Cocktail audio x12

Revolutionary HiFi Audio System with all in One CD Storage

Smart HD Music Server, Network Streamer, NAS & much more

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‘Cocktail Audio’В is where media streamers meet HiFi components in a seamless manner.

Our focal points are onВ great sound, brilliance, integration, balance, upgradability, build, coupled with ease of use.

The cocktail Audio devices are excellent component with a high resolution playback that produces excellent sound. Revive old cassettes & LP collection back to life using our simplest tool like the mini X-9.

152-178 Kingston Road

New Malden, Surrey KT3 3ST

Sales : +44 (0)208 942 7575

Tel: +44 (0)208 942 01 11

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Cocktail audio x12

Yes, we collect bugs or requests for new function from customers, we normally post updated firmware on our website (www.cocktailaudio.com).

Yes, it supports. It supports audio file data CD that was burned with CD R/RW or DVD R/RW also. To play audio file data CD, you have to go to Browser after inserting CD into drive.

Yes, you can connect ANALOG OUT of the cocktailAudio and your amplifier with cable.

Yes, you can sort and search music by Artist, Album, Genre or Title.

Yes, install FreeDB data bundled with the cocktailAudio into the hard disk of the cocktailAudio.

No, you don't need to install FreeDB data in case that you use cocktailAudio with network (internet) connected.

Yes, if you want to use wireless LAN, you have to buy USB wireless dongle that our distributor supplies. Plug the USB wireless dongle into the USB host port of the cocktailAudio and setup it through SETUP menu.

Yes, you can use 3.5inch, 2.5inch SATA hard disk or SSD. You can open the hard disk door of the cocktailAudio and exchange it with ease. After installing brand new one, you have to format it with Linux or NTFS file system before using it.

The cocktailAudio provides two options. You can select 'Ripping All' for ripping all tracks one time, or 'Ripping Tracks' for ripping selected track only.

Yes, plug the memory stick into the USB host port of the cocktailAudio. Go into Browser, then you can see the USB. Press MENU and select 'Import to DB'.

Yes, go to Music DB and select music. Press MENU and select 'Export Songs'.

Connect the cocktailAudio and your computer through network. Go to Browser, then you can see the hard disk of your computer. Select the folder or music of your computer and press MENU. Select 'Copy to DB'.

Yes, place the cursor on the music you want to edit. Press MENU and select 'TAG Edit'

No, you can load(rip) with five(5) kinds of audio format such as WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG or ALAC.

Yes, first you have to connect the cocktailAudio into network (internet). Go to Time set of SETUP, then you can select your time zone. Otherwise, you may set time at SETUP manually if you don't use network (internet).

The folder (Music DB) is hidden. You cannot see it. To delete the loaded (ripped) music, go into the Music DB icon and place the cursor on the music or album name which you want to delete. Press MENU and select 'Delete'

First you need an external USB HDD which has larger capacity than the Music DB data. Go to 'Setup' then 'Music DB' and select 'Backup' and confirm with OK button.

Yes, you can play music in your iOS devices on the cocktailAudio with 'Shareplay'. And you can control remotely using mobile devices like iPhone, iPad and Android devices if you install free UPnP app.

Yes, you can convert existing audio files into other formats like MP3, Ogg, FLAC, WAV, M4A or WMA. Go to 'Browser' and select the music which you want to convert. Press 'MENU' and select 'Convert Audio Format'.

Cocktail audio x12

HD HiFi Music Server with database, CD Ripper, High Quality DAC,

Built-in 60W Amplifier and Network Streamer

• CD Ripping with CD metadata including album cover art

• Load your vinyl and cassette tape colletions to the X12 in CD quality

• Streaming playback and control using mobile devices (UPnP/DLNA media server & renderer)

• Supported music streaming services: Qobuz, Simfy and Reciva internet radio

• Play songs from iOS devices on the X12 wirelessly with 'Shareplay'

• Fanless passive cooling system

• Supports up to 192KHz sample rate via Digital OUT

• 4.3inch TFT LCD screen with full color user-friendly GUI

including: iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets by download

Play songs from iOS devices on the X12 wirelessly with 'Shareplay'

Record from iRadio and Analogue IN in CD quality.

Schedule when you want the X12 to record with reservation recording

Absolutely silent with a SSD (Solid State Drive)

The perfect digital source for audiophiles

The X12 supports up to 4TB 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) and also SSDs (Solid State Drives)

High quality DAC with dynamic range 112dB (Max 2Vrms)

Intuitive user interface

Packed with features and yet simple to use the X12's operating system was developed by our inhouse R&D Centre

Set the X12 to record from multiple iRadio stations

Record from iRadio and Analogue IN in CD quality.

Schedule when you want the X12 to record with reservation recording

Import/Export music to/from the X12 Music DB via USB or over a network

Create and manage playlists, Edit music tag information, Music DB backup and restore, Auto Shutdown, HDD Sleep, Photo slideshow, Scroll speed control, Section Repeat, Ability to format internal and external storage, Resume play, File management, etc.

Cocktail Audio X12 CD Ripper Music Streamer and Integrated Amplifier

Plays, Streams, Rips, and Serves

Cocktail Audio's X12 is an HD hi-fi music server with database, CD ripper, high quality DAC, 30-watt-per-channel integrated amplifier, and network streamer. You can also enjoy its preamp functionality, listen to CDs, record analog and digital sources, and peruse its easy-to-navigate database of your digital music files, complete with cover art.

High Resolution Audio 24-bit/192 kHz

The X12 supports several different file formats including, including HD FLAC (24-bit/192 kHz), HD WAV (24-bit/192 kHz), APE/CUE, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, AIF, AAC, M4A, MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, M3U, PLS, and more. You can convert existing audio files into other formats, (e.g. MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A) for use on other devices, such as your MP3 player or car stereo. The high-quality ESS Sabre 24/192 DAC has a dynamic range of 112dB.

Network Connectivity

Connect the X12 to your network via an Ethernet connection to stream music to and from other devices and listen to cloud based music services.

You can also connect wirelessly to the X12 using an optional Wi-fi USB Dongle (sold separately) that plugs into one of the USB ports. With the wireless function, you can greatly increase the control options and flexibility of this great component! You can control the X12 remotely using mobile devices including an iPhone, iPad, or iPod or using Android smartphones and tablets by downloading free UPnP apps. Play songs from iOS devices on the Cocktail Audio X12 wireless with the 'Share-play' function (Cocktail Audio 's own version of Apple AirPlay).

The X12 is a UPnP (DLNA) media server and renderer. This cool feature allows you to can stream music to and from other compatible devices, such as wi-fi speakers. (You can add wired speakers, too, and enjoy the built-in power amplifier.) Supported cloud-based music streaming services include Qobuz, Simfy and Reciva internet radio.

Digital and Analog Connections

The digital and analog connections let you enjoy lots of different source material. The three USB ports let you plug in external drives and devices, including a USB thumb drive, external hard drive, MP3 player, and more. An RCA-type analog stereo input excels with legacy analog gear, such as an AM/FM tuner, cassette deck, and more. You can record material from these components or enjoy them through your favorite pair of speakers, using the X12's built-in power amplifier.

Two digital outputs allow the X12 to connect to a wide range of external devices. The digital outputs support sample rates up to 24-bit/192 kHz for true hi-res audio. Gapless music playback keeps the music coming seamlessly and is a must for concert recordings, classical music, and more.

A digital volume control affecting both the digital and analog outputs allows the X12 to be used as a preamplifier if you are planning on connecting it to your existing hi-fi or AV system's receiver or amp.

Record Anything in CD Quality

Doing state-of-the-art digital isn't all that the X12 can do. It excels with analog source material, too. Whether you record iRadio or anything else via the analog input, Cocktail Audio X12 records in CD sound quality. Load your vinyl and cassette tape collections to the X12 in CD quality and edit them after recording.

And speaking of recording, using the display screen and built-in software, you can schedule when you want the X12 to record using the Reservation Recording function.

CD Play and Ripping

There is lots of fabulous music on compact discs that hasn't made it to downloadable files yet. Not to worry. Cocktail Audio has a built-in CD player plus ripping software, so you can record your favorite tracks. It supports CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVDR/RW discs.

For those times when you want to just lean back and listen rather than rip, you'll enjoy the full functionality of its audiophile-quality CD player. The large front-panel display makes navigating your discs a pleasure.

Built-in Database

The X12 gives you access to huge amounts of stored music. Fortunately, it provides easy access to all of your files through its well-organized built-in music database. The database can display all songs by album, artist, genre, composer or title, making it simple to find what you want to hear. Search functions give you even easier access to your music files. You can create and manage playlists, edit music tag information, and more.

Built-in Power Amplifier

No need for powered speakers or a separate amplifier with the X12. With its built-in high quality power amplifier, you can connect your own pair of audiophile speakers directly to the rear panel gold-plated speaker terminals. And the built-in amp is anything but an afterthought. It is a powerful amp capable of filling the room with music, thanks to 30-watts-per-channel power delivery.

Up to 4TB Storage Support

You can increase the huge capability of the X12 by adding your own internal hard drive. It supports up to 4TB 3.5" / 2.5" SATA hard disks. SSD (Solid State Drive) drives are also supported.

Overview

HD hi-fi music server with database, CD ripper, high quality DAC, and network streamer
Built-in 30-watt amplifier
CD Ripping with CD meta data including album cover art
Load your vinyl and cassette tape collections to the Cocktail Audio X12 in CD quality
Streaming playback and control using mobile devices (UPnP/DLNA media server and renderer)
Supported music streaming services: Qobuz, Simfy and Reciva internet radio
Supported audio formats: HD FLAC (24-bit/192 kHz), HD WAV (24bit/192KHz), APE/CUE, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, AIF, AAC, M4A, MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, M3U, PLS, etc.
Optional internal storage: supports your own internal hard drive up to 4TB 3.5" / 2.5" SATA hard disk; SSD (Solid State Drive) drives are also supported
Play songs from iOS devices on the Cocktail Audio X12 wireless with 'Share-play'
Fan-less passive cooling system
Supports up to 192KHz sample rate via Digital OUT
4.3" TFT LCD screen with full color user-friendly GUI
Gapless music playback
Supported media: CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVDR/RW
Interface: Remote control, PC, iOS & Android devices with customized Web Interface (WUI) or various free UPnP Tablet & Smartphone Apps
Optional wi-fi with USB dongle

Connections

Digital outputs: Toslink optical, coaxial digital
Analog input: Stereo line input (RCA)
Analog outputs: pre out, headphone out, speaker terminals
Digital inputs: 3 USB host (1 front, 2 rear)
Network: Ethernet (100Base - Tx/10Base-T) LAN
Wireless network (optional): 801.11b/g/n wi-fiUSB dongle (sold separately)

Host CPU: Embedded 500Mhz MIPS
Main Memory: (2 Gbit, DDR2 667Mhz)
Firmware Memory: (2Gbit)
Pre out dynamic range: 112dB (Max 2Vrms, Stereo) Pre out THD+N: 0.001%
Dimensions: 7" wide, 3.9" high, 5.9" deep

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Cocktail Audio - X12 - CD Ripper - Music Server & Streamer

Cocktail Audio X12 - CD Ripper - Music Server & Streamer

The Cocktail Audio X12 is an all-in-one digital audio source and integrated amplifier that is loaded with features. It offers numerous possibilities for enjoying your favorite music in any format and resolution up to 192kHz via Digital Output. Load your vinyl and cassette tape colletions to the X12 in CD quality. CD Ripping with CD metadata including album cover art. Streaming playback and control using mobile devices (UPnP-DLNA media server and renderer).

Supported music streaming services: Qobuz, Simfy and Reciva internet radio. Play songs from iOS devices on the X12 wirelessly with Shareplay. The X12 has a well-organized Music Database built-in. Display all songs by album, artist, genre, composer or title and even search. The X12 supports a several different file formats including: Hires 24bit-192kHz WAV and FLAC files, Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC), APE-CUE, M4A, AIFF, etc.

Convert existing audio files into other formats, (e.g. MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A) for use on other devices - MP3 player, car stereo, etc. Connect the X12 to your network to stream music to and from other devices, listen to cloud based music services and control remotely using mobile devices.

Control remotely using mobile devices including: iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets by downloading free UPnP Apps. Use the Cocktail Audio Web Interface to control the X12 and manage the Music DB remotely. Manage your files (Copy, move or delete) over a network thanks to support for Samba.

Doing state-of-the-art digital isn't all that the X12 can do. It excels with analog source material, too. Whether you record iRadio or anything else via the analog input, Cocktail Audio X12 records in CD sound quality. Load your vinyl and cassette tape collections to the X12 in CD quality and edit them after recording.

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HD hi-fi music server with database, CD ripper, high quality DAC, and network streamer

Built-in 30-watt amplifier

CD Ripping with CD meta data including album cover art

Load your vinyl and cassette tape collections to the Cocktail Audio X12 in CD quality

Streaming playback and control using mobile devices (UPnP/DLNA media server and renderer)

Supported music streaming services: Qobuz, Simfy and Reciva internet radio

Supported audio formats: HD FLAC (24-bit/192 kHz), HD WAV (24bit/192KHz), APE/CUE, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, AIF, AAC, M4A, MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, M3U, PLS, etc.

Optional internal storage: supports your own internal hard drive up to 4TB 3.5" / 2.5" SATA hard disk; SSD (Solid State Drive) drives are also supported

Play songs from iOS devices on the Cocktail Audio X12 wireless with 'Share-play'

Fan-less passive cooling system

Supports up to 192KHz sample rate via Digital OUT

4.3" TFT LCD screen with full color user-friendly GUI

Gapless music playback

Supported media: CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVDR/RW

Interface: Remote control, PC, iOS & Android devices with customized Web Interface (WUI) or various free UPnP Tablet & Smartphone Apps

Optional wi-fi with USB dongle

Digital outputs: Toslink optical, coaxial digital

Analog input: Stereo line input (RCA)

Analog outputs: pre out, headphone out, speaker terminals

Digital inputs: 3 USB host (1 front, 2 rear)

Network: Ethernet (100Base - Tx/10Base-T) LAN

Wireless network (optional): 801.11b/g/n wi-fiUSB dongle (sold separately)

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CocktailAudio X12 User Manual

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Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

the unit, exposure to rain or moisture, does not operate properly, or has been dropped. WARNING Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute.

Page 9: Product Overview

1. Product overview 1-1. Top View ① Fn : Function key to combine with F1

F6 keys. ② Volume Down ③ Volume Up ④ Stop ⑤ CD eject ⑥ Return: Go back to upper level ⑦ Menu: Show up menu ⑧.

Page 10: Rear View

1-3. Rear View ① Power Switch ② Ethernet LAN ③ AC Adaptor (24V/3.5A) ④ Loudspeaker connector (8Ω ,Right) ⑤ Analog In ⑥ Digital Out (Optical) ⑦ Digital Out (COAXIAL) ⑧ Passive cooling system (Heat sink) ⑨ Analog Out (Variable) ⑩ Loudspeaker connector (8Ω, Left) ⑪.

1-4. View of Remote Controller and each key’s function POWER: Power ON/OFF HOME: Go to home screen SEARCH: Pop up search menu Alphanumeric: Enter number & alphabet/Seek at Playing Screen mode NOW PLAYING: Go to Playing Screen STOP: Stop playing MENU: Popup menu ARROW: Move cursor to upper side ARROW: Move cursor to left side.

Page 12: Prepare

2. Prepare 2-1. Check the contents of X12 package ① X12 unit, ② Remote control + AAA Battery x 2EA ③ Power cord ④ Manual ⑤ FreeDB data CD ⑥ HDD Adapter for 2.5inch hard disk or SSD installation ⑦ Screw for HDD installation with HDD Adapter ⑧.

Page 13: X12 Purchased Without Storage

2-4. X12 purchased without storage. You need a 3.5” or 2.5” SATA hard disk or SSD, and install it into the X12 like below picture and format it. For formatting of the installed storage into X12, please refer to the 5-7-6. Format Storage (Page 34) 2-4-1.

Page 14: Turn On And Start

Switch the unit on at the rear of the X12. Power it on using the remote control or the power button on the top of the X12. The X12 should take about one minute to boot up as it is looking to see if a network is connected.

Page 15: Setup

5. SETUP Go into SETUP menu with remote controller. You can select each item with the arrow key and confirm it with the OK button. 5-1. Music DB Select the Display Mode and confirm with the OK button. 5-1-1. Display Mode You may set one of eight (8) options, see below.

Page 16: Album View

5-1-2. Album View You can set the list to show albums in the Music DB by its album name (text) or album cover art using this setup.( ※ default : text mode ) ※ Artist view, Artist view, Genre view, Composer view and Track view are also available. 5-1-3.

Page 17: Recovery

‘Rename, Delete, Copy to DB, or CD ripping’ etc. If there are errors in the Music DB, the X12 may not play the files properly or may not rip CDs properly. The Music DB Recovery function will help to clear these problems.

Page 18: On Hdd(or Usb)

5-1-5-3. To create ‘Recovery MM-DD hh-mm’ folder automatically on HDD (or USB) During Music DB Recovery run, the X12 creates a ‘Recovery MM-DD hh-mm’ folder automatically on the internal HDD (or USB). The checked files or album folders will be stored (moved) there.

Page 19: Backup

※You need an external USB hard disk drive which has a bigger capacity than the Music DB. ① Connect the external USB HDD to the USB host port of the X12. ② Go to Music DB of SETUP and select Backup, and confirm with the OK button.

Page 20: Bit Rate And Quality

5-2-1. Bit Rate and Quality You can select bit rate and the quality level for ripping to MP3 files. There are two (2) items.(This is for ripping a CD to an MP3 file) □ Compressed Rate : 128K / 192K / 320K [default] 192K □.

Page 21: Freedb Textcode

5-2-4. FreeDB Install You can install the FreeDB data to the storage of the X12 as a FreeDB data (DVD) is supplied by the manufacturer. Once you install the FreeDB data to the X12 the inserted CD information (metadata like title, album name, artist, etc) will be displayed on the X12 screen without network connection.

Page 22: Player View

5-3-1. Player View You can set one of the following; Cover & List, Music Info or List Only. ※ NOTE : Using INFO button of remote control, you can change player view to Cover & List, Music Info or List Only like below. ※.

Page 23: Drc (dynamic Range Compression) Mode

4) 96Khz : Max 96KHz frequency ※ Default: 96KHz 5-3-5. Speaker Out You can set as ON or OFF here. When you want to use the amplifier of the X12, the speaker out should be set as ON ※ Default : ON 5-3-6. Analog Out.

Page 24: Gapless Play

5-3-7. Gapless Play The X12 supports gapless playback function for MP3 files, WAV and FLAC files only. ※ Default : ON 【 TIP 】 ※LAME-encoded MP3 files only supported ※The Gapless play function works properly on ‘Repeat All’ and ‘Normal’ modes only. For example in ‘Shuffle’.

Page 25: Wired Setup

④ The screen to the left will be shown if the network is connected successfully. 5-4-2. Wireless Setup. The X12 offers two kinds of method for wireless network connection 5-4-2-1 Scan AP List (Open SSID) ① Select ‘Wireless Setup’ and confirm with OK key.

Page 26: Set Ap Manually (hidden Ssid)

③ Select proper AP and confirm with OK key. ④ If the AP has a password, enter it and select OK and cofirm OK key. The screen to the left will be shown if the network is connected successfully. ※ With CAP/NUM key of remote control, you can toggle number, capital, small alphabet or symbols for typing.

Page 27: Wireless Info

④ Enter host name and workgroup name and select OK and confirm with the OK button. ※ How to see the folders of the X12 hard disk on your PC screen (based on Window 7 ) ① Click the ‘START’ icon on the left/bottom on your monitor.

Page 28: Network Sharing (samba Client)

5-5-2 Network Sharing (Samba Client) You can connect the X12 and the storage devices in the same network. If you want to stream the file in remote devices and play it with the X12, you need to do ‘network sharing’ first as below.

Page 29: Web Server

5-5-3 Web Server With the Web Server function of the X12, you can enjoy the following functions: Add album cover art to all albums stored (ripped) in the X12 Music DB through Internet.  Edit ID3-tag information of each song .

Page 30: How To Enable Web Server

Select Reinstall and confirm with the OK key to run it as shown below. 5-5-3-2. How to start WebInterface The X12 WebInterface is available in two formats; one for PC (tablet PC also), the other is for smart phones. ① You can get the IP address of your X12 from SETUP.

Main Screen ※ Refer to the X12- WebInterface User Guide to learn how to use the WebInterface. Place the mouse cursor on the cocktailAudio. The popup menu will show up like below. You can select one of nine (9) items according to your purpose.

Page 32: Upnp Server

※What you can do with FTP Server function? After installing FTP software like ‘File Zilla’ onto your PC, you can copy, delete or move files or folders between X12 hard disk and your PC hard disk. 5-6. Internet Service This setup is for Online Music Service like Simfy and Qobuz.

Page 33: Qobuz

③ Put user name and password ④ Then, you can use Simfy. ※ For detail information on how to use Simfy, please refer to the Simfy User Guide. 5-6-1 Qobuz How to use Qobuz service is exactly same as Simfy. Please go to www.qobuz.com to get more information.

Page 34: Resume Play

5-7-5. HDD Sleep You can make X12 HDD go to sleep mode by this setting. There are five (5) options like OFF, 10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min and 1 Hour. During the selected time, if no access to HDD, the HDD goes into sleep mode.

Page 35: Brand New Hdd (not Partitioned Hdd)

5-7-6-1. Brand New HDD (not partitioned HDD) ※ NOTE 1: X12 provides two kinds of file systems for hard disk format. One is NTFS, the other is Linux file system. You may select one of them during hard disk format procedure.

Page 36: File System Fix

You can check and fix the NTFS file system or Linux file system of the X12 HDD as follows. Select File System Fix and confirm with the OK key. 【 Caution 】 We recommend you NOT to run this function if the file system of the X12 hard disk has no problems.

Page 37: Auto Shutdown

② Select Auto Shutdown and confirm with the OK key ③ Select from the list and confirm. ④ You can set the time on the X12 ⑤ Once the time is set move cursor onto the OK icon and confirm with the OK key.

Page 38: Scroll Speed

※NOTE D : Auto Shutdown 3 : three H : Hour After 3 hours, X12 will shutdown 5-7-11. Scroll Speed Long text is scrolling on the screen. You can set its speed like below. ※ Default : Level 1 5-7-12. List Line Count The number of text lines displayed on the screen is selectable according to your taste like below.

Page 39: Time Format

OK button. All the time options will be displayed as below. 【 TIP 】 Make sure that the X12 is connected to network (internet) before you try time setting by Time Set (Internet). ② Select your preferred time and confirm it with OK button.

Page 40: Current Firmware

④ Select the storage device containing the new firmware. ⑤ Select xxxxxxxxxx.pkg file and confirm with the OK key Select OK and confirm with the OK button. The X12 will reboot automatically to update the X12. 5-9-3. Update automatically (Automatic Firmware Update by network) The X12 will automatically update the firmware through the network.

Page 41: What Is Automatic Firmware Update By Network

6-1. What is the CD database (Music DB) of the X12 ? The Music DB is a database of the music loaded (ripped) to the X12 (onto the storage), you can edit the CD information of each track such as the title, album, artist, year and genre, that are stored in the Music DB.

Page 42: What Is Freedb

CD or no information for a certain CD. 7. CD Loading (Ripping) All music that you load (rip) onto the X12 will be stored in hidden folder (the name of the folder is .DB), that cannot be seen.

Page 43: Ripping All

⑤ Select one of five (5) options(WAV, ALAC, MP3, OGG, FLAC) and press OK button. Then, the below screen is displayed. The X12 retrieves each information (title, artist, etc) from the FreeDB CD database. ⑥ Move the cursor onto the CD icon like below.

Page 44: Ripping Track

⑪ The selected art will be downloaded. ⑫ You will be prompted OK/Other/Cancel. ⑬ Select OK to confirm. The confirmed art will be placed onto the CD icon. ⑭ Now, everything is ready to start the CD ripping. Select OK to confirm the start of CD ripping.

【 TIP ③ 】 When a CD is inserted into the optical drive, the X12 loads (rips) the CD to a WAV format first, even if the MP3 option was chosen. The X12 then converts the WAV file into MP3 format afterwards in the background.

⑩ After entering the info, select OK and confirm it by pressing the OK button. ※ NOTE : You can edit tag information for loaded CDs in Music DB of the X12 easily through WebInterface. 7-2-2. Ripping Tracks This procedure is almost the same except you are required to select the track you wish to load (rip).

Page 47: To Check The Status Of Cd Ripping And Converting

※ NOTE: If you wish to check the information and the status of the conversion process for the whole of the Music DB of the X12, go to the home screen. Place the cursor on the Music DB icon and Press the INFO key.

② Select the album you wish and confirm with the OK button. All the music in the album is displayed, see below. ③ Select from the music list and confirm with the OK button to start playing the music. Now playing. 【.

Page 49: Search Function

【 TIP ④ 】 Playing screen ------- press INFO button ------- Detailed info of current music ①Title of current music ①Title of current music. ②Title of previous music ②Artist ③Title of current music ③Album ④Title of next music ④Composer ⑤Play mode ⑤Genre ⑥Alarm set icon ⑥Year.

Page 50: How To Manage Music Db

8-3. How to manage Music DB The X12 allows you to manage the Music DB. You can delete or rename albums, artists and genre. You can export music from other storage devices (USB memory sticks or other hard disks) to Music DB folder.

Page 51: How To Export Music From The Music Db To Other Storage Devices

8-3-2. How to export music from the Music DB to other storage devices (HDD or USB). You can export music from the Music DB to other storage devices such as; an external HDD or USB by following the steps below: ①.

Page 52: History Function

8-3-3. History function You can list a maximum of 10 recently played songs from the Music DB using this function. ① Go into the Music DB ② Press the MENU key ③ Select ‘History’ and confirm with the OK key, as shown in the screen shot on the left.

Page 53: Editing The Tag Information Of The Music In The Music Db

③ Using the remote control or USB keyboard you can edit the information. ④ Select OK and confirm with the OK button. 【 TIP 】 You can edit loaded CDs in the Music DB of the X12 easily using the WebInterface. Please refer to the X12 – WebInterface User Guide.

Page 54: Data Cd Direct Play

③ Select and confirm with the OK button and select the music to play. 【 TIP 】 If you wish, you can import the music on the CD to the Music DB of X12. Press the MENU button on the remote control when on the music list and select Import to DB and confirm.

Page 55: Playlist

12. Playlist The X12 has three (3) kinds of playlist. The 1 one is just the normal Playlist function, the 2 ‘My Playlist’, and the 3 is ‘Advanced My Playlist’. The normal Playlist does not disappear by stopping or powering off. However, My Playlist and Advanced My Playlist are virtual playlists. The virtual playlist is removed by stopping or powering off.

③ Select New PLS and confirm with the OK button. The screen below is then displayed. ④ Enter a playlist name and select OK. Confirm the selection with the OK button. The album list is then displayed in the Music DB, as shown below.

Page 57: How To Play A Playlist

12-1-2. How to add songs to a Playlist whist playing music When you are enjoying music from the Music DB and you come across a track you would like to add to a playlist, you can add it to an existing playlist in the Playlist folder by following these steps: [ Playing Screen ] ①.

Page 58: How To Edit A Playlist

12-1-4. How to edit a Playlist Go to the Playlist screen. Press the MENU button on the remote control. You can delete existing playlists, add music to existing playlists or clear music from an existing playlist. 12-2. My Playlist (Virtual Playlist) This is a virtual playlist function.

Page 59: Advanced My Playlist (virtual Playlist)

Server/Client, you can enjoy various Music Streaming functions with the X12. 13-1. UPnP Server/Client and Samba Server/Client function You can use the X12 together with various kinds of devices that support UPnP Server/Client or Samba Server/Client. If the devices are connected to the X12 through the same network, you can see the devices through the Browser, see below;.

Page 60: Multiple X12's On The Same Network

Place the X12 with the storage (music server) in your living room. A second X12 (without storage) is placed in room #1 or room #2. You can then play files from the X12 (music server) on the X12s without storage, see schematic below.

Page 61: Shareplay Function

14-1. Internet Radio 14-1-1. How to play the Internet Radio. You can enjoy many internet radio stations. The X12 Internet radio is based on the Reciva server. It provides many stations by genre and by country. 【 TIP 】 If the X12 is not connected to a network (Internet), you will not be able to select the i-Service icon.

Page 62: How To Add Your Favorite Stations Into My Favorites

② Select the Reciva i-Radio and confirm with the OK key. The below screen is then displayed. ③ Here you can select Genre or Country as desired Now playing. 14-1-2. How to add your favorite stations into My Favorites. 【 TIP 】 If you add your favorite radio stations into the My Favorite folder you can find them easily.

Page 63: Recording From The Internet Radio

※ NOTE 1: We recommend NOT to record continuously for over three (3) hours. ※ NOTE 2: Space required for recording in MP3 format: 1 hour(54MB)/2 hours(108MB)/3 hours(162MB) ※ NOTE 3: X12 will record i-Radio by the formats like MP3, AAC or ASF according to the station’s streaming format. 14-1-5-1. How to record ①.

Page 64: The Recorded File Name Structure

14-1-5-3. The recorded file name structure The station will show the music title, see below, the recorded file name will be the music title. If the station does not show any title, see screen shot below, the recorded file name will be ‘year- month-day-time (minute/second).

Page 65: Reservation Recording

3 M ) X12 will start booting up automatically at 3:57PM (3 minutes before set time 4:00PM)  X12 will start playing the station at 3:59PM (1 minute before set time 4:00PM). Volume is  set as ‘Mute’ automatically.

Page 66: Online Music Service (simfy)

X12 will start recording the station at 4:00PM and keep recording until 4:03PM.  X12 will power off automatically by itself as soon as it finishes recording at 4:03PM.  2) In case that you keep X30 powered ON after recording setting (e.g.

Page 67: Usb Host Port For Usb Devices

PCM, PLS, M3U, etc. ① Insert the data CD into the X12. ② Select the Browser icon and confirm with the OK button. You will see the data CD. Select the music you would like and play using the OK button.

Page 68: File Management

16-2. File Management function 16-2-1. Accessing information on the HDD, USB, folder or file. Place the cursor on each drive and press the INFO key. The information is displayed as shown below. To check the information folder, place the cursor on the folder and press the INFO key. To check the information on a file, place the cursor on the file and press the INFO key.

Page 69: Tag Edit

16-2-2. TAG Edit This function is only valid for files not for folders or disks. Place the cursor on the file you would like to edit and press the MENU key. Select Edit Tag and the edit screen is displayed, see below. 16-2-3.

Page 70: Copy Files

16-2-4. Copy Files You can copy files or folders by following the procedure below: ① Place the cursor on the file or folder you would like to copy ② Press the MENU key and select Copy Files. The screen below is then displayed. From here, refer to 8-3-2.

Page 71: Pls Or M3u Files With Internet Radio Stations

If you wish to play an individual internet radio station using the X12, you will need to create a PLS or M3U file and put the file(PLS or M3U) onto the storage or USB host of the X12. Once you have created the file you can play the station through the X12 Browser, see example below.

Page 72: Input

17. Input 17-1. How to play an external device via Analog Input As the X12 has an Analog Input, you can connect external devices like TV, player or etc to the X12 and record the audio (signal) coming from outside device.

Page 73: How To Record

3) 23.19 M / 63.54 G: File size of the recording file / Total size of the storage 17-3. Where is the recorded file stored ? If you start recording, the X12 creates the folders automatically where the recorded files are stored.

Page 74: How To Edit The Recorded File

17-4. How to edit the recorded file ① Place the cursor on the ANALOG Recording folder or on the recorded file in the folder, and press the MENU button. ② Select TAG Edit and confirm with the OK key, the edit screen will be displayed as follows.

Page 75: Extra Function

18. Extra Function 18-1. Photo Slide Show ① Prepare photo file in the storage of X12 or in USB. ② While playing music, press MENU key on the Playing Screen to popup menu list like below.

Page 76: Listing By Text Or Album Cover Art

18-2. Listing by Text or Album cover art You can list up all information (like album, title, genre, artist, etc) on the screen of X12 by text or album cover art. You can select one of text mode and album cover art mode easily using TEXT/ART button of remote control.

18-5. Resume Play When you boot up the X12, it will automatically resume playing the music in the Music DB, Browser or i-Radio from where it was last stopped. Select Resume Play and confirm with the OK key. Set it as ON as shown left.

Page 78: Alarm Set

⑤ Repeat All: Play all music in an album or in a folder in sequence and repeatedly 18-8. Alarm set You can set six (6) alarm settings on the X12. ① Go to Alarm at SETUP, and confirm it with the OK key. The following screen will appear.

Sleep mode (power off). 18-11. Auto Play When the power is ON, Auto Play function allows the X12 to boot up and start playing automatically the song in the Auto Play folder in the Playlist on the home screen. ① Navigate to the Playlist to Auto Play.

18-12. Shortcut to find files in all list modes On each list mode if you press an alphabet key on the remote control the cursor will jump to the first file will that character at the beginning. 18-13. Seek function on the Playing Screen At the playing screen you can run a seek function by pressing numeric keys on the remote control.

19. Specification Model name CA-X12 Remarks Embedded 500Mhz MIPS Host CPU & Main Memory (2Gbit, DDR2 667Mhz) Memory Firmware Memory (2Gbit) CD Player Type Tray loading Supported CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R/RW media Display 4.3" TFT LCD (480 x 272 pixels) Interface Remote control, PC, iOS &.

Page 82: Troubleshooting

2-2. Check for interference from other IR sources 2-3. Reduce the distance between the remote control and the X12. 3. The X12 does not display the network-shared folder on your PC 3-1. Check the network connection status between the X12 and your PC 3-2.

6. The disc is skipping 6-1. Check for scratches or dirt. 6-2. Make sure that the X30 is on a firm surface and not subject to vibrations. 7. There is a hum coming from the speaker. Make sure that all cable connections are secure.

Cocktail Audio X30 review

The Cocktail Audio X30 is a great idea: a high-res streamer, server, CD player and digital amplifier all wrapped up in one box.

It can also stream songs from your smartphone or tablet, play internet and FM radio, and record tunes at the press of a button. Just add speakers.

Ripping CDs

Cocktail Audio X30

The first thing you’re going to do with the Cocktail Audio (after turning it on and admiring that bright blue cocktail logo on the display screen) is rip all your CDs.

The X30’s main aim is to store your CD collection in one place, and it does so seamlessly. Ripping a CD is fast and quiet (unlike on the smaller X10), plus you can listen to stored music while ripping.

You can also select individual tracks to rip, instead of the entire CD, rename tracks and create playlists. It's swift and easy to customise each album or track with the bulky but useful remote control at hand.

You’ll also need to be connected to the internet to get all the metadata on a CD, so make sure the X30 is always online.

It’s worth noting that you can’t play the CD itself while ripping it, and you can’t change tracks or start playing a track (if you aren’t already) when in the ripping status screen.

You can’t return to the menus, either, but you can at least change the volume. It’s an irritation, but you can solve the problem by having an album or playlist queued up when ripping CDs in bulk.

Cocktail Audio X30

Connect the X30 to your home network, via either wired ethernet or the supplied wireless dongle, and the X30 turns into a streaming machine.

If you already have music files stored on a NAS device you’re in luck. The X30 will stream from connected NAS devices (via the Browser folder), as well as from any other DLNA-compatible smartphone or tablet.

It sounds like a wonderfully versatile system (and it is), but it’s tricky to actually get streaming. There’s no dedicated app, so Cocktail Audio suggests a variety of generic third-party apps, none of which worked well enough for us.

It requires much patience and many false starts, and can be a frustrating experience.

We hope Cocktail Audio develops its own app, but in the meantime, we’re sticking with hard-wiring our smart devices to the unit’s 3.5mm input for convenience.

The network connection is also crucial for streaming the X30’s internet radio service, which offers a multitude of stations you can scroll through according to country or genre.

Sound quality takes a predictable dip in quality compared with ripped CD tracks, but it retains the same tonal characteristics.

Format support

Cocktail Audio X30

The Cocktail Audio X30 supports most popular audio formats, from compressed MP3s to high-resolution WAV and FLAC files up to 24-bit/192kHz. Other formats include AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WMA; DSD support is still pending.

Also, before you start ripping CDs, you can choose the type and quality of file you want them stored as, as well as the bitrate for the MP3s and also a ripping speed.

A rule of thumb, fast ripping speed equals lower-quality resolution. Since the X30 is pretty swift at ripping CDs no matter what the speed set, we’d always aim for the highest quality setting with WAV.

We wouldn’t compress files into MP3s, as not only does the audio quality suffer, but the X30’s storage options are large enough anyway to store hundreds of CDs.

From a 500GB to 2TB hard drive, or up to a 500GB solid-state drive, there’s a huge amount of storage on offer.

Our review sample’s 2TB hard drive can reportedly store around 2600 CDs, or 5200 FLAC files, or 20,000 MP3 files in 320k. That’s a lot.

More after the break

Recording feature and user interface

Cocktail Audio X30

One nifty feature of the X30 that’s rarely seen on other streamers or servers is the recording feature.

You can record from internet radio, your smartphone-stored tracks and even from your vinyl records to fully digitise your entire collection.

It records instantly at the press of a button on the remote, and is automatically saved in the Browser menu.

With all its features and options, the Cocktail Audio X30 could easily be the most convoluted and frustrating piece of equipment to operate.

But we were relieved and surprised to find that it is fairly straightforward – after a quick perusal of the manual, of course.

The menus and controls are responsive and easy to navigate, with only minor hiccups such as lag in operation.

We like the large 5in colour interface on the front panel. While it’s not as sophisticated as some, the display is nevertheless easy to read from a distance.

It’s not a particularly high-res screen (800 x 480 pixels) but the writing and artwork are displayed clearly.

The remote control is a big and bulky affair that has a button for nearly every feature of the X30. Instead of fiddling with the control knob and buttons on the front panel, the remote lets you rip CDs or record songs with a single button press.

It may look dated, but it gets the job done.

Cocktail Audio X30

The X30 houses a 50W per channel amplifier under its sturdy metal chassis, with a decent spread of digital and analogue connections.

The coaxial and digital connections (input and output) all support files up to 24-bit/192kHz, as does the AES/EBU output.

A pair of line-level outputs is available if you want to connect an existing amplifier to the streamer, while three USB ports (two at the back, one in front) are there for playing high-resolution files or for attaching the included wireless dongle.

Speaker terminals, line-level inputs, an FM radio tuner (the antenna is included), and an ethernet port can also be found on the back panel.

On the front panel, there’s a 3.5mm input for hard-wiring your smart device, and a 6.3mm headphone port.

Cocktail Audio X30

Now that all the features are dealt with, it’s time to tackle the Cocktail Audio X30’s most crucial function: sound.

And this is where its major flaw is exposed because, despite all its fancy features, the X30 isn’t really that interesting a listen.

There’s nothing unpleasant about the sound by any means – a decent amount of detail, punch and the ability to go loud is all on the cards here.

But there’s no real engagement beyond the surface detail; the X30 doesn’t seem able to dig out the subtleties of a song, and is content to deliver a superficial summary.

There’s impact and decent clarity, but the dynamics aren’t fluid, and the overall sound is rather one-dimensional.

Cocktail Audio X30

The Dead Weather’s intricately arranged 60 Feet Tall sounds flat and emotionless, with no build-up of tension in this brooding song. The X30 doesn’t time particularly well, either.

Eminem’s The Way I Am has a good amount of bite and attack, but we’d like a touch more precision and agility to get the full impact of that punchy rhythm.

High-res performance

High-res files have a touch more detail and openness to them. You can hear the rough edges of Lorde’s vocals on Royals (on a 24-bit/48kHz file), but there’s still a lack of dynamic subtlety to the track.

You’ll also need to turn up the volume quite high to get any real sense of punch and excitement.

If this review were based on the X30’s features set alone, then it would get a solid four stars.

Despite some operational hiccups, the sheer versatility of the X30 is impressive and clearly its biggest attraction.

Nothing else we’ve reviewed so far has come close to the combination of amp, streamer and server here offered by Cocktail Audio.

We’d be worried, though, about recommending this as your sole music system, as it simply doesn’t sound good enough. You’d be buying the X30 for its features, not for its sound quality

And for £1000, we could easily point you in the direction of far more exciting, involving and interesting hi-fi set ups.

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Cocktail Audio X12 Music Server-Integrated Amplifier

Cocktail Audio is based in South Korea, and distributed in the US by Audio Plus Services and in Canada by Plurison. Their main US product line is dedicated to music servers at various prices, and the flagship model of that line is the X40 ($2695 USD). It has native DSD playback and other features befitting a top-of-the-line component, such as balanced analog outputs, a toroidal transformer, and an ESS Technology Sabre32 Reference DAC. (Sathyan Sundaram favorably reviewed the X40 for SoundStage! Hi-Fi in May 2015.) Near the bottom of the X-line is the subject of this review: the Cocktail Audio X12 ($699). Although the X12 lacks the X40’s build quality, it shares many of its features and ease of use, and adds several more functions. With its built-in amp, the X12 also serves a purpose different from its siblings: it’s an all-in-one music server, but its built-in stereo amplifier means it can be the centerpiece of a sophisticated lifestyle audio system. So it’s not simply a lower-priced X40: It’s a self-contained little electronics package that would be perfect for, say, desktops or small office spaces.

Although casual listeners have embraced streaming audio, many audiophiles want nothing to do with music servers. I could be counted among the latter group -- until I reviewed, and bought, Cambridge Audio’s Stream Magic 6. With the Magic 6, I was able to enjoy the convenience of streaming music that the iTunes crowd had long enjoyed -- no longer was there any need to get up and change CDs. I also had the sound quality that my inner audiophile appreciates -- I could rip my own CDs to lossless FLAC files. My music is conveniently stored on a network-attached storage (NAS) drive and streamed through my network to the Stream Magic 6; I use an Android tablet to select tracks and create playlists. Audiophile nirvana.

Almost. My problem was the large CD collection I’d amassed over the years. I grew tired of ripping CDs through a Windows computer.

Enter the Cocktail Audio X12, a little device in a half-width case measuring 7”W x 3.9”H x 5.9”D. Inside are two devices that make ripping easy: a CD drive and a hard drive. My biggest criticism of the X12 is about its CD drive, which is similar to the external CD drive I use with my laptop. You must press down on a CD until it’s grabbed by the clamping mechanism. You then push the tray into the housing against a spring, which clicks when it’s fully closed. This is no big deal for occasional use, but I can envision that someone doing a lot of ripping might quickly wear out or damage the tray. However, it worked fine with the 50 or so CDs I ripped.

Differentiating the X12 from the usual music server and the rest of Cocktail’s X line, this component also comes with a built-in amplifier. In the information I received from Cocktail, the amp is described as “digital,” which can sometimes indicate a class-D design. Its power output is specified as 30Wpc, measured at 1kHz at 8 ohms with 1% THD. Because the power-output spec isn’t over the entire audioband of 20Hz-20kHz, and has a relatively high THD, it’s safe to assume that the X12’s amp is not overly powerful. However, with its built-in clock and alarm, the X12 is certainly powerful enough to use as a clock radio or for background music.

The review sample sent to me came with a hard drive already installed, but to experience the entire process of ripping CDs, I pulled it out and installed in the drive bay a fresh 500GB desktop hard drive. The installation process was easy, and I noticed that the bay can also accommodate laptop and solid-state drives. The largest 3.5” drive that can be accommodated is 4TB, which can hold some 10,000 CDs losslessly ripped as FLAC files.

On the front of the X12, below the CD tray at the top, is a large color LCD screen that displays album covers, menus, which album and track are playing, etc. To the right of the screen is a large knob for scrolling through menus; to select an item, you push the knob. Below the knob is a USB port for a memory stick or external hard drive, and a 1/8” headphone jack. Along the front edge of the top panel is a row of buttons: Volume Up and Down, Stop, Eject, Return, Menu, and Power. The leftmost button is labeled FN for function, but I’m not sure what this does.

On the rear panel are an Ethernet connection (a Wi-Fi dongle is an option) for hooking the X12 up to your network, analog inputs to rip from a cassette deck or turntable, optical and coaxial digital outputs for connection to an external DAC, two USB ports for additional external hard drives, and left and right speaker binding posts.

The X12 comes with a plastic remote control with myriad small buttons scattered all over the place. I wasn’t a huge fan of this remote’s look and feel, but found it essential in operating the X12. It has shortcut keys for frequently used functions -- by far the easiest way to rip a CD is to put a disc in the tray and press Rip. Using the X12’s front panel to rip is more time consuming: you have to scroll through numerous displays before you get to the ripping menu.

Once the hard drive is installed and the Cocktail X12 turned on, the Setup Wizard is launched. This takes you through formatting the hard drive, selecting the onscreen-display (OSD) language, and the ripping format. That done, normal startup takes less than a minute, and ends with the home screen displaying a list of menu options: Music DB (go to your ripped files on the internal hard drive), CD Play/Rip, Playlist (create and use playlists), i-Service (access Internet Radio), Browser (see the contents of your hard drive), and Setup (change settings). Again, it’s much quicker to use the remote than to navigate these menus.

During my ripping phase, a couple of things about the X12 quickly became tedious. First, I had to keep selecting FLAC as my desired rip format, even though I’d selected it as my default in the initial setup. If I didn’t select FLAC, it defaulted to WAV. I prefer FLAC because it results in files that are about half the size of WAV files, with no loss in quality. Second, selecting the album-art databases was convoluted. After you’ve selected your rip format, the X12 brings up the disc’s first track. You then select the CD icon and press Enter. Then you have the option of four different databases to search for album art. If that fails, you can scan storage, such as the hard drive or a USB stick, to find a scan you’ve made yourself or downloaded from the Internet. Inevitably, the first database scanned won’t have the album, so you have to scan the others. Of the 50 or so CDs I scanned using the X12, there was only one that I couldn’t find anywhere.

I mostly used the Cocktail X12 as a standalone server-preamp-power amp, driving Wharfedale’s excellent Diamond 220 bookshelf speakers. I also set it up in my main system, using only its music rendering function. Here the X12 was connected, via its digital output, to a NuPrime IDA-16 integrated amplifier, which drove my floorstanding Definitive Technology BP8060ST speakers.

As a music renderer, the Cocktail X12 was pretty versatile. Once connected to a network, it’s not restricted to the 16-bit/44.1kHz tracks ripped to its hard drive -- it can pull music tracks from other sources, such as a NAS drive. If you have multiple X12s connected to your network, one of them can access the internal hard drive of each of the others and stream music from them. The X12 is also compatible with files of resolutions up to 24/192. The only files it can’t play are DSD files -- for that, Cocktail Audio offers pricier models of network player.

As a music renderer, the Cocktail X12 was quite good. Using a program such as Bubble UPnP on my Android tablet, it was easy to find the X12 listed as a playback device, and to find music on its internal hard drive. Not only that, it sounded great through my reference system. Through its digital output, the X12 sounded as neutral as any music server I’ve had in my system.

A good example was “It’s Alright with Me,” from Holly Cole (24/88.2 FLAC, Alert/HDtracks), which starts off small and intimately, but ramps up in volume. Through the X12, my reference system convincingly portrayed the track’s dynamic range, and the X12 sounded impressively transparent throughout. With “Kiss from a Rose,” from Seal’s Seal, from 1994 (16/44.1 FLAC, Sire), the X12 neither added to nor detracted from the track’s emotional impact, playing back through my NuPrime system flawlessly.

The Cocktail X12 is most likely to be used as an all-in-one electronics package -- just add cables and speakers. For this purpose, I used it to drive a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 220s, which I consider to be killer budget bookshelf speakers. However, the X12 doesn’t have a particularly powerful amplifier, and with a claimed sensitivity of 86dB/W/m, the Diamond 220s aren’t easy to drive. The X12 was challenged to produce room-filling sound -- I found it more suited to a bedroom or dorm room. With a track such as “Hey Nineteen,” from Steely Dan’s Gaucho (16/44.1 FLAC, MCA), the Diamond 220 couldn’t reproduce Walter Becker’s bass guitar with the depth I know it has. The song sounded flat through the X12.

The Cocktail was more in its element with intimate recordings of jazz vocals, such as “Bird Alone,” from Abbey Lincoln’s Abbey Sings Abbey (16/44.1 FLAC, Verve). Her voice sounded rich, and was solidly positioned between the Wharfedales. In this track, Lincoln is accompanied by instruments not usually heard in jazz, such as accordion and pedal steel guitar. I could easily distinguish them through the Cocktail X12.

The Cocktail X12’s amplifier came up a bit short in comparisons with the Fatman Red-i integrated amplifier ($599) I use in my exercise room. The Fatman comes with matched speakers, and its tubed output stage is specified as outputting 25Wpc. I connected the X12’s analog outputs to the Fatman and the Fatman to the Wharfedale Diamond 220s, and compared that rig with the X12 driving the Wharfedales by itself, listening to “Code Cool,” from Patricia Barber’s Smash (24/192 FLAC, Concord Jazz/HDtracks). Through the Fatman, the bass had a tautness, warmth, and punch, and the cymbals a greater clarity, that were lacking when the Cocktail X12 directly drove the Diamond 220s.

I then compared the music-rendering abilities of the Cocktail X12 and my Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6 ($1275). The Stream Magic can do some things the X12 can’t: Its balanced XLR outputs allow it to be used as a high-end preamp, and with its multiple digital inputs, it can be used as a DAC. Although the Cocktail costs little more than half the price of the Cambridge, the X12 has a leg up on the Stream Magic 6 in being compatible with 24/192 FLAC files -- the Cambridge can play FLACs of resolutions only up to 24/96, and stutters when fed higher-rez signals. When I played 16/44.1 FLAC files, I heard little to differentiate the X12 from the Stream Magic 6. The aural images in “Chuck E.’s in Love,” from Rickie Lee Jones’s Naked Songs: Live and Acoustic (16/44.1 FLAC, Reprise), were equally precise through the Cocktail and the Cambridge. In both cases, Jones’s acoustic guitar sounded rich throughout its range, and particularly smooth in the higher frequencies.

As an all-in-one system for $699, the Cocktail Audio X12 is a great value. Not only does it rip CDs, it can store music, stream tunes from your network, and play radio stations from the Internet. It even has clock and alarm functions -- you can use it as a clock radio. All you need to do is provide speakers and cables, and you have a complete system. The X12 excelled as a music renderer, easily playing music from my network server, and making the music stored on its hard drive available to other music servers on my network. All these features make the X12 unique among the many servers on the market today. The small amp in its diminutive case makes the X12 best suited for use in smaller spaces, such as bedrooms or dorm rooms. In that context, and with the right speakers, the addition of a Cocktail Audio X12 should result in a satisfying music system.

Source -- Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6

Integrated amplifiers -- Fatman Red-i, NuPrime IDA-16

Speakers -- Definitive Technology BP8060ST, Wharfedale Diamond 220

Cables -- Analysis Plus Blue Oval in-wall speaker cables, Analysis Plus Super Sub interconnects

Cocktail Audio X12 Music Server-Integrated Amplifier

Warranty: Two years parts and labor.

Novatron Co., Ltd.

Room 1607, 13 Heungdeok 1-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si

Phone: +82 31-898-8401

Fax: +82 31-898-8413

North American distributors:

Audio Plus Services (US)

156 Lawrence Paquette Industrial Drive

Champlain, NY 12919

Phone: (800) 663-9352

313 Marion Street

Le Gardeur, Quebec J5Z 4W8

Phone: (866) 271-5689

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