Integrate the Echo Dot into your Custom-Installed Audio System

The innovative Vail Amp 3 from Vanguard Dynamics lets you turn a wired multi-room audio system into a modern “smart” system with convenient voice control, using your 3rd-generation Amazon Echo Dot (not included) as the music source. Its 30-watt x 2 amplifier powers your in-wall or in-ceiling speakers, for way better sound than the Dot’s internal speaker can produce.

Multi-Room Audio & Voice Control

You can use multiple Vail Amps (and Echo Dots) to create a whole-home system with voice control. You can tell Alexa to play different music in each room, streaming Alexa-friendly services like Spotify® and Amazon Music Unlimited via Wi-Fi®. With an Echo Dot in each room, you get manual push-button control and voice control over the system, without having to run a lot of wire or infrared repeaters. You can even go a little bit old-school and use it as an intercom system.

The Vail Amp 3 mounts your Dot in an attractive in-wall dock, where it doubles as a “local” in-wall volume control for that room. You can make the installation match your decor with the included paintable trim plate. An included wall plate module contains input connections for a local source like a TV, and an output for adding a powered subwoofer.

Vanguard Dynamics Vail Amp User's Manual

FLC-601 Features

- High-Performance Digital Amplifier 2 x 30 Watts

- 4 ohm / 8 ohm Switchable

- Provides Power to Amazon Echo Dot

- 3.5mm Aux Audio Jack for Amazon Echo Dot

- Line In for Any Additional Audio Source

- Subwoofer Output

- Wall Plate Fits on Any Standard 1-Gang Box

- Extendable Connections From VAIL Amp to Wall Plate up to 100'

- CAT 5 Cable – For Audio Input and Subwoofer Output

- 16 / 2 Speaker Wire 

- 24 volt Power Supply

- Paintable Snap-On Square Trim Cover

- Amazon Echo Dot ( 2nd Generation ) Sold Separately

- Modern No Edge 2 Way In-Ceiling Design

- Neodymium Magnets to Securely Attach Paintable NeverRust Perforated Steel Grille

- Extra Wide Threaded Screws for Quick Dog Leg Fastening

- Large Push Terminals

- Removable Scrim Clothe

- Lifetime Warranty

Acoustic Specifications

6 ½” Polypropylene Woofer

1″ Soft Dome Pivoting Tweeter

75 WPC Power handling

87 db SPL

Impedance 8 Ω

Frequency Response 50 Hz – 20k Hz

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Baffle Diameter: 9 1/4″ 

Mounting Depth: 3 1/2″ 

Cut Out Dimensions: 8 1/4″