the EA3 only has 1 analogue out, rather than a multisource pre-amp, such as the Autonomic MMS-5a / Denon HEOS Superlink / NAD CI580 - I would only be using it for audio purposes so would an additional master controller not be overkill? (the rest of my system is quite light - maybe 20 lighting zones, in addition to distributed audio + video - there is no security / climate / relays etc) I suppose I could use some form of DAC to convert the digital coax from the HC800, giving me 3 outputs from it? Any recommendations? What about the siting of the WMB?

So moving the HC250 and Wireless Media Bridge to the rack would then provide me with 4 physical outputs, the WMB obviously being limited to Airplay/DLNA (range of Bluetooth means this option is no longer a possibility). Does Shairbridge work on the HC250 as well, provided the OS version is sufficient? What would the merits of adding an additional C4 controller, e.g. EA-5 (or even a 2nd hand HC-800) instead of something like the Autonomic MMS-5a or Denon HEOS Superlink be?

Hi, end user here trying to get the concept clear in my own head before approaching my dealer. The more I read the more confused I seem to get! My current system consists of an HC800 & HC300 in the rack centrally, as well as an HC200 and HC250 locally behind 2 different screens. I have an AMC Digital H.O.M.E. X86i, which I presume is some form of audio matrix, as well as amplifier (I can’t seem to find out much information about it on the web)? My system is still on a version of 2.6. I have six separate audio zones & would like the possibility of playing at least 4 different streams concurrently. (I also have a wireless music bridge - does it matter whether this is wired straight into the amp, ie centrally, or into the HC250, as it is now?) At present I can’t seem to play more than 1 at a time. Presumably this is to do with the way the audio outputs are wired into the X86? Should I be able to get 4 different streams playing concurrently based on my existing hardware or do I need to change anything? The HC800 has 2 analogue audio outputs so these should go into the X86 providing the ability for 2 separate streams, no? Does Shairbridge on the HC800 (I realise the OS will need updating) provide for multiple virtual streams or am I still limited to the 2 hard-wired outputs? Is it worth scrapping the HC300 and relocating the HC250 centrally to be able to use its audio output? (I don’t use the onscreen GUI so I should probably scrap the HC200 also) Is there any merit in replacing either of these with an EA1 given I don’t use the onscreen GUI? I believe the HC200 is primarily acting as a Zigbee extender upstairs (and utilising a single IR to control the TV but this could be done over Cat6). I had been looking at something like the Autonomic MMS-5a but I’m not sure if it’s overkill if I can do what I want with the equipment I already have, although I do like the way it integrates everything together. Thanks a lot for answering several questions in one! Pete