Autonomic, a developer of advanced multiroom audio solutions, has announced its new M5 Professional Music Server (M5 Pro), the flagship of its next-generation M Series products.

Designed to deliver high levels of audio performance alongside robust streaming and integration capabilities, the M5 Pro can be used by integrators for both high-end residential and commercial applications. The company states the new M5 Professional Music Server represents the culmination of over 18 years of experience and refinement towards the development of modern music servers.

“The M5 Pro is more than just an upgrade—it represents everything we’ve learned and developed over nearly two decades,” says Michael de Nigris, CEO of Autonomic. “This product sets the new standard in professional music servers and lays the foundation for future innovation in the category. It’s the perfect solution for integrators seeking to deliver an extraordinary audio experience to their clients.”

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Autonomic points out the new M5 Professional Music Server is engineered for demanding residential and commercial environments. The company boasts the M5 Pro combines state-of-the-art audio fidelity with versatile installation options, making applicable for a range of system installations. Key features include ESS Sabre digital-to-analog converters (DACs), a solid-state pre-amp per output, native support for AirPlay 2, matrix audio routing, and a state-of-the-art DSP—all designed to exceed the expectations of integrators and their clients.

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Connectivity options include analog RCA, digital coaxial, and optical connections to offer professional integrators installation flexibility for both new and existing system installations. New features exclusive to the M5 Pro include:

• A state-of-the-art DSP engine with a 7-Band Parametric EQ, tone control, crossover, speaker profiles, customizable filter chains, and more.
• Native support for Apple AirPlay2 and HomeKit.
• An integrated matrix with a two-stage, solid-state pre-amp per output for seamless integration into commercial and multichannel audio systems.
• Dedicated USB DAC with LC filtering for clean, jitter-free digital output.
• Analog and digital inputs for diverse audio sources, offering customization without the need for additional hardware.
• Trigger inputs/outputs for doorbell chimes and amplifier control, addressable via control systems or IP protocol for GPIO expansion.
• Legacy mode for easy drop-in replacement into existing eSeries or A Series systems.

Some of the other features the M5 Professional Music Server offers integrators include the ability to integrate into popular automation platforms like Crestron, Control4, Nice/Elan, URC, and Josh.ai, offering dealers the necessary flexibility and control for their system installations. Autononic also emphasizes the new server is engineered for durability with internal components such as an industrial-grade power supply; custom CNC-machined aluminum heatsinks, and gold-plated connectors.

Autonomic adds the M5 Professional Music Server is designed to simplify the work of integrators, with features like an integrated power supply that eliminates external bricks, custom-labeled Phoenix connectors, and a front-panel touchscreen for diagnostics. Moreover, the product will be backed with continuous firmware updates ensure the M5 Pro remains ahead of market trends.

The M5 Pro Music Server is available for pre-order at an MSRP of $6,999, which includes a 1TB M.2 NVME SSD, all necessary connectivity options, and comprehensive support from Autonomic’s technical team.

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