Audiostore Mini Appliance

Versatile, Compact, energy efficient streaming budget server system with in-built ripper.  2021 version. Incorporates Standard Nova features

Audiostore Mini Appliance is compact, quiet and energy efficient. The entry-level fanless Audiostore Mini offers improved performance over the original VortexBox Appliance (recommended by HiFi Choice)

Low power consumption, very low-noise on units below 2TB (Just hard drive - no fans)(Above 2TB, full sized hard drives)
(Suitable for use in bedroom - please advise intended use) 

 - Connect USB DACs and network players to 384K/24bit  
 - Power consumption 12-20w (varies with specification)
 - Size: W226 x H62 x D314mm (Same width as many mini-hifi systems)
 - Horizontal or vertical use  (No stand)  

Stream music to wireless players from Sonos, Logitech (Squeezebox), Linn etc.  Most external USB DACs, including asynchronous and DSD (to DSD256) are supported or use directly connected to powered speakers or a HiFi system.

Built-in CD drive allows automated ripping of music and album art-work. (Note that 'tray' CD drive' requires two hands to operate) 

This is a budget unit. Fit and finish is better on our more expensive units!

Accessories provided: External power unit, 1M network cable