sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition
The sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition is a new kind of music server based on Windows OS instead of the original Linux OS based sMS-1000SQ.
Compared to Linux based music servers, diversified compatibility and program support, user friendly operation and such convenient functions have ensured the wide popularity of Windows OS based music servers.
After a longer period of research and testing, SOtM proudly announces the first of our Windows OS based servers which are significantly better than any existing Windows OS based servers on the market, SOtM’s sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition is unequaled and capable to deliver the best sound quality today.
Here are the key points of why the sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition is so special,
First, in order to fundamentally enhance the already great sound quality of the sMS-1000SQ, we chose to use the award-winning AudiophileOptimizer from Switzerland based Highend-AudioPC.
The AudiophileOptimizer is gaining popular favor from audiophiles around the world. It is installed as the first piece of software to ensure the best sound quality possible. The Audiophile Optimizer specifically optimizes the Windows OS with only one goal in mind, to reproduce the highest sounds quality possible. In short, SOtM sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition is Windows OS purified by the AudiophileOptimizer.
Second, the users can easily obtain high quality internet streaming service via ROON and other playback software, and it can build a multi-zone network audio system configuration.
Third, the sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition can be viewed as a Windows OS device, which is specialized in obtaining high quality sound, but allows the use of all functions on Windows OS based on SOtM’s reputable Hardware performance.
Fourth, sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition uses tX-USBexp as the basic feature and allows external power to the USB audio port to easily upgrade to the level of sound quality.
Plus, the sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition allows the use of internet streaming services like TIDAL or Qobuz, and common music playback programs like Foobar2000 and JRiver, etc.
The sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition offers the best sound & techniques as the original sMS-1000SQ does, both sMS-1000SQ series provide the most satisfying sound quality. No matter what kinds of audio systems users may desire to build, they can enjoy fantastic sound performance with SOtM sMS-1000SQ.
Simply experience the difference and surprise with sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition developed by SOtM.
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Key Features
- Windows 10Pro with AudiophileOptimizer pre-installed and configured
- Windows Server 2012 R2 with AudiophileOptimizer pre-installed and configured
- Only selected high quality audio grade Windows OS hardware
- Roonserver for multi zone internet streaming audio system
- Various audio player application support
- Video playback support
Download
Manual for Windows Edition
Manual for Vortexbox OS
Specification
OS
Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 10Pro
Available audio playback software
Roon
TIDAL
Qubuz
Foobar2000
JRiver
PowerDVD
Etc.
Basic standard Storage
64G SSD
Optional data storage
max.8TB HDD or max.2TB SSD
USB output model
Audio grade USB 3.0 port (tX-USBexp)
External power input jack
USB power on/off switch
USB audio class 2.0 support
Support format : 32bit/384kHz PCM, DSD
Digital output model
AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical output
Support format : 24bit/192kHz PCM
Analog output model
Balanced,Unbalanced output
Balanced output voltage : 1.9Vrms
Unbalanced output voltage : 0.95 Vrms
Support format : 32bit/192kHz PCM
THD+N : 0.005% > @ 1kHz
Output band width : -3dB@100kHz
Power requirement
Input Voltage : +19Vdc
Power : Max 60W
Operating environment
Operating temperature : +10 ~ +30℃
Storage temperature : 0 ~ +40℃
Operating & storage humidity : 10% ~ 90%
Dimension
360×68×240(mm)
Weight
4kg >
FAQ
What options can I choose?
sMS-1000SQ represents a variety of options to reach to customer’s needs.
- Output options :
– USB output : the standard feature based on the tX-USBexp
– Digital output : the standard feature based on the tX-USBexp with AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical output
– Analog output : the standard feature based on the tX-USBexp with Balanced, Unbalanced outputs
- Storage device options :
– Change or replace the standard SSD to bigger capacity storage device : available with max.4TB HDD or max.2TB SSD
- ODD option for ripping : Bluray Drive
- Ultra Low Noise Jitter Clock options :
– sCLK-48.0 for USB output model
– sCLK-2224 for Digital output or Analog output mode
– sCLK-EX142548 for USB output and Motherboard
– sCLK-EX14254822/24 for Digital output or Analog output and Motherboard
How to use Tidal or Qobuz with the unit?
If you have both ROON and Tidal accounts, you can enter the id/pw of Tidal account in ROON. To get more information, please check the quick guide
If you have Tidal or Qobuz account, connect TIDAL or Qobuz Web player via web browser or run TIDAL or Qobuz application and enter your username and password.
Is it available to use with external storage devices?
Yes, it’s possible.
Please check the quick guide to get more information.
Can I control the unit by Android or iOS devices?
Yes, sure.
For iOS, if you choose the sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition with ROON, you can control the unit by ROON apps, please check the minimal requirement on ROONlabs.com
For Android, if you choose the sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition with ROON, you can control the unit by ROON apps, please check the minimal requirement on ROONlabs.com
Depends on which playback program you will use, the control app would be different.
How to play music files from NAS?
It’s very easy and simple, if you use ROON as a software.
Please check the quick guide or check ROONlabs.com
For other playback softwares, please check how to connect NAS in the playback software setting page.
Does the unit necessarily connect to the internet?
Yes, it should be connected to the internet.
Some characters are not displaying properly on Roon?
Please check the instruction in the link.
https://kb.roonlabs.com/FAQ:Some_characters_are_not_displaying_properly
Does it support vidoe plaback ?
Yes, the video playback is available on sMS-1000SQ Windows Edition based on Windows 8.1 32bit OS .
Under 4 Gbyte video file can playback and Blu-ray Media may cause the problem while playback.