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Boston Acoustics: LCAi220 Local Control Amplifier

• Ultimate space-saving amplifier
• Mounts flush in wall
• Powerful amplifier drives any speakers
• Exceptionally versatile

Not everyone's lucky enough to have the space to support a rack full of equipment or a floor lined with amps and speakers. Enter the LCAi220 amplifier, which is a simple and efficient way of adding audio to any room. It can be placed anywhere within a room and power nearly any loudspeaker. It can also be combined with flat-panel televisions, MP3 players or satellite speaker packages without taking up a ton of real estate.

Cool Because: It's the ultimate space-saving amplifier.

The Nitty Gritty: Discretely mounts flush in wall; Powerful amplifier drives any speakers; Exceptional versatility $299 | http://www.bostona.com