The sonicTransporter i5 is Small Green Computer's solution for stable and maintenance-free streaming of your digital music collection. Built with an Intel i5 processor and a high-speed SSD, this server is perfect for lightning-fast access to your music.
This product is milled out of a solid block of billet aluminum, which allows the case to serve as the heat-sink for the processor. Without any moving parts, the sonicTransporter i5 is both fan-less and noiseless. 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 uniquely designed to achieve unparalleled hardware / software synergy.
Features
- Add and internal SSD storage when ordering or add any 2.5" SSD yourself using the tool-less hard drive bay.
- Use the sonicTransporter with a Sonore Rendu series player attached to your USB DAC to create a complete digital transport solution
- This device comes with Roon Server pre-installed and allows for up to 16 simultaneous zones of multi-room streaming
- 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
- Additionally sold in a bundle with our external CD ripper for sonicTransporters
What's Included
- sonicTransporter i5
- 19v 3.5A (120v-220v) switched mode power supply - works in any country US power cord included (IEC-320-C5)
- 1m LAN cable
- 60-day Roon trial
Notes
- The sonicTransporter i5 is designed for a music library of 1-450K Red Book audio, DSD and Hi-Rez tracks. Custom solutions are available for larger music libraries upon inquiry.
- This server pairs well with Sonos network speakers and allows you to listen to local music or other files at any time without ever turning on your home computer.
- In addition to using an SSD drive, customers also have the option to attach a USB drive full of music or a NAS.
- 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 - 19VDC 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 i5 |
RAM | 8GB 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 | 8.25" x 6.25" x 1.375" (WxDxH) |
Weight | 2.4 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 - 19VDC at 4 amps |
Adapter Specs | 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID DC adapter jack (center positive) |