{"id":137955,"date":"2021-11-03T11:18:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T11:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=137955"},"modified":"2021-11-03T12:28:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T12:28:23","slug":"cocktailaudio-n25amp-universal-all-in-one-network-streamer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/cocktailaudio-n25amp-universal-all-in-one-network-streamer\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Audio N25AMP: Universal All-in-One Network Streamer"},"content":{"rendered":"

CocktailAudio has\u00a0classified\u00a0its versatile audio streamer and N25AMP Hi-Fi player as an all-in-one system, adding an amplifier to it.<\/p>\n

The device is powered by a 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor and uses a Saber 32 Reference DAC.\u00a0The firmware is developed by CocktailAudio, although the owner of the N25AMP can use Roon as well.<\/p>\n

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The streamer reads content from both a local USB drive or sources on a home network such as a NAS, as well as from well-known streaming Internet services and Internet radio.\u00a0In addition, there is a DAB and FM tuner on board.<\/p>\n

Supported by Spotify Connect, AirPlay for iOS devices, etc.\u00a0Also, a signal can be transmitted to the device via Bluetooth, and with support for aptX HD.\u00a0The N25AMP<\/a> also provides audio streaming to other devices via Bluetooth, such as compatible speakers or headphones.<\/p>\n

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If we talk about audio formats, then the list includes: DSD (64\/128\/256), MQA, DXD (24 bit \/ 352.8 kHz), PCM up to 32 bit \/ 384 kHz, including 24 bit \/ 192 kHz – this is FLAC, WAV, CAF, ALAC, AIFF and others.\u00a0The N25AMP carries a proprietary multi-room functionality, there is an HDMI eARC input on board for a harmonious connection to a TV.<\/p>\n

The device can also be used as a music server with database and storage.\u00a0Among the network functions, UPnP Server \/ Client \/ Renderer and Samba Server \/ Client are supported.<\/p>\n

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All this music can be scored with the built-in 2×75 W Class D amplifier on 8 Ohm speakers.\u00a0This is how the new product differs from the CocktailAudio N25 model (without AMP).\u00a0System management is facilitated by the front panel 4.6 “TFT LCD screen with 800 x 320 pixels.<\/p>\n

In Europe, the CocktailAudio N25AMP universal streamer amplifier will cost 1,200 euros.<\/p>\n

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