The sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3) combines Small Green Computer’s high-end music server technology with a CD ripper (CDR) into one intuitive and noiseless box. In addition to storing the entirety of your music collection, this user-friendly server runs Roon and many other applications with efficiency.
No keyboard or monitor is needed for this plug-and-play music server, which acts like a NAS to house your music and other files. The web-based interface makes this product easy to access with a browser from your tablet and will have you playing music across your network quickly and effortlessly. The result is a music server with unparalleled hardware and software synergy
Features
- The Gen 3 edition of this music server features 16 GB of RAM and a sleek new case design milled from a solid block of billet aluminum
- This product features a versatile design that includes 19” rack mount ears and also feet for tabletop use
- Includes a built-in CD ripping drive (CDR) for automatically importing a music collection of any size into lossless FLAC files
- Built with a tool-less 2.5" SSD drive bay
- Use the sonicTransporter with Sonore Rendu series player attached to your USB DAC to create a complete digital transport solution
- This device comes with Roon Server pre-installed
- Exceeds Roon Labs hardware specifications
- Our easy-to-use web page supports the addition of many more music applications including HQPlayer, MinimServer (DLNA), squeezebox, Plex Media Server, and more
- Add up to 8TB SSD internal storage when ordering or add your own internal SSD/USB drive/NAS and your music will be available to virtually any network player
What’s Included
- sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3)
- 12v 5A (120v - 220v) power supply - works in any country (US-type power cord included)
- 1m LAN cable
- Rack mount ears for 19" rack mount and feet for tabletop use
- 60-day Roon trial
Notes
- An internal 1TB drive can hold approximately 30K Red Book audio CD tracks
- Remember that Hi-Rez and DSD tracks are larger in size than Red Book audio CD tracks
- 30 days to return any of our products, no questions asked...
- 1-year warranty on parts and labor
- Lifetime free technical support
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Summary |
Our workhorse. An entry-level product perfect for lightning-fast access to your music. |
All the benefits of the sonicTransporter i5 + the ability to rip your extensive CD collection into lossless FLAC files. |
The sonicTransporter i7 CDR adds a faster CPU, 19” rackmount capability, and a built-in CD ripping drive. |
Our signature music server with top-notch upsampling, a responsive user interface and the least amount of playback latency. Built with an optical Ethernet port.
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Processor |
Intel i5 |
Intel i5 |
Intel i7 |
Intel i9 |
RAM |
8 GB |
8 GB |
16 GB |
16 GB |
Storage Included |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Storage Available |
Up to 4TB SSD |
Up to 4TB SSD |
Up to 8TB SSD |
Up to 8TB SSD |
Operating System |
sonicorbiter OS |
sonicorbiter OS |
sonicorbiter OS |
sonicorbiter OS |
Controlled By |
Tablet or Web Browser (No Keyboard/Monitor Required) |
Tablet or Web Browser (No Keyboard/Monitor Required) |
Tablet or Web Browser (No Keyboard/Monitor Required) |
Tablet or Web Browser (No Keyboard/Monitor Required)
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Network Protocols |
DLNA, Samba (Sonos® and others), Squeezebox®, Roon (RAAT) |
DLNA, Samba (Sonos® and others), Squeezebox®, Roon (RAAT) |
DLNA, Samba (Sonos® and others), Squeezebox®, Roon (RAAT) |
DLNA, Samba (Sonos® and others), Squeezebox®, Roon (RAAT)
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Roon Server Installed |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
HQPlayer Installed
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Able to Access RoonARC Remotely |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Library Capacity |
Up to 10,000 albums (100,000 tracks) |
Up to 10,000 albums (100,000 tracks) |
Up to 20,000 albums (200,000 tracks) |
Up to 20,000 albums (200,000 tracks) |
Multi-Room Streaming |
Up to 6 simultaneous zones |
Up to 6 simultaneous zones |
More than 6 simultaneous zones |
More than 6 simultaneous zones |
Rack-Mounted Design |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Tabletop Design |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Tool-less 2.5” Hard Drive Bay |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Optical Ethernet Port |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Price (MSRP) |
$1,095 |
$1,279 |
$1,895 |
$2,999 |
HARDWARE
Network | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
USB | 2 x USB 3.0 ports (only one can be used for a USB drive) |
Power | 12VDC input (4 amps) |
Pull out drive bay | Accepts 2.5 inch SSD drives. When purchasing optional storage from us, we use the Samsung EVO Series 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB drives. |
CPU | Intel i7 |
RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
CONNECTIVITY
Network Protocols | Roon (RAAT), DLNA, Samba (Sonos® and others), Squeezebox®, Plex Server |
ACOUSTIC NOISE
Acoustic Noise | 0dB (Noiseless) |
USER INTERFACE
User Interface | Web user interface for configuration from a web browser or table |
DIMENSIONS
Size | 1.75" H x 17" W x 8.75" D (1U rack mount) |
Weight | 15 lbs |
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Operating Environment | 0° C to 40° C |
STORAGE
Server Database | 64GB SSD for server database (Roon Server, Squeezebox, DLNA) no local music storage |
Pull-out Drive | 2.5" pull out hard drive for additional music storage |
USB Compatibility | Compatible with any USB attached hard drive |
NAS Compatibility | Compatible with almost any NAS (Synology, QNAP, Western Digital, Buffalo, and more) |
POWER CONSUMPTION
Power Consumption | 9 Watts |
POWER ADAPTER REQUIREMENTS
Power | 12VDC at 5 amps |
Adapter Specs | 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID DC adapter jack (center positive) |