Every music server has a data center. It is responsible for all control and memory functions.

In normal everyday operation, there are no great demands on its performance. A processor utilization of the main CPU is in the range of zero and one percent. And that is also quite wanted.

However, there are also possible constellations that can result in higher processor utilization.

For example, if you want to influence the audio signal in real time. Or if a DAC is used, which better performs when the music signal is upsampled, a CPU can sweat.

Or if you would like to have corrections processed with the help of convolving, for example to make room corrections.

And last but not least, there is always an unknown when we talk about digital signal processing. We do not know whether a format or processing process will be presented in half a year, in two years or maybe tomorrow that presupposes greater performance potential.

We would like to take this into account and decided very early on choosing an "official" hardware setup as a basic equipment.

This is not common, even leading competitors opt for more economic solutions.

This ranges from Intel-NUC platforms, compact main boards, including preinstalled processor to specific all-in-one, PCB boards, to which all fundamentally necessary component groups have been soldered.

The reasons for this decision are simple.

Because, first of all, all of the setups mentioned work. So it can be concealed. The fact that there can be other constellations mentioned above is simply not addressed and therefore does not immediately catch the eye.

The last and mostly decisive reason is - it is cheaper. Much cheaper. We are talking about up to eighty percent cost savings compared to our hardware.

In addition, there are effects for the manufacturer of such concepts that they are not so unhappy about.

There remains space. And with an all-in-one variant, there is an even more comfortable situation. There is no accessible operating system on these control units. It is a so -called firmware. There is no way to control or change them if the manufacturer does not want it.

This firmware is adapted to the limited hardware resources and these are almost exhausted when they are delivered.

That fits perfectly into a modern business concept.

The device is marketed, the customer gets two to three updates and, after around two years, it is made aware that there is now a newer better product.

Perhaps one of the following statements are familiar to you:

"The device cannot do that, but we have a follow -up model / larger model ..."

“There is no update for your device, it is too old in terms of hardware. We are happy to offer you our new ... "

Not only that this behavior is unnecessary resources of our blue planet, it is also a deliberate frustration for the user when he realizes that his investment is such a short joy.

As you have already recognized, we only use high-quality full aluminum housings and durable components in really every area.

We would be incredibly sad if we had to tell you after a usual life cycle of two years: “Dispose of the old device. Buy a new one. "

That is the reason why we stay with our philosophy.

Our built -in components correspond to the international standard format, which there were already twenty years ago and will certainly also be given in twenty others.