
THE PERFECT FIT
ERA is the most powerful low profile HTPC available anywhere. Featuring an uncompromising selection of cutting-edge components and full sized graphics cards housed in a solid 0.2 inches (5 mm) thick one-piece hand brushed anodized aluminum shell that minimizes electromagnetic interference and vibrations. ERA perfectly matches the aesthetic of other home theater equipment and suits a wide variety of home decor.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
ERA’s small form factor and one piece aluminum chassis is similar in size to a standalone Blu-ray player.
Full System Specifications
- Dimensions (cm): 43.5 cm x 7.9 cm x 39 cm (W x H x D)
Dimensions (in): 17.1 in x 3.1 in x 15.4 in (W x H x D) - Volume: 13.4 Liters
- Minimum Weight: 6 kg / 13 lb
- Maximum Weight: 9 kg / 20 lb
- Orientation: Horizontal


FLAWLESS FINISH
Exterior surfaces are hand-brushed and the entire chassis is anodized to increase natural corrosion resistance and endow it with an unrivaled final color and finish. Choose yours.
SPACE BLACK
Evoke the infinite expanse of inky blackness that stretches into the night sky. Our Space Black brushed aluminum chassis finish pairs perfectly with a wide selection of home theater equipment and home decor.
ROYALE SILVER
Dazzling silver conjures images of elemental lustre and luxury. Our Royal Silver brushed aluminum chassis finish pairs perfectly with a wide selection of home theater equipment and home decor.
ASSEMBLED BY EXPERTS
STEIGER DYNAMICS systems are assembled with unparalleled attention to detail and feature premium build quality in all aspects. Thorough cable management ensures that the interior of every system is optimized for maximum durability, clean aesthetics and unobstructed airflow.


HOME ENTERTAINMENT REIMAGINED
HTPCs are computers designed to tackle all of the challenges of home entertainment in one elegant package. Whether the centerpiece of a home theater or doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes as a media server, these hybrid systems represent a whole new generation of PCs – blurring the line between enthusiast desktop PCs, gaming consoles, and home entertainment devices.
VIDEO
Redefining High Definition with 8K/60p HDR
- Play and archive physical media – DVD, Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, UHD/4K Blu-ray
- Harness the most powerful software and hardware upscaling
- Stream video content – Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime, YouTube, Twitch, etc.
- Watch and record Over-The-Air TV broadcasts
- Compatible with all high-resolution video formats – .mts, .mkv, .mp4, etc
Audio
High-Fidelity lossless Audio
- Play and archive physical media – CDs
- Stream audio content like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, TIDAL, etc.
- Compatible with all audio formats like .mp3, .acc, .flac, .ogg, etc.
- Experience lossless, bitstreamed, multi-channel surround sound and object based audio
GAMING
High-Performance Gaming on the Big Screen
- Play the latest games in HDR with maximum settings at 4K/120p or 8K/60p resolutions
- Unprecedented gaming performance multiple times faster than consoles
- Use as a racing or flight simulator
- Low-latency compared to game streaming devices
Control
Compatible with an infinite variety of control interfaces
- Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
- Couchmaster Lapdesk with wired Keyboard and Mouse
- Programmable IR Remotes like Logitech Harmony
- Wireless Xbox Controllers
- Tablet and Smartphone applications
MEDIA SERVER
Serve Content Effortlessly
- Player and Server– Stream content to other devices while playing back
- Massive storage capacity with resiliency options for data protection
- High-bandwidth Ethernet or Wifi options
- Transcode media for multiple, simultaneous content streams
- Access your media in your home network or through the internet
EFFECTIVE COOLING
We carefully select and optimize only the highest quality and quietest custom cooling solutions. All STEIGER DYNAMICS systems are guaranteed to be inaudible at idle and low system loads.
CONFIGURATION
ERA is a fully air cooled system available with a premium large heatpipe cooler and 140mm fan that efficiently cools the core motherboard components including CPU, Memory, and power distribution. ERA has ample ventilation openings to facilitate the use of the most powerful NVIDIA 30-series graphics cards in the lowest profile package available anywhere.
SPECIALIZED FANS
Engineered and selected for thermal performance
- Pressure and Airflow optimized fans with premium quality ball bearings
- Anti-Vibration mounting techniques
- Customized fan curves – every system is hand tuned to be as quiet as possible


PEACE AND QUIET
Building quiet computers is our obsession. All our cooling components are carefully selected for their durability, efficiency and noise levels. Each fan is hand-tuned with a variable RPM curve to ensure maximum quietness at all load levels. We guarantee that every STEIGER DYNAMICS system is virtually inaudible during regular usage. We achieve this by employing highly efficient air or liquid cooling, anti-vibration materials, acoustic insulation, and custom BIOS/firmware settings to ensure minimal audibility at maximum performance.
BROAD CONNECTIVITY
STEIGER DYNAMICS systems feature, as standard, a broad variety of connectors and backwards-compatible communication protocols. Specific connectors and capabilities vary depending on component selection.
- HDMI 2.0 (HDMI 2.1 optional)
- Displayport 1.2 (DP 1.3 / 1.4 optional)
- WiFi ac (WiFi ax/6 optional)
- Bluetooth 5.0 (BT 5.1 / 5.2 optional)
- Gigabit Ethernet (2.5G / 10G optional)
- USB 3.1 Types C and A (3.2 Gen 2 optional)
- 3.5mm Analog Audio Jacks
- Optional Optical S/PDIF
- Optional Thunderbolt 3 / 4


YOUR PC FOR YEARS TO COME
All STEIGER DYNAMICS systems comply with standard PC specifications and are fully upgradable at any time without voiding the warranty. If you want to add another SSD or upgrade your graphics card, we are happy to help.

As a direct NVIDIA partner, we are proud to offer the latest generation of GeForce RTX-series graphics cards, powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture. This enables our systems to achieve resolutions up to 4K/120p and 8K/60p, and utilize cutting-edge technologies like DLSS, Reflex, real time ray tracing, HDMI 2.1, and HDR10!
REVIEWS
NOTHING BUT THE BEST
We only integrate carefully selected, best-in-category components, pursuing a no-compromise approach in all respects in order to ensure ultimate performance, reliability, and quietness.
ASSEMBLY EXCELLENCE
Hand-assembled with ingenious passion and unparalleled attention to detail, our uncompromising standards minimize the risk of defects and assure immaculate quality.
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GUARANTEE
THE STEIGER DYNAMICS EXPERIENCE
CUSTOMER FIRST, NO UPSELLING
Nobody at SD receives sales commission. The experts assembling your system will also provide support when needed. Want to use a component that isn't listed below? Let us know.
MAXIMUM PRIVACY, NO BLOATWARE
We do not preinstall any Bloatware, i.e. third party software that could potentially slow down your computer. We also set Windows privacy settings to maximum.
PLUG & PLAY READY
Windows is updated, optimized with specific settings and the latest drivers for your components. All that's left to do is to connect your SD system to a TV or monitor, turn it on, and enjoy.
FULL UPGRADABILITY
What to do in a few years when you would like to have more horsepower? Based on ATX/PCI standards, our systems can be upgraded at any point in time without voiding your warranty.