Marcin_gps Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 NET CARD XE REDEFINING SOUND QUALITY. 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 or Qobuz at new heights of resolution and dynamic range. Thanks to the NET Card XE, for the first time ever streamed music sounds better than locally stored files. HIGH-END NETWORK AUDIO INTERFACE With streaming services becoming the primary way of listening to music, the quality of network-related components becomes crucial if one wants to enjoy music at the highest sound quality. The NET Card XE delivers increased resolution over the NET Card FEMTO – world’s first audiophile network card - and is able to portray even the finest textures and details. CUTTING EDGE OCXO Engineered to solve the long standing challenges of legacy quartz OCXOs which are sensitive to environmental conditions, Emerald OCXO used on the NET Card XE offers 10 times better dynamic stability - the most stable timing in the presence of stressors such as airflow, temperature perturbation, vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference (EMI). SPECIAL COMPONENTS FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE By using industry’s best LT3045 ultra-low noise linear power supplies and extremely stable OCXO clock combined with high-end Ethernet controller, the JCAT NET Card XE offers unprecedented quality of network streamed audio data. Connect a network audio player/DAC, a media server (NAS) or a broadband router to any of the two 1Gbit LAN ports on the JCAT NET Card XE and and pull out more detail and richness from audio files than ever. THE PERFECT COMBINATION: TAKING EXCELLENCE TO NEW HEIGHTS The NET Card XE offers external PSU option which, when used, completely eliminates computer as the source of noise. Paired with the OPTIMO 3 DUO, which is among the best power supplies in the world, ensures the highest sound quality possible. ORDER NOW IN OUR ONLINE SHOP → SPECIFICATION: Audiophile PCI Express GbE LAN adapter Plug & Play in any PC or mini PC with a PCIe slot Extreme sound quality improvement for any music server, network player/DAC, streaming bridge or Audio PC Improves music playback from cloud services (TIDAL, QOBUZ etc) as well as files stored on local music servers State-of-the-art LT3045 linear regulators and filters eliminate noise interferences from a 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 lowest noise & best sound quality (requirements for the PSU: 5V/2A min) 5V PSU can be supplied via 2.1/5.5mm center-positive DC jack connector or via LP4 molex connector(OPTIMO 3 DUO recommended for best performance) 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 Works natively with roon ROCK ASRMichael 1 JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 Here is the Pursuit Perfect System review of the NET Card XE with A/B comparisons with the NET Card Femto: https://youtu.be/ntHtEYhWyIc ASRMichael 1 JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
adamaley Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Looking forward to impressions. Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 The cards were just shipped to us. I suspect we'll be able to ship all orders next Monday (January 4th) due to New Year's Eve this week. Happy New Year ! :) Best regards, Marcin JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
dminches Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Marcin, any update on this? Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
auricgoldfinger Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 6 hours ago, dminches said: Marcin, any update on this? Have you received a tracking number yet? Link to comment
dminches Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 1 minute ago, auricgoldfinger said: Have you received a tracking number yet? Nope. Sounds like you have? Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
auricgoldfinger Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Just now, dminches said: Nope. Sounds like you have? I emailed Marcin late in his day today to inquire. I haven't received anything either. Link to comment
auricgoldfinger Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 12 hours ago, dminches said: Nope. Sounds like you have? Here is what Marcin wrote me: The NET Cards XE have just been released from customs. Your order will ship on Thursday / Friday at latest. You will receive tracking number automatically. Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Happy New Year! As auricgoldfinger wrote, The NET Cards XE have just been released from customs. Tomorrow is a public Holiday in Poland, so all orders will ship on Thursday / Friday at latest. Best regards, Marcin JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
ASRMichael Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 To be fair on Marcin! Various ports in Europe have 30 day delays due to Brexit (over ordering)! looking forward to mine coming also! Marcin_gps 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Marcin_gps Posted January 7, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2021 Cards are here now and we're preparing all orders to be shipped tomorrow. Thank you for your support 🙏 Best regards, Marcin auricgoldfinger and ASRMichael 2 JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
dminches Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 8:56 AM, Marcin_gps said: Cards are here now and we're preparing all orders to be shipped tomorrow. Thank you for your support 🙏 Best regards, Marcin Marcin, do you still expect to ship them today? Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7s, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Telos composite arm; SME 3012R arm, Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Custom PC (Sean Jacobs DC4/Euphony/Stylus)> Lampizator Pacific Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 4:51 PM, dminches said: Marcin, do you still expect to ship them today? Most orders shipped on Friday, the remaining will be dispatched today. Regards, Marcin JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
One and a half Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 @Marcin_gps, does the XE have the Intel i350 NIC like previous NET Femto card? I like this chip, has a great throughput and is very configurable. AS Profile Equipment List Say NO to MQA Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, One and a half said: @Marcin_gps, does the XE have the Intel i350 NIC like previous NET Femto card? I like this chip, has a great throughput and is very configurable. Yes, the same chipset. The improvements over NET Card FEMTO are: - OCXO - power supply section - Upgraded RJ45 connectors wiith better isolation properties Regards, Marcin JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
RDOK Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hi Marcin. Thanks for shipping the NET card XE, it arrived this morning. I installed it and it works all right. However, it is sitting in the next PCI slot to an Jcat USB XE card. The USB connection is not seen any more in the system with the NET card installed. Upon removing the NET card the USB card is seen again. The system runs on Gentooplayer. Do I have to do something to let both be seen to the operating system, or did I do something wrong? Regards, Rob Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 48 minutes ago, RDOK said: Hi Marcin. Thanks for shipping the NET card XE, it arrived this morning. I installed it and it works all right. However, it is sitting in the next PCI slot to an Jcat USB XE card. The USB connection is not seen any more in the system with the NET card installed. Upon removing the NET card the USB card is seen again. The system runs on Gentooplayer. Do I have to do something to let both be seen to the operating system, or did I do something wrong? Regards, Rob Hi Rob, Which PSU are you using to power the cards? Regards, Marcin JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
RDOK Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hi Marcin, Both are powered by a SR4. The USB card is powered by a SR4T, the Net card by a SR4. The mobo is one you're familiar with - Supermicro X11SCL-F Regards, Rob Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, RDOK said: Hi Marcin, Both are powered by a SR4. The USB card is powered by a SR4T, the Net card by a SR4. The mobo is one you're familiar with - Supermicro X11SCL-F Regards, Rob OK, thank you for the information Have you tried installing the cards in different PCie slots? Please verify if the connection to PCIe slot is firm. Regards, Marcin JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
RDOK Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I did, trying different slots or interchanging the cards using the same slots. No difference. lscpi also doesn't show the usb controller on the USB card when the NET card is present. Regards, Rob Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hmm, and each card works fine on its own, but not if both are installed, correct? JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
Marcin_gps Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 It might be a software issue with gentooplayer. JPLAY & JCAT Founder Link to comment
RDOK Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hi Marcin, Thanks, that seems to be the issue indeed. Running an older GP version from an USB stick made both cards work. I'll investigate further how to get it working with GP. Probably need to update that first, backing up the Roon database etc. Appreciate your quick and helpful support! Regards, Rob Link to comment
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