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The Slim Devices Transporter is a high-end music streaming unit which also functions as an Internet radio receiver when coupled with a broadband internet connection and router. Either way the Transporter will need a network connection to stream various types of audio files such as FLAC and AIFF audio files, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, and much more. It can accept digital inputs on coaxial, optical, and BNC S/PDIF, as well as AES/EBU balanced connectors for high quality transfer of audio. Basically, the Transporter is a high quality DAC(Digital Audio Converter) designed to decode and play compressed files on the fly with optimum sound quality.

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Audiophile sound quality music server / internet radio
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Extensive music streaming file format support - FLAC, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA)
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Both wired and wireless Ethernet connectivity
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Excellent audio hookup choices including gold-plated unbalanced RCA, balanced XLR, BNC, S/PDIF digital optical, and digital coax
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Completely iTunes compatible
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DAC and output amplifiers are powered by Super Regulators for clean power
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High quality AK4396 DAC
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Retro looking VU signal levels
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Expensive @ $2000
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Features

  • Backlit 31-key infrared remote
  • Automatically detects available wireless networks for quick setup
  • Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
  • True 802.11g wireless networking (can be disabled)
  • Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through the wireless interface
  • 325 MHz 8-way multithreaded RISC processor
  • "Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off
  • "Bit-perfect" CD audio streaming, with reduced storage and bandwidth usage
  • Digital and analog outputs
  • Gold-plated RCA, XLR, and BNC connectors
  • AKM AK4396 Multi-bit delta-sigma digital to analog converter
  • Optical, coax, BNC, and XLR digital connectors
  • Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
  • Audio format: linear PCM, 16 or 24 bits per sample

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Manufacturer Slim Devices
MSRP $2,000.00
Product Line Transporter
Release Date Apr. 3, 2007

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3 contributors -  dutchbeats, Erik, yale
Created: 08/20/2008 - 12:18
Modified: 10/09/2008 - 16:30