iMerge S3000 Multi Room Audio Installation - MJ Acoustics Reference 200 - B&W WM6 Outdoor Speakers
 
 

CASE STUDYLOG CABIN

 


Overview

This project involved creating a discreet iMerge sound server audio system for a log cabin. The log cabin is part of a lakeside retreat of a huge 30 acre manor house property.

The brief

The client required a reliable system that would store a vast range of music. A key priority for the client was that the system should not infringe on the aesthetics of this rustic cabin.

Budget

Approximately £5,000 to £10,000.

 
 


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Simple access to high quality stored music

Given the clients requirement to store large amounts of music in a reliable fashion, the obvious choice was the iMerge Soundserver. The 250GB iMerge stores around 400 albums at CD quality and connects to the internet to download track listings and album artwork.

A wireless PDA linked to the system allows the client to browse through albums by artist, album or genre with album cover artwork displayed on the screen. Because it is wireless, the client can browse music and skip tracks anywhere, whether it be sitting out on the decking, or with their feet up on the sofa.

 
       
 

discreet Anthony Gallo speakers

The main living area comprises of 4 high mounted Anthony Gallo spherical speakers and an MJ Acoustics Reference 200 subwoofer discreetly positioned in one corner of the room.


All the speakers were wired for during the build of the cabin so that no wires were visible and that the aesthetics of the rustic cabin were not compromised. All the equipment was located in the adjoining out house to keep everything out of sight and as discreet as possible.

 
 
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Music on the lake

For the summer months when the family will be spending more time outside by the lake there are also a pair of B&W WM6 speakers mounted outside for music on the decking.

The outside area can have separately streamed music to that being played in the cabin. Also the additional Wi Fi aerial allows the client to control music from the PDA whilst out boating on the lake.

Overall the client has been extremely happy with the quality, reliability and functionality of the system.

 
         
 

The specification

  • Imerge S3000 two zone sound server
  • Nad C372 amplifier
  • C271 power amplifier
  • 4 x Anthony Gallo A’Diva speakers
  • MJ Acoustics Reference 200 subwoofer
  • Hewlett Packard PDA with Xiva software
  • B&W WM6 outdoor speakers
  • Apollo hi-fi rack
  • J.A.V. cabling
 
     
 
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