AV EVERYWHERE

SVI MULTIROOM ENTERTAINMENT AV ALL AROUND

Deliver the dream of omnipresent AV to your clients with the most multifacted multiroom gear known to man…

There are few things more awesome than having access to endless AV all over the house, whether it’s the same source playing house-wide, or all manner of entertainment in all rooms, multiroom is the miracle of the modern domestic age. So, if you’re going to do multiroom, you should ensure you do multiroom well. Fortunately, the tech powers that be have made achieving that gloriously easy for you…

YAMAHA MUSICCAST SPEAKERS

Yamaha’s MusicCast system was one of the first to exploit network power to deliver audio around the home. Now integrated with Yamaha’s AV Receivers, SoundBars, streaming amplifiers, hi-fi components and systems, as well as two new wireless speakers, MusicCast makes multi-room audio easy to enjoy. You simply connect all MusicCast devices to the same network and start sharing audio throughout the home, controlled via the free MusicCast app. Recently the system has evolved to include Alexa voice control. The new MusicCast 50 and MusicCast 20 smart speakers are scaled for larger and smaller spaces but offer the same intuitive MusicCast operation and control. They can be used as standalone speakers, in pairs, or as wireless surround speakers with a compatible MusicCast AV receiver or sound bar.

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WYRESTORM AV DISTRIBUTION

The quality and practicality of 4K video Meanwhile Wyrestorm’s NetworkHD™ 400 distribution is elevated to a new level with Series 4K AV-over-IP JPEG 2000 modules deliver Wyr estorm’s NetworkHD™ 600 Series 4K HDR 4K HDR video, 4K/2K auto-scaling, multi-channel Premium AV over IP SDVoE TX/RX modules. The audio and audio matrixing to residential and system offers the ultimate AVoIP platform, commercial IP network applications. Utilising JPEG supporting highly scalable, high-bandwidth, 2000 compression the system seamlessly handles secure video content alongside multi-channel mixed resolution sources, content and display audio and a plethora of connectivity and control devices for high quality, low latency, easily options. Utilising SDVoE compression tech, the scalable performance over IP. NHD-600 offers easy plug-and-play scalability And WyreStrom’s injected its market-leading alongside lossless and latency-free video HDBT copper matrix technology with the range distribution over IP networks. and speed of fibre connections. When you need

to target the 4K telly in the summer house, the new TX-H2X-OM3 card for its H2X Series modular matrix platform replaces the HDBT with a 10G optical fibre output sending 4K HDR content up to 300m! Alternatively the new EXF300-H2 extender set harnesses any mirrored HDMI 2.0 input or output on the matrix to connect a distant 18Gbps 4K source to the switch, or send the latest full-fat 4K signal out to a display device over fibre within a 300m range using a plug-and-play TX/RX system.

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HEOS BY DENON

Available exclusively through AWE, HEOS™ by Denon is the most flexible multi-room audio system on the market. With products suitable for a variety of multi-room entertainment needs, the HEOS by Denon range is ideal for custom installers working in the residential sector.

HEOS Super Link

Exclusively distributed by AWE, the HEOS Super Link is designed specifically to enable music to be enjoyed everywhere around a home. It is a networked multiroom pre-amplifier capable of supporting up to four HEOS zones, housed within a rack mountable and compact framework.

The HEOS Super Link provides installers with a rock solid, easily integrated multi-room audio preamplifier. By combining the Super Link with a high-performance amplifier, installers can achieve a powerful distributed home entertainment system.

Featuring Amazon Alexa voice integration, dedicated analogue, fibre optic and coaxial outputs for each zone, and thirdparty control capability, the Super Link provides custom installers with user appeal and impressive performance.

HEOS Drive

HEOS Drive is a professional product designed by CI experts for custom installers. It is a powerful four-zone, eight-channel multiroom amplifier all within a single 2U tall, rack mountable chassis, with 70W of Class D amplification per output. The functionality of this amplifier is very similar to the HEOS Amp, but higher quality, four zones and increased flexibility. For larger installs, you can utilise up to 8 units for up to 32 zones.

HEOS Drive has access to all the popular streaming music services including Spotify, Rhapsody, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, LastFM and more.

HEOS AVR

The HEOS AVR revolutionises the AV receiver market, combining flexibility, ease of use and superb performance, all in a sleek aluminium chassis carefully crafted to create a statement in a living room. It combines 5.1 channel surround sound with HEOS multi-room music streaming, and the option of utilising wireless HEOS speakers as surround channels, creating a cable-free multichannel system. It will drive conventional speakers with its powerful built-in Class D amplification, or will work with a mix of both wired and wireless speakers. The HEOS AVR delivers the high-quality performance expected with any AV receiver.

Offering up to 5.1 channel topclass surround sound, with the simple setup and operation of a soundbar, the HEOS AVR has it all – simplicity, extraordinary sound and a high class, minimalist appearance.

Constructed with simplicity in mind, the HEOS AVR is ultra-simple to set up and use. The cleverly designed HEOS app leads the user through the configuration process to integrate the HEOS AVR into your whole home entertainment system and achieve effortless surround sound.

As well as delivering TV shows and movies in thrilling surround sound, the HEOS AVR can stream music from a home computer or online services like Deezer, Napster, Spotify Connect and Tidal for limitless entertainment.

HEOS Bar

The HEOS Bar delivers exceptional performance that effortlessly enhances the audio performance of a TV, while also taking music to an entirely new level in a sound bar. Like all HEOS products, this model not only plays music from the customer’s own library, but also directly from a phone via Bluetooth and via streaming services. Simply connect to your TV with HDMI and utilise the audio return channel (ARC) for a simple, powerful solution. Add on the optional HEOS Subwoofer and wireless surround sound to complete a wire free, 5.1 system.

The HEOS Bar is not just a superb TV soundbar, with state-ofthe-art signal processing, amplification and drivers, but it’s also a complete music-streaming solution, which is able to integrate into a HEOS multi-room system. It’s a threechannel design, suitable for screens over 50-inch and able to be used on a shelf or wall-mounted. The Bar uses

nine high-performance drivers in a 45° configuration to spread sound around the room.

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Subwoofer

Meanwhile, the HEOS Subwoofer is designed to work in perfect harmony with the entire HEOS range, to add a powerful, deep bass to any set-up. One scenario for installers to maximise the benefits would be to use a HEOS amp running ceiling speakers, and then simply adding a HEOS Subwoofer to achieve a roomfilling system. This wireless subwoofer is beautifully crafted with a stylish matt black finish in a slim line package that can be used vertically or horizontally, allowing it to perfectly fit the personal specification of the room.

Two custom-made 5¼-inch (13.5 cm) drive units combine with sophisticated Class D amplification to deliver clean, room-shaking bass. Advanced digital signal processing optimises the sound for each HEOS configuration, and there are also detailed settings available for more confident users – all accessed by the HEOS app that makes set-up simple. System integration features in the app provide a factory-optimised option for each configuration, as well as advanced settings for users that want more control in their unique listening environment.

AWE boasts a comprehensive range of multi-room audio options from HEOS by Denon.

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AUTONOMIC

Configure a complete, decentralised whole-home audio system that r esides solely on the network. Proprietary eAudioCast technology allows network streams to be transmitted, received, and distributed across zones on each eSeries amplifier. Integrate amplifiers seamlessly with Media Servers and Streamers to create a harmonious and modern audio system featuring all of the most popular streaming music services and richest digital music files.

Custom installation should be just that – custom. That’s why Autonomic products work seamlessly with the industry’s leading control systems, including RTI, Crestron, Control4, and more. This deep integration allows users to stay within the control system app, rather than bouncing from app to streaming service. You’re in control of your customer’s navigation, which means they’ll have a better listening experience.

Compatible only with the new E Series servers, it expands upon the ability to access all your stored

content and streaming services with ease. Autonomic provide video walk throughs of the TuneBridge App, including how to setup Room Grouping and how to create scenes, you can find these on their TuneBridge Vimeo page.

The MMS-1e will support one physical stream mirrored to Analogue, PCM and HDMI outputs. Proprietary eAudioCast technology enables two network streams of audio to be played back via the MMS-1e. eAudioCast network streams are only available for use when the MMS-1e is paired with an ‘e’ series Mirage Digital Amplifier.

The M-120e Mirage Digital Amplifier is part of the eSeries audio ecosystem, which can support up to 96 rooms of high resolution audio utilising distributed eSeries components connected to the home’s standard ethernet network.

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NAD CI580 BLUOS NETWORK MUSIC PLAYER

NAD Electronics has been renowned for 45 years for its award-winning line of high quality components for audio, home theatre and custom installation applications. The company’s products consistently deliver outstanding performance, value and simplicity.

BluOS is a proprietary multi room music operating system shared by high-end audio brands Bluesound and NAD Electronics. Unlike other solutions that rely on 3rd party software like UPnP, BluOS is a dedicated ‘music only’ operating system that allows for interoperability among enabled devices and provides connectivity to numerous cloud and network music sources. BluOS fully supports High Resolution Audio, as well as all other popular formats. It is also features seamless integrations with common smart home controls such as Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI and others. BluOS-enabled devices can be controlled with a free app available for smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.

In early 2017 NAD Electronics announced the highly regarded CI580 product, a four-zone streamer with BluOS Network Music on board. Part of NAD’s Custom Integrator (CI Series), the CI580 (RRP £1299) packs outstanding performance into four stereo zones in a 1U rack space to provide a flexible, cost-effective multiroom audio package.

Custom Integrators will appreciate that up to 16 CI580’s can be installed on a single network (giving 64 streams), all in full 24-bit high-res with sample rates up to 192kHz. Fixed or variable line outputs provide further flexibility. A system interrupt is also included, lowering volume so you can hear when the doorbell or alarm sounds.

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BluOS is the operating system developed by Bluesound as the first High Resolution Multi-Room Wireless audio solution. BluOS features a deep integration with several of the top control systems, including Control4, Crestron, RTI and URC. Unlike other network audio solutions, BluOS has a published API that allows a more complete and sustainable integration.

Like all NAD products, the focus is on sonic performance with DACs, OPAmps and passive circuit components selected for musical sound quality.

Multiple CI580s can be used to provide as many zones as required and Multiple Zone Groups are fully supported. CI580 setup is very straight forward using the BluOS App.

The CI 580 is the ideal solution for both new and retrofit installations that feature wired speaker runs. While the NAD CI980 Amplifier is the perfect companion to the CI580, it can be easily interfaced to any quality amplifier.

As part of the company’s renewed commitment to the CI market, Anatech Distribution is working with select Custom Installers to create the most UKs advanced distributed High Res Audio systems. Whether the project calls for replacing an obsolete CD changer system or planning a new smart home with multi-room audio system, NAD has the perfect solution.

To experience the NAD CI range in a Control4 environment or to learn more about NAD’s CI line contact Anatech Distribution:

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