XTREME EDITION network input/OUTPUT WITH GROUND-BREAKING PERFORMANCE.
NET CARD XE opens up new dimensions of sound quality with its extremely precise ±5ppb OCXO and state-of-the-art power supply section. Experience playback from TIDAL, Qobuz and local network libraries at new heights of resolution and dynamic range.
Extreme sound quality improvement for any music server
Improves music playback from cloud services (TIDAL, QOBUZ etc) and files stored on local music servers
State-of-the-art LT3045 linear regulators and filters eliminate noise interferences from PC
Truly linear design: no switching power supplies
Cutting edge ±5 ppb stability Emerald OCXO (oven controlled oscillator) delivers the most stable timing in the presence of environmental stressors such as airflow, temperature perturbation, vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Highest quality industrial grade components with operating temperature range from -40*C to +85*C
Enterprise level high performance Intel i350 Ethernet controller
Gold plated high durability EMI shielded RJ-45 connectors with built-in 12-core transformers for improved isolation
Two audiophile grade network adapter ports supporting up to 1Gbit connection speeds
LED-off feature to counteract noise
External PSU option eliminates computer as the source of power. For best sound quality use JCAT power supplies. (requirements for the PSU: 5V/1.5A min)
Low-profile & full-height laser cut PCIe brackets included
All x1-x16 lane PCI Express 2.0 slots supported
Supported operating systems: Windows (all editions) and Linux
‘I can’t imagine going back to listening without them’MAREK DYBA, HIFI KNIGHTS
‘I upgraded from the JCAT NET CARD FEMTO to the JCAT NET CARD XE, the newest version of JCAT’s network interface. So far the results are terrific.’CHRIS CONNAKER (THE COMPUTER AUDIOPHILE), FOUNDER OF AUDIOPHILE STYLE
