This elegant high performance audio system was developed for a preferably discreet installation in various kitchen units. The system can be mounted flush; with a grid dimension of 60 cm, it can be subsequently integrated in existing kitchens. The compact unit, consisting of a CD player, radio and amplifier, gives a kitchen an acoustic value and turns it into a communicative living area. In addition, a USB interface allows the integration of an iPod or other mobile audio players as a further audio input. In a neutral way, the matt black glass front can be combined with various furnishings. Optionally, operation can be conveniently performed from the kitchen table by remote control or directly by the touch keys on the appliance itself. MaestroKitchen 100 offers good sound quality, the audio devices being almost invisible in the doors of the cabinets thanks to the flat speakers. A subwoofer, matching the system, can be discreetly mounted behind the baseboard; it provides the sound base of the audio system.