Our extreme music server with low-powered SoC for low-noise audio playback. Designed for use with music management and playback software which does not require a powerful CPU. The short name is AAMS XT.
New LPSU
Unlike the previous AAMS which uses diode bridge rectifiers, AAMS XT uses active rectifiers with Mundorf MLytic AG (Audio Grade) smoothing capacitors. We use Linear Technology LDO voltage regulators for the second or final stage regulation. When the music server is shutdown (front button pressed twice), after the power LED is off, the Linear Technology voltage regulators go into shutdown mode, making the power supply standby current very low.
It has similar power supply design like the AARS, with the only difference being the CPU rail is not populated since the low-powered CPU is directly powered via the ATX connector. Please check the AARS page for more pictures of the Extreme power supply.
Software Options
AAMS XT uses Intel Pentium Silver SoC. It is sufficient to support audio playback and library management software which is not CPU intensive such as Lyrion Media Server (LMS) and many other UPnP servers / renderers.
| AAMS XT | |
|---|---|
| Motherboard & Processor | AsRock J5040-ITX, Intel Pentium Silver SoC |
| RAM | Apacer 2 x 8 GB DDR4-2666 |
| Casing | Streacom FC10 Alpha |
| CPU cooling | Passive heatsink on motherboard |
| LPSU rails | 6 |
| Transformer(s) | Custom Toroidy 300 VA |
| O/S | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 21H2, Entry |
| O/S SSD | Samsung EVO 870 250 GB |
| Music SSD | Not included in price, can add during purchase or self add |
| USB2 Isolator | Optional |
| Connection to DAC | USB only |
| Music library management and streaming software | User to decide |
| Net weight | 11 kg |
