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Sonore opticalRendu Deluxe network streamer, one of the Rendu series players that runs Sonicorbiter v3

Sonicorbiter v3 Is Out of Beta — and a Price Change on the Card

September 16, 2026

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Written by Andrew Gillis

Sonicorbiter v3 is out of beta with version 3.1, a full stable release. The ready-to-use card is now $99, shipped free — here's why, and how to get v3 free if you'd rather do it yourself.

How to Update Your Sonicorbiter v3 Software to the Latest Version

September 10, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

Once your Rendu is on Sonicorbiter v3, updates install right from your browser. Here's how to check your version and update in four steps.

Sonore ultraRendu Plus network streamer, one of the Rendu series players that runs Sonicorbiter v3

Your Rendu Just Got a New Operating System

September 2, 2026

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Written by Andrew Gillis

Sonore has released Sonicorbiter v3 — the first full rebuild of the Rendu operating system since 2016. Here's what's new, and the two ways to get it.

sonicTransporter i9 (Gen 6) fanless music server, front view

"Purpose-Built" Means Something Specific

August 26, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

The phrase gets used loosely enough to mean nothing. Here's what we mean by it, and why our spec sheets look boring.

Sonore Signature Rendu SE Deluxe network player

What a Flagship Is Actually For

August 25, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

Most of what we build is about restraint. This is what happens when you keep going past the point of diminishing returns anyway.

Rear view of the sonicTransporter i7 showing connections

Every Album You Stream Is on Loan

August 24, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

Licensing lapses. Catalogs get pulled. Remasters quietly replace the versions you loved. Your CDs don't do that.

Start With One Box

August 23, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

Getting into this properly doesn't mean buying everything at once. Here's the single change that usually does the most.

sonicTransporter WhirlWind 1U rackmount music server, front view

Four Rooms, One Rack Space: Inside the sonicTransporter WhirlWind

August 22, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

A conventional four-zone system needs a server, four endpoints, four DACs, and the cabling to match. There's another way to do it.

Silent, fanless music server in a listening room

Your Music Server Doesn't Belong in Your Listening Room

August 21, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

The whole point of separating server from streamer is that the computing can happen somewhere else entirely. Most people never consider it.

sonicTransporter i7 (Gen 4) fanless music server, front view

Roon, Audirvāna, or Lyrion? Your Server Shouldn't Care

August 20, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

Ask ten people how they listen and you'll get four different answers. Here's why the hardware underneath shouldn't force that decision.

Dedicated Music Server vs. NAS: What Actually Sounds Better (and Why)

July 23, 2026

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Written by Small Green Computer

Can you just use the NAS you already own to stream your music? A plain-language look at why a purpose-built, fanless music server sounds cleaner than a NAS — and when a NAS still makes sense.

Our New Website is Live + Get a Free SGC 7V Linear Power Supply with the ultraRendu Plus or opticalRendu Deluxe

July 10, 2026

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Written by Jim Jedow

We’re excited to announce that our brand new website is now live! After months of work behind the...

Roon Software Update - Minimum Requirements Update...

April 3, 2026

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Written by Jim Jedow

Roon Labs recently announced that their minimum system requirements will be changing on April 20,...

Mastering High-End Audio: Our Capital Audiofest 2025 Showcase with Small Green Computer and Sonore

December 5, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

Capital Audiofest 2025 delivered 122 rooms of pure audio obsession, and ours was consistently pac...

Latest Room Review from Capital Audiofest

December 2, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

Check out our latest room review from Capital Audiofest 2025. https://www.stereophile.com/conte...

11 Reasons Why You Need a Sonore Rendu Series Network Streamer/Player for the Holidays

November 21, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

11 Reasons why you need to add a Sonore Rendu Series Network Streamer/Player to your audio stack this holiday season...

11 Reasons Why You Need a sonicTransporter Music Server from Small Green Computer This Holiday Season...

November 20, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

Thinking about a new Music Server? 11 Reasons Why You Need a sonicTransporter Music Server from Small Green Computer...

Qobuz Connect Feedback from Audiophile Style

November 7, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

The folks over at audiophile Style had a chance to check out the Qobuz Connect feature on the Son...

🎵 Audiophiles, Your Ears Are About to Thank Us! 🎵

October 22, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

Big news: Qobuz Connect is NOW LIVE on ALL Sonore Rendu Series players – microRendu, ultraRendu P...

Exciting Update: Enhanced Audirvana Partnership

October 7, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

Unlock Superior Sound with a Free 3-Month Trial! Hey there, fellow music lovers! At Small Green C...

Why Upgrade your sonicTransporter Music Server to V2.9?

September 23, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

We are often asked why you should upgrade your Small Green Computer sonicTransporter Music Server to Sonicorbiter Operating System Version 2.9. Below is a quick summary as well as detailed updates and changes from Sonicorbiter Operating System V2.8 to V2.9

Why the Sonore opticalRendu Deluxe and ultraRendu Plus Are Must-Haves for Audiophiles

July 2, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

This Independence Day, Small Green Computer is lighting up the audiophile world with an unbeatable offer: a free Small Green Computer Linear Power Supply with the purchase of a Sonore opticalRendu Deluxe or $50 off one with the purchase of a Sonore ultraRendu Plus. These deals, available until July 7th at 11:59 PM EDT, are your ticket to noise-free, high-fidelity audio. Let’s explore why these products redefine network streaming and how they can transform your listening experience.

Elevate Your Audio with the Sonore opticalRendu Deluxe

June 22, 2025

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Written by Jim Jedow

For audiophiles seeking the ultimate in high-fidelity streaming, the Sonore opticalRendu Deluxe...

Latest video on the new ultraRendu Plus from Sonore

April 15, 2025

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Written by Andrew Gillis

Check out our latest video on the Sonore ultraRendu Plus highlighting the latest improvements and updates to make the ultraRendu Plus one of the best wired Ethernet network streamers on the market today. Definitely worth watching if you are in the market to upgrade your network streamer... Sonore ultraRendu Plus Product Page