Powerful Music Server with Built-in CD Ripper and Space for Your Own Internal Storage up to 16TB
Cocktail Audio's X50D is a versatile and powerful Pure Digital Music Server with database, CD ripper, network streamer, and much more. Equipped with a high-performance Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 processor running at 1.0Ghz, it boasts a powerful XMOS 32-bit / 500MIPS microcontroller. The X50 supports MQA, along with DSD (64 / 128 / 256), DXD (24-Bit / 352.8 kHz), including 24-Bit / 192 kHz WAV/FLAC and full range hi-res audio file formats. It's the Cocktail Audio component of choice if you've already invested in a high-quality external DAC.
Major music streaming services are integrated into the X50D, allowing you to access tens of thousands of internet radio plus and online music services like TIDAL, Deezer, Napster and Qobuz including Spotify Connect function. A subscription is required for some services.
The Perfect Partner for Your External DAC
Already have an outboard DAC you like? Then the X50D is perfect for you. The X50D can support up to Native DSD256 via its I²S Digital Output (RJ45 & HDMI) for high-end audiophiles who have already a nice DAC which has I²S digital input. There is also a USB Class 2.0 output for music lovers and audiophiles to use with their own outboard DAC. Via the Word Clock Out, the X50D will send out the sample rate signal of currently playing file. And for quick data transfer purposes, the X50D offers two high speed USB3.0 Host ports.
CD Ripping and Other Recording
The X50D includes a slot-loading front-panel optical disc drive for fast CD ripping. Load your entire CD collection onto the X50D Music Database in FLAC, ALAC, WAV or MP3 file format with professional CD metadata and album cover art from Gracenote. You can also make your own digital music file collection of DAB+/FM radio and Internet radio to X50D MusicDB via its recording function with a hi-res sampling rate 24-bit / 192 kHz.
Versatile Networking and Remote Control with a Customized App
Connect the X50D to your network for streaming music to and from other devices, listen to cloud-based music services and control remotely using mobile devices with our customized remote control app, NOVATRON MusicX or WebInterface.
You can also connect wirelessly to the X50D using the optional Cocktail Audio USB Wi-fi 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 X50Dremotely 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 X50D wireless with the 'Share-play' function (Cocktail Audio 's own version of Apple AirPlay).
The X50D supports 'Roon Ready', allowing you to control the X50D with Roon, which is great music player for music lovers.
RAID System with Two Storage Decks for Music Server
The X50D lets you add internal storage for music listening without external disc drives, computers, or handhelds. It offers two storage deck spaces which accept a 3.5"/2.5" SATA hard disk and SSD Solid State Drive, supporting up to 8TB capacity of individual storage or 16TB total. You can easily set these up as RAID system, if you wish, choosing between three types of RAID mode: Mirror, Stripe or Big.
7" TFT LCD Screen and HDMI Out for GUI
The front-panel 7-inch LCD screen will let you control the X50D easily with its intuitive GUI. Using the HDMI output, you can also connect the X50D to your TV for an external screen to view bigger GUI or to watch a slideshow of photos while listening to your music collection.
Hardware and Engineering Features
- Equipped with high-performance Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 processor running at 1.0Ghz
- XMOS 32-bit/500MIPS 8 Core Powerful Microcontroller
- DDR-1066 1GByte Main Memory and 8GByte Nand Flash Memory
- High speed optical disk drive for quick CD ripping
- 7 inch TFT LCD (1024 x 600 pixels) screen for intuitive GUI
- DAB+/FM Tuner built-in
- USB Audio Class 2.0 Output for connecting to an USB Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
- I²S Digital Out (RJ45 & HDMI) to support up to Native DSD including 24bit/192Khz
- Giga Fast Ethernet (10 / 100 / 1000Mbps) built-in
- Support up to 8TB (Tera Bytes) storage like 3.5" / 2.5" hard disk or SSD
- Using RAID System function, total 16TB storage configuration is possible
- HDMI Out connector for using an external screen like TV as its GUI screen
- Rugged chassis construction with full aluminum body chassis by CNC cutting
Advanced Software Functionality
- Support various file formats like MQA, DSD (64 / 128 / 256), DXD (24-Bit / 352.8 kHz), including 24-Bit / 192 kHz WAV / FLAC and full range hi-res audio file formats
- CD Ripping with professional CD metadata and album cover art provided by Gracenote
- Make your own digital music file collection of DAB+/FM radio and Internet radio to X50D MusicDB via its recording function with hi-res sampling rate 24-bit / 192 kHz
- High Connectivity
- Various network protocol supported (UPnP, DLNA) Server / Client / Media Renderer, Samba Server / Client, FTP Server, Web Server, etc.
- Major Music Streaming Services (TIDAL, TIDAL MQA, Deezer, Qobuz, Napster, Spotify Connect) and Internet Radio (Airable) available
- Wi-fi with optional Cocktail Audio USB Wi-fi Dongle (sold separately)
- Customized Remote Control App, NOVATRON MusicX for iOS and Android
- Customized Web Interface (WebUI) for remote control and MusicDB management by PC
- Support 'Roon Ready', which is the famous Music Player for Music Lovers
Connectivity
- 2 x USB3.0 host
- 1 x USB2.0 host
- 1 x USB Audio Class 2.0 Output
- GigaFast Ethernet LAN
- HDMI Out for external screen or audio out
- Digital Outputs: (2 x I²S, 1 x Word Clock, 2 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink, 1 x AES/EBU XRL, 1 x HDMI)
- Digital Inputs: (1 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink)
- Wi-fi with optional Cocktail Audio USB Wi-fi Dongle (sold separately)
- 12v trigger in/out
- Codec and Format Support: MQA, DSD (DSD64, DSD128, DSD256), DXD (24-Bit / 352.8 kHz), HD WAV (24-Bit / 192 kHz), HD FLAC (24-Bit / 192 kHz), APE/CUE, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, AIF, AAC, M4A, MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, M3U, PLS, CAF, and more
- Network Protocols Supported: UPnP (DLNA) Server / Client / Media Renderer, Samba Server/Client, FTP Server, Web Server, etc.
- 12-volt Trigger Out: Max 200mA, 12V
- Power Source: AC 110V - 120V, 50/60Hz
- Dimensions: 17.3" (W) x 13" (D) x 3.4" (H) (4.3" with feet)
