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=Overview=  
= Overview =  
'''Transporter''' is a hi-end audiophile grade network audio player that is designed by Slim Devices (''now Logitech Inc''). It interfaces with Pandora and many other streaming internet radio stations.  
'''Transporter''' is an expensive hi-end audiophile grade network audio player that is designed by Slim Devices (''now Logitech Inc''). The player is preferred by audiophiles due to it's reduced clock noise and intrinsic jitter, which is the only distinct difference between it and the [[Slim Devices Squeezebox|Squeezebox]]. Additionally it can interface with many streaming internet radio stations, including the open-source Slim Server software. Transporter was first released and shipped in September 2006.
==Technical Specifications==  
 
===Audio Input and Outputs===
== Technical Specifications ==  
====Audio Outputs====
=== Audio Input and Outputs ===
==== Audio Outputs ====
* Digital and analog outputs
* Digital and analog outputs
* Gold-plated RCA, XLR, and BNC connectors  
* Gold-plated RCA, XLR, and BNC connectors  
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* Multiple outputs may be used at the same time
* Multiple outputs may be used at the same time


====Analog Outputs====
==== Analog Outputs ====
* [http://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/akm/en/product/ak4396/ak4396.html AKM AK4396] Multi-bit delta-sigma digital to analog converter  
* [http://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/akm/en/product/ak4396/ak4396.html AKM AK4396] Multi-bit delta-sigma digital to analog converter  
* Signal-to-noise, Dynamic Range: 120dB
* Signal-to-noise, Dynamic Range: 120 dB
* THD+Noise: -106dB (0.00005%)  
* THD+Noise: -106 dB (0.00005 %)  
* Linear Super-Regulated supplies for DAC and line-out stages
* Linear Super-Regulated supplies for DAC and line-out stages


====Digital Outputs and Inputs====
==== Digital Outputs and Inputs ====
* Optical, coax, BNC, and XLR digital connectors  
* Optical, coax, BNC, and XLR digital connectors  
* Word clock input for synchronization with an external clock  
* Word clock input for synchronization with an external clock  
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: 35ps at S/PDIF receiver
: 35ps at S/PDIF receiver


===Audio Codecs===
=== Audio Codecs ===
====Lossless====  
==== Lossless ====  
* [[ALAC]]  
* [[ALAC]]  
* [[FLAC]]  
* [[FLAC]]  
* [[WMA Lossless]]
* [[WMA Lossless]]


====Lossy====  
==== Lossy ====  
* [[MP3]]  
* [[MP3]]  
* [[AAC]]
* [[AAC]]
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* [[Musepack]]
* [[Musepack]]


====Misc====
==== Misc ====
* MAD decoding  
* [[MAD]] decoding  
* High accurancy 24-bit synthesis  
* High accuracy 24-bit synthesis  
* [[Sound check]] and [[ReplayGain]] support
* [[Sound check]] and [[ReplayGain]] support for adjusting the gain on your audio files.


===Technical information===
=== Technical information ===
====Firmware====  
==== Firmware ====  
* Flash upgradeable firmware  
* Flash upgradeable firmware  
* Network settings are stored in non-volatile memory  
* Network settings are stored in non-volatile memory  
* Auto-configuration for most networks  
* Auto-configuration for most networks  
* Easy setup for wireless networks  
* Easy setup for wireless networks
====Architecture====  
 
* 325 Mhz 8-way multi-threaded RISC processor  
==== Architecture ====  
* 325 MHz 8-way multi-threaded RISC processor  
* Field-upgradeable Xilinx CPLD  
* Field-upgradeable Xilinx CPLD  
* 64Mb high-speed RAM  
* 64 Mb high-speed RAM  
* 16Mb program flash  
* 16 Mb program flash  
* Low-power, fanless design
* Low-power, fanless design


===Network===
=== Network ===
====Wireless Interface====  
==== Wireless Interface ====  
* True 802.11g wireless networking (can be disabled)  
* True 802.11g wireless networking (can be disabled)  
* Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through the wireless interface  
* Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through the wireless interface  
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* Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
* Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption


===Power===  
==== Ethernet Interface ====
===Basics===
* True 100 Mbps throughput
* Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector
* Connects to any 100Mbps or 10Mbps network
* Auto-detects full duplex and half duplex modes
* Automatic receive polarity correction
* Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 feet)
 
=== Power ===
==== Power Input ====
* 100–240 V, 50-60 Hz AC
* Internal Fuse: 500 mA
* Standard IEC power connector
* Included IEC power cable specific to shipping destination
 
==== Power Supply ====
* Separate linear supplies for Analog, DAC, and clocks
* Auto-ranging, relay-controlled AC input
* Three Super Regulators for analog stages (+15, -15, +5)
* High-efficiency, low noise SMPS for CPU, Display
* Continuous AC voltage monitoring
* Automatic over-voltage protection
* Low-power "deep sleep" mode
 
=== Software installation ===
==== System Requirements ====
* All systems: 256MB RAM, ethernet or wireless network, and 20MB hard disk space
* Macintosh: Mac OS/X 10.3 or later
* Windows: 733Mhz Pentium running Windows NT/2000/XP
* Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.8.3 or later
 
== External links ==
* [http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?HardwareComparison Slim Devices comparions] a wiki article comparing the various devices made and a hardware comparison between them
* [http://www.slimdevices.com/su_downloads.html Slim Server downloads] downloading the Slim Server open source software for your machine
* [http://forums.slimdevices.com/ Slim Devices forum] 3rd party user forum regarding topics surrounding the Transporter.
* [http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/24/slim-devices-transporter-unwires-high-end/ Engadget review] a technical journalist review of the Transporter
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=48760&st=0 HA Transporter thread] a few screenshots from an HA member who owns a Transporter.
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=11909&hl= Anti-Jitter RAM Buffers thread] discusses whether or not jitter in electronic devices can make a difference audible.


==External links==
[[Category:Hi-Fi]]

Latest revision as of 17:28, 27 July 2011

Overview

Transporter is an expensive hi-end audiophile grade network audio player that is designed by Slim Devices (now Logitech Inc). The player is preferred by audiophiles due to it's reduced clock noise and intrinsic jitter, which is the only distinct difference between it and the Squeezebox. Additionally it can interface with many streaming internet radio stations, including the open-source Slim Server software. Transporter was first released and shipped in September 2006.

Technical Specifications

Audio Input and Outputs

Audio Outputs

  • Digital and analog outputs
  • Gold-plated RCA, XLR, and BNC connectors
  • Volume control is provided for all outputs
  • Multiple outputs may be used at the same time

Analog Outputs

  • AKM AK4396 Multi-bit delta-sigma digital to analog converter
  • Signal-to-noise, Dynamic Range: 120 dB
  • THD+Noise: -106 dB (0.00005 %)
  • Linear Super-Regulated supplies for DAC and line-out stages

Digital Outputs and Inputs

  • Optical, coax, BNC, and XLR digital connectors
  • Word clock input for synchronization with an external clock
  • Linear-regulated power for all clock paths
  • Dedicated high-precision crystal oscillators (no PLL, no resampling)
  • Standard IEC-958 (S/PDIF) or AES/EBU encoding
  • Optical connector: TOSLINK 660nm
  • RCA connector: capacitor-coupled 500mVpp into 75 ohms
  • BNC connector: transformer-coupled, 500mVpp into 75 ohms
  • XLR connector: 4.7Vpp into 110 ohms
  • Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
  • Audio format: linear PCM, 16 or 24 bits per sample
  • Jitter (standard deviation):
11ps at oscillator (intrinsic jitter)
17ps at DAC
35ps at S/PDIF receiver

Audio Codecs

Lossless

Lossy

Misc

  • MAD decoding
  • High accuracy 24-bit synthesis
  • Sound check and ReplayGain support for adjusting the gain on your audio files.

Technical information

Firmware

  • Flash upgradeable firmware
  • Network settings are stored in non-volatile memory
  • Auto-configuration for most networks
  • Easy setup for wireless networks

Architecture

  • 325 MHz 8-way multi-threaded RISC processor
  • Field-upgradeable Xilinx CPLD
  • 64 Mb high-speed RAM
  • 16 Mb program flash
  • Low-power, fanless design

Network

Wireless Interface

  • True 802.11g wireless networking (can be disabled)
  • Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through the wireless interface
  • Throughput up to 54Mbps, high speed PCI interface to radio module
  • Dual external antennas for improved range and throughput
  • Supports all 802.11b and 802.11g access points
  • Automatically detects available wireless networks for quick setup
  • Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption

Ethernet Interface

  • True 100 Mbps throughput
  • Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector
  • Connects to any 100Mbps or 10Mbps network
  • Auto-detects full duplex and half duplex modes
  • Automatic receive polarity correction
  • Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 feet)

Power

Power Input

  • 100–240 V, 50-60 Hz AC
  • Internal Fuse: 500 mA
  • Standard IEC power connector
  • Included IEC power cable specific to shipping destination

Power Supply

  • Separate linear supplies for Analog, DAC, and clocks
  • Auto-ranging, relay-controlled AC input
  • Three Super Regulators for analog stages (+15, -15, +5)
  • High-efficiency, low noise SMPS for CPU, Display
  • Continuous AC voltage monitoring
  • Automatic over-voltage protection
  • Low-power "deep sleep" mode

Software installation

System Requirements

  • All systems: 256MB RAM, ethernet or wireless network, and 20MB hard disk space
  • Macintosh: Mac OS/X 10.3 or later
  • Windows: 733Mhz Pentium running Windows NT/2000/XP
  • Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.8.3 or later

External links

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