Name

SOtM

Legal name

SOtM

Website

https://sotm-audio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

High-end audiophile audio equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Accessories (Ear Tips, Cables, Stands, Cases, Transmitters) (CRACANAM), Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems) (HDAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• High-end audio equipment
• Network music players
• Master clock generators
• USB audio processors
• Audiophile accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheonan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: SOtM generates revenue primarily through selling high-performance audio hardware including network music players (sMS series), master clocks (sCLK series), USB audio processors (tX series), power supplies (sPS series), audio racks, cables, and accessories. The company sells directly through their online shop and through global distributor networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SOtM manufactures and sells high-performance audio hardware for audiophiles, including network music players (sMS-200, sMS-200ultra, sMS-2000), master clock generators (sCLK-OCX10), USB audio regenerators (tX-USBultra), power supplies (sPS-500, sPQ-100PS), headphone amplifiers (sHP-100), and audiophile cables and accessories. Products are powered by proprietary noise reduction, jitter reduction, and multi-stage regulation circuits, with networked devices running on the Eunhasu Linux-based software platform supporting Roon Ready, MPD, DLNA, Squeezelite, HQPlayer NAA, Shairport, Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify Connect integrations.

Product overview

SOtM is a Korean high-end audio equipment manufacturer specializing in network audio players and digital audio accessories. The product portfolio is organized in three tiers: Ultimate (flagship models including sMS-2000, sPA-1000, and Ultimate RACK), Advanced I (sHP-100 headphone amplifier, Advanced RACK), and Advanced II (network players sMS-200/sMS-200ultra, sCLK-OCX10 master clock, tX-USBultra USB regenerator, sPS-500 power supply, mT-1000, sNH-10G, sPQ-100 series). Supporting accessories include ethernet cables (CAT6-CAT8), USB cables/filters, SATA filters, isolation products, network switches, and audio racks. All network players run on the Eunhasu Linux-based platform providing multiple music playback services including Roon Ready, MPD, DLNA, Squeezelite, HQPlayer NAA, Shairport, and streaming integration with Tidal and Qobuz. SOtM's proprietary audio technologies include Ultra Low Jitter Clock, Ultra Low Noise Regulator, Active Noise Canceler, and multi-stage regulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• sMS-200 Neo Entry-level network music player with SOtM's dedicated ARM processor board and proprietary audio technologies (Ultra Low Jitter Clock, Ultra Low Noise Regulator, Active Noise Canceler). Designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality network audio playback.
• sMS-200ultra Neo Upgraded network music player equipped with SOtM's dedicated media player board and integrated sCLK-EX high-performance audio clock, with optional external master clock synchronization. Enhanced musicality and deeper mid-low frequency performance versus the standard sMS-200ultra.
• sCLK-OCX10 Master clock generator producing a high-purity 10MHz pure analog sine wave clock signal with four isolated BNC outputs (selectable 50 ohm or 75 ohm impedance). Designed to improve sound quality of digital audio devices through superior clocking performance.
• sHP-100 Headphone amplifier designed for high-fidelity audio output. Part of the Advanced I product tier.
• tX-USBultra USB audio regenerator and digital signal processor that eliminates jitter and improves USB audio signal quality, with support for an external master clock input.
• sPS-500 Power supply unit providing clean, stable power to network players for improved audio performance.
• sCLK-EX High-performance audio clock board integrated into the sMS-200ultra, with optional external master clock input for connection to rubidium clocks.
• mT-1000 Network switch/tester accessory for optimized network audio system configuration.
• sNH-10G Network accessory for high-performance network audio connectivity.
• sPQ-100 Audio processing accessory in the Advanced II product tier.
• sPQ-100PS Power supply variant for the sPQ-100 audio processor.
• Ultimate RACK High-end audio equipment rack in the Ultimate product tier.
• Advanced RACK Audio equipment rack in the Advanced I product tier.
• sMB-Q370 Motherboard accessory with Intel Q370 chipset for audio PC builds.
• sNI-1G Network interface card for gigabit ethernet connectivity optimization.
• tX-USBx10G USB 10G network adapter for enhanced USB connectivity.
• tX-USBhub USB hub with noise isolation for improved USB audio signal quality.
• eABS-200 Anti-vibration accessory for audio equipment isolation.
• SATA Filter II & III SATA power noise filter that reduces electrical noise from storage devices that can affect audio quality.
• SOtM Audiophile Cables (CAT6/CAT7/CAT8 Ethernet, USB, BNC, Power) Family of audiophile-grade cables including isolated CAT6/CAT7 ethernet cables (iSO-CAT6, iSO-CAT7), CAT7/CAT7e/CAT8/CAT8e/Mini ethernet cables (dCBL series), USB audio cables and USB filter cables (cBL-USBm, dCBL-UF), BNC clock signal cables (dCBL-BNC), and power cables (pCBL-SS8). Designed to optimize signal integrity in high-end audio systems.
• Eunhasu Software Platform Web GUI-based Linux software platform for controlling SOtM network music players. Provides selectable playback services (Roon Ready, MPD, DLNA, Squeezelite, HQPlayer NAA, Shairport, LibreSpot), USB audio device configuration, and integration with Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify Connect. Available for sMS-200, sMS-200ultra, and sMS-1000SQ.
• sMS-2000 Flagship network music player in the Ultimate product tier, featuring SOtM's dedicated ARM processor board and proprietary audio technologies for high-end audiophile systems.
• sPA-1000 Flagship product in the Ultimate product tier, listed alongside sMS-2000 and Ultimate RACK as the top-tier offering for high-end audio systems.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roon (by Roon Labs)coreTechnology or IntegrationSOtM products are certified Roon Ready, meaning their network players transparently discover and connect to Roon with bitperfect audio delivery. The partnership provides SOtM customers with Roon licenses at promotional rates (60-day free trial and discounted 1-year license), and integrates SOtM into Roon's ecosystem of verified audio devices.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aurender: South Korea-based manufacturer of high-end music servers and network audio players. Closest direct peer to SOtM — both target audiophiles with dedicated, engineering-driven streaming hardware rather than general-purpose DACs or speakers.
• Auralic: Specialist in high-end streaming DACs and network audio players (Aries, Vega G series). Comparable to SOtM in audiophile-grade engineering focus, proprietary streaming platform, and global distribution model.
• Melco Audio: Japanese manufacturer of high-end music libraries and audio servers (N1, N50, S1 series). Directly comparable to SOtM in audiophile target market, hardware-grade storage/streaming engineering, and global specialty dealer channel.
• Lumin: Hong Kong-based maker of high-end network music players and streamers (L1, P1, T3, U2). Directly competes with SOtM at the audiophile network player tier with similar low-jitter, low-noise design philosophy.
• Sonore: Manufacturer of small-form-factor network audio players/streamers (SonicOrbiter, opticalModule, Rendu series). Directly comparable to SOtM at the network audio transport tier; now part of the AudioQuest/Music City Audio distribution umbrella.
• Antipodes Audio: New Zealand-based producer of high-end music servers and rendering solutions (CORE, EDGE, EX models). Comparable to SOtM as a niche engineering-led server maker targeting the same audiophile buyer with similar premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Naim Audio: Established British high-end audio brand with dedicated network players (Uniti, NDX, ND555) and full system ecosystem. Comparable to SOtM at the high-end audio engineering layer but at much larger scale with broader product portfolio and stronger global retail presence.
• dCS: British maker of high-end digital-to-analog converters, music players, and master clocks (Bartók, Vivaldi, Rossini). Comparable to SOtM at the master clock and audiophile digital audio technology layer; with broader product portfolio and stronger brand recognition.
• Chord Electronics: British manufacturer of high-end DACs, headphone amplifiers, and streaming products (Hugo, 2Go, Blu Mk2). Comparable audiophile-targeted hardware engineering ethos and broader brand reach than SOtM.
• Bluesound: Mass-market audiophile streaming ecosystem (Node, Vault, Powernode) owned by Lenbrook Industries. Competes with SOtM at the network audio player category but at lower price points and broader consumer positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SOtMaudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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