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ReQuest Redefines Value (30/4/2007)

Upgrades and Exciting New Pricing now available

ReQuest, the leader in digital music servers for home entertainment and media systems worldwide, is positioned for an exciting 2007 with new products, updates to its powerful Serious Play software, increased CD storage capacity, and an unequalled level of compatibility with Apple's iTunes(r) software.

Peter Alloway, Sales Manager at ReQuest's distributor Invision UK stated "ReQuest music servers will be revamped to be more powerful, more affordable, and more accessible than ever before. Each of the ReQuest product lines will feature greater functionality and increased CD storage capacities-all at lower prices". He continued "All ReQuest servers will now come standard with NetSync(tm) for iTunes(r), including the entry level model, the N1.200, while maintaining compatibility with existing third party control systems, including NetStreams(tm) DigiLinX(tm), Crestron(tm) and AMX(tm)".

ReQuest have increased storage capacity by 50 percent on the N1.200 alone to 120GB and have significantly reduced prices to an exciting and very accessible £1495 incl. VAT price point.

ReQuest's current three music server families, the N-Series, F-Series and flagship S-Series, feature minimum CD-equivalent capacities of 200 discs, up to the flagship S-Series system of a mind-boggling 2500 discs (more than four months' of no-repeat, full-fidelity music). Of course, all ReQuest music servers continue to feature the audiophile-grade circuitry and compression-free format WAV and FLAC options, and thus the truly high-end sonics for which ReQuest servers are well known, as well as the full range of data-efficient MP3 formats that maximize storage for streaming and portable listening.

Just as significantly, all ReQuest music servers now utilize the new Serious Play operating system, which brings numerous performance improvements as well as some important new features. A new "NetSync(tm) for iTunes(r)" plug-in automatically locates the music server on the home network and transfers music and playlists (and any user-edits of music "metadata") from iTunes to the ReQuest server. Conversely, recordings and playlists added to the ReQuest are seamlessly integrated into the iTunes library and ready for automatic synchronisation to iPods(r). Also among the many new powers is ReQuest's Automatic Dual Encoding (ADE), which can be selected to transparently make two copies of each selection: one at a higher bit rate (or uncompressed) for full-resolution, serious listening at home, and a second, lower-bit rate encoding for ready transfer to iPods in compact size, and for streaming off-site over the Internet for listening at remote locations such as the office, a second home, or during travel.

For the first time, families with multiple iPod's can use their ReQuest server as a hub to share libraries and enjoy their entire music collections anywhere-in another room of the house, in the car, traveling, at work or even streamed over the Internet onto a personal computer in a hotel room or office. Additionally, owners of one or more ReQuest servers can sync music collections to each system whether it's located across town or anywhere in the world using ReQuest's patented NetSync(tm) technology.

Continuing, Peter Alloway said, "Since ReQuest introduced the world's first music server to the industry, they have continued to provide innovative technologies designed to enhance the user experience. For the coming year, they plan on making several announcements and introductions that will reinforce their leadership role in this category."

www.request.com
www.invisionuk.com