N25

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.

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

Comprehensive and clever functions

included for greater flexibility and control of the user experience

Alarm

Set an alarm so the N25 turns on at a predetermined time.

Section Repeat

Set specific sections to play on repeat.

Sleep function

Automatic power down, with a single press of the remote control, after a preset time.

HDD Format

Quickly format hard disks with Linux or NTFS file systems for use with the N25.

Clock & Display OFF

Press CLOCK on the remote control to show the current time.

Auto Shutdown

Schedule a time for the N25 to power down.

Seek to Percent mode

The 'Seek to Percent' function offers a quick way to jump to any point in a track using the number buttons on the remote.

Gapless Playback

Set the N25 to ignore gaps between tracks for unbroken playback.

Jump to Song Mode

During playback, a press of the CAP/NUM button on the remote will toggle the 'Jump to Song' or 'Seek to Percent' functions. In 'Jump to Song', pressing a number will skip to that track.

Resume Play

After power on, playback is automatically resumed from wherever it was last stopped.

Display mode

Change the display mode of the Music DB to list by Album, Genre, Track, Artist, Composer, Year, Mood, etc.

Make Playlists

Create permanent playlists for favourite music.

Scroll Speed

Control the text scroll speed on the screen.

'My Playlist'

My playlist is a special 'virtual playlist' for creating a play cue. It disappears when playback is stopped.

Listing by Text or Cover Art

Switch between album or song lists, displayed with text or cover art, with one press of the remote control.

Audio file format conversion

Convert existing audio files into other formats, (e.g. mp3, FLAC, WAV, MP4) for use on other devices - digital audio player, smart phone, car stereo, etc.

Model name cocktailAudio N25

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)

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)

Bluetooth SINK(Receiver) BT 5.0 supports Profile : A2DP/AVRCP

Audio Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD

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

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

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