But I do see a large percentage of folks around here who completely rely on lossless audio files instead of spinning their original CDs. Or at least that’s my assumption I could be wrong. I think HeadFi is a great audience for these types of devices – we are generally younger and more knowledgeable about computers than your average “The Absolute Sound” reader. There’s also a three-way linear power with a dedicated supply for the DAC.I’ve been covering media streamers, network audio players, or whatever you want to call them, as often as I can around here. The device is compatible with a wide range of playback systems including: SONOS multi room Naim Mu-so/Uniti Denon HEOS Squeezebox Linn DS Pioneer N-50A Cambridge Audio CXN and Denon 720AE.įurther features include editable metadata and album art, support for Tidal, Spotify, BBC iPlayer and internet radio, plus simple importation from computers, USB and NAS drives. In a further nod to its audiophile credentials, Sirius benefits from a dual-Ethernet connection: one for routers and one for dedicated streamer connections. Balanced outputs via XLR and unbalanced outputs via RCA are also offered. For consumers already invested in a high-end DAC, the Sirius’ ultra-low-noise USB output offers Class 1, Class 2 and DoP external connections. The DAC supports 16, 24 and 32 bit-depths, from 44.1kHz up to 384kHz with DSD 64, 128 and 256 also supported. The server benefits from an integrated asynchronous USB DAC based on a high-end ESS Sabre DAC chip and Xmos USB interface. Sirius offers backup for CD audio, right up to lossless FLAC files and supports WAV, AIFF, ALAC, OGG Vorbis, AAC and MP3 USB 3.0 is available for audio backups.Ī key feature of the Sirius is its high-quality DAC. Its straightforward operation makes digitising large music libraries simple. Sirius incorporates a high-performance TEAC optical drive for the one-time bit-perfect transfer of CD data to the hard drive.

The app-controlled server is available with huge storage reserves in two terabyte increments up to an impressive eight terabytes.

It features a raft of audiophile-grade components centred on a powerful server-grade main circuit board with a high-speed quad-core processor with up to 8 gigabytes of system memory. Sirius is the latest edition to Leema’s flagship Constellation range. Developed in partnership with Innuos, Leema’s ex-BBC engineers have combined audiophile performance with the convenience of a UPNP/DNLA-compatible music server.

The new Sirius is a hi-fi-grade streaming music server system that provides a high-performance solution for the storage and playback of digital music.

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