The foundation of reference digital playback
A dedicated high-end audio server. Silent operation, optimized software, the Everest USB One card and an advanced linear power architecture create a quieter environment for the DAC and the entire digital chain.
Audiophile USB card
Everest USB One audiophile PCIe USB host card included as standard
Four linear power PSUs
Four independent ultra-low-noise (0.8 µV) linear power supplies
SuperCapacitor power
The USB card’s 5V rail is fed by a 2 × 450F SuperCapacitor bank
Platform & OS
Custom AudioLinux OS, optimized for lowest latency
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Four Independent Linear Power Supplies
At the heart of Everest Base is a highly refined power supply architecture based on four ultra-low-noise linear power supplies.
One dedicated linear power supply feeds the motherboard. Two separate linear power supplies are used for the storage section, isolating drive activity from the rest of the system. A fourth dedicated linear power supply powers the Everest USB One output card.
This separation helps reduce electrical interaction between critical parts of the server, lowering noise and improving overall system stability.
SuperCapacitor-powered USB Output
The dedicated USB card power supply in Everest Base is equipped with a 2 × 450 F SuperCapacitor bank. SuperCapacitors act as an ultra-high-capacity energy buffer placed directly in the power path, storing a large amount of energy and delivering it almost instantly when the USB interface requires current.
Unlike conventional capacitors, SuperCapacitors offer extremely high capacitance and very low internal resistance. In Everest Base, the 2 × 450 F SuperCapacitor bank acts as an ultra-low-impedance energy reservoir for the Everest USB One card.
The theoretical peak current capability of such a SuperCapacitor bank exceeds 1600 A, limited in practice by internal resistance, PCB layout, wiring, connectors and protection circuitry. Such extreme reserve translates into exceptionally low supply impedance and outstanding instantaneous current delivery.
With output impedance as low as 3 milliohms, the SuperCapacitor stage provides an extremely stable, low-noise 5V power source for the USB interface.
Everest USB One Included
Every Everest Base server comes equipped with the Everest USB One audiophile PCIe USB host card as standard. Designed specifically for high-end audio playback, Everest USB One provides a higher-quality USB output than standard motherboard ports.
Everest USB One uses an SC-cut low phase noise crystal oscillator, powered by stacked, state-of-the-art ultra-low-noise LT3042 voltage regulators. This provides a stable reference clock for the USB controller, helping reduce timing-related disturbances and high-frequency noise generated by the USB interface.
The oscillator is enclosed in a dedicated CNC-machined metal housing and additionally potted with a damping compound to suppress high-frequency microphonic effects, further improving mechanical stability and the clock’s phase noise performance under real-world operating conditions.
Custom AudioLinux Operating System
Everest Base uses a custom version of AudioLinux, a dedicated audiophile operating system built around custom real-time kernels and very low audio and processor latency. It is designed to reduce unnecessary background activity and provide a cleaner, more focused software environment for high-end digital playback.
The system is carefully configured with dedicated CPU cores for audio-related processes, allowing critical playback tasks to run with greater consistency and lower latency. This creates a stable software foundation for Roon, HQPlayer, UPnP/DLNA, MPD/Jplay and other modern playback platforms.
Built for Modern Audio Playback
Everest Base is optimized for today’s leading playback platforms, including Roon, UPnP/DLNA, MPD/Jplay and other audio software depending on configuration.
It is designed for local music libraries, streaming services and USB DAC playback, while maintaining silent operation suitable for high-end listening rooms.
