CONSTELLATION Masterpiece
The "ULTIMATE DIGITAL TRANSPORT"
The Constellation Masterpiece Music Server is built with the best computer parts in the market to let you enjoy and feel your music as never before! It is our flagship model including High-End components, internal wires, fully optimized OS and a unique PSU topology and distributed regulation.
This server is equiped with a Intel CPU with 24 core/32 Threads and 32 GB RAM modules for best latency and data transfer.
Clock-less design (No TCXO, OCXO...), no fans, no noise, the OS part is a custom Windows heavily tweaked to reach the lowest latency possible. Every detail is kept to reach a top end musicality. Designed to keep system noise levels as low as possible the dual linear power supply and special shielding prevent the transmission of digital noise to the DAC, ensuring the best possible sound reproduction. Our Ultra Linear Power Supply wich will never fall with is 890.000uF of capacitors and an oversized dual 500VA pure silver transformer. This server consist of 3 frames, 1 server unit, 1 precision unit and 1 power supply unit. This help to provide the best soundstage accuracy, micro and macro details with better headroom and very natural tones. It also improves depth, resolution with a blacker background. Pachanko ARTPC (Audio Real Time Process Control) manages all processes in real time and gives you a Roon or Audirvana experience you've never heard before. Combined with the Diretta Protocol you have clearly the best Digital Transport on the market! We are confident that you will love it.
Pachanko “O Core” Transformers
Hand-crafting with passion the heart of our powered Audio components
Pachanko Labs seek perfection in our product performance.
We produce by hand each and every Toroidal O-Core Transformer that powers our units.
We believe the transformer to be the heart of our powered products. We want pure and clean current to flow through our units.
Rather than basing our products around off-the-shelf solutions we take pride in custom manufacturing all our special transformer units.
We manufacture and install our Audio-O-Tec Toroidal O-Core Transformers (ATOC) in our Internally Powered or multi-unit products.
Our Constellation Reference, SE and Masterpiece Audio Transport series along with our Stellar and UPS power supply series all carry our ATOC transformers.
ATOC transformers have a ring appearance and a perfectly round core shape. This uniform design leads to minimal leakage current compared to other types of transformers (toroidal, “R”).
Our single-wire and hand-spun transformers guarantee uniform winding with the highest-purity copper or silver wiring and low DCR per turn.
ATOC transformers offer the lowest possible noise level and ensure the highest performance of Pachanko Audio components.
Built with care for your best audio experience.
Why choose the Pachanko Constellation?
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No fan, no vibration from fan and no noise pollution
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Aluminium case for better interference shielding, heat dissipation, vibration and resonance control
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OS completly optimized for Audio usage by eliminating thousands of OS jitter-inducing processes & threads, maximizing priority scheduling which ensures uninterrupted flow of music data by running music playback at highest possible priority level
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True high precision event timer implemented to maximum system timer which reduces overall operating system latency
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Hardware is selected for Audio Grade usage with low power consumption and low operating temperature.
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New Diretta data transmission network protocol for ultimate Audio playback
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Roon Core/Audirvana, enjoy streaming and local files as plug and play product
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Improves sound quality of TIDAL & Qobuz streaming services by using Large-page memory playback
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Large software compatibility and ready for the future
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Unprecedented user support
Introducing a novel audio protocol designed to enhance high-fidelity sound quality. It takes a fundamentally different approach compared to existing protocols.
In the world of audio, several factors impact sound quality, and one significant factor is the interference caused by digital components. Typically, capacitors and inductors are used to reduce this interference and create low-pass filters to minimize unwanted digital noise.
However, even with these filters, some low-frequency fluctuations persist, unnoticed when observing voltage but detectable when examining electrical current. Eliminating these noises through electrical means is challenging.
Diretta's solution involves close coordination between a Host and a Target, using predictive data transmission at consistent intervals to stabilize power consumption and enhance audio player performance. This process is akin to USB synchronization but with the Host controlling the pace, eliminating the need for complex buffer and flow control systems. This allows for isolated connections like fiber optics and simplifies processes compared to protocols like UPnP and AES67.
To integrate the "Diretta" protocol as effectively as possible, we have developed ‘Flow’, which allows you to get the most of this technology. "Flow" maintains a constant flow of data without interruption with a perfect timing. The result is a natural, in-depth listening experience.
Flow Stream
Diretta Audio Protocol
Operating System
Microsoft Windows
Custom Low Latency Operating System
Qobuz
Compatible with Qobuz Streaming services
Roon
Roon Core & Bridge compatible
a separated license is required
USB Audio
Improved low latency USB audio output
Diretta Audio Protocol
A completely new protocol
designed for high-end audio
Tidal
Compatible with Tidal Streaming services
Audirvana
Audirvana Studio is pre-installed, a separate license is required
Dual Ethernet
Separated and isolated LAN ports, 1 dedicated specially for Diretta signal
CONSTELLATION Masterpiece
Technical Specifications
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Chassis : Fanless design, Aluminium anodized case, completely passive cooled for silent operation improving resonance control
and heat dissipation
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CPU : 24 core, 32 Threads CPU with a Red copper Fanless cooling system, no mechanical vibration
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Ram : Four 8GB modules for 32GB in total
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System : Custom Audio Optimized Windows-based OS, Fully tweaked BIOS, Ultralow Jitter and very low latency
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Audio Output : USB, LAN
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Storage : SSD with OS, Music SSD storage is an option up to 16TB
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Audio Formats supported : WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, DSD, MQA supported audio formats
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Software Compatibility : Roon, Audirvana, HQplayer
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Connections : External connections consist of 4 USB ports, 2 LAN ports*, Fiber Optic (Optional Card) , SPDIF (Optional Card)
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Power Input : Dual 12V DC DIN
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Power Supply : 2 boxes, a True Linear Power supply unit with dual 500 VA pure silver O-Core power transformer, a Precision regugalor unit with 890.000uF capacitors, copper base plate are used for damping and isolation
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Remote Access : Remote setup and maintenance
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Colour Options : Silver and Black
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Dimensions : Server is 435 x 319 x 100mm (W x D x H, 109mm including feet),
Precision Regulator Unit is 430 x 340 x 92mm (W x D x H),
Power Supply is 430 x 340 x 92mm (W x D x H)
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Weight : Server 10kg, Power Supply 25kg and Precision Regulator Unit 25kg
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Weight : Server around 9kg, Power supply around 20kg
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Cables : DC/Speakon power cables, Umbilical power cord
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Estimated ship date : 8 weeks after ordering
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Shipping Costs : not included
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Warranty : 2 years
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