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Past Mark of Excellence Finalists

The Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes products and companies in the forefront of innovation in the home technologies industry.

(A Mark of Excellence Award does not constitute an endorsement by CEA of companies or of their products or services.)





2004 Suppliers Finalists

  Best Whole House Systems

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Crestron Electronics, Inc.


In a single processor, the C2N-DVP4DI is a digital video processor, touchpanel interface and Ethernet control system, with inputs for component video, de-interlacing and line doubling for improved image rendering.

www.crestron.com
jrenchman@crestron.com


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t-ORB


Remote Life makes your homeresponsive to your lifestyle by giving you complete control of your home electrical devices and a virtual window to what matters most to you.

www.t-ORB.com
adietrich@t-ORB.com

 Best Audio Source Components/Receivers/Amplifiers/Controls

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Escient


Escient FireBall E-120 Digital Music Manager. Access and play up to 1209 CDs stored in up to 3 mega-disc changers, MP3s, WAVs, and Internet Radio using the intuitive onscreen interface.

www.escient.com
aansburg@escient.com


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Meridian Audio Limited


The 861 Surround Processor is a card-based modular digital controller/preamp allowing many options including analog and high-resolution digital audio and video I/O with extensive ability for future updates.

www.meridian-audio.com
sue@nicollpr.com


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NAD Electronics


The NAD T163 A/V Tuner Preamplifier offers a high level of performance and flexibility to deliver an intense and involving home theater entertainment experience.

www.NADelectronics.com
lzita@lenbrook.com


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Yamaha Electronics Corporation


Yamaha's Flagship A/V receiver, designed for the high-end consumer and installer. Designed to be the heart of a sophisticated A/V system, and enhance the home theater experience.

www.yamaha.com/yec
smassinello@giles.com

 Best Human Interface Components

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AMX Corporation


The Modero ViewPoint is the most versatile touch panel on the market today, combining wireless mobility, table top functionalilty and the flexibility to operate as a wall/flush mount unit.

www.amx.com
marji.smith@amx.com


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CorAccess Systems


Companion Amego by CorAccess is all about convenience in whole home management. From lighting, music management, Internet browsing to viewing the morning's commute and forecast on an engaging, integrated interface.

www.coraccess.com
info@coraccess.com


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Niles Audio Corporation


The Niles TS-1, nicknamed Art, is the world’s first plug-and-play touch screen. Its interface is easy to operate and adds the classic touch that can only be described as Art.

www.nilesaudio.com
abrito@nilesaudio.com


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Russound


UNO-IR2 is an attractive, intuitive user interface that works like your universal remote, providing complete control of audio/video components. Available in five designer colors UNO-IR2 is affordably priced at $349.

www.russound.com
peterh@russound.com

 Best Networked Audio/Video Components

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AMX Corporation


The MAX-MMS multimedia server can store up to 900 DVDs and 22,500 CDs, in full-quality format, with up to eight independent output zones.

www.amx.com
marji.smith@amx.com


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Gateway Inc.


The Gateway Connected DVD Player offers consumers a simple and affordable way to deliver virtually any digital media format from their PCs to their home entertainment centers wirelessly.

www.gateway.com
erin.davern@gateway.com


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IntelliNet Controls


RS3000 is a six source six zone advanced multiroom audio system. It is the first to leverage LAN devices and integrate to IP addressed products via a standard web browser.

www.intellinetcontrols.com
peterh@intellinetcontrols.com


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Pinnacle Systems


Pinnacle Systems’ ShowCenter organizes your PC's multimedia files and provides a bridge to your home entertainment system, so you can enjoy digital movies, music and pictures in your living room.

www.pinnaclesys.com
laurellia@ruderfinnswitzer.com


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PRISMIQ


The PRISMIQ MediaPlayer connects TVs and stereos to the home network and Internet to easily play MP3s, video files, Internet radio, view digital photos, surf the Web, and chat online.

www.PRISMIQ.com
bkayton@PRISMIQ.com

 Best Networking / Telecom

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AMX Corporation


Using remote frame buffer technology, G4 Computer Control provides full computer access from a Modero Touch Panel, and G4 Web Control provides full Modero access from any networked computer.

www.amx.com
marji.smith@amx.com


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NETGEAR


NETGEAR’s WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with SuperG technology delivers a fast, secure, extended range, reliable, and user-friendly wireless router for the ever growing home wireless market.

www.netgear.com
shawn.owens@netgear.com


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OnQ Technologies


The OnQ Broadband Hybrid Network Package is a complete home networking package solution that provides homeowners with a versatile, and powerful Hard-wired/Wireless network system.

www.onqtech.com
nicole@onqtech.com

 Best Video Components

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BenQ America Corp.


The BenQ PE8700 is a Digital Home Theater Projector. Utilizing proprietary video-processing technology to support the Mustang/HD2 DLP™ chipset, the PE8700 delivers vivid images that reflect its power and capabilities.

www.BenQ.com
JoeyLee@BenQ.com


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Fujitsu General America


The Fujitsu Plasmavision SlimScreen P55XHA30WS is the industry’s first 55-inch plasma display monitor. It offers unparalleled picture quality and installation flexibility, to deliver the ultimate home theater viewing experience.

www.plasmavision.com
kmahon@dba-pr.com


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InFocus Corp.


The InFocus ScreenPlay 5700 is a sub-$5,000 home theater projector with cinema-quality performance that surpasses projectors at much higher prices while projecting impeccable quality, even for the most discerning videophile.

www.infocus.com
julie.brown@edelman.com


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Runco International


The Runco VX-4c represents the pinnacle of home theater video performance. Available in four resolutions, it offers no-compromise picture quality for those seeking the very finest for their home theater.

www.runco.com
sue@Nicollpr.com

 Best Audio Components – Speakers

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OnQ Technologies


The OnQ Speaker Bracket is a revolutionary pre-construction bracket for in-wall and in-ceiling speaker applications that aids in the ease and efficiency of home speaker installations.

www.onqtech.com
nicole@onqtech.com


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Speakercraft


SpeakerCraft's new AIM Two and AIM Four in-wall speakers feature pivoting dual woofers and pivoting tweeters that are fully aimable for acoustic accuracy to critical listening areas.

www.speakercraft.com
eclipsemarketing@cox.net


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State of the Art Music Inc


NLightN-(Flat Panel Speaker) Manufactured by Carlsbro Electronics in the UK. Speaker hangs on the wall can be painted any color,place any artwork. Complements Plasma Wall Displays.

www.NLightNspeakers.com
nlightn@adelphia.net


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THIEL Audio


The THIEL HigherPlane is a high performance in-ceiling loudspeaker designed to provide very realistic, accurate sound in home music and video sound systems when space is a factor.

www.thielaudio.com
dcubine@thielaudio.com

 Best Components

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AMX Corporation


Design XPress – Home Theater (DXP-HT) is a menu-driven software wizard designed to simplify the challenges of designing, programming, installing and integrating a home theater system with any manufacturer's equipment.

www.amx.com
marji.smith@amx.com


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Crestron Electronics, Inc.


Nothing like e-Control2 exists anywhere else. Its ability to control any integrated source in the home from a remote location, including lights, temperature, audio, video and security, is unmatched.

www.crestron.com
jrenchman@crestron.com


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D-Tools


D-Tools, System Integrator v3 is the latest version of our award winning software that helps systems integrators. Providing a fast, intuitive toolset for designing, engineering, documenting, managing and estimating projects.

www.d-tools.com
ingo@d-tools.com


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ELAN Home Systems


A custom audio/video industry first, ELAN U’s extensive curriculum allows installers to learn at their convenience, at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home or office

www.elanhomesystems.com
rgratz@elanhomesystems.com


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Vantage Controls


Vantage’s Designer Toolbox provides custom, animated, interactive user interfaces for use on almost any computer or PDA. Programming is accomplished with Flash™ and automation is accomplished with Vantage.

www.vantagecontrols.com
joep@vantagecontrols.com

 Best Other Home Control Components

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Intrigue Technologies Inc.


The Harmony Remote SST-659 is the latest addition to Intrigue Technologies’ award-winning Internet-programmed remote controls. The intuitive design with backlighting and easy Activity Buttons simplifies control for the whole family.

www.harmonyremote.com
mikewarrener@harmonyremote.com


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Smarthome, Inc.


BoosterLinc is a plug in signal booster for powerline PLC/X10 signals. It plugs into a standard AC outlet and boost signals up to 200 times higher in real time.

www.smarthome.com
scottk@smarthome.com

 Best Video Source Components/Distribution Devices/Controls

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AudioControl


The BVD-20 and BVR-20, make up the AudioControl Balanced Video Distribution system, which allows users to transmit high quality component video signals up to 1000’ over standard CAT-5 wiring.

www.audiocontrol.com
chrisk@audiocontrol.com


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Escient


The Escient FireBall DVDM-100 DVD and Music Manger. Access and manage up to 1209 DVD/CDs stored in up to 3 mega-disc changers using one simple, powerful and intuitive onscreen interface.

www.escient.com
aansburg@escient.com


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Faroudja


The Faroudja DVP4000 video processor is the center for all video. An internal DVD drive and HDTV cross-conversion optimizes digital signals and analog inputs upconvert all video sources to DVI.

www.faroudja.com
peteh@faroudja.com


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T2


The MS-516 from T2 Signal Management is a 5 input, 16 output high performance satellite multiswitch designed to work with all DIRECTV installations.

t2signal.com
jmarco@terk.com

 Best Whole House Systems

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Asoka USA


The Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wireless AP (PL9540-WAP) combines WiFi & HomePlug®. It incorporates a universal power supply and foldable plugs instantly turning any outlet into a wireless access point for networking.

www.asokausa.com
elsa.chan@asokausa.com


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Atlantic Technology


Systemline by Atlantic Technology—The Future of Multi-Room Audio. 6-zone expandable system. Amplified speakers, exclusive all CAT-5 wiring eliminates signal loss. Remote or keypad control. Local source in any room.

www.atlantictechnology.com
sfeinstein@atlantictechnology.com


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Barix


Barix AG (www.barix.com) is a Zurich, Switzerland-based provider of networked audio, communications and security solutions. Barix specializes in developing innovative IP-enabled products and technologies targeting both consumer and commercial applications.

www.barix.com
silvan@barix.com


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GE Security


Homeowners can operate their Simon security system with complete wireless control and reporting capability. The Alarm.com service compliments traditional monitoring with web-based control and notification.

www.GE-Security.com
abby.pullman@GE.com


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GE Security


The combination of Smart ConnectionCenter with the NetworX NX-8E panel takes the best from the security and low-voltage worlds. Integrated together, they create the best one-two punch in the industry.

www.GE-Security.com
abby.pullman@GE.com


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Genesis Cable Systems


The Audacious TM 14/4 Sound & Category 5e Cable is manufactured by Genesis Cable Systems. The new cable is designed for home theater and professional sound systems.

www.genesiscable.com
jnitiss@genesiscable.com


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Greyfox Systems


Greyfox Systems, a leading structured wiring manufacturer, developed a Cat5 Camera module that supports four Cat5 cameras, provides a sequencer and power, video and audio are shared on one wire.


ctabone@greyfox.com


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Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.


The Leviton Integrated Networks Compact Structured Media™ Center provides affordable, flexible and upgradeable distribution of phone and video to owners and tenants of multiple dwelling units from a central location

www.leviton.com/lin
rmcconnell@leviton.com


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Niles Audio Corporation


Niles’ new ZR-8630AV is an affordable solution for the growing distributed audio and video market. It’s a Multi-zone receiver that offers extensive innovations and performance for both end-users and installers.

www.nilesaudio.com
abrito@nilesaudio.com


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OnQ Technologies


The OnQ Home Lighting System is a multi-purpose, low cost, modular lighting system that allows homeowners to program lighting scenes at the switches or by remote control.

www.onqtech.com
nicole@onqtech.com


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Page-A-Lock Online LLC


Page-A-Lock and the DLI-3000X with HomeSTAR Professional Web Based Service, provide a secure locking system and remote home control to homeowners with a highly reliable low cost nationwide wireless network.

www.pagealock.com
josh@repla.com


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Russound


CAV6.6 controller amplifier with UNO-S2 keypads is the industry's most comprehensive single chassis solution. Distributes six a/v sources independently to six zones with four A-BUS sub-zones and is fully expandable.

www.russound.com
peterh@russound.com


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Unical


Sylvania's Wireless Lighting Control is the first 2-Way Digital RF developed for mass market. Requiring no professional installation, consumers enjoy full-home comfort and security at a fraction of commercial systems.

www.unical-usa.com
rjr@unical-usa.com