The N25 is the World’s most advanced Network Audio Player, featuring a Sabre32 Reference DAC chip and a 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 cocktail audio technologies, such as 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 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 music from the N25 to be played back via Bluetooth headphones or speakers. It also supports playback in 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 a Multiroom Function(Group Play), carefully developed by the cocktailAudio team over several years, and an 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

• 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
• There is 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 of high-res audio file formats.
• High connectivity
• Versatile network functions such as UPnP Server/Client/Renderer and Samba Server/Client(Network File Server/Client) are supported.
• Support as a certified 'Roon Ready' endpoint
• Multiple control methods with a 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
• A music server with a music database with storage is connected

High-Performance System, With Custom-Designed Software

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Based on a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor, running at 1.0 GHz, selected components, and proven cocktailAudio software, the N25 meets all the requirements for modern digital music playback, with exceptional audio performance and versatile features.

Superior Sound Quality Through Expert Circuit Design And Carefully Selected Components

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The N25 is built with premium components, such as the audiophile ES9018K2M DAC chips, and features enhanced hardware circuit design technologies. For example, it has a clean power supply path through the use of separate digital and analogue parts, simplifying the signal circuit path. This results in the delivery of clear and transparent sound.

Audiophile D-A Converter Sabre32 Reference DAC

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As the N25 is built based on the Sabre³² reference DAC, ES9018K2M, it can be used as an audiophile D/A Converter, with a wide dynamic range and low distortion when connected to compact disc players or any other digital audio source.

High Connectivity For Various External Devices

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The N25 has high connectivity by offering digital inputs (Coaxial/Toslink), HDMI ARC in, 3x USB host ports, digital outputs (Coaxial/Toslink), analogue output, USB audio input/output, HDMI output, GigaFast Ethernet LAN, etc.

DAB+ And FM Radio Tuners

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The N25 offers high-quality digital radio via a DAB+ Tuner and FM radio. Any song or broadcast can be recorded with high-quality sound to external USB storage, or NAS drives connected to the N25.

USB Audio Class 2.0 Input

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The N25, equipped with a USB Audio Class 2.0 input, can work as a USB digital to analogue converter (DAC).

USB Audio Class 2.0 Output

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An external USB DAC can also be connected while using the N25 for its versatile streaming and music-serving functions.

2x High-Speed USB 3.0 Host Ports And 1x USB 2.0 Host Port

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For quick data transfer via connected devices, such as external USB storage, the N25 offers 2x high-speed USB 3.0 host ports at the rear and 1x USB 2.0 host port on the front panel.

High-Quality Analogue Out Terminals

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A high-quality, well-shielded, analogue out terminal guarantees lossless signal transmission.

4.6 Inch Wide TFT LCD For Intuitive GUI

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The N25's front panel features a high-resolution 4.6“ wide TFT LCD, which can be conveniently operated using cocktailAudio's intuitive GUI.

HDMI ARC Input

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The N25 offers HDMI ARC(Audio Return Channel) input, so you can hook up your TV and enjoy wonderful sound via the speakers connected to it.

HDMI Out For External Screens Or Audio Out

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Connect external TV screens for a more extensive GUI or a slideshow of photos while listening to your music collection. Alternatively, connect to an AV receiver for audio out.

Five Front Panel Preset Soft Keys

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The front panel features five preset soft keys for DAB+/FM radio or internet radio stations.

Multi-Room (Group Play) Function

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CocktailAudio's in-house software team has developed a multi-room(Group Play) function so that even high-resolution music, including DSD, MQA, 192Khz/24Bit HD FLAC, and WAV, can play seamlessly in any room of the home wirelessly. Play the same song in every room or play the same song with two devices as the Left/Right channel in perfect sync.

Built-In AptX HD Bluetooth Receiver

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Stream songs to and from other compatible devices in the same network

Roon Ready

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As the N25 is 'Roon Ready' and is certified as an endpoint, you can control the N25 with Roon, one of the best ways to access digital music playback.

Apple Airplay And Spotify Connect

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Play songs from iOS devices and music from Spotify via the N25.

Support For MQA

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The N25 supports the MQA file format as it complies with MQA requirements.

Remote Control With Customized Remote App - MusicX NEO

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Control the N25 wirelessly with the customized remote-control app MusicX NEO, developed carefully by an in-house R&D team for complete yet simple and intuitive control.

Major Music Streaming Services Integrated

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Stream music from thousands of internet radio stations, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster, Qobuz, HighResAudio, etc.

Support For A Wide Range Of File Formats

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The N25 supports most existing music file formats, such as MQA, DSD(64/128/256), DXD(24Bit/352.8Khz), PCM, 24Bit/192Khz WAV/FLAC, AAC, CAF, ALAC, AIFF, AIF, MP3, APE/CUE, Ogg, M3U, PLS, etc.

Versatile Networking & App Control With MusicX NEO

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Connect the N25 to your network for streaming music to and from other devices such as NAS drives, shared folders on PCs and control it all remotely via MusicX NEO. The N25 also supports various network protocols including UPnP Server/Client/Renderer, Samba Server/Client , etc.

Rugged And Durable Full-Size Casing

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The N25 front panel is made of 10mm thick aluminium, manufactured by precise CNC cutting, and then attached to a rugged metal chassis. This solid and stable construction aids high-quality playback by reducing unwanted resonance.

AptX HD Bluetooth Transmitter (Optional)

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Send music streamed or served via the N25 to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. The optional N25 Bluetooth transmitter module supports Audio codecs like SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, and aptX HD.
* Bluetooth transmitter module required

Create The Music Database From The Scanned Metadata Of The Music Files In The Connected USB Storage

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Connect the external USB storage to the N25 to store large amounts of music files. The N25 will scan all music files stored in the USB and build the Music database from the scanned metadata without transferring the music files themselves.

Clever And Convenient Functions With Music Database

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The N25 has an intuitive and powerful built-in Music Database that offers simple and convenient functions to manage music collections, such as SEARCH, list views by text or cover art, SORT, and various view types (album, artist, etc.).

Edit Music Tag Info

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Change or enter information about each album, track, or recording for easy browsing. Use a USB keyboard to edit song tag information easily.

Optional WiFi USB Dongle For Wireless Networking

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For wireless networking, an optional USB WiFi dongle can be purchased.

Create The Music Database From The Scanned Metadata Of The Music Files Stored In The NAS Drives

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Add the shared folders to the N25 by the NET share on the Browser. The N25 will scan all music files stored in the shared folders of the NAS drives and will build the Music database from the scanned metadata without transferring the music files themselves.

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