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  • Digital Music Manager
  • ebuild (10/5/2009)
  • With the ability to stream live music from a laptop, USB/MP3 players, Internet radio, shared music files, and music stored within the system itself, the Digital Music Manager aggregates and formats all audio sources for the homeowner. The system allows for dual use of up to four audio streams, allowing, for example, Internet to be playing in one room and an iPod in another. The Digital Music Manager, which has 500 gigabytes of storage, integrates with the company's InFusion Media Platform, Axium multi-room amplifier, and touchscreen interfaces.
  • Multiroom Audio
  • ebuild (10/5/2009)
  • Touted as multiroom audio made easy, adding a second room to an A-BUS/ready system requires only a single CAT5 cable wired directly to the speaker location. The new design eliminates running speaker cable to the active speaker, helps retain audio quality, and removes unattractive volume controls from the wall, the maker says. For multi-room audio, users can choose from expansion hubs to suit individual requirements. Sold in pairs, the 61/2-inch A-BUS/direct speakers feature an integral volume control, and the speaker kit includes a new programmable remote control that can be mounted to a desk, wall, or magnetic metal surface. 801-652-3111.
  • Four-Room Distribution Amplifier
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • The HDA140 one-in/four-out HDMI distribution amplifier allows a single source to simultaneously supply video and digital audio to as many as four rooms, zones, systems, or screens, each as far away as 100 feet. The product supports the full range of associated features over all of its connections to accommodate the latest, highest-performance television and projector designs. 800-521-1596.
  • HD-Audio/Video-Ready Receiver
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • The DTR-5.9 A/V receiver has expanded connectivity and HD audio and video features. The new model adds two additional HDMI inputs for a total of four, 1080i upscaling of standard definition sources over HDMI, and Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ loudness compensation technology. It is designed specifically for custom installation, making it easier for installers to cut job time, the maker says. 800-225-1946.
  • DenonHome Theater/Multimedia Receiver
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • The AVR-3808CI home theater/multimedia receiver adds expanded connectivity, including networking and Internet radio, to the manufacturer's receiver line. Updated audio processing produces better sound and room balance, even with difficult acoustical conditions, the maker says. A feature pack upgrade includes Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ, HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) One Touch Play, Sirius radio ready capability, and Rhapsody streaming capability. 201-762-6500.
  • Lifestyle Built-INvisible Home Entertainment Systems
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • Lifestyle Built-INvisible home entertainment systems provide homeowners with a simple audio solution that seamlessly integrates into a living space, the manufacturer says. Installed during new construction, the speaker wiring, amplifiers, and large components can be completely hidden in walls, ceilings, or floors, eliminating clutter. Homeowners can select from several systems to fit their needs, including a home theater and music system for a main room. 508-879-7330.
  • Whole-House Entertainment Rack Systems
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • Pre-integrated, pre-racked, and pre-wired, the NHS-A30C and NHS-70C rack systems deliver whole-house, high-definition entertainment and control over movies, music, lighting, temperature, and security systems. The NHS-70C system (pictured) incorporates 7.1-channel surround sound, high-definition home theater for the living room, plus distribution of six zones of HD video. It adds a 400-disc DVD/CD changer with a disc management system and a 160GB music server. 877-619-7669.
  • Studio Collection Suite of Wall Plates and DevicesStudio Collection Suite of Wall Plates and Devices
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
  • The Studio Collection Is A Suite Of Wall Plates And Devices with a bold design, according to the maker. The plates feature smooth architectural curves with titanium edging and a screwless finish, all of which offer a new way to integrate home system products with the homeowners' personal style and taste, the manufacturer adds. Studio collection wall plates accommodate the maker's new Selective Call intercom system, 7-inch LCD console, and LyriQ whole-house audio system devices.

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