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That seems way overkill. I don't need 7.1 nor multiple sources. Seems I need a 4-channel amplifier with built in switching capabilities and internet radio. If only there were such a product. :)

Any product that incorporates this into one unit? With perhaps an app that you can control the volume/switching/source from?

I didn't know 'zone' or 'room' had particular meanings within home theater language referring to 'sources'. I thought it was equivalent to 'location.' What I want is two speakers in 4 different "locations", 8 speakers total: garage, living room, kitchen, outside. I play a song from Pandora. I...

No, I never did. OP: "Each location doesn't necessarily have to have the ability to play from different sources."

what about a stereo receiver with internet radio and a speaker selector like this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10903&cs_id=1090305&p_id=9995&seq=1&format=2

take the onkyo HT-RC360 for example. $250 on sale. 2 zones with networking. you're saying adding a third or fourth zone functionality jumps the price to $thousands? I don't even need the HDMI, Dolby/DTS/etc processing, just stereo per zone. I don't get it.

I didn't realize that. how are 5.1, 7.1 networking receivers $400-500 and can handle 7-9 speakers? is it the zoning that makes it more expensive?

Thanks for the help. I was thinking $400-500. I don't need LCD controls, but with networking I would assume would come with a iPhone/android app. The denon you recommended looks promising. any other options?

There is no main room. This amp will soley handle 4 rooms, 2 speakers each, with the ability to turn on/off each room separately. No need for 5.1 or 7.1.

I'm looking for a receiver that can handle 4 separate zones with two speakers each. Two speakers for kitchen, two speakers for garage, two speakers for outside, two speakers for whatever. Each location doesn't necessarily have to have the ability to play from different sources. The only...