PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SONICTRANSPORTER I7 CDR (GEN 2) WILL BE RELEASED IN EARLY JANUARY 2023. NOW WITH 16GB OF RAM!
The sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 2) 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.
Features
- This product features a versatile design that includes 19” rack mount ears and also feet for tabletop use
- 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 Core 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 2)
- 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 or less DSD, and Hi-Rez tracks.
- 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.
- 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) |