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An audiophile Revolution

If the Squeezebox 2 and 3 weren’t enough to satisfy even the most avid of audiophiles. The recently announced Slim Devices Transporter will certainly fill the gap. Crammed with all the usual features of the Squeezebox range but with many many more technical features and better sound quality, the Transporter is set to revolutionise the audiophile market. Of course, you will still be running your toy on the familiar software that is ‘Slim Server‘.Here’s what they say on the slimdevices website:

Feel Your Music
The new TransNav™ controller uses dynamic tactile feedback to provide fast access to any song even in the largest music collection. The sleek, backlit, infrared remote and dual fluorescent displays make it easy to use from anywhere in the room.

Quality Connectors
Transporter’s back panel features a complete set of professional-grade connectors, including both balanced and unbalanced signals for its analog and digital interfaces.

Astounding Analog
The AK4396 “Miracle DAC” was chosen for its high dynamic range and low distortion. Its low out-of-band noise allows for the use of low-order output filters with higher cutoffs, resulting in preservation of phase and reduced distortion in the audible band. This extraordinary accuracy at higher frequencies allows Transporter to resolve the exact staging of instruments and the finest details of any recording. In addition, Transporter’s digital inputs allow its built-in DAC to be used with other sources.

Accurate Digital
Transporter’s digital path is not only “bit perfect”, but also extremely accurate in timing precision. Clock signals in Transporter are handled not as ones and zeroes, but as precision analog signals. Specialized crystal oscillators, careful clock management, and linear-regulated logic supplies ensure the lowest possible jitter throughout the system.

Clean Power
Transporter’s DAC and output amplifiers are powered by Super Regulators, based on the legendary design by Walt Jung. These regulators offer lower output impedance, faster response, and better noise rejection than standard three-terminal regulators. The result is an incredibly natural sound, with a pitch-black background and a shocking level of detail.

Transporter is the network music player audiophiles have been waiting for.

Slim Devices… The Future

Only a few months ago, people were criticising Slim Devices for their lack of development and were questioning their future, suspecting poor sales. Now, things have certainly changed. The company has brought out two new products in less than a year, both unique. The Transporter is the First Network Music Player designed exclusively for the audiophile community and such an investment may suggest that things are going rather well for the company. Slim Devices have also been investing heavily in partnership deals with ReadyNAS (to produce The Infrant) and their combination with the American Music Giant ‘Pandora‘ has proved very popular.

Make your Orders Now

With the rather ominous price tag of $1,999 it certainly isn’t for everybody but if you do have that sort of money then the Transporter is available on pre-order from the Slim Devices website.