PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Six Sound Sources, Six Listening Zones The Essentia delivers the startlingly clear sound of NuVo from up to six different sources, and to six different listening zones in the house. It’s diverse, expandable, and surprisingly affordable. And now, Essentia is the first whole home audio system to earn the Energy Star logo – consuming less than 1 watt of power while in standby mode. Essentia E6G includes a stunning new control pad interface, with OLED display providing full metadata feedback. Coplanar buttons provide a smooth, clean finish with the overall polycarbonate surface, making the entire control pad water-resistant. Utilizing the same NuVoNet interface as Grand Concerto to provide full data feedback from any NuVo source unit, the Essentia Suite is a harmonious solution that’s simple to install and afford. Essentia features Philips Class D digital audio amplification to deliver clear, precise sound throughout your home, which adds energy efficiency while running. It’s like no other multi-source system on the market. Essentia’s RS-232 bidirectional control interface allows it to be controlled from most home automation systems – just one of the many features that make Essentia an incredible value in today’s home audio market. NuVo systems come complete with all necessary components for installation, including keypads. All that’s needed are speakers, wire, and audio source equipment, and you can enjoy the power of Essentia in no time. |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Essentia E6G Features * Six audio source inputs for multi-source capability and up to six zones of music (expandable to 12 zones). * 40 watts of power per zone for high-quality sound. * Elegant and simple control pad with Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display, unique easy-to-clean, tactile buttons that sit flush with polycarbonate surface. * Philips Class D amplification provides cool running, power efficiency in high output operation. * State-of-the-art switching power supply to reduce heat output and protect against equipment failure. * Sleek design weighs only 6.5 lbs and is 1U single rack height. * Communicates with all NuVo sources. * Allport™ connection hub consolidates all speaker and control pad connections into one connection hub. * Built-in infrared receiver blocks adverse interference of plasma displays, sunlight, or fluorescent lighting. * Fixed and variable line-level outputs provide greater flexibility during use with an external amplifier, volume controls, and additional speakers. * RS-232 bi-directional control interface allows control from most home automation systems. * Remote Control included for added control of the Essentia from a comfortable chair or office desk. Essentia V.2 |