Everest
Music Server
Reference-grade digital transport with dedicated USB / Ethernet cards, ultra-low-noise power architecture, fully linear PSU and real-time OS, engineered for ultra-low latency, ultra-low noise playback.
- JCAT XE Evo USB card (XE NET Evo as option)
- Ultra-low-noise OCXO clock for the JCAT card
- Two separate, ultra-low-noise PSUs for clock and output card, with 4×450 F UltraCapacitors
- Custom AudioLinux OS with real-time custom kernels
- Optimised for Roon, MPD, LMS, HQPlayer, Audirvana
- Linear, full ATX PSU with 320,000 µF smoothing capacitance
- Two fully shielded transformers (60 VA + 250 VA)
Bits aren't just bits
Compromise is a conscious choice, not a technological flaw
In the digital audio chain, every link leaves its mark. Power supply noise, clock jitter, software imperfections — all of this translates to what you ultimately hear.
Everest was designed around the fundamental belief that the digital signal is not an invisible link, but a crucial element of the chain. You won't find off-the-shelf, mass-market solutions here.
Every component solves a specific problem that goes unnoticed in conventional designs. Together, they form a platform that isn't just another music server — it's a manifesto.
Three pillars, one purpose
Output stage
- JCAT XE Evo USB card (XE NET Evo optional)
- Ultra-low-noise OCXO clock dedicated to the JCAT card
- 4× 450 F UltraCapacitors for clock and output card
- Two separate, ultra-low-noise auxiliary PSUs
Power architecture
- Linear LC choke-input power supply with Lundahl C-core choke
- Belleson SPRU (10 A) and SPX (4× 3 A) ultra-low-noise regulators
- 320,000 µF of smoothing capacitance, WIMA bypass capacitors
- Two fully shielded transformers: 60 VA + 250 VA
- Galvanic isolation between digital and analog sections
Software
- Custom AudioLinux OS with real-time kernels
- Optimised for Roon, MPD, LMS, HQPlayer, Audirvana
- Bit-perfect playback at every format and sample rate
- Updates and individual system tuning
320,000µF
Smoothing capacitance4 × 450F
UltraCapacitors60 + 250VA
Shielded transformers0
CompromisesYour choice of player
Technical datasheet
| Chassis | Anodized aluminum, available in silver or black |
|---|---|
| Motherboard / CPU | ASRock IMB-154 (Intel Celeron, 7 W TDP) or Mitac PH12SI-D (Intel i7-7700T 3.8 GHz) |
| RAM | 8 GB or 32 GB Corsair Vengeance (depending on configuration) |
| USB Audio Card | JCAT XE Evo |
| Optional Network Card | JCAT XE NET Evo |
| Master Clock | Ultra-low-noise OCXO (optional: synchronized JCAT Master Clock) |
| Energy Storage | 4 × 450 F UltraCapacitor |
| Power Supply Topology | LC choke-input with Lundahl C-core choke |
| Voltage Regulators | Belleson SPRU (10 A) + 4× SPX (3 A) |
| Smoothing Capacitance | 320,000 µF + WIMA bypass capacitors |
| Transformers | 60 VA + 250 VA, fully shielded |
| SSD Storage | Samsung Pro NVMe — 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 TB |
| Operating System | AudioLinux, custom real-time kernel |
| Compatible Software | Roon · MPD · LMS · HQPlayer · Audirvana |
| Format Support | PCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD up to DSD512 |
| AC Voltage | 220–250 V (EU) / 110–125 V (US) / 100 V (JP) |
| Recommended Add-on | JCAT USB Isolator — galvanic USB isolation up to 2.5 kV |
| Made in | Poland |
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