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Adagio from Crestron Plays the Right Tune (21/12/2005)

Crestron has launched Adagio, a new series of entry-level home entertainment products that combine outstanding performance with straight-from-the-box functionality. Specifically targeted at consumers taking their first step into the world of multi-room audio and home entertainment, Adagio is affordable and requires no programming; the perfect introduction to Crestron's award-winning Total Home Technology solutions.

Adagio is a true plug-and-play solution that consists of several products including whole house audio distribution, home entertainment system, digital audio server and audio room expander. Streamlined and stylish, these individual Adagio items can be integrated with Crestron keypads or LCD panels for expanded control. In addition, capabilities can be widened further still to include iPod interfaces on touchpanels, lighting and HVAC control for an ultimately impressive and satisfying integrated solution.

"The launch of Adagio is a new departure for Crestron," says Robin van Meeuwen, Managing Director of Crestron UK. "We've been looking at this type of solution for a while, but we think now is the right time for Crestron to enter this market. The reception at CEDIA was tremendous and it's already clear that our network of dealers appreciate the competitive price point and no-fuss installation. When you add this to our trademark performance and bullet-proof reliability, you know you have a winner."

The Adagio Audio Distribution system (AADS) can distribute six stereo audio sources to six zones (enough to satisfy the majority of requirements) via 12x45W channels of audio. These six sources include four external stereo audio inputs with added loop-through for expansion, as well as two internal sources from independent AM/FM and XM satellite radio tuners.

The Adagio Audio Server (AAS) can also be added as a source, providing full control of the music library right from the front panel without any programming or configuration. Truly plug-n-play, the AADS will immediately recognize the Crestron audio server. No programming, PCs or touchpanels are necessary for system set-up or control. All functionality is easily accessible directly from the front panel, and the intuitive LCD display makes it easy to use.

The Adagio Entertainment System (AES) expands on the functionality of the AADS. The AES offers additional sources and control ports. The AES features 10 looping stereo audio inputs distributed to 6 rooms. The AES also offers 6 pre-amp outputs that can be set as variable or fixed. AES provides expanded control capability additional IR and RS 232 ports, and adding four digital inputs to receive motion detectors and power sensors, and four relays for shades, drapes and lifts.

Crestron also offers the Adagio Audio Expander (AAE) for applications that demand more than six audio zones. Up to three audio expanders can be added to an Adagio system for a total of 24 independent zones. The AAE also provides 10 additional loop-through stereo inputs and another 12 - 45W channels of audio.

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