The Buffalo Electronics VC-5S is two volume controls in one. It's a VC-5A with the option to jumper out the Automatic impedance protection when it is not needed. The VC-5S works equally well in either mode but requires the installer to correctly set the controlling jumpers. With the jumpers in Automatic impedance protection mode the VC-5S protects your amplifier from overload exactly the same way the VC-5A does, no difference. The VC-5S allows up to eight rooms of distributed stereo audio from a single amplifier. With the jumpers in No protection mode, the impedance padding removed, the volume level increases allowing a lower power, less expensive amplifier to be used. This is a great setup for one or two rooms of distributed stereo audio. The VC-5A is designed to be mounted in-wall. This can be done using any standard electrical box or P-ring. For best appearance mount the VC-5A the same height as the home’s in-wall lighting switches.

The VC-5S is perfect for starting out with one or two rooms of audio. Later if more rooms are added simply change the jumper position to Automatic protection mode and drive up to eight rooms from a single, perhaps higher power amplifier.

• Selectable mode: Automatic impedance protection mode or No protection mode
• Automatically protect amplifier from overload in Automatic protection mode
• No protection mode for increased volume levels in 1-2 room installations
• Select desired mode with two simple plug-in jumpers
• 50Wrms/channel rating — Handles 150 watts of music power/channel
• Frequency response: 35 Hz - 40 kHz,+ 0 dB - 2 dB
• Low volume 1.5 dB level adjustments for superior room control
• Smooth, soft detent 11 position switch, 10 volume levels + off position
• Terminal block connectors accept up to 12 AWG speaker wire
• Premium autoformers and an industrial strength build quality
• Stylish low profile easy to grip knob
• Includes our durable molded ABS wall plate for a perfect color match
• Available in decora or standard trim, color: white, light almond, or ivory
• Mounts in any standard electrical box or P-ring