{"product_id":"sonictransporter-i9-gen-6","title":"sonicTransporter i9 (Gen 6)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n:root{--sg-surface:#f8fbf5;--sg-surface-2:#fff;--sg-offset:#e7efe1;--sg-border:rgba(46,84,45,.14);--sg-divider:rgba(46,84,45,.09);--sg-text:#16301a;--sg-muted:#4f6650;--sg-faint:#7b8f7a;--sg-primary:#456b49;--sg-inverse:#f6faf4;--sg-radius:1.25rem;--sg-radius-xl:1.75rem}\n.sgc-desc{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;color:var(--sg-text);line-height:1.6}\n.sgc-eyebrow{font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sg-muted);margin-bottom:1rem}\n.sgc-hero{padding:2rem 0 2.5rem}\n.sgc-hero h2{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,4vw,2.75rem);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin-bottom:.75rem}\n.sgc-hero p{color:var(--sg-muted);max-width:60ch;margin-bottom:1.5rem}\n.sgc-mini-specs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:.75rem;margin-bottom:2rem}\n.sgc-mini-specs div{padding:1rem;background:var(--sg-surface);border:1px solid var(--sg-border);border-radius:var(--sg-radius)}\n.sgc-mini-specs span{display:block;font-size:.7rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--sg-faint);margin-bottom:.25rem}\n.sgc-mini-specs strong{font-size:.875rem}\n.sgc-section{padding:2.5rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--sg-divider)}\n.sgc-section h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.5vw,1.75rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:.5rem}\n.sgc-section p{color:var(--sg-muted);max-width:62ch;margin-bottom:1.5rem}\n.sgc-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem;margin-top:1.5rem}\n.sgc-card{background:var(--sg-surface);border:1px solid var(--sg-border);border-radius:var(--sg-radius-xl);padding:1.5rem}\n.sgc-card h4{font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:.5rem}\n.sgc-card p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--sg-muted);margin:0}\n.sgc-spec-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:.75rem;margin-top:1.5rem}\n.sgc-spec-card{background:var(--sg-surface);border:1px solid var(--sg-border);border-radius:var(--sg-radius);padding:1.25rem}\n.sgc-spec-card span{display:block;font-size:.7rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--sg-faint);margin-bottom:.35rem}\n.sgc-spec-card strong{font-size:.95rem;display:block;margin-bottom:.25rem}\n.sgc-spec-card p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--sg-muted);margin:0}\n.sgc-quote{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#456b49,#5e8a64);color:#f6faf4;border-radius:1.75rem;padding:2.5rem;margin:2.5rem 0}\n.sgc-quote h3{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,3vw,1.75rem);letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-bottom:.75rem}\n.sgc-quote p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);margin:0}\n.sgc-accessories{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:.75rem;margin-top:1.5rem}\n.sgc-accessory{background:var(--sg-surface);border:1px solid var(--sg-border);border-radius:var(--sg-radius);padding:1.25rem}\n.sgc-accessory strong{display:block;font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:.35rem}\n.sgc-accessory p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--sg-muted);margin:0}\n@media(max-width:640px){.sgc-cards,.sgc-spec-grid,.sgc-accessories,.sgc-mini-specs{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgc-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgc-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"sgc-eyebrow\"\u003eFlagship music server · Small Green Computer\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe ultimate music server for every audiophile.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe sonicTransporter i9 Gen 6 is a fanless, purpose-built music server for listeners who demand absolute performance. Powered by Intel's 14th Gen i9, it handles DSD512 upsampling, massive libraries, and multi-room streaming without compromise — in complete silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-mini-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProcessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMemory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e64 GB RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 TB SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgc-section\" id=\"features\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"sgc-eyebrow\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eThe flagship of the sonicTransporter line.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe sonicTransporter i9 is not a repurposed PC. It runs sonicOrbiter OS — optimized exclusively for audio — and delivers the processing headroom to handle DSD512 upsampling, multi-zone streaming, and massive libraries without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-cards\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePurpose-built for high-end audio.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esonicOrbiter OS eliminates background processes, driver conflicts, and unnecessary overhead. Every CPU cycle goes to your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoon Core ready. No setup required.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoon Server is pre-installed. Plug in, connect to your network, and your Roon system is live — no keyboard, monitor, or configuration needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDSD512 and beyond.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe i9's 14th Gen CPU handles full DSD512 upsampling, PCM conversion, DSP plug-ins, and multi-room streaming simultaneously — without breaking a sweat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgc-section\" id=\"specs\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"sgc-eyebrow\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCore hardware and platform details.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBuilt on Intel i9 14th Gen with 64 GB RAM — ideal for the largest libraries and the most demanding upsampling workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProcessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i9 14th Gen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 cores, highest single-core speed — optimized for sustained DSP and upsampling workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMemory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e64 GB RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandles the largest Roon libraries, DSD512 upsampling, and 6+ simultaneous zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInternal Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 TB SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eTool-less 2.5\" bay. Order pre-installed or add your own drive later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLibrary Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 50,000 albums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr 500,000 tracks. Scales to the most extensive personal music collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOperating System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esonicOrbiter OS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudio-optimized. Managed entirely from a browser — no keyboard or monitor required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoon Server + ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-installed and ready. Supports Roon ARC for remote listening anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNetwork \u0026amp; Protocols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet — wired only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoon RAAT, DLNA, Samba (SMB), Squeezebox, HQPlayer NAA, Plex Media Server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19V DC \/ 7A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto-switching 120–220V AC adapter included. Connector: 5.5 mm × 2.5 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgc-section\" id=\"apps\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"sgc-eyebrow\"\u003eSoftware support\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eReady for the apps audiophiles actually use.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChoose your platform and run it without compromise. Everything is managed from a browser — no keyboard, monitor, or IT skills needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-cards\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoon Server\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-installed. Full Roon Core performance — metadata, DSP, DSD512 upsampling, multi-room, and Roon ARC for listening on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHQPlayer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun HQPlayer on the i9 and stream to an HQPlayer NAA endpoint. The i9's processing headroom handles the most demanding upsampling filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudirvāna, DLNA \u0026amp; more\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 60-day Audirvāna Studio trial. Also supports Lyrion, MinimServer, Squeezebox, Plex Media Server, and SMB for Sonos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgc-section\" id=\"pairs\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"sgc-eyebrow\"\u003eIn the box \u0026amp; pairs well with\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eEverything to get started. Ready for any system.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eShips complete and ready to plug in. Pairs naturally with Sonore Rendu streamers and optical networking gear for a reference-grade, noise-free digital front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-accessories\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003esonicTransporter i9 Gen 6, 19V \/ 7A worldwide power supply with US cord, 1 m Ethernet LAN cable, and 60-day Audirvāna trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Sonore Rendu streamers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect to a Signature Rendu SE Deluxe, opticalRendu Deluxe, or ultraRendu Plus for a complete server-to-DAC system over fiber or Ethernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSGC 19V Linear Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrop-in upgrade. Replace the switching supply with a low-noise linear PSU for a cleaner DC feed and an audible improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sgc-accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSGC External CD Ripper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eRip CDs directly to the internal SSD in FLAC. Attach via USB — no computer involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sgc-quote\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eNo compromises. Just music.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe sonicTransporter i9 removes every variable a general-purpose computer introduces — fans, background processes, driver noise, electrical interference. 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