{"title":"Pink Faun","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pink-faun-ultra-2-16-reference-music-server-streamer","title":"Pink Faun Ultra 2.16 Reference Music Server\/Streamer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"390\"\u003ehe Pink Faun Ultra 2.16 is a state-of-the-art music server and digital transport designed for uncompromising high-end audio systems. Built in the Netherlands with Pink Faun’s obsessive attention to noise reduction, clock precision, and power isolation, the Ultra 2.16 delivers a remarkably pure digital signal - allowing your DAC to perform at its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eAt the heart of the Ultra 2.16 is a carefully optimized computing platform engineered specifically for audio playback. Pink Faun strips away unnecessary processes and prioritizes real-time audio handling, creating a stable, low-latency environment for both local music libraries and streaming services such as Roon. The result is effortless playback with exceptional timing accuracy and a natural, analog-like flow to the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eA defining feature of the Ultra 2.16 is Pink Faun’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eproprietary output card architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Users can configure the server with a range of dedicated audio output modules — including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eI²S, USB, AES\/EBU, or S\/PDIF\u003c\/strong\u003e - each designed with ultra-low-noise regulators and high-precision clocking. These specialized output cards dramatically reduce jitter and electrical interference, ensuring that the digital signal reaching your DAC remains exceptionally clean and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003ePower supply design is another key element. The Ultra 2.16 uses multiple \u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eindependent linear power rails\u003c\/strong\u003e to isolate critical circuits such as the CPU, storage, and digital outputs. By separating and stabilizing these power domains, Pink Faun minimizes noise contamination and preserves low-level musical information, revealing greater depth, detail, and dynamic nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eThe server’s rigid aluminium chassis further contributes to performance by reducing vibration and providing shielding against electromagnetic interference. Inside, carefully selected components and meticulous internal layout ensure optimal signal integrity throughout the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2203\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFlexible, configurable, and built for reference-level performance, the Pink Faun Ultra 2.16 serves as a true digital source component - combining the convenience of modern streaming with the sonic refinement expected in the world’s finest audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pink Faun","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45035809701941,"sku":"Ultra 2.16-Silver","price":53130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":45035809734709,"sku":"Ultra 2.16-Black","price":53130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2246\/9355\/files\/Ultra_2.16_Silver_Front.jpg?v=1772817325"},{"product_id":"pink-faun-ultra-2-16-dual-reference-music-server-streamer","title":"Pink Faun Ultra 2.16 Dual Reference Music Server\/Streamer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"282\"\u003ePink Faun 2.16 Ultra Dual\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the ultimate expression of Pink Faun’s digital playback philosophy. Building on the acclaimed 2.16 Ultra music server, this reference-level system takes performance to the next level by separating critical functions into \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"540\"\u003etwo dedicated chassis \u003c\/strong\u003e- a design created to deliver the cleanest possible digital signal to your DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11vxi2a\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eDual-Chassis Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eAt the heart of the 2.16 Ultra Dual is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eserver-and-renderer architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, where digital processing is divided between two specialized components. One chassis operates as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eserver\u003c\/strong\u003e, managing system control, library management, and network communication. The second chassis functions as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"962\"\u003erenderer\u003c\/strong\u003e, responsible solely for the final stage of audio playback and digital output. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eBy physically separating these tasks, Pink Faun dramatically reduces electrical noise, processing interference, and internal system load. This approach allows the renderer to focus exclusively on the timing-critical delivery of audio data, resulting in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003ecleaner signal path, lower latency, and greater musical transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eThe design philosophy is similar to using separate preamplifiers and power amplifiers: dividing responsibilities allows each stage to perform its role with greater precision and less compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1px7yrn\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eDedicated Hardware for Each Role\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eIn the Ultra Dual configuration, both chassis are optimized for their specific functions. The server unit handles computational tasks and system management, while the renderer unit is engineered specifically for real-time audio delivery to the DAC. 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This expanded power architecture contributes to a quieter electrical environment and greater stability for demanding digital processing tasks. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19w70zn\" data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eOptimized for Modern Streaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eThe 2.16 Ultra Dual is designed for both locally stored music libraries and high-resolution streaming services such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003eQobuz and TIDAL\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering effortless playback of modern digital formats through Pink Faun’s optimized operating environment. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003eA modular architecture also allows the system to be configured with a variety of high-performance digital output cards - including USB, I²S, AES\/EBU, and S\/PDIF - ensuring compatibility with the world’s finest DACs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"sd8rj9\" data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003eA Statement Digital Source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003eThe Pink Faun 2.16 Ultra Dual is more than a music server - it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003ereference digital source component\u003c\/strong\u003e built for the most demanding high-end systems. 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Developed entirely from the ground up, the Scion combines precision engineering, sophisticated power design, and Pink Faun’s proprietary software platform to create a refined digital source capable of exceptional musical realism. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"936\"\u003ePositioned beneath the flagship 2.16 Ultra series, the Scion brings much of Pink Faun’s design philosophy to a streamlined platform - offering audiophile-grade streaming with elegant simplicity and uncompromising sound quality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l57281\" data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eAdvanced Power Supply Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eCentral to the Scion’s performance is an innovative power supply system developed specifically for this platform. 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