The multi-room system is designed to simplify people's lives by distributing music that is held in one central location around the home. Each room is fitted with a discrete Room Control Unit (RCU), giving easy control of the property's audio system. From the RCU, the user can select the track or radio station and adjust the volume of the audio products. An archival and retrieval system that can hold thousands of hours worth of full bandwidth music in one location, distributes audio throughout the home. Each user can simultaneously listen to their favorite piece of music wherever they are in the home.