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 Extreme 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 our Extreme ATX power supply.
Software Options
Our preferred music library management and playback software is Lyrion Music Server (LMS). We developed 3 custom PlugIns to enhance its user experience and elevate its sound quality. This is what we recommend if you want the best sound quality.
AAMS XT uses Intel Pentium Silver SoC. It is sufficient to support other music library management playback software which is not CPU intensive such as JPLAY FEMTO, JRiver, and Audirvana, in case if you prefer one of these.
| 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 | Default: LMS. Other software upon request. |
| Net weight | 11 kg |
