The VA-AX-1250 is one of the most advanced, dedicated multi-room distributed audio amplifiers on the market. Each 1250 has independent or linked volume control on each of eight amplifier/pre-amplifier zones and can accept any digital or analog source, including Airplay, DVD and Blu-Ray players, media servers, CD players, cable and satellite boxes, digital music players, and more. Additional VA-AX-1250 may be interconnected providing up to 96 zones of audio and vastly simplifies installation. Like all other Vantage products, the VA-AX-1250 is designed to maximize control, simplify functionality, and expedite installation. The amplifiers are protected against short-term output shorts and have three progressive levels of thermal protection. Vantage products are built to the highest standards of quality and reliability.