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The Adagio Entertainment System (AES) delivers a complete, cost-effective solution for high-performance multi-room audio distribution. Right out of the box, the AES provides sophisticated audio signal routing, processing, and amplification for up to 6 rooms, with extensive control from an enhanced LCD-driven front panel and a choice of room controllers.

Multi-Room Audio
The AES supports up to 6 sets of stereo room speakers, allowing listeners in each room to listen selectively to any of 10 different stereo sources. Its integrated multi-channel power amplifier delivers a robust 45 watts per channel to all rooms. Without requiring any programming, the AES can easily be expanded to support a total of 12 rooms by adding an AAE Audio Expander. Or, as many as 24 rooms can be handled using 3 AAE's with simple setup provided by Crestron Adagio Composer software.

High-End Performance
An advanced Class G amplifier topology produces the great sound of a classic Class AB design with near-digital efficiency. A massive MOH-core toroidal power transformer directs pure, continuous power to each channel, achieving exceptional dynamic range and low distortion sound quality in every room. Gentle power-up is achieved through a "soft-start" inrush current limiting circuit, and quick-response output protection on each channel prevents failure caused by speaker line faults and overheating.

Enhanced Front Panel Control
With its large backlit LCD display, Room and Group select buttons, 4 softkeys and dual rotary encoders, the AES front panel provides a very powerful, yet friendly user interface for controlling audio to a houseful of speakers. Custom naming of rooms, groups, and sources is facilitated on the LCD display, and also on the custom backlit label strip using Crestron Engraver software.

Preset Groups
The "Group" feature makes it simple to combine speakers in adjacent rooms, or switch into whole-house party mode, by letting the user link any number of rooms to function as one. Grouping lets you easily route one source to multiple rooms at once without the sync problems common to streaming-based systems. Up to 6 groups can be defined using the front panel Preset Group buttons.

Versatile Room Controls
A choice of basic 12-button keypads or the advanced APAD Wall Mount LCD Controller enables versatile control of the AES in every room. A keypad provides the essential controls for adjusting volume, selecting sources, and toggling up and down through tracks and radio channels. For more elegant control, the APAD actually extends the many functions of the AES front panel to each room, providing true feedback for display of audio sources, radio stations, CD titles, artists, and tracks by name, plus audio settings and many other parameters.

Satellite Radio and Audio Servers
Up to 3 dual radio tuner cards can be installed in the AES to enable combinations of up to 6 AM/FM, XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuners, letting listeners in different rooms each enjoy their own choice of music, news, sports and talk. With satellite's digital signal, plus RDS/RBDS data on the FM signal, the AES enables the display of the full radio station name and other detailed information about the song or program that you're listening to. The AES comes with one tuner card included.

In addition to radio, ten line-level inputs are provided (Inputs 1-6 are shared with the tuner card slots) to accommodate external audio sources including Crestron's AAS Audio Server and CEN-IDOC Interface for Apple iPod®. Plug-and-play compatibility with the AAS* and CEN-IDOC* delivers instant access to an entire collection of music from any room in the house with fully-bidirectional communications for browsing by album, artist, and song title.

2-Series Ethernet Control System
Adagio brings Crestron's industry-leading Total Home Technology to homes of any size and budget. At the heart of the AES is the powerful 2-Series control engine. With both Cresnet and Ethernet connectivity, plus custom programmability using Crestron SystemBuilder™ software, the AES allows expansion and customization using Crestron's line of touchpanels, wireless remotes, and hundreds of other devices. The built-in Web server with native e-Control®2 XPanel support enables full remote control over IP from computers and PDA devices, as well as remote diagnostics and updates. Built-in IR, RS-232, relay and digital input ports are included to interface the AES with non-Crestron devices ranging from CD changers to security systems.

Home Automation and Integration
More than just an audio distribution system, the AES can actually grow as part of a complete home automation solution supporting all of Crestron's Cresnet® and infiNET™ controllable dimmers, shade controllers, thermostats, and so much more.

• Out-of-the-box audio distribution for 6 rooms, expandable up to 24
• Enhanced front panel setup and control
• Choice of 12-button room keypads or APAD LCD controllers
• Accepts up to 3 dual radio tuner cards for XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and AM/FM radio with RDS/RBDS (1 tuner card included)
• Plug-and-play support for Adagio Audio Server and iPod interface*
• 2-Series Ethernet control system — programmable to support Crestron touchpanels, wireless remotes, lighting dimmers, thermostats, and much more!

2006 CEDIA Manufacturer's Excellence Award
Adagio Entertainment System (AES) CEDIA's Electronic Lifestyles® Awards Competition are the most prestigious form of recognition in the custom electronics industry. These highly sought after awards are presented each year to recognize excellence in the custom electronics industry. The amazing Adagio Entertainment System (AES) was one of only five new products honored, receiving the Manufacturer's Excellence Award. Two qualified panels selected the winners. One panel made up of CEDIA residential electronic systems contractor members judging the technical side and the other panel made up of American Institute of Architect members judging on the design side.
2006 MRAV Awards
Adagio Home Entertainment Systems The editors and product reviewers for Sound & Vision magazine evaluated more than 150 products this year. The Adagio family of home entertainment systems from Crestron was selected as one of only 19 new products to receive the Editor's Choice Award. The editors were very impressed with Adagio, saying it was one of the most "forward thinking products" they've seen in a while, "putting the control processor inside the unit."
EH Publishing 2006 Product of the Year
Adagio Entertainment System (AES) EH Publishing selected the best products of the year based on reviews, demos, and interviews with installers and end users. Criteria for honorees included technological innovation, overall value and outstanding features. The Adagio Entertainment System (AES) is the first fully integrated audio distribution system with plug-and-play connectivity with the Adagio Audio Expander, Adagio Audio Server, CEN-IDOC iPod® interface, 12-button keypads and APAD LCD room controllers. Adagio is the only audio distribution system that provides seamless expansion to whole house automation including lighting, HVAC and shade control.
2006 Digital Integration Channel Excellence (DICE) Award
Best Audio Distribution - Adagio Entertainment System CMP Technology's Digital Connect Magazine announced the 1st annual DICE award winners at the CMP XChange Tech Connect conference earlier this month. Crestron's new Adagio Entertainment System was awarded the 1st Annual Dice Award in the category of Audio Distribution. The winners were selected through a study of The Digital Integration Channel, which measured overall business and technology integrator perceptions of vendor products and services. The DICE study is the only digital integrator study in the industry today that focuses on the IP enablement for the home and small office markets.
2005 EHX MRAV Award
All Inclusive Multi-Room Audio System: Adagio Entertainment System (AES) CEA honored the Adagio Entertainment System (AES) as the industries best "All Inclusive Multi-Room Audio System ($1,000 per zone)." The Multi-Room Audio/Video (MRAV) award winners were announced at EHX in Anaheim last month, recognizing the finest achievements in product innovation, design and manufacturing.