CasaTools Ships CasaTunes XLe and XLe Music Server

Ideal for System Builders and Installers That Want a Ready-Built Solution

FT. COLLINS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CasaTools, a leader in whole house audio systems, today announced the immediate availability of the CasaTunes XLe and the CasaTunes XLe Music Server products. Designed for larger homes, multi-home dwellings and offices, the CasaTunes XLe PCI-express card plugs into a PC and includes a separate expansion box that together can control music in up to 12 rooms of a home. Scalable, CasaTunes XLe solutions can support up to four expansion boxes for up to 48 rooms of music. Ideal for system integrators and custom installers, the CasaTunes XLe and CasaTunes XLe Music Server are the cornerstone of a whole house music solution.

“The CasaTunes XLe solutions are designed for larger homes and complement our 6 room solutions. It offers the most cost-effective whole house audio system for homeowners wanting to listen to their PC music throughout the home.”

CasaTunes XLe includes the CasaTunes software, an advanced DVD-audio quality PCI-e sound card with a built in matrix switch and an expansion box. To complete the installation, add speakers and one or more multi-channel amplifiers, such as the CasaTunes XLa, and the CasaTunes Keypads, which will be available next month.

The CasaTunes XLe Music Server includes the music server PC and comes pre-installed with the CasaTunes XLe PCI-e card, expansion box, CasaTunes software, 250GB hard drive and a built-in touch screen.

“Our CasaTunes XLe whole house audio solutions are both simple to install and use, providing homeowners a great multi-room audio experience,” said David Krinker, President, CasaTools. “The CasaTunes XLe solutions are designed for larger homes and complement our 6 room solutions. It offers the most cost-effective whole house audio system for homeowners wanting to listen to their PC music throughout the home.”

Both solutions include five internal and four external music sources to choose from. Each internal music source is capable of playing music from iTunes Plus, Windows Media, an iPod, iTouch, iPhone and SHOUTcast Internet Radio. The external sources can be used to listen to AM/FM tuners, XM or Sirius satellite radios. The CasaTunes XLe offers built-in triggers for Home Theater, doorbell and whole house paging integration as well as infrared control of external sources.

CasaTunes XLe has an MSRP of $1,199 and the CasaTunes XLe Music Server has an MSRP of $2,199. Both products are immediately available through authorized dealers and from the CasaTools web site www.casatunes.com.

About CasaTools

CasaTools designs multi-room audio software and hardware solutions for Microsoft Windows Media Center and networked PC environments, allowing users to control and listen to music throughout the home. Its flagship product line, CasaTunes, is currently available through a network of sales partners. Founded in 2006, CasaTools is a privately held entity headquartered in Ft. Collins, Colorado with offices in Florida. Visit www.casatunes.com for more information.