sonicTransporter WhirlWind
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Rackmount music server · Small Green Computer
More power. More storage. Same silence.
The sonicTransporter WhirlWind is a high-performance, fanless music server in a 1U rackmount chassis — equally at home in an equipment rack or on a listening room shelf. It runs Roon, Audirvāna, HQPlayer, and more, with up to 8 TB of internal SSD storage.
Why it matters
More power and storage, with zero added noise.
The WhirlWind steps up performance in a rack-friendly chassis without giving up the silence and simplicity SGC is known for. No fans, no moving parts — just a dedicated audio platform that disappears into your system.
Fanless, noiseless operation.
No fans. No moving parts. A chassis designed to disappear — into your rack or your room — and run silently around the clock.
Every major music app pre-installed.
Roon Server, Audirvāna, HQPlayer, MinimServer, Squeezebox, Plex — all managed from a browser or tablet. No keyboard or monitor needed.
Up to 8 TB of internal SSD.
Add storage at checkout, or use the tool-less 2.5" drive bay to install your own anytime. Holds an entire music collection and more.
Specifications
From the rack to the listening room.
A 1U rackmount chassis that fits a standard equipment rack or sits comfortably on a shelf — with the storage and software to run an entire music system.
Fits standard equipment racks or displays on a shelf. Versatile placement.
Tool-less 2.5" drive bay. ~30,000 tracks per 1 TB of storage.
Exceeds Roon Labs hardware specifications.
Browser-based control. Plug-and-play on any home network.
Streams to virtually any network player or audio system.
30-day return policy, 1-year warranty, lifetime free technical support.
Software support
Ready for the apps audiophiles actually use.
Choose your platform and run it without compromise. Everything is managed from a browser — no keyboard, monitor, or IT skills needed.
Roon Server
Pre-installed and ready. The WhirlWind exceeds Roon Labs hardware specifications — ideal for large libraries and multi-zone playback.
HQPlayer
Run HQPlayer on the WhirlWind and stream to an HQPlayer NAA endpoint for high-quality upsampling and format conversion.
Audirvāna, DLNA & more
Also supports MinimServer, Squeezebox, Plex, and DLNA — all from a browser, with no keyboard or monitor required.
In the box & pairs well with
Everything to get started.
sonicTransporter WhirlWind, 19V 5A power supply, and 1 m Ethernet LAN cable. 30-day returns, 1-year warranty, lifetime free tech support.
Add the opticalRendu Deluxe as a network-to-USB endpoint for fiber-isolated playback to your USB DAC.
The ultraRendu Plus connects via Ethernet and delivers a clean USB audio signal to your DAC — simple and effective.
Tool-less 2.5" drive bay. Add up to 8 TB at checkout or install your own drive anytime.
From the equipment rack to the listening room shelf.
The sonicTransporter WhirlWind runs your entire music system — silently, effortlessly, and without compromise. Step up in power without giving up any of the simplicity SGC is known for.
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