JCAT Unveils the next step in Music Server USB output, the new XE EVO Card
JCAT Unveils the next step in Music Server USB output, the new XE EVO Card News JCAT, a leader in high-performance streaming-specific products, has announced their latest development in music server USB output technology the USB Card XE EVO, an enhanced version of USB Card XE that I used in my custom built music server for years. The USB Card XE EVO is designed for audiophiles and professionals who have built their own custom computers as music servers and the USB card replaced the motherboard USB output for a much cleaner lower noise solution. JCAT [...]
JCAT introduces the Master OCXO Clock Upgrade
JCAT introduces the Master OCXO Clock Upgrade News JCAT, the manufacturer of innovative, no-compromise streaming-specific products for high-end audio playbacks has announce its latest creation: the Master OCXO Clock module. This is the type of news that as a computer audio enthusiast gets me very excited. Designed to redefine audio experiences, this upgrade promises enhanced clarity, depth, and precision. By collaborating with specialists in radiophysics, JCAT ensures that every Master OCXO Clock Upgrade aligns with the brand's ethos of top-tier audio excellence. While specifically tailored for JCAT USB Card XE users, the company emphasizes its [...]
JCAT OPTIMO S ATX Computer Music Server Linear Power Supply Review
JCAT OPTIMO S ATX Computer Music Server Linear Power Supply Review Review This is a review summary written by Terry Ellis June 2022. For my video full review please see my YouTube channel link here Please Note: I am an Amazon Associate meaning links to Amazon are affiliate links, for more info about this please see here WHY THE NEED? I have been a computer audiophile for more than a decade, that means I have a serious enthusiasm for building computers dedicated for music playback and optimising them to fulfil just that one role [...]
JCAT OPTIMO NANO Enhance Power Supply quality for Computer Music Servers REVIEW
JCAT OPTIMO NANO Enhance Power Supply quality for Computer Music Servers REVIEW Review This is a review summary written by Terry Ellis December 2021 For the full review please see my YouTube video linked here What and Why If your a DIY computer music server enthusiast like me then you will likely already be fully aware that power supply quality matters for sound quality, and it matters for every component in the computer. I discovered this about a decade ago and have bought, owned and tested a number of linear and battery power supplies [...]
JCAT Introduces the ONLY 100% LINEAR Computer Power Supply on the market: OPTIMO S ATX
JCAT Introduces the ONLY 100% LINEAR Computer Power Supply on the market: OPTIMO S ATX News The computer-focused audiophile market lacked audiophile-grade PSUs for computer-based transports. Optimo S ATX promises a small revolution by introducing the first-ever audiophile power source unit dedicated strictly to extreme quality audio playback from PC-based transports. The market lacked a genuine audiophile-grade power supply capable of driving high-performance computer-based audio transports. Most of the available solutions were designed with general-purpose usages in mind, such as office work and gaming. Until now, PC-audio enthusiasts were forced to use sub-par, non-audiophile power [...]
JCAT introduces OPTIMO NANO Computer Audio Power Supply Upgrade
JCAT introduces OPTIMO NANO Computer Audio Power Supply Upgrade News OPTIMO nano filters and enhances power coming from computer or almost any ‘audiophile grade’ power supply on the market. It will revitalize JCAT cards and allow them to express their full potentialOPTIMO nano is 5V DC / 2A power supply active filter and buffer. Designed and fine-tuned for best possible sound quality, OPTIMO nano buffers and filters typically very noisy 5V DC power supply coming from computer or so called ‘audiophile grade’ power supplies.Features linear low impedance output stage based on the design of JCAT flagship linear [...]
JCAT Introduces truly linear Dual-Output power supply – Superb Sonic Performance Unequalled at the price
JCAT Introduces truly linear Dual-Output power supply - Superb Sonic Performance Unequalled at the price News INITIO 3, like OPTIMO 3 DUO, delivers life-like natural sound. Designed and fine-tuned with only the highest audio quality in mind, INITIO 3 will greatly improve sonic performance of JCAT USB & NET cards or any other low-current audio component requiring up to 3A. Based on JCAT’s flagship OPTIMO 3 DUO PSU design, INITIO 3 comes with two DC outputs and is built around the same JCAT proprietary Linear Voltage Regulator board and JCAT ultra-fast low noise rectifier. Truly [...]
