12 October 2014

Cocktail Audio X12: New Hi-Fi music streamer with CD-Ripper, Converter and database

From the home Cocktailaudio we can imagine the next new hi-fi equipment in which it is the new X12 Hi-Streamer, which is designed for multiple functions and will go later this month at a price of 499 € at the start.

The  Cocktail Audio X12 Hi-Fi Music Streamer can be used to build your own music library or database and it is a 4.3-inch color display available on the information on each track or the album can be played. The system can be used to digitize and archive of old media are used, including copying records or audio cassettes, which can be saved to a CD-quality or with a sampling rate of 96 kHz / 24 bit.

The individual tracks can be selectively deposited on 3.5-inch HDDs with up to four terabytes of storage capacity or faster SSD drives. The other features include digital outputs the sampling rates of 192KHz support and it will file formats such as WAV, FLAC, ALAC, APE / CUE, M4A and AIFF support. The built-in digital-to-analog converter provides a dynamic range up to 112 dB and there is in addition to a digital amplifier with 2x 30 watts of output power to the train.

To operate it provides a remote control or you can also easily control the streamer over the network. Alternatively also apps for iOS and Android devices are offered. The music database, however, can be kept up to date via a web interface and there are other online services such as Qobuz, Simfy and Reciva Internet Radio support. The Streamer is housed in a black casing and equipped with a passive cooling without fan. On the back is still connectors for USB and 3.5mm headphone find, as well as other audio interfaces, including for speakers.

Optionally, the X12 can also be equipped with a wireless dongle, which he can be integrated into the wireless network. The dimensions of the housing fall with 180 x 100 x 150 millimeters from. The said price of 499 € refers only to the device itself, which is shipped without hard drives. Hard drives you have to buy yourself accordingly added.

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Source: CocktailAudio

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