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CasaTunes 6-zone 5-source Multi-Room Music Server PCI-e Sound Card and Software

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PCI-e Card Features:

Listen to five different audio programs in up to 6 different rooms or the same music in perfect sync in all rooms
Four built-in ready to go internal music sources able to play back music stored in Microsoft Windows Media Center, on your PC, networked storage devices, iTunes, iPods, and internet radio
One input for an external source (AM/FM tuner, XM or Sirius satellite radio, or other external music source)
IR Control
Includes CasaTunes Software CD, Quick Install Guide and six cables (3.5mm stereo plug to two RCA plugs)

Software Features:

Browse and listen to internet radio stations
Radio Station Manager
Automatic iPod docking detection
iTunes Support
Supports most common browsers
Support for CasaTunes XL Hardware
NuvoNet Adapter Support
Ability to group several rooms and control them as one
View and control all rooms on one screen
No need to copy or re-rip your music collection
Sleep and wake-up to music
Splits a 5.1 or 7.1 sound card to 3-4 stereo outputs

Item # CT-XLI

$499.00
This item weighs 2.00lbs.

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The Sound Card

CasaTunes XLi consists of a PCI-e card that plugs into your PC or Media Center PC. The only other hardware equipment required is a multi-channel amplifier and speakers installed in each of the rooms of your home. The XLi card offers an advanced DVD-audio quality sound output with a built-in matrix switch and preamplifier circuits built on the card.

To complete your installation, simply add a multi-channel amplifier, such as the CasaTunes XLa 12 x 30W multi-channel amplifier, and add speakers of your own choice.

The XLi card can play your music in up to 6 separate rooms in the home. The stereo outputs that feed your multi-channel amplifier are labeled Z1 through Z6 on the XLi bracket. Each output consists of a 3.5mm pre-amplified high impedance output stereo jack. Using the CasaTunes software (which is provided with the XLi), you can control the Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble and Loudness Compensation settings for each room.

The XLi includes four built-in music players which are used to play music from your Windows Media library, iPod, iTunes, or internet radio.

An external music source can be plugged into the L1 IN (line in) jack for a fifth source of music. This could be an XM or Sirius tuner, AM/FM tuner, satellite receiver, cable box or other audio device. If this device is controlled via IR, you can use an IR emitter attached to the IR-Out jack to control the device.

In addition to the built in music server, the CasaTunes XLi has an onboard hardware matrix switch, which allows you to switch any number of sources to any number and combination of rooms. If playing a source in multiple rooms, the music is guaranteed to be perfectly synchronized in all rooms, with no delays and no echos.

When combined with the CasaTunes Software (which is included with the XLi), the CasaTunes XLi provides all the control you need to manage your multi-room audio solution from anywhere in the home.

The Software

CasaTunes software is an application designed to enhance your whole-house audio hardware solutions or your existing multi-room music system by integrating an advanced Music Server into your computer and enabling you to control your whole-house audio system from anywhere in your home. CasaTunes makes it possible for you to listen to your favorite PC-based music collection, your iPod, iTunes, internet radio, or various external music sources throughout the rooms in your home.

With CasaTunes, each family member can select and control the music they want to listen to. You can control CasaTunes with a web-based browser, using Windows Media Center or even using your existing Russound or Nuvo keypads. Best of all, CasaTunes is designed to be easy to install, setup and maintain.

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