Shooting the Moon???? (Thoughts on this Streamer)
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afterburnt wrote: »@DSkip Dewd I found zero reviews on the x45 on Amazon, what gives?
I didn’t look at particular units but I did see a handful on amazon and the software issue was a recurring theme.
speaking of software do you know how to make the CA app random a whole folder? -
afterburnt wrote: »afterburnt wrote: »@DSkip Dewd I found zero reviews on the x45 on Amazon, what gives?
I didn’t look at particular units but I did see a handful on amazon and the software issue was a recurring theme.
speaking of software do you know how to make the CA app random a whole folder?
Forgive me...CA app?? Random a whole folder???
What are you referring to exactly?"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Cambridge Audio app
Not sure you can random any folder on it -
okay I have to jump in as a auralic aries mini owner...I put in a 1tb SSD drive and I use it as my transport with a Musical paradise DAC as the decoder and with my IPAD mini 2 that I got from my sister as it grphical interface kicks but to me.... a 6x6 box that has over 800 gig of my music ple many 24 bit or better songs and many DSD song it ROCK'S!
is some day they make a better DAC with a SSD drive iside thst kick but I'd buy it but so far nothibng seems to beat my SSD drive min from Aurilic2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
joecoulson wrote: »Cambridge Audio app
Not sure you can random any folder on it
Killing me..what does random a folder even mean??"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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tophatjohnny wrote: »joecoulson wrote: »Cambridge Audio app
Not sure you can random any folder on it
Killing me..what does random a folder even mean??
Play all of the tracks in a folder randomly. The Marantz app did it, about the only thing it did that I liked. -
afterburnt wrote: »tophatjohnny wrote: »joecoulson wrote: »Cambridge Audio app
Not sure you can random any folder on it
Killing me..what does random a folder even mean??
Play all of the tracks in a folder randomly. The Marantz app did it, about the only thing it did that I liked.
Well I know the CA app shuffles but never cared about a album shuffling. They do that anyway😂😂"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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@tophatjohnny where do I find that option? Wait, it just worked, I think.
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On the bottom of the app click on the symbol with 3 horizontal bars and a musical note then chick on the icon in the upper left indicating shuffle.Gustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
That’s after all songs are added to the Queue though right?
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Hey, that looks like a nice 3 in 1 unit. I hope it works for you.tophatjohnny wrote: »Thanks WLDock, I think you nailed it down!!
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I think he's wanting to shuffle files in a folder on a hard driveGustard X26 Pro DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus -
As far as alternatives to the Cocktail Audio music server /streamer /CD Ripper?
BluesSound Vault 2i - https://www.bluesound.com/products/vault-2i/
NAD M50.2 - https://nadelectronics.com/product/m50-2-digital-music-player/
Aurender ACS10 - https://aurender.com/acs10/
Technics ST-G30 - https://www.technics.com/us/products/grand-class-g30/music-server-st-g30.html
Naim Unity Star - https://www.naimaudio.com/product/uniti-star
Aria Piccolo + (ripper extra) - http://ariamusicserver.com/products/
http://www.audiovisionsf.com/?page=detail&product_id=2153
Antipodes CX, DX music server and P1 ripper platforms - https://antipodes.audio/
Innuos Zenith MK III - https://www.tweekgeek.com/innuos-zenith-mk-3/?sku=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1d2k45z24QIVWLbACh3VpwtEEAQYAyABEgIAw_D_BwE
Innuos Zen MK III - https://www.tweekgeek.com/innuos-zen-mk-iii/?sku=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1d2k45z24QIVWLbACh3VpwtEEAQYAiABEgI2S_D_BwE
Feedback: https://www.audioshark.org/computer-digital-audio-11/innuos-zen-mk-iii-initial-72-hour-impressions-15637.html
Innuos Zen Mini - https://www.tweekgeek.com/zen-mini/?sku=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwsu65pr24QIVyrfACh1bwwDZEAQYECABEgLbRPD_BwE
Astell&Kern AK500N - 1 TB - https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/content/shop/features.asp?mcg=CG110060&mpos=2&scg=CG213060&spos=0&tcg=&tpos=0&gcode=SC11620
Astell&Kern AK500N - 2 TB - https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/content/shop/features.asp?mcg=CG110060&mpos=2&scg=CG213060&spos=0&tcg=&tpos=0&gcode=SC11650
Astell&Kern AK500N - 4 TB - https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/content/shop/features.asp?mcg=CG110060&mpos=2&scg=CG213060&spos=0&tcg=&tpos=0&gcode=SC11680
Ripper / Server
Computer Audio Design CAT (Roon ready) - https://www.computeraudiodesign.com/cad-cat/
Brennan B2 - https://www.thebrennan.com/
Astell&Kern AK CD-RIPPER MKⅡ rips direct to their portable music players.
https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/content/shop/features.asp?mcg=CG110090&mpos=3&scg=CG210480&spos=1&tcg=&tpos=0&gcode=SC24790
https://www.astellnkern.com/eng/content/shop/subMain.asp?mcg=CG110000&mpos=0
https://www.audioshark.org/computer-digital-audio-11/innuos-zen-mk-iii-initial-72-hour-impressions-15637.html2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2 -
This is the only review that I found https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/868-cocktail-audio-x45pro-music-server-dac
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That's the pro which is way more expensive I think
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I think he's wanting to shuffle files in a folder on a hard drive
Man it's been so long since I messed with external hard drives but I'm pretty sure when using the Cambridge Connect app it does the same thing with a file no matter if the file is on a HD or a. NAS and after selecting the file/album, just select the shuffle symbol up top to the left of center and indeed it rearanges the album order. Not sure why anyone would want to do that but it will do it. Wish my Yamaha app did that too. Or maybe it does and I just ain't hip ?"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Yeah, that x45 Pro is $5900! The prices of these streamers can get up there quick as you sort trough them. Cocktail does have streamers in the $699-$1500 price range: https://hifiheaven.net/shop/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/info&manufacturer_id=128
CD ripper aside, the Arcam rPlay at $599 is supposed to be a great streamer for the money. Some say it sounds better than the Bluesound products
https://www.soundstagesimplifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/17-arcam-rplay-music-streamer
https://www.arcam.co.uk/products,rSeries,Music-Streamer,rPlay.htm
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-Sb27SM8MuXx/p_410RPLAY/Arcam-rPLAY.html?XVINQ=GLX&awkw=570096247115&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=312320764775&awdv=c&awug=9016182&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk4K6j9z44QIVC__jBx00qAJBEAkYASABEgJTcPD_BwE
https://www.whathifi.com/features/arcam-rplay-vs-bluesound-node-2-which-better?utm_content=buffer7411d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/is-there-any-competition-for-the-bluesound-node2-streamer-any.790581/
https://helpdesk.bluesound.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4327&sid=695d003ceafbc529714e37bb4ba9a2cf&start=10
Streamer Price references
https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Products/DACs-iPod-Docks-Digital-Audio-Players-USB-Converters/Network-Digital-Audio-Players?sort=p.price&order=ASC&limit=100
https://www.tweekgeek.com/audiophile-music-streamers/
http://audiovisionsf.com/?page=hometheater_separates
Streamers w/ CD ripper
BluesSound Vault 2i - $1199
Innuos Zen Mini - $1249
Innuos Zen MK III - $2599
Aria Piccolo + (ripper extra) - $2999-$3499
NAD M50.2 - $3999
Antipodes CX, DX music server and P1 ripper platforms - $4100 - $5600
Innuos Zenith MK III - $4249
Technics ST-G30 - $4999
Aurender ACS10 - $5600
Naim Unity Star - $5995
Astell&Kern AK500N - 1 TB - $8900
Astell&Kern AK500N - 2 TB - $10,000
Astell&Kern AK500N - 4 TB - $12, 000
Innuos Statement - $14,400
2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2 -
Something bout those Cocktails that makes me wanna drink..not really..they just strike me a problems waiting to happen and the thought of a player that rips CDs makes me wanna just get drunk😂😂😂
The DDP-2 is going to have my full attention over the next couple / few days and I will let ya know how it goes."if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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tophatjohnny wrote: »I think he's wanting to shuffle files in a folder on a hard drive
Man it's been so long since I messed with external hard drives but I'm pretty sure when using the Cambridge Connect app it does the same thing with a file no matter if the file is on a HD or a. NAS and after selecting the file/album, just select the shuffle symbol up top to the left of center and indeed it rearanges the album order. Not sure why anyone would want to do that but it will do it. Wish my Yamaha app did that too. Or maybe it does and I just ain't hip ?
@tophatjohnny I don't have nearly the collection that you have but when I don't know what I want to listen to I put it on "shuffle" then I am usually sitting there going "I forgot I had that" I suffer from O L D so everything old is new again. -
It looks like an interesting product. Maybe you should check into it, especially if the unit is under $2k These guys are the only US dealer I've run across online that advertised the brand.If I were to consider anything from that list, I'd look at Innuos or Aria. Aria currently does not have a US importer though.
http://audiovisionsf.com/?page=hometheater_separates
They have an old model on their site. Maybe see if they can offer feedback about the line.
They sure are advertising a ton of brands!
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Your all over it Derek. I think what's cool about your brands is you have stuff that one does not see everyday.2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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Well to be honest, that’s exactly why I have them. If they are well known in the US then they probably already have a well established distributor.
One thing I have realized time and time again is brand recognition is just that - it doesn’t equate to stellar performance and vice versa.
I like that. Some of your more esoteric products, or dare I say avant-garde is appealing to me.
And the fact you back em up with great customer service!
Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
@tophatjohnny I wouldn't use it as a player just a ripper. I loath the all in one concept for most thing cept this thing.
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Giving up on a ripper as I cannot seem to find anything (all in one) that’s worth a flip.
The Auralic Vega G1 however has my full attention. Just need to get through some mid year expenses. -
I never was a fan of the auralic dac. The streamers are nice and why I carried the brand.
My understanding is that the Vega G2 is a completely new implementation of their DAC. Therefore I believe the Vega G2's DAC could/should not be compared to earlier Auralic DACs. Skip the Vega G1, the G2 is the one to save up for.
"the DAC section powered by a Sabre custom chip is capable of decoding DSD up to 512 and PCM 32 bit up to 384khz. In line with Xuanqian's unique thoughts around digital design, the Sabre DAC is run without PLL (Phase Locked Loop), allowing the dual, hyper-accurate 72 femtosecond clocks, one each for multiples of 44.1khz and 48khz sample rate to manage the Vega's timing for the Tesla core, the Sabre DAC, digital inputs, display, and all other clock dependent relevant functions." -
There are other brands that do justice to music out there Skip.
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So..after a week and 2 days with the ELAC DDP 2 I'm am back searching for the new whama jamma.
Why?? While the ELAC sounds fantastic...the company is struggling with software issues around DLNA But even with Air Play the sound is smooth.another issue is the DDP2 Is built around having Roon and personally I am NOT Roon Ready..
That and no app for the thing so switching is a pain in the but. Giid thing I have a 30 day trial.
So on to one I have now on hold (the Vega G2) and going to listen here in my home to a floor sample Naim N 272 on Tuesday. Some things about it intrigue me so hearing it side by side with the ELAC will be a good thing. Either way I am shipping the ELAC back on Wednesday, making it 2 weeks it has lived here. So ya don't think I dropped out of the search ..I didn't. Keeping all options open
The moon 390 didn't sound as real as the ELAC but it was slick. A tad better sounding than the Cambridge 851N but not that much. Again the ELAC is no joke in the sound department. Hats off to Peter Madnick."if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Surprised to hear that since DLNA is not a new technology.
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Surprised to hear that since DLNA is not a new technology.
I know. Sounds so good except the songs skip and how annoying that is. They are aware of it but it's still a little primitive when it comes to ease of use. Still sounds like a champion.
Plus you got me looking at the Vega G2😀🎩"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Great sound is nothing without control. The fact that they don't have a custom in-house ELAC app, and then with the DLNA glitches.. well that's a damn shame.
