» Media Server http://www.sihometheater.com/blog Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:15:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Nice Rack! part the first http://www.sihometheater.com/blog/2011/03/nice-rack-part-the-first/ http://www.sihometheater.com/blog/2011/03/nice-rack-part-the-first/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:49:32 +0000 Rob http://www.sihometheater.com/blog/?p=265 In installations where the electronic gear is centrally located in the house, it is vital to have a good rack to organize the equipment and manage the wire.  Here is one with 7 DSS receivers, an Escient media management system with 3 400 disc DVD/CD jukeboxes, AM/FM/XM tuner, and an ipod.  All of these sources are being distributed to the theater room, game room, living room, master bed, master bath, patio and pool.  In addition to those components there is a B&K multi/zone Audio Video distribution system, power management, and an RTI control system. 

All this gear requires a lot of space and a lot of wire and cable.  A cabinet, built ins or shelves in a closet would not be sufficient.  A custom rack like this one from Middle Atlantic is required.  The gear can be properly organized and as for the wire and the cable – well, see for yourself.

The upfront investment in a rack system pays off in the end when it come time to service the equipment or replace a component.  Everything is clearly labelled, wire is easy to disconnect, gear is easy to remove, and re-installtion is a snap.

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Official Escient Website

Now that your music is up and running, it’s time for a good cup of joe. Well, we would like to encourage you to consider a company called Grounds4Good to supply your coffee needs.

“Grounds 4 Good has a heart for people that beats to the core of every coffee bean. We believe we can make a difference in this generation. We believe our grassroots movement not only provides revenue for sustaining worthy causes doing good, but one that changes the way you think, the way you live, the way you buy.” -grounds4good.com 

Grounds4Good is a great company that is seeking to make a real difference in the world by harnessing the power of an informed and caring consumer. Not to mention they have great coffee!
Official Grounds4Good Website

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