SP3 - Zone2, how to setup a second pair of outdoor speaker?

[Ollie]

Hi All,

I don't understand the concept of zone 2, on the sp3. I am trying to setup a second pair of speakers for outdoor use. Therefore I would like to switch between the two different zones on the sp3.
How do I do this and what do I need to have?
I currently use 5.1 system, 6b sst and 3b sst connected to the sp3, which is working fine.
Where do I connect the outdoor speakers to? What additional devices do I need to get ?

Rgs.

Bryston SP3' Bryston 6b-sst, 3b-sst, BDA-2, Dynaudio Confidence C2 (front), Dynaudio SCX (center), Dynaudio Audience (rears), ocos speaker cables, Vertere USB D-FI DD and most Bryston interconnect cables

[SHV]

Originally Posted by Ollie

Hi All,

I don't understand the concept of zone 2, on the sp3. I am trying to setup a second pair of speakers for outdoor use. Therefore I would like to switch between the two different zones on the sp3.
How do I do this and what do I need to have?
I currently use 5.1 system, 6b sst and 3b sst connected to the sp3, which is working fine.
Where do I connect the outdoor speakers to? What additional devices do I need to get ?

Rgs.

Bryston SP3' Bryston 6b-sst, 3b-sst, BDA-2, Dynaudio Confidence C2 (front), Dynaudio SCX (center), Dynaudio Audience (rears), ocos speaker cables, Vertere USB D-FI DD and most Bryston interconnect cables

It's pretty straight forward. I have an outdoor zone 2 using KEF outdoor speakers driven by an SP3 and a two channel Parasound amp. SP3 and BDP-1 functions can be controlled via an I-phone or I-pad. Inputs, volume etc. can be controlled independently for each zone. I am using two runs of heavy gauge "zip" cord from the Parasound amp to the outdoor speakers without any problem.

Steve

[Ollie]

So I need another amplifier that connects to the Zone 2 source. Would it be possible to use an integrated amp connected to the sp3 instead of a dedicated power amp., I have a spare one of those.
Thanks Steve.

Bryston SP3' Bryston 6b-sst, 3b-sst, BDA-2, Dynaudio Confidence C2 (front), Dynaudio SCX (center), Dynaudio Audience (rears), ocos speaker cables, Vertere USB D-FI DD and most Bryston interconnect cables

[Chad.Wagner]

Just be aware that Zone two is for analog sources only. You can not use the SP3's digital processing for the extra zone (no HDMI or digital source).