You could point to the fact that they both employ the ti burrbrown pcm1792a dac and i wouldnt argue the point but lets keep in mind were also listening to a 50w integrated digital amp. Cocktail audio x10 cd playermusic serverstreamer hifi. Jun 18, 2012 the cocktail audio x10 is available in 500gb, 1tb or 2tb versions, i looked at the smallest capacity of 500gb that will be large enough for most, even if you do not get rid of your cds you still have another source as security. The x40 preampdacupnp dlna network playerservercd player and ripperfm tuner uses the ess sabre 9018 dac, ess is obviously having a busy year, and can handle up to 4tb of internal storage. It is simple to set up using the wireless dongle to access the music database. Cocktail audios x12 is an hd hifi music server with database, cd ripper, high quality dac, 30wattperchannel integrated amplifier, and network streamer. I also try sitecom, which is just as easy to install and operate, and instantly sees my networked music for streaming as well as the contents of the ripped cds in the x30s music library. Within its black chassis lies a 2ghz intel triald quadcore processor and 4gb of ddr3 memory. Cocktail audio is where media streamers meet hifi components in a seamless manner. Vinyl and cassettes can also be recorded onto the device. The cocktail audio x30 is a freestanding device, capable of working alone as a multimode audio source when connected to passive speakers. Oct 07, 2011 stazione multimediale cocktail audio x10. Cocktail audio x10 cd copier and music streamer the register. It takes about 5 mins to load and store a cd including getting all the track titles downloaded from the internet.
Very few of my cds had no track or wrong track information, usually. With the wifi usb dongle, you can use the x10 as a home music server by connecting with you laptops, smartphones, and tablets. The manual said a cd database was included on a disc but i didnt have one so i downloaded it via the cocktail audio website and installed it via a usb stick, again very quick and easy. Cocktail audio x10 is a hifi audio system with a cd storage and a media streamer. For further details see delivery estimates in cart. X10 connected hard wired to bt home hub router via tplink in houshold ring main sockets. Cocktail x10 hifi for bars, restaurants and hotels with.
The m50 is equipped with a circuit design for improving audio loss with a high. Jan 20, 2015 the x12 itself has a better feel than its cocktail predecessor, the speaker cable connectors are decent and the rubber finish has tactile appeal. Playing and ripping a cd, the internet radio, streaming and using the music database. Allinone smart hd music servernetwork streamercd storageripperpower amplifier. The x30 is a complete solution that only requires a pair of speakers and a cd collection to get up and running.
The cocktail audio and nova fidelity wifi usb dongle allows the x10 to receive wireless signal allowing connection to a wireless network. The cocktail audio x10 connects by ethernet or wifi with a dongle. Cocktail audio is a registered trademark registration number 2584252. Jun 07, 2012 i have a harmony 525 remote set to control the cocktail x10. The x12 supports several different file formats including, including hd flac 24bit192. Its a unique product, combining traditional audio functions with a host of techy tricks. The cocktail audio x10 is a great device for storing and playing all your cds. You can also enjoy its preamp functionality, listen to cds, and record analog and digital sources. Cocktail audio x12 digital music server is revolutionary high definition hifi component with builtin 60 watts amplifier and support for various music sources. If youre afraid to join the mainstream of liquid music because you dont want to be involved in complicated os settings for your pc or if you hate powering on a pc just to play some music, look no further, this is the solution. Networkinternet problem cocktail x10 tech support guy. Theres no tuner, so any radio stations you want need to come over the net, but there are more than 15,000 listed, you can. None of the apps are able to control the internal amplifier. Dec 06, 2015 the x12 is a replacement for the existing cocktail audio x10 which has been phased out.
Following on the success of their first model, the x10, cocktail audio have released its bigger brother, the x30. You place x10 with hddmusic server in your living room. The cocktail audio pro x100 is an interesting marriage of technologies. However, that doesnt describe all of its capabilities. Illustrates how to use the web interface x10 apacheweb servergui sigma designs smp8653, mips, 500mhz memory. Hi, i recently bought a cocktail x10 hifi cd storagemusic streamer device and set it up as follows. The x12 integrates music database, cd ripper, high quality dac, online music service and support hd audio flac and wav, cddarrw, dvdrrw and powers up 2 speaker channel with 30 watts. The knob on the front is a little confusing as it doesnt change volume but rather is used to navigate the screen, things like volume and power are arrayed along the top. Using the basic functions of the cocktail audio x10.
Jan 31, 2012 the cocktail audio x10 connects by ethernet or wifi with a dongle. Cocktail audio x12 digital music server digital cinema. Pc widows xp hard wired newwork cable to bt home hub. Cocktail audio s x12 is an hd hifi music server with database, cd ripper, high quality dac, 30wattperchannel integrated amplifier, and network streamer. International orders are processed the next shipping day. Nov, 2014 cocktail audios x30 is both relatively inexpensive and just about possible to run without a network, cocktail itself does not have an app for its streamers but third party options can be used. Cocktail audio is based in south korea, and distributed in the us by audio plus services and in canada by plurison.
Jan 27, 2014 hi, i recently bought a cocktail x10 hifi cd storagemusic streamer device and set it up as follows. While their products maintain the exterior of traditional hifi systems, their x series allinone. Cocktail audio x12 music serverintegrated amplifier. Cocktail audio recommends using eyecon for android and kinsky for ios devices. Once this setting up was done i added the x10 to my home network via a standard cat5 network cable wireless is possible with an optional usb dongle. Find out more cocktail audio m50 compact high resolution dac amplifier. The x12 is built in korea for cocktail audio, a uk company.
Nov 25, 20 cocktail audio x30 arrives in australia. Out of curiosity, has anyone here had the problem described in this thread from the official x10 forum. Convert into another format convert audio format option e. The larger x30 provides enhanced feature s set and an excellent sounding and powerful.
Jan 19, 2012 apple lossless, aac, flac, mp3 and wav files are supported for playback, as well as 24bit highresolution audio. Cocktailaudio x10 instructions manual pdf download. The x12 is a replacement for the existing cocktail audio x10 which has been phased out. Nov 06, 2012 the manual said a cd database was included on a disc but i didnt have one so i downloaded it via the cocktail audio website and installed it via a usb stick, again very quick and easy. The cocktail audio x10 is a sound system that looks like a traditional micro hifi system, but is actually capable of storing up to 7,500 albums on it without having to upload them to a pc first. Load all your cd collection onto the x10, which will. Quality sound, simple integration, ease of use and preparation for the future are a few of the tenets that are important to their business and the products they manufacture. View and download cocktail audio x10 manual online.
Please read the step by step instructions as set out below. It can also stream songs from your smartphone or tablet, play internet and fm radio, and record tunes at the press of a button. Audio x10 quick start guide hard disk drive hdd installation thank you for choosing the cocktail audio x10. May 25, 2012 using the basic functions of the cocktail audio x10.
Apple lossless, aac, flac, mp3 and wav files are supported for playback, as well as 24bit highresolution audio. Its a compact unit measuring just 204 x 240 x 80mm, and it looks similar to the previous generation of shuttle media cases. The x40 also adds a mm phono input along with toslink, coax spdif, analog rcas, and usb for attaching storage. Listen and record internet digital radio stations wirelessly with a better signal. Jun 07, 2012 out of curiosity, has anyone here had the problem described in this thread from the official x10 forum. The cocktail audio x10 is available in 500gb, 1tb or 2tb versions, i looked at the smallest capacity of 500gb that will be large enough for most, even if you do not get rid of your cds you still have another source as security. Jun 15, 2016 cocktail audio is based in south korea, and distributed in the us by audio plus services and in canada by plurison. In a nutshell, the x10 has the following functionality. Sometimes its hard to tell whether something is personal audio or computer audio or floating around in some as yet to be defined newmillennia audio gadget niche. You can rip tracks in a choice of formats and bitrates, too, with flac, mp3, ogg and wav all on the menu, although its worth noting that the x10 wont rip in apple lossless, but it will play any files in that format. The x12 upgrades to the larger screen of its big brother the x30, replaces the cd slot with a drawer, and adds a jog dial that makes it more suitable for use as a transport. I use it as a possible backup should anything go wrong with the original remote. Cocktail audios x30 is both relatively inexpensive and just about possible to run without a network, cocktail itself does not have an app for its streamers but third party options can be used. If youre a mostly digital music listener, its potentially the only hifi component youll need to own.
Model chipset display dimensions usb keyboard support. The korean manufacturer cocktail audio has earned an outstanding reputation as a manufacturer of audio streamers or audio servers. Cocktail audios new x10 combines a cd player, hard disk, internet radio and more. It certainly can be bettered, but even as is, the cocktail audio x10 is the perfect columbuss egg of digital audio. X10 works as a great music server for sonos product. Metti una noce dentro una bottiglia ed aspetta in 7 giorni, nuez, noix, walnut plant duration. The cocktail audio x10 is a new type of device that contains many functions within one, compact casing. The micro system x 12 is the entry and offers a variety of functions at the smallest space. Streaming audio from your smartphone, tablet or computer with optional wifi dongle internet radio cd player and 500gb hard drive so you can rip your. Our focal points are on great sound, brilliance, integration, balance, upgradability, build, coupled with ease of use. Combined with active or passive speakers it forms a flexible and powerful hifi system.
Cocktail audio x10 discussion, part ii page 9 avforums. Networking and music streamer wifi optional via usb dongle5. Cocktail audio x50 tidal streamer cd dac fm web tuner 100240v black leather bound 3. Even though a headphone or a external amplifier is connected to x10 through the headphone connector or the line out connector, the amplifier inside of x10 is still on. The x40 also adds a mm phono input along with toslink, coax spdif, analog rcas, and usb for attaching. View and download cocktail audio x30 manual online. The x12 itself has a better feel than its cocktail predecessor, the speaker cable connectors are decent and the rubber finish has tactile appeal. Purchased an x10 a year or two ago and believe it or not had only recently started ripping my cd collection, went well until had loaded about 300 at which point the eject mechanism started to malfunction until eventually a cd became stuck inside the unit. To update to the current complete freedb, just reinstall the database the old database will be overwritten. The cocktail audio x30 is a copy of its smaller sized relative, the x10, but it has been improved and has some extra features. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. You can play file in x10 music server on the x10 in other room.
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