INTEGRA DTM 5.3, Multi-Zone Stereo Receiver

"For a lot of consumers, the idea of simply having FM in one room and CD in the other is an appealing one, though not so appealing that they'd be interested in investing in a full-blown distributed audio setup. Additionally, some consumers are actually turned off by the idea of more technology in the house.

What Integra has done is take those two qualities and build them into a product that is also capable of more versatile multi-room applications, up to three zones and two separate sources. While the DTM 5.3 isn't going to replace the Crestrons and Russounds in your product mix, it offers a viable alternative to having separate audio stations in each zone where the full-on distributed treatment may not be necessary or desirable. Your "simplicity-first" customers will appreciate the lack of a learning curve, and instantly feel comfortable. This unassuming product is worth a look and listen. CR"     Ron Goldberg, CustomRetailer.com, November 2004