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The Small Green Computer sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3) is a fanless, network-connected music server and CD-ripping appliance. It runs sonicOrbiter OS with Roon Server pre-installed and can also host supported services/applications including HQPlayer, MinimServer/DLNA, Logitech Media Server/Squeezebox and Plex Media Server. Its integrated optical CD drive automatically rips CDs to lossless FLAC, while a tool-free 2.5-inch SSD bay, USB storage support and NAS support provide library-storage options. It is designed to feed network players—such as Sonore rendu-series devices connected to a USB DAC—rather than acting as a DAC, preamplifier or power amplifier itself. The Gen 3 CDR version uses an Intel i7 processor, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, a billet-aluminum 1U chassis, Gigabit Ethernet and a 12 V DC supply. No analog or digital audio-output specification is published because the unit is a server/ripper, not an audio-output component.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The DX's weight is 7 kg (15 lbs) against the sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3)'s 6.8 kg (15 lbs), its width 430 mm against 429 mm, its height 85 mm against 190 mm, and its depth 273 mm against 46 mm.
The DX Gen 2's weight is 7 kg (15 lbs) against the sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3)'s 6.8 kg (15 lbs), its width 430 mm against 429 mm, its height 85 mm against 190 mm, and its depth 273 mm against 46 mm.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The M50.2's weight is 8.1 kg (18 lbs) against the sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3)'s 6.8 kg (15 lbs), its width 434 mm against 429 mm, its height 133 mm against 190 mm, and its depth 381 mm against 46 mm.
The N100C's weight is 4.6 kg (10 lbs) against the sonicTransporter i7 CDR (Gen 3)'s 6.8 kg (15 lbs), its width 355 mm against 429 mm, its height 45 mm against 190 mm, and its depth 215 mm against 46 mm.
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