Audiostore Elf

Description

Versatile, Ultra-compact

Multifunction, server, data-converter or/and network player (endpoint). Many more features than ‘streamers’. Faster, smaller, updated version of the popular Audiostore Mite

Software: Nova (SonicOrbiter), full version, with LMS (Squeezebox), Roon, DLNA etc. If you wish to run an endpoint only, you can use the Hub version. Can be used to ‘Roonify’ *Naim NDS etc

HUB, Nova on internal 30GB SSD (0GB free, expand with USB drive or NAS) Use as end-point or server

Standard, Nova on 128GB SSD (90GB free, (store ~200 CDs in flac) expand with USB drive or NAS)

480GB (store ~1000CD), 1TB (store ~2000CD) (If Mp3 store around x4)

All Nova systems offer Logitech (Lyrion) Media Server, Roon, HQPlayer NAA Output, DLNA Output, Minimserver, Sonore Bridge, Bubble, Plex, SONOS, Shairport (Airplay input) etc

2024 – Logitech Media Server (LMS) is now call Lyrion Music Server. It plays to various players, including Squeezebox devices.

Lossless playback of stored music, streaming and Internet radio integration (So if you use the LMS server you have your own CDs, Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify, Deezer, BBC Sounds, Radio Paradise, Times radio etc + 1000’s of internet radio stations all integrated)

Rip CDs to flac via external USB drive (except Hub version)

Output music to onboard 192K output (3.5mm stereo), DAC32 (WiFi), network players (connect via network or 2nd bridged network socket), LMS compatible devices, streamers or Roon endpoints or locally connected USB DAC

A USB to SPDIF converter can directly connect your Elf to a SPDIF DAC. This high quality Armature Hecate supports up to 24Bit/192K sampling rate for hires music. There are also lower cost and TOSLINK options on our site

Roonify older devices: Use SPDIF options or the Sonore Bridge SW. Elf can connect old NAIM/Linn non-Roon ready units to Roon. Onboard SongKong option will integrate NAIM wav library

*For NAIM you can stream to other devices in-sync by starting your playback on the NDS, opening the Naim application, and accessing the ‘now playing’ screen. Click on multi-room icon and select the other devices you wish to stream to

Sampling rate: 16bit, 24bit, 32bit at 44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176.4K, 192K, 384K + DSD to DSD256
Gigabit Network, bridged network output (2 network ports), 2 x USB (DAC and back-up)

Power consumption: 6w typical, 30w max, 12v, multi-region adapter 110/230v included

Cooling: Unit has ultra-low noise fan. If you are only using for Squeezebox (LMS) or DLNA applications we can disable the fan, on request. For Roon use it is recommended that the fan is left engaged

Size: W150mm x D120mm x H30mm

What’s in the box: Audiostore Elf, multi-region PSU, vertical stand (no network cable)

How do I use this? – Connect to your router. Add a USB DAC (or use the on-board output) (or a network player such as ultraRendu), or DAC32 around your home network for a simple low-cost but high quality single, or, multi-room system. Control from PC/MAC, phone/tablet depending on options chosen (free and paid Apps). Want to RIP CD’s – just add a USB CD drive

For large libraries or Roon please consider our faster systems (Audiostore Prestige etc for high performance Roon use)

Review(s) posted for Mite/Elf

Mite-ily impressed – Phil L
Although the Mite is the entry level server it has transformed my listening pleasure – a move I should have made years ago! The combination of the Mite, Nova Sonicorbiter software and my favourite Dac has been a step up from my previous set up. Easy to install, easy to manage and control – such a difference from what I have been used too. After years of searching for the server that actually meets all of my needs I have found it! Many thanks to Martin for his freely given advice.

Mite – Jon
Had the mite for a few days now and it is just a fantastic bit of kit. Fast, easy rips and back up, and sounds great, even better I would say than amazon music hd ultra files. I previously had an 11 year old Vortexbox appliance that was still working and after discussion with Martin plumped for the Mite. Martin comms and help as usual was fantastic and answered many many emails on all days and at all times. Thanks again Martin for your support and service, perhaps will get another unit in another 11 years !!!

Impressive Mite – john Williams
After purchasing a ISO Regen from Martin a server was the next recommendation,instead of my PC.I bought the Mite to try and it is fantastic sounding and versatile.Not only do I play Qobus but there are hundreds of internet radio stations especially Paradise Radio.Martin is generous with his time and gives excellent advice, he sold me the least expensive server to try but I will more then likely exchange it for the Prestige 2 or 3 because I have a big system.The customer service from Audiostore is exemplary,thanks to Martin.

Brilliant and Amazing – John Watkins
I wanted to store nearly 700 CDs, that have sat in my garage for the last two years, since moving house. I contacted Vortexbox for advice and Martin gave me a number of options, which was very helpful. My decision to go with the mite was based on this advice and the previous review. I went with the 60GB SSD/500GB HD. Again with Martins help I got started. NOVA is great, its easy to use and the results are more than enough for my needs. I’m using my Squeezebox Touch to play back and its great to see an album cover for all the Titles. I am yet to use Bliss but based on my experience so far, Im sure it will be good too.

The mighty Mite. – Nigel Little
I have just replaced a five and a half year old VB appliance with a Mite with 60gb SSD and a 500GB hard drive. Martin as always has been brilliant. His patience in going through the options makes it such a pleasure to do business and as a returning customer I can wholeheartedly recommend. The Mite is faster, quieter and sounds even better that the VB appliance that has served me so well. Its performance simply belies its size. As most of my albums have already been ripped this made sense. To be fair I have ripped some albums with an external drive and it was so straightforward I don’t know why I had any reservations. I run two Naim Streamers from it a Superuniti and a Qute using the N-stream app via an I-pad.Both seam to run effortlessly. The Nova software is a dream to use,finds the artwork and just gets on with it. If you want an amazingly compact music server that you can use with a network streamer or straight into a DAC check this out. You will not be disappointed. For its money prepare to be amazed.