A solar system powers a home theater and 14 zones of audio for no-sacrifice, Texas-sized sustainability.
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Central Rack

A centralized rack cuts dramatically on wire runs and costs. In fact, leftover Category 6 cables were recycled to be used as jumper cables in the rack. Locating an equipment rack in a centralized spot within a home translates into huge wire savings, says Eco High Fidelity’s Tommy Kissell. It’s an underrated way to help make a house green. In the rack are an Elan g! home control system processor and efficient Elan integrated Class D switching amps that eliminate the need extra components.

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