sMS-100
sMS-100 is a network player which supports SqueezeLite, AirPlay, DLNA/MPD, and HQPlayer NAA function.
- ‘SqueezeLite’ output mode: connect sMS-100 to Logitech Media Server (LMS) through a local area network and playback the music files listed in LMS.
- ‘AirPlay’ output mode: connect sMS-100 to compatible Apple devices (iTunes, iPad, etc.) through a local area network and playback the music files.
- ‘DLNA/MPD’ output mode: connect sMS-100 to DLNA server through a local area network and playback the music files shared by DLNA server. Also, connect sMS-100 to Vortexbox based music servers through a local area network and playback the music files.
- ‘HQPlayer NAA’ output mode: connect sMS-100 to HQPlayer through a local area network and playback the music files.
Several sMS-100s connected to the local area network can playback each music files individually at the same time.
You can simply set up the multi-room audio system by connecting a USB audio device to USB port on the rear panel of sMS-100.
Key Feature
- SqueezeLite
- DLNA Renderer
- Airplay
- MPD
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Specification
Audio player feature
DNLA renderer
AirPlay
SqueezeLite
MPD
Support 24bit/384kHz Max, DSD
High precision digital volume control
Input current : minimum 2A
Input voltage range : 7V ~ 9V
Ethernet : Gigabit Ethernet x 1
USB port : USB 2.0 x 3
Power indicate lamp x 1
Dimension : 105 x 53 x 150(mm)
Weight : 1kg >
Operation environment
Operating temperature : 10℃ ~ 35℃
Storage temperature : -10℃ ~ 50℃
Operating & storage humidity : 10% ~ 90%
FAQ
How can I control sMS-100?
There are several ways to control sMS-100, you can control sMS-100 by your PC or MAC or application on your smart devices.
Is the internet connection necessary?
Yes, the internet connection is necessary to operate sMS-100 properly.
Please connect a network router to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of sMS-100 by LAN cable.
Why there are 3 x USB ports on the rear panel?
The board for sMS-100 is ready made product including the 3 outputs.
The output for sMS-100 is only for USB Audio device, and doesn’t support the storage device as like HDD.
Please be noted that you should connect 1 x USB audio device to operate sMS-100 properly.
Does a USB cable have an effect on the sound?
Yes, USB cable has an effect on the sound, we recommend to use dCBL-U2 in your system.
If I use both sMS-100 and dX-USB HD, what device should I power in?
we recommend to use mBPS-d2s to supply the purest battery power to the units.
if you have 1 x mBPS-d2s, please feed the power to sMS-100 and get power for dX-USB HD from USB power, in this case all system can be run by battery power.
When you use Plugplayer as a controller in DLNA mode,
There is an “advance setting” (under the settings app) for PlugPlayer that forces the app to keep running in the background and wifi on. You need to keep them on to use sMS-100 by Plugplayer properly.
How to update sMS-100 version
Please follow the below step to upgrade sMS-100 to version1.2 accordingly. Please be noted that re-upgrade the unit if there is abnormal symptom occurred after you upgraded ver.1.1 to ver.1.2 earlier.
Once you update the unit, you can not revert back to an older version.
Update Procedure:
1. In /APPS/Software Update select Update and wait for a link to appear “Back to the Main Page”. Do not close the GUI so you can track the update progress.
2. Reboot the unit and wait a few minutes for the system to restart.
3. In /Settings/Squeezelite name the player SOtM-Squeeze and press save. Wait for the page to refresh.
4. In /Settings/MPD name the player SOtM-MPD and press save. Wait for the page to refresh.
5. In /Settings/DLNA name the player SOtM-DLNA and press save. Wait for the page to refresh.
6. In /Settings/Airplay name the player SOtM-Airplay and press save. Wait for the page to refresh.
Update notes:
7. In/APPS/APP Switcher select the appropriate output mode desired.
Thank you.
How to play DSD files with sMS-100?
Please click the instruction below, it is about how to play DSD files via DLNA mode on sMS-100 with Minimserver and Synology NAS.
How to set up Qobuz plug in to work with sMS-100?
Please click the below link to get the proper information.
