Built-in wireless capability Connects ZonePlayers wirelessly when a wired Ethernet connection is not available. NOTE:The first ZonePlayer you install must connect to your home network using a standard Ethernet cable. |
Multi-zone synchronous playback Plays the same song simultaneously in different zones without echoes or delays. |
Multi-stream playback Plays different songs simultaneously in different zones. |
Tone and volume controls adjustable for each zone Optimize sound performance for each zone using zone-specific bass, treble, balance, and loudness controls. Adjust volume by zone or group of zones. |
Built-in, powerful amplifier Powers large or small speakers with 50W per channel amplifier. |
Subwoofer output with automatic crossover Requires no adjustment of system settings when adding a subwoofer in a zone. |
Radiant cooling Operates silently - all you hear is the music. |
Automatic set up Automatic wired or wireless set up. Initialize new ZonePlayers with one button-press. |
Playlists Supported Rhapsody, iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media Player and MusicMatch (.m3u, .pls, .wpl) |
Expandable system design Allows you to expand your digital music system room by room. |
Internet Radio Requirements Internet connection required for access to Internet radio stations and online software updates (DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection recommended.) |
Compact size Fits in spaces where traditional stereo components and shelf systems cannot. |
4-Port Ethernet switch Enables multiple direct connections to routers, PCs, and other ZonePlayers. Ideal for houses with installed Ethernet wiring. |
Front-panel volume controls Provides quick access to volume and mute controls when you don't have a Controller in hand. |
Support for multiple music sources Accesses music stored on up to 16 PCs, Macs, or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on your home network, as well as Internet radio and legacy A/V devices, such as CD players. |
Playback of popular audio file types Native Support for compressed MP3, WMA, AAC (MPEG4), Ogg Vorbis, and Flac (lossless) music files as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files. Firmware upgradable to support future audio formats. DRM-encrypted and Apple or WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. |
Playback of Internet radio Plays Internet radio stations using "streaming MP3" format. ZonePlayer comes with over 70 pre-programmed radio stations and it's simple to add more. |