Overview
The N25 is the World’s most advanced Network Audio Player, featuring a Sabre32 Reference DAC chip and high-performance Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 processor, running at 1.0Ghz. It has been designed to meet all the requirements of digital music playback, keeping pace with today’s digital world. The N25 is based on long proven cocktailAudio technologies, such as the hardware circuit design and versatile custom-designed software, developed by an in-house R&D team, to achieve the best audio performance and ease of use across all its functions.
It offers high-quality playback from local USB storage, home network sources like NAS, major online streaming services, internet radio, DAB+/FM radio, aptX HD Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Airplay for iOS devices and much more. Optionally, the N25 provides Bluetooth transmission, allowing playback of music from the N25 via Bluetooth headphones or speakers. It also supports playback covering a huge variety of audio formats including, DSD, MQA, DXD, HD FLAC, HD WAV, CAF, ALAC, AIFF and more.
Additionally, for use as a complete and convenient music system throughout the home, the N25 provides not only a Multiroom Function(Group Play), carefully developed by the cocktailAudio team over several years, but also a HDMI ARC input to connect with TVs.
Finally, when paired with optional extras, you can expand its functionality as a music server, aptX Bluetooth transmitter, and more.
Features
Hardware Specifications
- Equipped with a high-performance dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor running at 1.0Ghz
ESS ES9018K2M Sabre32 Reference DAC chip for D-A conversion- USB Audio Class 2.0 output for connection to external USB DACs
- Isolated power supply circuit design, separate for digital and analogue sections, to remove electrical noise
- 4.6” TFT LCD screen (800 x 320 pixels) for intuitive GUI
- DAB+/FM tuner built-in
- HDMI ARC input built-in
- HDMI output for connecting external screens, such as a TV as the GUI screen, or for audio signal output
- Bluetooth receiver built-in, with support for SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD
- USB Audio Class 2.0 input
- High quality analogue output terminals
- Digital output (1 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink)
- Digital input (1 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink)
- USB 3.0 high speed host port x2, on the rear panel
- USB 2.0 host port x1, on the front panel
- Giga Fast Ethernet(10/100/1000Mbps) built-in
- Five (5) custom keys on the front panel for DAB+ or FM radio presets
- Precisely CNC-machined aluminum front panel and robust rigid steel chassis
Versatile functionalities and usage
- Support for major music streaming services – Amazon Music, HighResAudio, TIDAL, TIDAL MQA, Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Napster and Internet Radio(Airable)
- MultiRoom function (Group Play)
- Spotify Connect and Apple Airplay
- Support for various file formats including MQA, DSD(64/128/256), DXD(24Bit/352.8Khz), PCM signal up to 32Bit/384Khz including 24Bit/192Khz WAV/FLAC and a full range hi-res audio file formats.
- High connectivity
- Versatile network functions such as UPnP Server/Client/Renderer, Samba Server/Client(Network File Server/Client) are supported
- Support as a certified ‘Roon Ready’ end point
- Multiple control methods with customised remote control App (NOVATRON MusicX NEO for iOS and Android), remote control and well-organized functional keys on the front
Optional Functions
- Bluetooth transmission function, with optional Bluetooth transmitter module
- Music server with music database, with storage is connected
- Contact : Dicky Ng 012-3308893
- Contact : John Yew 016-2861000
- Email : [email protected]
| Weight | 4 kg |
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| Finishes | Black, Silver |
Specification
| Model name | cocktailAudio N25 | ||
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| Host CPU & Memory | CPU: Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 running at 1.0GHz | ||
| Main Memory: DDR-1066 1GByte | |||
| NAND Flash 8GByte | |||
| Display | 4.6″ TFT LCD(800 x 320pixels)(* able to connect to ext. screen via HDMI out) | ||
| Interface | Key & Jog(Volume/Scroll), IR Remote Control, Customized Remote App for iOS and Android devices | ||
| Analog Out (Sabre32 ES9018K2M DAC) | Unbalanced (PRE-OUT) |
RCA, Dynamic Range: 127dB (Max 2Vrms, Stereo) THD +N: -110dB(0.0003%) Frequency Response : 20~80KHz(±0.2dB) |
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| Digital Output (Variable/Fixed) |
COAXIAL x 1 | S/PDIF 75ohm RCA, Sample rate: up to 24bit/192KHz | |
| TOSLINK x 1 | S/PDIF, Sample rate: up to 24bit/192KHz | ||
| USB Audio x 1 | USB Audio Class2.0 Output | ||
| HDMI Out x 1 | HDMI Audio Out(*Shared with HDMI Out for external screen) | ||
| Digital Input | COAXIAL x 1 | Sample Rate: up to 24bit/192Khz | |
| TOSLINK x 1 | Sample Rate: up to 24bit/192Khz | ||
| HDMI ARC IN | Up to PCM 192KHz/24Bit | ||
| USB Audio Input (USB DAC) |
USB B type connector, USB Audio Class 2.0 input (support up to PCM 384Khz/32Bit, DSD Native 256, and DoP 128) |
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| Bluetooth SINK(Receiver) | BT 5.0 supports | Profile : A2DP/AVRCP Audio Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD |
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| TUNER | DAB+ / FM Radio | Selectable for DAB/DAB+ or FM Radio | |
| Connectivity | USB Host | USB3.0(5V/1A) x 2 at rear USB2.0(5V/1A) x 1 at front |
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| Network | Wired | Giga Fast Ethernet(10/100/1000Mbps) | |
| Wireless(Option) | ** 802.11b/g/n WiFi USB dongle(Option) | ||
| Codec & Format supported | MQA, PCM 384Khz/32Bit, DSD(DSD64, DSD128, DSD256), DXD(24Bit/352.8KHz), HD WAV(24Bit/192KHz), HD FLAC(24Bit/192KHz), APE/CUE, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, AIF, AAC, M4A, MP3, WMA, CAF, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, M3U, PLS, etc |
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| Network Protocols Supported | UPnP(DLNA) Server/Client/Media Renderer, Samba Server/Client, FTP Server, Web Server, etc | ||
| Network Protocols Supported | Internet Radio | Airable | |
| Online Music Services | Amazon Music, TIDAL, TIDAL MQA, Deezer, Qobuz, Napster, HighResAudio, Spotify Connect | ||
| Supported OSD languages | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified, Chinese, Japanese, Korean,(To be added by request) | ||
| Isolated Power management | Linear Transformer | For audio signal management | |
| 36W internal SMPS | For digital CPU management | ||
| Power Source | AC 220V – 240V / AC 110V – AC 120V Auto Switching, 50/60Hz | ||
| Mechanical | Material | Front | 10mm thickness aluminum by CNC cutting |
| Knob | Aluminum by CNC cutting | ||
| Body | Metal | ||
| Dimension | Without foot | 440mm(W) x 260mm(D) x 61mm(H) | |
| With foot | 440mm(W) x 260mm(D) x 73mm(H) | ||
| Certificate | CE, FCC, EMI, etc | ||
| Optional Items | |||
| WiFi USB Dongle | * Only the WiFi USB Dongle(802.11b/g/n) that the N25 manufacturer provides will work properly with the N25 | ||
| USB External Storage | * Various brands of external USB storages available in the markets will work with the N25 | ||
| Bluetooth Transmitter | * Only ‘Bluetooth Transmitter Module’ that the N25 manufacturer provides will work properly with the N25 * BT5.0 supports * Profile: A2DP/AVRCP * Audio Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD |
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Product Reviews
“[…] the N25 went from being a highly enjoyable listen to a compelling one. What I will say was that using it with the N25 simply confirmed for me what an extraordinary bit of kit it is and well worth considering as a way to lift the performance of any streaming device[…]” #The Ear.net
https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/novafidelity-n25-streamer-dabfm-tuner-dac/
“The N25 is certainly a mix of a myriad playback options together with high quality sound circuits, and the useful ability to operate as a preamp from either analogue or digital outputs.” #What Hi-Fi?
https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/cocktail-audio-n25
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