ReQuest iQ System

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ReQuest Unveils First-of-its-Kind

Multiroom Audio System based on Music Server Technology[PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]

Ballston Spa, New York—ReQuest, the manufacturer that introduced the world to digital music-server hardware and software for home entertainment and media systems, has unveiled a breakthrough for distributing music throughout the home. ReQuest’s iQ System, the first multiroom solution to be based on music-server technology, promises true plug’n’play installation, superb audio playback to as many as 32 different rooms, along with the ability to stream content via a wired or wireless home network.

The iQ System debuts with four key elements: The hard disk-based iQ Intelligent Media Server, the 16-channel iQ Intelligent Multiroom Amplifier, a 15” tabletop or wall mountable touchscreen, and 3.5” in-wall touchscreens. Using patented ReQuest technology, iQ is the world’s only whole house audio system that syncs music from one house to another across the internet. iQ is also the only system that allows multiple

iTunes users to share music seamlessly within a house.

The iQ Intelligent Media Server

The heart and brain of the new multiroom audio system, derived from ReQuest’s award-winning music-

server hardware and software technologies, will be offered in three initial configurations with capacities of 400, 600, or 800 uncompressed CDs—or as much as 8,500 hours of no-repeat music via data-compressed coded formats. With ReQuest’s substantial processing power and powerful software already on board, the Intelligent Media Server eliminates the costly and confusing custom programming imposed by most multiroom systems in favor of setup that is virtually plug’n’play. Eight-source/eight-zone selection and routing deliver independent command of source, volume, bass, and treble for each zone, and any zone (or all) can choose among four fully independent stereo streams of hard-disk-based CD/music playback. For example, the children in a home might stream music to their computers while family members in the kitchen listen to jazz through in-ceiling speakers and rock music in the game room.

The iQ Intelligent Multiroom Amplifier

The iQ Intelligent Multiroom Amplifier is a 16x80-watts design (8/4?) able to power eight stereo or 16 mono zones (or any mixture) at very high quality. The amplifier incorporates trigger-activated muting for doorbell/paging systems; RS-232 control for remote monitoring of via ReQuest’s ARQLink Pro communications system reporting individualized thermal, overload, DC and short-circuit protection for all zones.

Options, Options, Options

Three controller options are available for the iQ System: an in-wall, 3-inch full-color display touchpanel; a 12-inch tabletop color touchscreen controller; and/or a wireless tablet with a 7-inch screen. All deliver the intuitive command of the acclaimed AudioReQuest operating system, with flexible access to browsing, searching, and managing the most extensive music collections. The music server-based architecture also incorporates the full power of ReQuest’s NetSync technology allowing synchronization of music collections with an additional iQ System in a second home anywhere in the world. Equipped with ReQuest’s version 3.0 software, NetSync for iTunes® provides the most seamless integration with iTunes available.

The new ReQuest iQ Intelligent Music System offers virtually plug’ n’ play configuration, and its built-in webserver allows setup or system changes to be performed from any location worldwide. What’s more, the system can stream music to any Internet-connected PC or Mac, extending the music library to an extra bedroom lacking standalone speakers—or to an office or hotel room across town or around the world.

Suggested Retail Price: Under $10,000 for the initial system configuration including Media Server, Amplifier, and touchpanels.

About ReQuest

ReQuest Inc.’s manufacturing, engineering, testing, and office facilities are located in

Ballston Spa, New York. The company’s home-entertainment systems have set the standard for high-end digital media storage, management, playback, and system integration since 1998. ReQuest’s award-winning music servers and video-management systems are the accepted leaders in cutting-edge technology. The company enjoys being regarded as having the best service in the industry, with an installed base of more than 18,000 units. Recently, ReQuest was ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the top 500 fastest-growing private businesses in America for the second year in a row.

For more information about ReQuest, visit http://www.request.com.