{"title":"Roon Music Server","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-karmann-mini-server","title":"AfterDark. Project ClayX Giesemann KARMANN Mini Server","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Giesemann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KARMANN MINI Server - Grade Emperor Signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe development of Giesemann KARMANN Music Server is built with the the mind of Audiophiles, who pursue the best possible sounds with the fully optimised OS. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KARMANN Mini is build with Intel CPU with 4 core and 16GB RAM industrial custom modules for lowest latency and digitial signal transfer.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKARMANN Mini Server will be the very first Music Server in the market which is build in SFP Fiber NIC Adaptor with OCXO clock build inside to enhance the network performance for SFP module and SFP Active Copper Connections.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110051\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.ab91be7989929affe406b40e68141081.jpeg\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.ab91be7989929affe406b40e68141081.jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.28e680a6fc8d0eef43ac784fd62113cd.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110051\" data-ratio=\"70.33\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.28e680a6fc8d0eef43ac784fd62113cd.jpeg\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/applications\/core\/interface\/js\/spacer.png\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.28e680a6fc8d0eef43ac784fd62113cd.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the top: SFP ports is OCXO Optimised with Finisar for digital music enhancements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless design, No Noise, Carbon Fiber Panel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-constellation-giesemann-s1-duel-sfp-ethernet-server-adapter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-constellation-giesemann-s1-duel-sfp-ethernet-server-adapter\" rel=\"external nofollow\"\u003eAFTERDARK. CONSTELLATION GIESEMANN S1 DUAL SFP ETHERNET SERVER ADAPTER\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-master-clock-audiophilestyle-edition?variant=32208685367414\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-master-clock-audiophilestyle-edition?variant=32208685367414\" rel=\"external nofollow\"\u003eGiesemann OCXO clock\u003c\/a\u003e - Grade Prince for Giesemann S1 DUAL SFP NIC + OCXO optimised for dual Lan Ports \/ USB ports on the motherboard. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows OS is heavily optimised with Fidelizer Pro 8.10 and \u003cspan\u003eMinorityClean preinstalled on M.2 512GB SSD \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamsung 2TB SSD as storage for standard configuration , Up to 8TB \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamsung 15.6' OLED Panel - AfterDark. Portable Screen for display music album (Optional) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterDark. Diretta Host \/ Roon Server preinstalled in Windows 11 Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterDark. \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/power-cables\/products\/afterdark-black-modernize-linear-power-supply-high-current-version\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/power-cables\/products\/afterdark-black-modernize-linear-power-supply-high-current-version\" rel=\"external nofollow\"\u003eLPS Power Supply 12V \u003c\/a\u003e is recommended and sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"D_a69eb37b-854b-46c7-bbdf-04cd725d0b41_2\" data-ratio=\"100.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/products\/D_a69eb37b-854b-46c7-bbdf-04cd725d0b41_2048x.jpg?v=1678245255\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/applications\/core\/interface\/js\/spacer.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/products\/D_a69eb37b-854b-46c7-bbdf-04cd725d0b41_2048x.jpg?v=1678245255\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110052\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.c8e104ac00519d7d301fac2bef3a4b7d.jpeg\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.c8e104ac00519d7d301fac2bef3a4b7d.jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.019b590524ce6be3916c9c54956aa825.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110052\" data-ratio=\"68.89\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.019b590524ce6be3916c9c54956aa825.jpeg\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/applications\/core\/interface\/js\/spacer.png\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.019b590524ce6be3916c9c54956aa825.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110053\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.014fcb8bc5a1302b28f1ac77a0f74cc9.jpeg\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.014fcb8bc5a1302b28f1ac77a0f74cc9.jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.8ee9874f6c1395c5782d7a54d724c509.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110053\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.8ee9874f6c1395c5782d7a54d724c509.jpeg\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/applications\/core\/interface\/js\/spacer.png\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.8ee9874f6c1395c5782d7a54d724c509.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Karmann Mini Server will be power by external 12V LPS. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModules Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Carbon Fiber Anti-Resonance Plate is made of 6mm front \/ 3mm back thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Carbon Fiber Audiophile MAT for EMI shielding and Anti-Resonance for mission critical application for Audiophile Network Switch.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe will prevent external noise from getting to the USB signal conductors, and the high performance density of Carbon Fiber Shield to further prevent the ingress of noise (RFI, etc.) and increase stabilization during Roon streaming application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Connection Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpgrade provide maximum flexibility and enhance Noise Isolated performance with propriety\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“LAN input for Audio”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Optical Lan Isolator”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor audiophile audio connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Constellation (CFS) Optical Fiber Audio Lan Isolator Performance Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Lan Isolator interface is upgraded with 1G SFP Finisar Industrial Grade Optical Module and Commercial Grade Commscope Single Mode  Optical Fiber Cable to provide the best data transfer with much “less error rate” to provide the best audio performance for Lan Isolation application. The separate Linear Power Supplywas used to provide the best audio performance with less signal to noise background. The micro details and soundstage on Hi-Res Audio will improves significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject ClayX  Duelund Silver Cable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewill be used for internal DC power wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/power-cables\/products\/afterdark-black-modernize-linear-power-supply-high-current-version\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/power-cables\/products\/afterdark-black-modernize-linear-power-supply-high-current-version\" rel=\"external nofollow\"\u003eBlack Modernize Linear Power Supply \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis recommended to eliminate the EMI interference and provide more stable audiophile grade power supply for audiophile music server. (Optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra anti EMI-absorber material was placed on the connection board,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto eliminate the signal noise and better separation to avoid vibration interference for mission critical Audiophile Network Switch application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe “Carbonized Screw” was used to fix the position on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Carbon Fiber Anti-Resonance Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor Audiophile NAS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003em\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby AfterDark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Fanless design, 3mm Aluminum polished chassis,  completely passive cooled for silent operation improving resonance control and heat dissipation  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : 4 core CPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : 16GB custom industrial module with Oyaide Noise Reduction Fabric EMI Shielding Material  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Custom Audio Optimized Windows-based OS, Fully tweaked BIOS, Ultralow Jitter and very low latency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : USB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Industrial M.2 SSD 512GB with Windows 11 OS, Music SSD storage Up to 8TB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Formats supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, DSD, MQA supported audio formats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftware Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Roon, HQplayer, Audirvana, JRiver, JPlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : External connections consist of 2 USB ports, 2 LAN ports on board. 2 SFP 1G Connection  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: 12V DC 2.5mm Jack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : 12V LPS is required (Sold Separately) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote Access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Remote setup and maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Silver and Black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : 230 × 308 × 90mm (W x D x H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Around 5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; 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Compared with IPS, it is really a dimensionality reduction blow.  has no light leakage problem, which is excellent for audioiphiles who likes the best colour rendering for music album at night with a little portable screen which is very handy to place in any location near the audioohile system.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport device:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAC Pro 2019 or Mac Book with single Apple Thunderbolt 4 Cable (Native 4K Resolution) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNintendo Switch (1080P) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC in Windows and Linux 1080p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110060\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.ea55c17271051055bafab060af7a8b6c.jpeg\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.ea55c17271051055bafab060af7a8b6c.jpeg\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g91469\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.6cd1cbaa7909085199a509cfb13dd480.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110060\" data-ratio=\"78.33\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.6cd1cbaa7909085199a509cfb13dd480.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.6cd1cbaa7909085199a509cfb13dd480.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecification on LCD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17-inch resolution 2560 x 16000 60HZ refresh rate, 1ms response time high-speed picture is clearer, the color gamut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis screen is 1.06B NTSC106%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100%sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e94% Adobe RGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast ratio 100000:1 (IPS screen only 800-1500:1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110061\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.d9c7770a30b4a258c1ed4c33d350e04d.jpeg\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.d9c7770a30b4a258c1ed4c33d350e04d.jpeg\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g91469\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.5ab656631e13df3740bea8fd68da9c3c.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110061\" data-ratio=\"111.80\" width=\"805\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.5ab656631e13df3740bea8fd68da9c3c.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.5ab656631e13df3740bea8fd68da9c3c.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowered by single 5V Type C and input with mini HDMI \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI video cable*1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTYPEC TO C full-featured video data cable*1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.5b07365d8b24d4c1f6bd93095b404e29.jpeg\" title=\"Enlarge image\" data-fileid=\"110063\" data-wrappedlink=\"\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"undefined\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"image.jpeg.5b07365d8b24d4c1f6bd93095b404e29.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110063\" data-ratio=\"87.48\" width=\"519\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.5b07365d8b24d4c1f6bd93095b404e29.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.5b07365d8b24d4c1f6bd93095b404e29.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AfterDark","offers":[{"title":"16","offer_id":40392561262710,"sku":"","price":2180.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18","offer_id":40392561295478,"sku":"","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/files\/IMG_9643_3fce4d59-b22d-4bda-b817-30868e13e230.jpg?v=1687241129"},{"product_id":"afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-karmann-handhartilo-series","title":"AfterDark. Project ClayX Giesemann KARMANN Server x HANDHARTILO SERIES","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Giesemann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KARMANN Server x HANDHARTILO SERIES - Emperor Double Crown Limited Edition      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is designed with high performance at low power TDP CPU from Intel. We have managed to sources the latest 14th generation, the best Intel CPU for Audiophiles, but in limited supplies. This version of CPU can ensure the Music Server running at modernate heat, running fanless to performs most of the complex instruction and upsampling calculation for HQplayer.        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure we have the best sounding for the hardwares, we performs a lot of trial and errors and research effort since 2021. AfterDark. are ambition to build something very unique in the market for Music Server. Therefore, we start to look into the motherboards and card and tried to design a tailor made chassis for music server for audiophile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are innovator to build tailor made products which is years ahead to most of the commercial brand product. So, we invest time for our R\u0026amp;D teams to invent a Giesemann Clock Sync Module (GCSM) to generate the best clocking signal to the motherboard for the heart of Intel PCH chipset, which is critical to generates all the reference clock for CPU, PCIe, DMI, I\/O and TSC. The GCSM is designed to achieved the highest quality of clocking performance for all the components to the motherboard and PCIe cards.  \u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"png\" data-fileid=\"110326\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.80563adc87988a1edb3d0598147c461f.png\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.80563adc87988a1edb3d0598147c461f.png\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g79712\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110326\" data-ratio=\"63.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfterDark.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eG\u003c\/u\u003eiesemann\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eC\u003c\/u\u003elock\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eS\u003c\/u\u003eync\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eM\u003c\/u\u003eodule (GCSM) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"png\" data-fileid=\"110329\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.2213de8461bda79f8cd19c446a1a1d47.png\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.2213de8461bda79f8cd19c446a1a1d47.png\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g79712\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110329\" data-ratio=\"40.22\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-master-clock-audiophilestyle-edition\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGiesemann External Reference Master Clock\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e10M input. The Giesemann Clock Sync Modules (GCSM) will generate the Reference Clock Signal at 38.4Mhz for the Intel PCH Chipset (PLL), the above graph shows how important this 38.4Mhz is. This single frequency will provide the reference point for all the process at the CPU, PCIe, DMI, I\/O, All cores, and RAM frequencies will take into account. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn additional, the onboard LAN USB card and SFP Card will be OCXO optimised by GCSM. \u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110320\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.febfe7c5904185e6dff59c432502ca56.jpeg\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.febfe7c5904185e6dff59c432502ca56.jpeg\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g79712\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed to use the external power supply for powering the Music Server. This make the EMI and electronic noise much lower, while maintains the lowest heat inside the chassis and this make the huge differences on sounding.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KARMANN Server - Emperor Double Crown version will be build with Intel 13th generation Low TDP CPU with 14 core and 32GB RAM industrial custom modules for lowest latency and digitial signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection of Audiophile Motherboard and tweaks with Audio Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose the Industrial Motherboard after we listen with it carefully at the system. It is always good to apply some Audio Grade Capacitor for the power section for the RAM and this is significant improvement for  sounding. We selected to use the Non-Polar version of Audio Capacitor from Frolyt made by Germany. The sound is much smoother and provide darker background. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110322\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.677df0a4a5ee78f1eeb9df012d3eb903.jpeg\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.677df0a4a5ee78f1eeb9df012d3eb903.jpeg\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g79712\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.59246ea62c433f2ac2b27a7cfdb30c31.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110322\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.59246ea62c433f2ac2b27a7cfdb30c31.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.59246ea62c433f2ac2b27a7cfdb30c31.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BIOS will be tweaked with CPU under clocking and Memory under clocking, we always keep the electronic to be run in under clock and maintains moderate heat for CPU and Memory. This keep the music server in optimial sound quality and impoves harmonic sonics and were able to tweaks in BIOS levels on motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh performance Pressive heatsink with latest Graphene Technologies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal transport in graphene\u003c\/span\u003e is 14 times compared to thermal conductivity in copper, the server temperature will be much lower with high performance heat transfer from CPU.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110327\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.668ed64528a7c39eff1fdd62501c85f1.jpeg\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.668ed64528a7c39eff1fdd62501c85f1.jpeg\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g79712\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.d532baac2155bff578e00edc3810c838.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110327\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.d532baac2155bff578e00edc3810c838.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.d532baac2155bff578e00edc3810c838.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh performance Pressive heatsink \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110328\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.dee866bb5ebde665fef2545b6a8a852d.jpeg\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.dee866bb5ebde665fef2545b6a8a852d.jpeg\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g79712\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.18eb1f4ca18c4c3b0f8ecaffd5817aa1.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110328\" data-ratio=\"71.11\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.18eb1f4ca18c4c3b0f8ecaffd5817aa1.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.18eb1f4ca18c4c3b0f8ecaffd5817aa1.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe heat from CPU and motherboard will be transfer via the top of the Carbon Fiber Top plate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is special on KARMANN - Emperor Double Crown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 11 OS is pre-installed in the seperate 1.0TB M.2 industrial grade SSD to reduce time latency and fastest performance in indexing for Roon Server application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Included: Music Storage 8TB SSD made by Samsung for storage the master grade music files, the SSD can provide more smoother sounding and no noise when comparing HDD. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterDark. Giesemann Clock Sync (GCS) 10M Master Clock modules is pre-installed to provide the best clock signal to the motherboard, and PCIe card, to ensure all music is transfer in lowest time latency. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFP modules can be connect directly to latest EtherREGEN gen2 to provide physical isolation from server to switch. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible design to run software router in VMs with 1 Lan ports and 2 SFP ports configuration. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless designed on all modules with no noise \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll BIOS is heavily tweaks and sound tuning software including the Fidelizer Pro is full licensed and tuned by AfterDark which improve music playback in more organic ways. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the helps of heavily downsized OS with much less process, the music server can boots up in just 4 seconds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply from external LPS with 19V 7A \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug and Play for music lover. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKARMANN Server will be the very first Music Server in the market which is build in SFP Fiber NIC Adaptor with OCXO clock build inside for motherboard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110319\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.511206386c318a6ebbc2acd8d960924e.jpeg\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.511206386c318a6ebbc2acd8d960924e.jpeg\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g79712\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.297232bab2a968d5964f1ff9a47c496a.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110319\" data-ratio=\"65.22\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.297232bab2a968d5964f1ff9a47c496a.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.297232bab2a968d5964f1ff9a47c496a.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSFP ports is OCXO Optimised with 10M Reference Master Clock Input and 12V DC port at the right \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110057\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.10edd3ce2f25d931a2c7272fcdf6e024.jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.66acf1ad9f22161a6c06346e9e91c9fe.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110057\" data-ratio=\"61.11\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.66acf1ad9f22161a6c06346e9e91c9fe.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.66acf1ad9f22161a6c06346e9e91c9fe.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-constellation-giesemann-s1-duel-sfp-ethernet-server-adapter\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntel I350 Dual Port 1G SFP Ethernet Card SE edition for Giesemann KARMANN MINI Server\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless design, No Noise, Carbon Fiber Panel (Top, Front and Back) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-constellation-giesemann-s1-duel-sfp-ethernet-server-adapter\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAFTERDARK. CONSTELLATION GIESEMANN S1 DUAL SFP ETHERNET SERVER ADAPTER\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-master-clock-audiophilestyle-edition?variant=32208685367414\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGiesemann OCXO clock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Grade Prince (Optional) for Giesemann S1 DUAL SFP NIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows OS is heavily optimised with Fidelizer Pro 8.10 and \u003cspan\u003eMinorityClean preinstalled on M.2 512GB SSD \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamsung 8TB SSD as storage for standard configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamsung 15.6' OLED Panel - AfterDark. Portable Screen for display music album (Optional) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterDark. Diretta Host \/ Roon Server preinstalled in Windows 11 Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterDark. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/power-cables\/products\/afterdark-black-modernize-linear-power-supply-high-current-version\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLPS Power Supply 19V 7A\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-fileext=\"png\" data-fileid=\"110055\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.f15bfe5befaf6d805e38a2659d26f4c4.png\" class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.png.cbd5b3b95d072ed13af1358a520eb9c7.png\" data-fileid=\"110055\" data-ratio=\"68.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.cbd5b3b95d072ed13af1358a520eb9c7.png\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.cbd5b3b95d072ed13af1358a520eb9c7.png\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/products\/thumbnail_image3_dd5df518-f04e-4b3f-b9df-ade4448025e2_2048x.jpg?v=1648881707\" title=\"Enlarge image\" data-fileid=\"undefined\" data-wrappedlink=\"\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"undefined\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"thumbnail_image3_dd5df518-f04e-4b3f-b9df\" data-ratio=\"100.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/products\/thumbnail_image3_dd5df518-f04e-4b3f-b9df-ade4448025e2_2048x.jpg?v=1648881707\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/products\/thumbnail_image3_dd5df518-f04e-4b3f-b9df-ade4448025e2_2048x.jpg?v=1648881707\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/power-cables\/products\/afterdark-black-modernize-linear-power-supply-for-roon-nuc-server?variant=39642297335926\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Karmann Server will be power by external 19V LPS 7A.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModules Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Carbon Fiber Anti-Resonance Plate is made of 6mm front \/ 3mm back thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Carbon Fiber Audiophile MAT for EMI shielding and Anti-Resonance for mission critical application for Audiophile Music Server.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe will prevent external noise from getting to the Lan Port, and the high performance density of Carbon Fiber Shield to further prevent the ingress of noise (RFI, etc.) and increase stabilization during Roon streaming application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Connection Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpgrade provide maximum flexibility and enhance Noise Isolated performance with propriety\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“LAN input for Audio”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Optical Lan Isolator”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor audiophile audio connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Constellation (CFS) Optical Fiber Audio Lan Isolator Performance Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Lan Isolator interface is upgraded with 1G SFP Finisar Industrial Grade Optical Module and Commercial Grade Commscope Single Mode  Optical Fiber Cable to provide the best data transfer with much “less error rate” to provide the best audio performance for Lan Isolation application. The separate Linear Power Supplywas used to provide the best audio performance with less signal to noise background. The micro details and soundstage on Hi-Res Audio will improves significantly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject ClayX Duelund Cable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewill be used for internal DC power wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/power-cables\/products\/afterdark-black-modernize-linear-power-supply-high-current-version\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlack Modernize Linear Power Supply\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis recommended to eliminate the EMI interference and provide more stable audiophile grade power supply for audiophile music server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra anti EMI-absorber material was placed on the RAM Slot,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto eliminate the signal noise and better separation to avoid EMI interference for mission critical Audiophile Music Server application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110321\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.d4cda03e11ec19526de53f2f7690f3cf.jpeg\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.d4cda03e11ec19526de53f2f7690f3cf.jpeg\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"g79712\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-fileid=\"110321\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe “Carbonized Screw” was used to fix the position on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Carbon Fiber Anti-Resonance Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor Audiophile Music Server.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003em\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby AfterDark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/products\/thumbnail_image0_1_db92940e-f341-4c31-bac9-72047e48c574_2048x.jpg?v=1607692234\" title=\"Enlarge image\" data-fileid=\"undefined\" data-wrappedlink=\"\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-ipslightbox-group=\"undefined\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"thumbnail_image0_1_db92940e-f341-4c31-ba\" data-ratio=\"100.00\" width=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/products\/thumbnail_image0_1_db92940e-f341-4c31-bac9-72047e48c574_2048x.jpg?v=1607692234\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/products\/thumbnail_image0_1_db92940e-f341-4c31-bac9-72047e48c574_2048x.jpg?v=1607692234\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS13C-X Ultimate CD Ripping Device can be installed as optional adds on. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Fanless design, 3mm Aluminum polished chassis,  completely passive cooled for silent operation improving resonance control and heat dissipation  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntel 13th generations 14 cores CPU \/ Low TDP Special Edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : 32GB custom industrial module with EMI Shielding Material (Standard Included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Custom Audio Optimized Windows-based 11 OS, Fully tweaked BIOS, Ultralow Jitter and very low latency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : USB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Industrial M.2 SSD 1TB (Read: 7450MB\/s Write: 6900MB\/s) with Windows 11 OS,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Included Music SSD storage 8TB Samsung SSD \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Formats supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, DSD, MQA supported audio formats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftware Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Roon, HQplayer, Audirvana, JRiver, JPlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : External connections consist of 1 HDMI, 1 Display Port, 2 USB ports, 1 LAN ports on board. 2 SFP 1G Connection  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Input for Motherboard and Giesemann Clock Sync Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: Single 19V DC 2.5mm Jack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote Access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Remote setup and maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e : Silver and 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Project ClayX Giesemann KARMANN Server x HANDHARTILO EVA SERIES","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Giesemann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KARMANN Server x HANDHARTILO SERIES - Giesemann EVA Limited Edition     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new development of Giesemann Reference Audiophile Server \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is made to order along with audiophiles's mind. A music lover who requires State of Art Music Server designed to deliver the most relax and high quality music for digital streaming music from Diretta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been emerging from years of researching, comparing the audio components and listening the impression from audiophiles which is keen on utilitise the Giesemann 10M Master Clock for audio optimisations. The Giesemann Reference Audiophile Server is the culmination of what is possible to pursuit in the field of music servers.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g61718\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.e3ff742675a8c6db34f8c5cfef4a3833.jpeg\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.e3ff742675a8c6db34f8c5cfef4a3833.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"109297\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.098835651f29aeceed710ee8dc70ffbd.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.098835651f29aeceed710ee8dc70ffbd.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" data-fileid=\"109297\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.098835651f29aeceed710ee8dc70ffbd.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePushing the limit of material technologies and craftmanship. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines many technological breakthroughs with use of carbon fiber, and selection of chassis material, finding an extreme high quality of OCXO and reaching the measureable limited of high precision measuring equipment. Only the best Audio Grade components is selected from the most respected vendors, and customise design from the audiophile points of view and prospective.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you may know, every devices we made is build by hand with high precision equipments. From the best screw driver from PB Swiss Tools, best Soldering devices from Weller, electronic driver from Fein. Every single hand build process, giving equal attention to resonance control, reliability, and user-friendly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection of Audiophile Motherboard and tweaks with Audio Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose the SoTM sMB-Q370 Motherboard after we listen with it carefully at the system. It is always good to apply some Audio Grade Capacitor for the motherboard for a reason. We selected to use the Audio Capacitor from Frolyt made by Germany, in a way we found to be most neutral to the sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g61718\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.238d910f1eea4afcaf10a64b55f42019.jpeg\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.238d910f1eea4afcaf10a64b55f42019.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"109295\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.cc949abc4218b13905c2714125dcb028.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.cc949abc4218b13905c2714125dcb028.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" data-fileid=\"109295\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.cc949abc4218b13905c2714125dcb028.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver heard of CPU under clocking and Memory under clocking, we always keep the electronic to be run in under clock and maintains moderate heat for CPU and Memory. This keep the music server in optimial sound quality and impoves harmonic sonics and were able to tweaks in BIOS levels on motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection of RAM is selected A-grade memory modules, for industrial use and are matched to within a 1% tolerance and selected for low current draw. The lower heat reduces the refrash rates and noise level significantly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g61718\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.46cafed92271828dc9011126c5d6f396.jpeg\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.46cafed92271828dc9011126c5d6f396.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"109296\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.c19f7acaf106c9d5eb40a1d28d3c46a8.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.c19f7acaf106c9d5eb40a1d28d3c46a8.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"95.89\" data-fileid=\"109296\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.c19f7acaf106c9d5eb40a1d28d3c46a8.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerate Lowest Phase Noise and Latency with Giesemann OCXO 10M Reference Master Clock \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giesemann Reference is build for bit perfect with lowest jitter design. With bit perfect streaming, system latency becomes a a significant part of the resulting sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hardware level design, we focused on pushing the limited with the use of single external master clock, and provide sync with the clock inputs on the SoTM sMB-Q370 Audio Grade Motherboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the software level design, we focused on providing the lowest latency possible for every instruction or set of instructions the server has to manage. The operating system has been optimised and run under the latest development with Windows Server 2022 OS, it is to ensure single core CPU isolation process is activated of what is absolutely needed to run music services.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g61718\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.80592d7c7a83deb8efb5ecfcac96f0e1.jpeg\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.80592d7c7a83deb8efb5ecfcac96f0e1.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"109302\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.eaae3b8d3bf3919265d325bbe5505870.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.eaae3b8d3bf3919265d325bbe5505870.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"66.11\" data-fileid=\"109302\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.eaae3b8d3bf3919265d325bbe5505870.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection of Intel Optane SSD PCIe for System OS with ultra low latency for music \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower latency and much lower system noise overall, will improve micro details at the backgrounds, huge space redition and brings an ease to the music playback. In our reserach we found smoother music with Intel Optane SSD PCIe, which is connected directly to the CPU and bypasses the DMI. chipset at the motherboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor music storage, audiophile can select the volume from 2TB up to 8TB Samsung SSD for local music playback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g61718\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.png.1a1129051e7177ea9212a10ed8a2e1df.png\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.png.1a1129051e7177ea9212a10ed8a2e1df.png\" data-fileid=\"109303\" data-fileext=\"png\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.png.bc5e43aab67195dc60bb0836337ae79e.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.png.bc5e43aab67195dc60bb0836337ae79e.png\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"99.56\" data-fileid=\"109303\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.bc5e43aab67195dc60bb0836337ae79e.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh performance Pressive heatsink with latest Graphene Technologies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphene was properly isolated and characterized in 2004 by \u003ca title=\"Andre Geim\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andre_Geim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAndre Geim\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Konstantin Novoselov\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Konstantin_Novoselov\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKonstantin Novoselov\u003c\/a\u003e at the \u003ca title=\"University of Manchester\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/University_of_Manchester\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniversity of Manchester\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey pulled graphene layers from graphite with a common\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Adhesive tape\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adhesive_tape\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadhesive tape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a process called either micromechanical cleavage or the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Scotch tape\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scotch_tape\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScotch tape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnique.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe graphene flakes were then transferred onto thin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silicon dioxide\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silicon_dioxide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esilicon dioxide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(silica) layer on a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silicon\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silicon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esilicon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplate (\"wafer\"). The silica electrically isolated the graphene and weakly interacted with it, providing nearly charge-neutral graphene layers. The silicon beneath the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecould be used as a \"back gate\" electrode to vary the charge density in the graphene over a wide range. This work resulted in the two winning the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nobel Prize in Physics\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nobel_Prize_in_Physics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNobel Prize in Physics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 2010 \"for groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal transport in graphene is an active area of research, which has attracted attention because of the potential for thermal management applications. Following predictions for graphene and related \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Carbon nanotubes\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carbon_nanotubes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecarbon nanotubes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e early measurements of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Thermal conductivity\" rel=\"external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermal_conductivity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethermal conductivity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of suspended graphene reported an exceptionally large thermal conductivity up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5300 W⋅m\u003csup\u003e−1\u003c\/sup\u003e⋅K\u003csup\u003e−1 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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Therefore, we start to look into the motherboards and card and tried to design a tailor made chassis for music server for audiophile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" title=\"Enlarge image\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/files\/IMG_9449_2048x.jpg?v=1688214413\" data-fileid=\"undefined\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/files\/IMG_9449_2048x.jpg?v=1688214413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/files\/IMG_9449_2048x.jpg?v=1688214413\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"100.00\" alt=\"IMG_9449_2048x.jpg?v=1688214413\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always innovative to design some of the very best Audiophile products which is technologies ahead to others. We believed it is worth to invest the new R\u0026amp;D teams to invent a new Giesemann Clock Sync Module (GCSM) to generate the best clocking signal to the motherboard for the heart of Intel PCH chipset, which is critical to generates all the reference clock for CPU, PCIe, DMI, I\/O and TSC. The GCSM is designed to achieved the highest quality of clocking performance for all the components to the motherboard and PCIe cards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.80563adc87988a1edb3d0598147c461f.png\" data-fileid=\"110326\" data-fileext=\"png\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"63.00\" data-fileid=\"110326\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfterDark.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eG\u003c\/u\u003eiesemann\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eC\u003c\/u\u003elock\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eS\u003c\/u\u003eync\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eM\u003c\/u\u003eodule (GCSM) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.2213de8461bda79f8cd19c446a1a1d47.png\" data-fileid=\"110329\" data-fileext=\"png\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"40.22\" data-fileid=\"110329\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Intel Raptor Lake platform has a 38.4MHz crystal as a reference clock to the PCH. The PCH then generates three clocks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38.4 MHz reference clock for the CPU internal clock generator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100MHz PCIBCLK for PCIe, DMI, and I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24MHz frequency for TSC, display, and SVID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connecting with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-master-clock-audiophilestyle-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGiesemann External Reference Master Clock\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e10M input. The Giesemann Clock Sync Modules (GCSM) will generate the Reference Clock Signal at 38.4Mhz for the Intel PCH Chipset (PLL), the above graph shows how important this 38.4Mhz is. This single frequency will provide the reference point for all the process at the CPU, PCIe, DMI, I\/O, All cores, and RAM frequencies will take into account. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn additional, the onboard build in LAN \u0026amp; USB as well as USB and SFP Card will be OCXO optimised by GCSM. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KARMANN Server - Emperor Double Crown version will be build with Intel 13th generation Low TDP CPU with 14 core and 32GB RAM industrial custom modules for lowest latency and digitial signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection of Audiophile Motherboard and tweaks with Audio Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose the Industrial Motherboard after we listen with it carefully at the system. It is always good to apply some EMI Shielding for the power section for the RAM and this is significant improvement for  sounding. We selected to use the lowest latency of DDR5 RAM. As a result, the sound is much smoother and provide darker background. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BIOS will be tweaked with CPU under clocking and Memory under clocking, we always keep the electronic to be run in under clock and maintains moderate heat for CPU and Memory. This keep the music server in optimial sound quality and impoves harmonic sonics and were able to tweaks in BIOS levels on motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FROLYT bipolar Capacitor will be applied on Giesemann Clock Sync Modules for soung optimisation. This special tweak help us to improvement the clock signal much smoother to all cards and motherboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh performance Pressive heatsink with latest Graphene Technologies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal transport in graphene\u003c\/span\u003e is 14 times compared to thermal conductivity in copper, the server temperature will be much lower with high performance heat transfer from CPU. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.668ed64528a7c39eff1fdd62501c85f1.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110327\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.d532baac2155bff578e00edc3810c838.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.d532baac2155bff578e00edc3810c838.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" data-fileid=\"110327\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.d532baac2155bff578e00edc3810c838.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh performance Heatsink with Graphene Tech. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.dee866bb5ebde665fef2545b6a8a852d.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110328\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.18eb1f4ca18c4c3b0f8ecaffd5817aa1.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.18eb1f4ca18c4c3b0f8ecaffd5817aa1.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"71.11\" data-fileid=\"110328\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.18eb1f4ca18c4c3b0f8ecaffd5817aa1.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe heat from CPU and motherboard will be transfer via the top of the Carbon Fiber Top plate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is special on KARMANN - Emperor Crown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 11 OS is pre-installed in the seperate 1.0TB M.2 industrial grade SSD to reduce time latency and fastest performance in indexing for Roon Server application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddtional Music Storage can be made to order. The Samsung SSD will be used to storage on master grade music files, the SSD can provide more smoother sounding and no noise when comparing HDD. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterDark. Giesemann Clock Sync (GCS) 10M Master Clock modules is pre-installed to provide the best clock signal to the motherboard, and PCIe card, to ensure all music is transfer in lowest time latency. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFP Card is build in the music server and the SFP modules can be connect directly to NETone Switch to provide physical isolation from server to switch. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless designed on all modules with no noise \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll BIOS is heavily tweaks and sound tuning software including the Fidelizer Pro is full licensed and tuned by AfterDark which improve music playback in more organic ways. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the helps of heavily downsized OS with much less process, the music server can boots up in just 4 seconds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ATX motherboard for more flexible and mutliple card can be installed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in power supply \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug and Play for music lover. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKARMANN Server will be the very first Music Server in the market which is build in SFP Fiber NIC Adaptor with OCXO clock build inside for motherboard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"undefined\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-wrappedlink=\"\" data-fileid=\"118851\" title=\"Enlarge image\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.jpeg.94716305f661e247d1836ab7f705596d.jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.jpeg.94716305f661e247d1836ab7f705596d.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.jpeg.94716305f661e247d1836ab7f705596d.jpeg\" alt=\"image.jpeg.94716305f661e247d1836ab7f705596d.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"35.11\" data-fileid=\"118851\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"undefined\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-wrappedlink=\"\" data-fileid=\"undefined\" title=\"Enlarge image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_3080_2048x.jpg?v=1717235093\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_3080_2048x.jpg?v=1717235093\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/cdn\/shop\/files\/IMG_3080_2048x.jpg?v=1717235093\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"100.00\" alt=\"IMG_3080_2048x.jpg?v=1717235093\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfterDark. Giesemann Reference SFP Optical Network Card PA6 - Network Sweeter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless design, No Noise, Carbon Fiber Panel (Top, Front and Back) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in \u003ca rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-constellation-giesemann-s1-duel-sfp-ethernet-server-adapter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAFTERDARK. CONSTELLATION GIESEMANN S1 DUAL SFP ETHERNET SERVER ADAPTER\u003c\/a\u003e or PA6 network sweeter. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-master-clock-audiophilestyle-edition?variant=32208685367414\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGiesemann OCXO clock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Grade Prince (Optional) for Giesemann USB \/ SFP \/ Motherboard \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 11 OS is heavily optimised with Fidelizer Pro 8.10 and \u003cspan\u003eMinorityClean preinstalled \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to Samsung 8TB SSD as storage can be installed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamsung 15.6' OLED Panel - AfterDark. Portable Screen for display music album (Optional) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterDark. Diretta Host \/ Roon Server preinstalled in Windows 11 Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.f15bfe5befaf6d805e38a2659d26f4c4.png\" data-fileid=\"110055\" data-fileext=\"png\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.cbd5b3b95d072ed13af1358a520eb9c7.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.cbd5b3b95d072ed13af1358a520eb9c7.png\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"68.00\" data-fileid=\"110055\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.cbd5b3b95d072ed13af1358a520eb9c7.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModules Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Carbon Fiber Anti-Resonance Plate is made of 6mm front \/ 3mm back thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Carbon Fiber Audiophile MAT for EMI shielding and Anti-Resonance for mission critical application for Audiophile Music Server.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe will prevent external noise from getting to the Lan Port, and the high performance density of Carbon Fiber Shield to further prevent the ingress of noise (RFI, etc.) and increase stabilization during Roon streaming application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Connection Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpgrade provide maximum flexibility and enhance Noise Isolated performance with propriety\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“LAN input for Audio”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Optical Lan Isolator”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor audiophile audio connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Constellation Optical SFP Performance Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, this SFP modules is recommended to with Finisar Industrial Grade 1G Optical Module and Commercial Grade Commscope Single Mode  Optical Fiber Cable to provide the best data transfer with much “less error rate” to provide the best audio performance for optical. The Linear Power Supply is used to provide the best audio performance with less signal to noise background. The micro details and soundstage on Hi-Res Audio will improves significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject ClayX Duelund Cable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewill be used for internal DC power wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra anti EMI-absorber material was placed on the RAM Slot,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto eliminate the signal noise and better separation to avoid EMI interference for mission critical Audiophile Music Server application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.d4cda03e11ec19526de53f2f7690f3cf.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110321\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" data-fileid=\"110321\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe “Carbonized Screw” was used to fix the position on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Carbon Fiber Anti-Resonance Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor Audiophile Music Server.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003em\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby AfterDark.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : Fanless design, 3mm Aluminum polished chassis,  completely passive cooled for silent operation improving resonance control and heat dissipation  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : Intel 13th generations 14 cores CPU \/ Low TDP Special Edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : 32GB DDR custom industrial module with EMI Shielding Material  (Standard Included) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : Custom Audio Optimized Windows-based 11 OS, Fully tweaked BIOS, Ultralow Jitter and Ultra low latency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : USB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : Industrial M.2 SSD 1TB (Read: 7450MB\/s Write: 6900MB\/s) with Windows 11 OS, Music Storage up to 8TB Samsung SSD can be installed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Formats supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, DSD, MQA supported audio formats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftware Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : Roon, HQplayer, Diretta Host, Audirvana, JRiver, JPlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : External connections consist of 1 HDMI, 1 Display Port with 4K. 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We have managed deal with the large vendor to have access for this special CPU to build the new Music Server for Audiophile. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe server will build with Intel CPU 14th generation is a breakthrough with 10nm specifications, the latest technologies can ensure the Music Server running at moderate heat, the build in Nvidia Cuda GPU card is installed to performs most of the complex instruction and DSD upsampling calculation for HQplayer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure we have the best sounding for the hardwares, we performs a lot of trial and errors and research effort since 2021. AfterDark. are ambition to build something very unique in the market for Music Server. Therefore, we start to look into the motherboards and card and tried to design a tailor made chassis for music server for audiophile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Enlarge image\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/files\/IMG_9449_2048x.jpg?v=1688214413\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/files\/IMG_9449_2048x.jpg?v=1688214413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/3117\/6822\/files\/IMG_9449_2048x.jpg?v=1688214413\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"100.00\" alt=\"IMG_9449_2048x.jpg?v=1688214413\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePushing the limit of material technologies and craftmanship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines many technological breakthroughs with use of carbon fiber, and selection of chassis material, finding an extreme high quality of OCXO and reaching the measureable limited of high precision measuring equipment. Only the best Audio Grade components is selected from the most respected vendors, and customise design from the audiophile points of view and prospective.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you may know, every devices we made is build by hand with high precision equipments. From the best screw driver from PB Swiss Tools, best Soldering devices from Weller, electronic driver from Fein. Every single hand build process, giving equal attention to resonance control, reliability, and user-friendly.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first HQPlayer Audiophile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServer with OCXO Master Clock x Diretta Host \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is equipped the high performance with low powered TDP CPU from Intel. We have managed deal with the large vendor to have access for this special CPU to build the new Music Server for Audiophile.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of Intel CPU 14th generation is a breakthrough with 10nm specifications, the latest technologies can ensure the Music Server running at moderate heat, the Nividia Cuda GPU will be installed to performs most of the complex instruction and upsampling calculation for HQplayer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Diretta Host sound optimisaton via Diretta DDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.jpeg.1d2017a00940bbc62525b85e5306f9cb.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133575\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.thumb.jpeg.17e55663e9d6bcfacf4e20b1449e0890.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.thumb.jpeg.17e55663e9d6bcfacf4e20b1449e0890.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"47.22\" data-fileid=\"133575\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.17e55663e9d6bcfacf4e20b1449e0890.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe method of using Diretta with Roon in HQplayer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" title=\"Enlarge image\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.jpeg.2862a3bb1a427d4f83253533de66aed5.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133577\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.jpeg.2862a3bb1a427d4f83253533de66aed5.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.jpeg.2862a3bb1a427d4f83253533de66aed5.jpeg\" width=\"765\" data-ratio=\"65.23\" data-fileid=\"133577\" alt=\"image.jpeg.2862a3bb1a427d4f83253533de66aed5.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput device setting : NetworkAudioAdapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" title=\"Enlarge image\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.jpeg.ba835cc9bf58f911f93bb6e46efa3c8b.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133578\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.jpeg.ba835cc9bf58f911f93bb6e46efa3c8b.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.jpeg.ba835cc9bf58f911f93bb6e46efa3c8b.jpeg\" width=\"758\" data-ratio=\"65.17\" data-fileid=\"133578\" alt=\"image.jpeg.ba835cc9bf58f911f93bb6e46efa3c8b.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs devices setting: Choose AfterDark Diretta \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.jpeg.bc826f31e902382940eca8f64d7f0bc3.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133590\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.thumb.jpeg.d7bf8f57a419e227fd9c951b2f8ece60.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_04\/image.thumb.jpeg.d7bf8f57a419e227fd9c951b2f8ece60.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"80.78\" data-fileid=\"133590\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.d7bf8f57a419e227fd9c951b2f8ece60.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g38421\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.png.837223b4e6bef458abfeee62d186595f.png\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.png.837223b4e6bef458abfeee62d186595f.png\" data-fileid=\"133759\" data-fileext=\"png\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.png.599214872fdb73387190aac753115453.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.png.599214872fdb73387190aac753115453.png\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"87.56\" data-fileid=\"133759\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.599214872fdb73387190aac753115453.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g38421\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.png.c08530d866f34bfe280d6f044bd55e5d.png\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.png.c08530d866f34bfe280d6f044bd55e5d.png\" data-fileid=\"133760\" data-fileext=\"png\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.png.ba98a0f37e1f0bdb82e9ea13e94afc76.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.png.ba98a0f37e1f0bdb82e9ea13e94afc76.png\" width=\"855\" data-ratio=\"105.26\" data-fileid=\"133760\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.ba98a0f37e1f0bdb82e9ea13e94afc76.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 5th generation Nividia GPU will be build in for HQPlayer to perform high performance DSD upsampling. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure we have the best sounding for the hardwares, we performs a lot of trial and errors and research effort since 2021. AfterDark. are ambition to build something very unique in the market for Music Server. Therefore, we start to look into the motherboards and card and tried to design a tailor made chassis for music server for audiophile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g38421\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.e591fa4035f1995797ff5e3e4d5b9714.jpeg\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.e591fa4035f1995797ff5e3e4d5b9714.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133775\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.7a119d6ee89860613200b548ad651ef0.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.7a119d6ee89860613200b548ad651ef0.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"22.22\" data-fileid=\"133775\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.7a119d6ee89860613200b548ad651ef0.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe backplate is made of 3mm cardon fiber and designed with AutoCAD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g38421\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.5f8f32b5a6aa0cd746a87884627f3a63.jpeg\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.5f8f32b5a6aa0cd746a87884627f3a63.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133757\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.683b639d44f78c77d21620efd20af99f.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.683b639d44f78c77d21620efd20af99f.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"60.56\" data-fileid=\"133757\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.683b639d44f78c77d21620efd20af99f.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always innovative to design some of the very best Audiophile products which is technologies ahead to others. We believed it is worth to invest the new R\u0026amp;D teams to invent a new Giesemann Clock Sync Module (GCSM) to generate the best clocking signal to the motherboard for the heart of Intel PCH chipset, which is critical to generates all the reference clock for CPU, PCIe, DMI, I\/O and TSC. The GCSM is designed to achieved the highest quality of clocking performance for all the components to the motherboard and PCIe cards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Karmann HQPlayer server is the first in the market to bypass all the internal clock in the server with OCXO Master Clock. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.80563adc87988a1edb3d0598147c461f.png\" data-fileid=\"110326\" data-fileext=\"png\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"63.00\" data-fileid=\"110326\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.3220c38a682c3cabd1893f2f5ad08f01.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfterDark.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eG\u003c\/u\u003eiesemann\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eC\u003c\/u\u003elock\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eS\u003c\/u\u003eync\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003eM\u003c\/u\u003eodule (GCSM) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.png.1e6bd9a992a6f54f949781938d974384.png\" data-fileid=\"118852\" data-fileext=\"png\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.thumb.png.e7eeb12061922ab3858eb44702acbec6.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.thumb.png.e7eeb12061922ab3858eb44702acbec6.png\" width=\"655\" data-ratio=\"137.40\" data-fileid=\"118852\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.e7eeb12061922ab3858eb44702acbec6.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.png.2213de8461bda79f8cd19c446a1a1d47.png\" data-fileid=\"110329\" data-fileext=\"png\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"40.22\" data-fileid=\"110329\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.b273523069113a1d6baaa5619d0b46d5.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Intel Raptor Lake platform has a 38.4MHz crystal as a reference clock to the PCH. The PCH then generates three clock freqencies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38.4 MHz reference clock for the CPU internal clock generator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100MHz PCIBCLK for PCIe, DMI, and I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24MHz frequency for TSC, display, and SVID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connecting with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adark.co\/collections\/project-giesemann-ocxo\/products\/afterdark-project-clayx-giesemann-ocxo-10mhz-reference-master-clock-audiophilestyle-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGiesemann External Reference Master Clock\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e10M input. The Giesemann Clock Sync Modules (GCSM) will generate the Reference Clock Signal at 38.4Mhz for the Intel PCH Chipset (PLL), the above graph shows how important this 38.4Mhz is. This single frequency will provide the reference point for all the process at the CPU, PCIe, DMI, I\/O, All cores, and RAM frequencies will take into account. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn additional, the onboard build in LAN \u0026amp; USB as well as USB and SFP Card will be OCXO optimised by GCSM. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.png.0cd8200d1507457657cf14b81d4b816d.png\" data-fileid=\"118856\" data-fileext=\"png\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.thumb.png.632d2757a04907f89dd127023770f2fb.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2024_06\/image.thumb.png.632d2757a04907f89dd127023770f2fb.png\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"35.56\" data-fileid=\"118856\" alt=\"image.thumb.png.632d2757a04907f89dd127023770f2fb.png\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe server will be build with Intel 14th generation Low TDP CPU  and 32GB DDR5 4800Mhz RAM industrial custom modules for lowest latency and digitial signal transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection of Audiophile Motherboard and tweaks with Audio Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe choose the Motherboard after we listen with it carefully at the system. It is always good to apply some EMI Shielding for the power section for the RAM and this is significant improvement for  sounding. We selected to use the lowest latency of DDR5 RAM. As a result, the sound is much smoother and provide darker background. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BIOS will be tweaked with CPU under clocking and Memory under clocking, we always keep the electronic to be run in under clock and maintains moderate heat for CPU and Memory. This keep the music server in optimial sound quality and impoves harmonic sonics and were able to tweaks in BIOS levels on motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g38421\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.c57eacf5c666ce5a5851b6ac384795b1.jpeg\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.c57eacf5c666ce5a5851b6ac384795b1.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133761\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.3ce56563079acb472ce76398e550e662.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.3ce56563079acb472ce76398e550e662.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"82.78\" data-fileid=\"133761\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.3ce56563079acb472ce76398e550e662.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mundorf Capacitor will be applied on Giesemann Clock Sync Modules for sound tuning and optimisation. This special tweak help us to improvement the clock signal much smoother to all cards and motherboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g38421\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.4482e16b09070400f70604bbde878dc4.jpeg\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.4482e16b09070400f70604bbde878dc4.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133758\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.38bc5c0194107fce04e66b38da2b67cf.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.38bc5c0194107fce04e66b38da2b67cf.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" data-fileid=\"133758\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.38bc5c0194107fce04e66b38da2b67cf.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll ports on USB and LAN modules will be bypass the internal clock with Giesemann Clock Sync Module (GCSM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh performance Pressive heatsink with latest Graphene Technologies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal transport in graphene\u003c\/span\u003e is 14 times compared to thermal conductivity in copper, the server temperature will be much lower with high performance heat transfer from CPU. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver heard of CPU under clocking and Memory under clocking, we always keep the electronic to be run in under clock and maintains moderate heat for CPU and Memory. This keep the music server in optimial sound quality and impoves harmonic sonics and were able to tweaks in BIOS levels on motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerate Lowest Phase Noise and Latency with Giesemann OCXO 10M Reference Master Clock \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giesemann Reference is build for bit perfect with lowest jitter design. With bit perfect streaming, system latency becomes a a significant part of the resulting sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hardware level design, we focused on pushing the limited with the use of single external master clock, and provide sync with the clock inputs on the Motherboard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the software level design, we focused on providing the lowest latency possible for every instruction or set of instructions the server has to manage. The operating system has been optimised and run under the latest development with Windows 11 OS, it is to ensure single core CPU isolation process is activated of what is absolutely needed to run music services.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-ipslightbox-group=\"g38421\" data-ipslightbox=\"\" data-fullurl=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.78e56f2f4b8e81fa97805b6815743c04.jpeg\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.jpeg.78e56f2f4b8e81fa97805b6815743c04.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"133756\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.bfaa5b43c1f855970eaa475b9b16c480.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2026_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.bfaa5b43c1f855970eaa475b9b16c480.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"56.78\" data-fileid=\"133756\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.bfaa5b43c1f855970eaa475b9b16c480.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection of SSD for System OS with ultra low latency for music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower latency and much lower system noise overall, will improve micro details at the backgrounds, huge space redition and brings an ease to the music playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor music storage, audiophile can select the volume from 2TB up to 8TB Samsung SSD for local music playback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is special on Giesemann Karmann HQplayer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 11 OS is pre-installed in the seperate 1.0TB M.2 industrial grade SSD to reduce time latency and fastest performance in indexing for Roon Server application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddtional Music Storage can be made to order. The Samsung SSD will be used to storage on master grade music files, the SSD can provide more smoother sounding and no noise when comparing HDD. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfterDark. Giesemann Clock Sync (GCS) 10M Master Clock modules is pre-installed to provide the best clock signal to the motherboard, and PCIe card, to ensure all music is transfer in lowest time latency. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSFP Card is build in the music server and the SFP modules can be connect directly to NETone Switch to provide physical isolation from server to switch. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll BIOS is heavily tweaks and sound tuning softwsre and tuned by AfterDark which improve music playback in more organic ways. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the helps of heavily downsized OS with much less process, the music server can boots up in just 4 seconds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ATX motherboard for more flexible and mutliple card can be installed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in power supply \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug and Play for music lover. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKARMANN Server will be the very first Music Server in the market which is build in SFP Fiber NIC Adaptor with OCXO clock build inside for motherboard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModules Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Carbon Fiber Anti-Resonance Plate is made of 6mm front \/ 3mm back thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Carbon Fiber Audiophile MAT for EMI shielding and Anti-Resonance for mission critical application for Audiophile Music Server.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe will prevent external noise from getting to the Lan Port, and the high performance density of Carbon Fiber Shield to further prevent the ingress of noise (RFI, etc.) and increase stabilization during Roon streaming application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Modernize Connection Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpgrade provide maximum flexibility and enhance Noise Isolated performance with propriety\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“LAN input for Audio”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Optical SFP Lan Isolator”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor audiophile audio connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Constellation Optical SFP Performance Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, this SFP modules is recommended to with Finisar Industrial Grade 1G Optical Module and Commercial Grade Commscope Single Mode  Optical Fiber Cable to provide the best data transfer with much “less error rate” to provide the best audio performance for optical. The Linear Power Supply is used to provide the best audio performance with less signal to noise background. The micro details and soundstage on Hi-Res Audio will improves significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject ClayX Duelund Cable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewill be used for internal DC power wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra anti EMI-absorber material was placed on the RAM Slot,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto eliminate the signal noise and better separation to avoid EMI interference for mission critical Audiophile Music Server application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.jpeg.d4cda03e11ec19526de53f2f7690f3cf.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"110321\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_06\/image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" data-fileid=\"110321\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.93e2ee60bc69152930884293efc7665a.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh performance Pressive heatsink with latest Graphene Technologies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphene was properly isolated and characterized in 2004 by \u003ca title=\"Andre Geim\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andre_Geim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAndre Geim\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Konstantin Novoselov\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Konstantin_Novoselov\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKonstantin Novoselov\u003c\/a\u003e at the \u003ca title=\"University of Manchester\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/University_of_Manchester\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUniversity of Manchester\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey pulled graphene layers from graphite with a common\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Adhesive tape\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adhesive_tape\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadhesive tape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a process called either micromechanical cleavage or the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Scotch tape\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scotch_tape\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScotch tape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnique.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe graphene flakes were then transferred onto thin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silicon dioxide\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silicon_dioxide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esilicon dioxide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(silica) layer on a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silicon\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silicon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esilicon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplate (\"wafer\"). The silica electrically isolated the graphene and weakly interacted with it, providing nearly charge-neutral graphene layers. The silicon beneath the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecould be used as a \"back gate\" electrode to vary the charge density in the graphene over a wide range. This work resulted in the two winning the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nobel Prize in Physics\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nobel_Prize_in_Physics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNobel Prize in Physics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 2010 \"for groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal transport in graphene is an active area of research, which has attracted attention because of the potential for thermal management applications. Following predictions for graphene and related \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Carbon nanotubes\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carbon_nanotubes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecarbon nanotubes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e early measurements of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Thermal conductivity\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermal_conductivity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethermal conductivity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of suspended graphene reported an exceptionally large thermal conductivity up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5300 W⋅m\u003csup\u003e−1\u003c\/sup\u003e⋅K\u003csup\u003e−1 \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. That is 14 times compared to thermal conductivity in copper, the server temperature will be much lower with high performance heat transfer from CPU. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ipsAttachLink_block\" rel=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.jpeg.daeb6cbe712850862311fc16aa5dd3f6.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"109301\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg data-loaded=\"true\" class=\"ipsImage_thumbnailed\" src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.c0d6be88efdeea29003f70803c4f0d8e.jpeg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/audiophilestyle.com\/uploads\/monthly_2023_05\/image.thumb.jpeg.c0d6be88efdeea29003f70803c4f0d8e.jpeg\" width=\"900\" data-ratio=\"75.00\" data-fileid=\"109301\" alt=\"image.thumb.jpeg.c0d6be88efdeea29003f70803c4f0d8e.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : 3mm Aluminum polished chassis, carbon fiber build   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : Intel 14th generations CPU with Low TDP Special Edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : 32GB DDR5 3200Mhz custom industrial module with EMI Shielding Material  (Standard Included) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : Custom Audio Optimized Windows 11 OS, Fully tweaked BIOS, Ultralow Jitter and Ultra low latency \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eTweak softwares for CPU and software single core optimisation:\u003c\/u\u003e  MajorClean. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : USB  \/ Lan ports \/ SFP ports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  : Samsung SSD  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Formats 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Project ClayX Karmann Diretta Host Mini Server","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new developement of Karmann Diretta Host Mini Server \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Karmann Diretta Host Mini Server is made to order along with audiophiles's mind. A music lover who requires state of art Music Server designed to deliver the most relax and high quality music for digital streaming music from Diretta DDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been emerging from years of researching, comparing the audio components and listening the impression from audiophiles which is keen on utilitise the Giesemann 10M Master Clock for audio optimisations. 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It offloads music processing from your music server (like Roon or LMS) and sends it over a quiet, isolated local connection to a dedicated Target device which connects to your USB DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Diretta is designed to send smaller packets at regular intervals, a separate, highly optimized Host device drastically reduces processing fluctuations and electrical noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Dual-Machine Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Server:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hosts your library and player software (Roon, Audirvana, HQPlayer, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiretta Host PC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Runs your player's bridge output or ASIO output driver, repackaging the stream into the Diretta protoco via DDSl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiretta Target Endpoint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A low-power, electrically isolated device (such as AfterDark. 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It should have dual Ethernet ports for physical network isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOS \/ Software:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Most audiophiles use optimized distributions like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentooPlayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudioLinux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphony OS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e running on the Host to achieve minimal latency and memory-playback optimization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will need to install the AfterDark. Diretta ASIO driver to route your music player to the Target device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection of Intel NUC for System OS with ultra low latency for music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower latency and much lower system noise overall, will improve micro details at the backgrounds, huge space redition and brings an ease to the music playback. 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