As you know, the world of audio/video entertainment has gone digital. Entertainment has evolved to take advantage of high-speed data delivery and distribution systems for both video and audio content. Crestron is the leader in digital distribution of high-quality sound and video throughout the home.  The original DM (Digital Media) System from Crestron revolutionized the switching, distribution, and control of HDMI video/audio in both the commercial and residential worlds. Elite was right there installing one of the first systems of its kind. Traditional DM systems are now complimented with Crestron’s DM-NVX product line, delivering pristine 4K HDR video and audio over 1 GB data networks. This “video over IP” solution is highly flexible and scalable. Any video source at any display/TV at any time is a sure winner. 

As a home automation company with deep knowledge of digital technologies and networking, we intuitively understand the advantages of moving video and audio over a digital connection, but we are also audiophiles and we understand and appreciate the need for high-quality amplification and speakers. We are proud to partner with Crestron in introducing Crestron’s newest addition to the DM line of audio/video distribution and switching to the St. Louis, MO area. 

Crestron’s new DM NAX matrix/amplifier is a game-changer for configuring a whole-house setup for your Ladue, MO home, taking full advantage of modern digital technologies. Read on to learn more about this exciting solution. 

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Advantages of Audio Over IP 

If you think about the advantages of digital networks, you can understand the benefits of audio over IP. Think about the old, siloed communications methods – radio over the air, TV over cable, and satellite – each of these were end-to-end methods that only served those content formats, with different devices for each. Now think of your computer network today, which can carry high-resolution audio and video, data, and control signals for all your devices and entertainment. With enough bandwidth on a modern network, you’re not limited on the quality of the digital signal, nor the distance the signal travels. And adding devices is easy, either wirelessly on your network or with standard inexpensive network cable.  

The Crestron DM NAX Solution 

Crestron’s new DM NAX streaming amplifier is a state-of-the-art audio distribution system that takes full advantage of digital transport and the latest high-resolution audio formats. It has built-in streaming services like Spotify and Pandora and includes audio casting via Airplay 2.0 for Apple devices. Up to 32 DM NAX units can be combined on a network into a single system that can scale up to 256 output zones in total – enough to distribute pristine audio all over the largest properties.  

With various analog and digital inputs, the DM NAX can accommodate other audio sources like CD players, turntables (with a phono amp), and more. The powerful 150 watts/channel amplifier can power up to eight stereo speaker pairs, configured into one or more zones.  The audiophile-grade amplifier lets you use your choice of speakers, including architectural models from KEF and other high-end audio brands.  

Do you like to listen to TV audio for news or favorite talk shows? You don't have to have a TV in every room. The Crestron DM NAX works seamlessly with Crestron NVX video-over-IP solutions to pick up the TV audio signal from the network and deliver it to any speaker zone or room. The DM NAX also integrates easily with the new Crestron Home smart automation system or an existing older Crestron smart home solution. Crestron Home’s new app makes it a snap to select a room to play music, select a music source, and pick how many rooms in which you want the audio to play.  

 

Thinking about a high-performance, easy-to-use whole-home audio system? Elite Technology Solutions is your local home automation and audio expert. Call us today at (636) 939-4474, schedule a showroom visit,  or reach out on our contact page. We look forward to working with you!