SOtM Introduces sMS-2000 Network Server And Streamer

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SOtM has just introduced their new flagship audiophile network player and server, the sMS-2000. According to SOtM this new model is, “not just a product; it’s a revolution in sound that will transform your listening experience.” It is available in either a black or silver finish and comes with three options for processor, SSD and RAM.

According to SoTM, this new flagship model is the result of over ten years of development. It incorporates advance hardware to include; the sMB-Q370 motherboard with i7 CPU and DDR4 RAM, and featuring; a sCLK-EX clock module, a TX-USBx10G USB host card, and an sNI-1G Ethernet card, all ensuring exceptional stability and high fidelity. It is equipped with SOtM’s premier Eunhasu OS, supporting a range of audio playback software, including Roon, MPD, and DLNA. This OS is tailored specifically for high-end audio, removing unnecessary elements and offering a range of unique hardware control features. It can support expandable storage up to 48TB and according to SOtM, it is said to be able to integrate with a large variety of music playback software.

Control is available using a web browser on a PC, iOS or a smart device, with all services from previous models now integrated into the sMA-2000.

Key Features At A Glance:

• Eunhasu/Windows OS
  • Eunhasu OS Features:
    • Web GUI
      • Easy system configuration
      • Selectable music player applications
      • Selectable and configurable USB audio devices
      • Network share folder and USB storage device setting
    • Roon Ready
    • Roon Server sMS-1000 feature
    • Minim Server sMS-1000 feature
    • DLNA audio renderer, OpenHome support
    • MPD (Music Player Daemon)
    • LMS (Logitech Media Server)
    • Squeezelite
    • HQPlayer Network Audio Adapter
    • Shairport
    • LibreSpot
    • Multi-zone network playback
• sMB-Q370 motherboard
• sCLK-EX clock module
• tX-USBx10G USB host card
• sNI-1G Ethernet card
• Custom-designed high-end audio-grade power supply: sPM-ATX100 for ATX power supply
• Supports 48TB and higher storage capacities
• Supports various music player software

Specifications:

• OS : Linux (User-proven high-end audio-grade Eunhasu OS)
• Audio Player:
  • Roon Server
  • DLNA audio renderer, OpenHome support
  • Music Player Daemon (MPD)
  • Logitech Media Server (LMS)
  • Squeezelite
  • Shairport-sync
  • LibreSpot
  • MinimServer
  • BubbleUPnP Server
  • Automatic CD ripper (External CD driver required)
  • HQplayer Network Audio Adapter
  • HQplayer Embedded will be added
  • Diretta protocol will be added
• Motherboard:
  • The world-best high-end audio-grade motherboard (sMB-Q370)
  • Intel i7-9700 processor (supports 9th and 8th gen Intel Core processors)
  • Intel i7-9700K processor (supports 9th and 8th gen Intel Core processors)
  • Intel i9-9900K processor (supports 9th and 8th gen Intel Core processors)
  • Synchronized by external 10MHz master clock
  • PCIe 3.0 x16, x4, x1 slot
  • 2 x M.2 M key 2280 connector
  • 2 x M.2 E key 2230 connector
  • 6 x SATA 6Gbps port
  • 1 x Display port, 1 x HDMI port
  • 4 x USB 3.1 gen 2, 2 x USB 2.0 port
  • 1 x Ethernet port
  • Extra-large passive CPU heat sink with flat heat pipe
• Audio Clock:
  • The world-best high-end audio-clock installed (sCLK-EX)
  • Ultra Low Noise Regulator
  • Active noise-cancelling circuit
  • 50 Ohm (or 75 Ohm) BNC connector for master clock input
• High-End Audio-Grade USB Output:
  • The world-best high-end USB host card installed (tX-USBx10G)
  • Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 port (maximum 10Gbps)
  • External type A and internal type E connectors
  • External power input jack
  • USB power on/off switch
  • USB audio class 2.0 support
• Network Interface:
  • Ethernet card installed (sNI-1G)
  • External power input jack
  • Extra onboard Ethernet port
  • All Ethernet port support WOL (Wake On Lan)
  • Synchronized by external 10MHz master clock
• High-End Audio-Grade Power Supply:
  • ATX power supply (sPM-ATX100)
  • Synchronous buck topology
  • Superior second-stage ripple noise filter on each output
  • ATX power supply compatible
  • OVP, UVP, OTP, Short circuit protection
  • All output powers synchronized by one clock source
• Storage:
  • 500GB M.2 SSD for the standard option
  • 1TB M.2 SSD when ordered i7-9700K option
  • 4TB M.2 SSD when ordered i9-9900K option
  • One additional M.2 SSD can be installed
  • Maximum of 6 SATA SSD can be installed
• Dimensions: 445mm x 394mm x 115mm
• Weight: 10Kg

MSRP (Std. Option: i7-9700/512 Gb SSD/16 Gb RAM):

• US: $10,000.00
• EU: €11,499.00

For more information visit the SOtM web site.

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