[chuckw951]

For my set up I have two amps. I have an Onkyo receiver. An output runs from the Onkyo to an inexpensive receiver sitting right next to it. From there I have speaker wires that run through the basement and out to the back deck. They are powering a set of JBL outdoor speakers.

When I want music outside I just turn on the second amp and adjust the volume. I debated getting a receiver with multiroom functionality but found them to be: (1) much more expensive; and (2) confusing for the wife to operate. One of these days I'll install a volume knob at the door to the back deck.

My next big project is to install a small LCD monitor outside. Right now I can turn on the amp powering the outdoor speakers and listen to the TV....and look through the window at the TV. I'd like to take a 5" monitor, enclose it in plexiglass (or something) and run video and power to it. I'm worried that the LCD screen would not like temperature/humidity variations.