wizardofoz Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 starting this to see who is using these devices especially the x30 and x40 models. Also to see if there is much interest in any MO perhaps. Seems like the x40 while expensive has some extra features like phono input, gigabit LAN and better output options. Any users of the x40 here? I'm particularly interested to know the disk and directory format used to determine if transfer of data to a has is workable. Is there an iR remote? Is there a web interface? Can you record or rip to USB connected drives? Anyone tried 6TB drives? Is the an online manual download in PDF and English? Can it be used without a HDD just for streaming from a nas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econav Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 starting this to see who is using these devices especially the x30 and x40 models. Also to see if there is much interest in any MO perhaps. Seems like the x40 while expensive has some extra features like phono input, gigabit LAN and better output options. Any users of the x40 here? I'm particularly interested to know the disk and directory format used to determine if transfer of data to a has is workable. Is there an iR remote? > Yes Is there a web interface? > No Can you record or rip to USB connected drives? > there is opt in the setup Anyone tried 6TB drives? > No go for now Is the an online manual download in PDF and English? Can it be used without a HDD just for streaming from a nas? > No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardofoz Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 What about gapless playback from nas (synology)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagdpanzer Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 You will be better off getting the popular Lumin D1 which is about 2.2k and you can plug it direct to your Synology for gapless playback. Cocktail is just a mid fi system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphys33 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 the cocktail offers ease of ripping existing CDs - not sure about the quality of the rip even though its flac format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tane0019 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Actually, was also looking into X40. Seem to have everything (XLR/RCA analog and all sorts of digital output). Network, CD & HDD/SSD players - but don't think they have a dedicated smart phone control app, but uses 3rd party one. Don't seem to have lots of review around. Actually saw the physical unit at MusicLink once - selling at 2.4K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardofoz Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 You will be better off getting the popular Lumin D1 which is about 2.2k and you can plug it direct to your Synology for gapless playback. Cocktail is just a mid fi system. I have USB DACs for direct connection. Might end up with a Jriver ID NUC - trying to not have to run long USB runs from my NAS, or might just get MacMini at both locations and use river on that. lots of options I know. I'm OK with midfi for non critical listening...but the 2.5K for the X40 is pretty pricey for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagdpanzer Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 The beauty of Lumin is that your can run very long Cat5 cable to the Synology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 The beauty of Lumin is that your can run very long Cat5 cable to the Synology. *Why is this Jagdpanzer trying so hard to sell Lumin?* (Audio) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagdpanzer Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 That's becos I think it's a far better deal than Cocktail for the performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
econav Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 just look at it as an offer from the Korean vs the US offer of SoNo can liao , not as HiFly or anything but just background Music life will much happier. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioworld2011 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Where can I audition X40? Understand Musiclink is not the local dealer anymore. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cayinist Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 http://www.audiobar.com.sg/collections/cocktail-audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Anyone have x45? What is the inpression so far? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest planet2012 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Sorry to bring the old thread. Anyone bought the latest X40Pro? I am looking for music server with CD ripping. Is Cocktail is good for what I am looking for and who’s is the local agent and what’s the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted October 16, 2020 Administrator Share Posted October 16, 2020 This is the distributor for Singapore: http://unicorn-elect.com/ Dealer locations: http://unicorn-elect.com/brand-locations/ (Not sure all of those will sell Cocktail though, best to message first) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest planet2012 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hi. Found the local dealer . Thinking of getting X45 to build my musics server/ Streamer and ripping my old CD. Any users can share your experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzero Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Honest opinion: They have changed distributorship a couple of times the recent years, their product range is a bit of a hit and miss their earlier products were very cost effective which presented a great value, their later ones in principle idea is good but cost effective? not really - and QC was an issue - i accompanied a friend test a few and both their software and hardware seems unpolished. If you do purchase them make sure you have warranty and local coverage and do test out the units before you do so. Test the hardware and also see if you can live with the software / app that they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest planet2012 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, drzero said: Honest opinion: They have changed distributorship a couple of times the recent years, their product range is a bit of a hit and miss their earlier products were very cost effective which presented a great value, their later ones in principle idea is good but cost effective? not really - and QC was an issue - i accompanied a friend test a few and both their software and hardware seems unpolished. If you do purchase them make sure you have warranty and local coverage and do test out the units before you do so. Test the hardware and also see if you can live with the software / app that they have. Hi. May I know what is your friend hardware issued? My friend old lower model X10 still in good working condition and never heard any problem for the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzero Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 4 hours ago, planet1624706127 said: Hi. May I know what is your friend hardware issued? My friend old lower model X10 still in good working condition and never heard any problem for the player. overall stability, unit hang etc also the app to control is just.... quite bad - do try it out to see if you can live with it the old X10 was actually pretty decent for its time (it was relatively affordable and feature packed especially during its time - this was like 6 - 7 years ago iirc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest planet2012 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hi. Can advise what is your friend Cocktail model? Is the newest model caused the hard/Software issued? I like Aurender A30 , but 25k is over my budget. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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