Media Server Reviews

Description: Dedicated music server/ streamer with R21 Reclocker. Input: Ethernet (RJ45). Outputs: Direct Stream Ethernet, USB 2.0 handles PCM to 32/768, DoP to DSD256, native DSD to DSD512; AES3 (XLR) handles PCM to 24/192 and DoP to DSD64; S/PDIF on BNC & RCA & TosLink (3 separate outputs) handles PCM to 24/192 and DoP to DSD64; I²S on HDMI & RJ45 handles PCM to 32/384, DoP to DSD256, and Native DSD to DSD512. Storage: 3-Bay SSD user-installable SSD Slide-Ins up to 24TB.
Dimensions: 17.5" (445mm) W × 15.7" (400mm) D × 3.2" (80mm) H. Weight: 46lb (21kg).
Finish: Anodized silver (natural) or anodized black w/polished stainless steel and chrome highlights.
Serial number of unit reviewed: OLAIS1019.
Price: $25,000. Approximate number of US dealers: nine. Warranty: three years.
Manufacturer Antipodes Audio Ltd., Unit 1, 2 Ake Ake Pl., Otaki 5512, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand. Web: antipodes.audio. US distributor: Antipodes Audio Americas LLC.