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Wireless pickle

We just moved into a new house. The great room has a large stone centerpiece/fireplace, and low cabinetry on either side. I've got a pair of KEF R11's that I'd love to continue to use, but I can't have wires running along the floor in front of the centerpiece, and I really don't fancy the idea of trying to get a conduit through/around this behemoth marble centerpiece (and concrete flooring). So keeping the amp/receiver on one side and running cable to the other is kinda out of the question.

I DO have power available in both sides in the cabinets, so I could drive them independently. I guess a Bluesound powernode on either side is a possibility? (albeit not a particularly economical one). We do predominantly stream in our household (apple airport optical into my Peachtree Nova), so going wireless in general would suit us fine.

Thanks for any thoughts,
Chris

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dbtom2
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What @erik_squires said.

Or take the long way around: either around the back of the listening position or a wire route that exits the room next to the existing power outlets, around the back of the hearth and re-enters next to the other power outlet on the other side. Assuming that is outside the house, a conduit (flexible) could be used.

I would be studying the base of the hearth and any molding that is used - or could be used - as a cover for the wiring. Obviously, if the bottom of the hearth is at floor level this wouldn't work. 

Then again, I would also use any excuse that seemed reasonable to buy two Bluesound Powernodes. ;)

In any event, without pictures of the installation, I can only offer guesses. 

Hope this helps. Good luck and congrats on the new digs.

T.

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