Do multi zone/multisource receivers like Integra 7.8 ,marantz 8002 require amplifiers for 2nd and 3rd zones ?

Question

Would you know if 2nd and 3rd zone speakers need ampilification. 2nd zone is 4 poolside speakers and 3rd zone is 7 sets of speakers in the rest of the house. Zone one is the theater set up.

Answer 1

It depends if the receiver will allow to use certain channels for 2nd/3rd zone.  Best to go to their website and download the owners manual.  My receiver has 7 channels and it allow to use the 6 and 7 channel for 2nd zone.