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20. Can I program the music to

turn on and off and specific
times?

Not yet, but in the near future, you
will be able to this. Since the firmware
for the system can be upgraded via
the internet. Users will be able to set
wake alarms and sleep alarms for
each room via their TouchLinX touch-
screens.

21. Why should I locate the

amplifiers at the speakers?

There are lots of very significant
advantages to locating the amplifiers
as close to the speaker as possible.
The foremost advantage is that it
helps the system sound great. The
closer the amplifier is to the speaker,
the better the power transfer and
control. This design also protects
your investment in your entertainment
system. Many other systems place
all the amplifiers in on unit, where
they may generate a tremendous
amount of heat, dramatically reducing
the lifespan of the other electronics.
Additionally, in the unlikely event of
an amplifier failure, only one room is
disturbed and a replacement can be
simply plugged in. If all the amplifiers
are in one unit, losing just one channel
means the entire system must be
shut down until the amplifier can be
repaired and returned. This typically
takes weeks. ClearOne’ design would
have you back up and running in
minutes (and all the rest of the system
would operate perfectly the entire time.

22. Can I mount the amplifiers in

another location?

Yes. SpeakerLinX intelligent amplifier
modules can be mounted to a truss
or a beam, inside a wall (decorative
cover plate sold separately), or rack
mounted (up to 4 on each rack mount
plate (also sold separately).

23. How loud will the music play?

That will depend on the speaker and
the room, but it’s safe to say loud
enough for just about anything. Having
a powerful amplifier located right at
the speaker maximizes the efficiency
of the amplifier/speaker combination.
And if you want even more power,
an additional amplifier (or amplified
subwoofer) can be easily added to the
room where the speakers are located.

24. Does StreamNet distribute

digital (SP/DIF) audio?

StreamNet can distribute analog,
digital or compressed (MP3, WMA)
files with no loss. The audio is
transmitted via TCP/IP, overcoming the
normal limitations of analog or digital
audio distribution.

25. Can I use SpeakerLinX with any

speaker?

Yes you can. Your system designer can
help select the proper SpeakerLinX
module for optimum performance.
SpeakerLinX modules can be mounted
on or near the speaker, in the room
or even in the main equipment rack.
Wherever it is located, the module will turn
your speaker into an IP enabled device.

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