sonicTransporter i5 (Gen 3) with CD Ripper

The sonicTransporter i5 (Gen 3) is Small Green Computer's solution for stable and maintenance-free streaming of your digital music collection. Built with an Intel i5 processor and a high-speed SSD, this server is perfect for lightning-fast access to your music resulting in unparalleled hardware and software synergy.   This bundle includes our duplicator-grade CD ripping drive. Just insert your CDs and they will be ripped to lossless FLAC files and stored on the hard drive in the sonicTransporter i5. Read more about the sonicTransporter i5 HERE or our CD ripping drive HERE.   Features Add up to 4TB SSD storage when ordering or add your own internal SSD using the tool-less 2.5" hard drive bay and your music will be available to virtually any network player Use the sonicTransporter with a Sonore Rendu series player attached to your USB DAC to create a complete digital transport solution This device comes with Roon Server pre-installed and allows for up to 16 simultaneous zones of multi-room streaming 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   What's Included sonicTransporter i5 19v 3.5A (120v-220v) power supply - works in any country (US-type power cord included) 1m LAN cable CD ripping drive 1m USB 3 cable Power supply for CD ripper 60-day Roon trial   Notes The sonicTransporter i5 is designed for a music library of 1-450K Red Book audio, DSD and Hi-Rez tracks. Custom solutions are available for larger music libraries upon inquiry. 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. In addition to using an SSD drive, customers also have the option to attach a USB drive full of music or a NAS.   Warranty 30 days to return any of our products, no questions asked... 1-year warranty on parts and labor Lifetime free technical support Compare sonicTransporters sonicTransporter_Product_Matrix sonicTransporter i5 (Gen 3) sonicTransporter i5 (Gen 3) with CD Ripper sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3) sonicTransporter i9 (Gen4) 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.    Processor Intel i5  Intel i5 Intel i7 Intel i9 RAM 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB 64 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)   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)   Roon Server Installed Yes Yes Yes Yes HQPlayer Installed   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 50,000 albums (500,000 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 $3,999