AliceUK network audio specialist, Sygnifi, has launched the NovaFidelity brand. First to sport the new name and logo is the NovaFidelity X12.
Building upon the success of the manufacturer’s X10, the X12 goes further by offering improved audio components, a larger screen, a slicker interface and a draw-loading CD mechanism.
The compact X12 unit comes with a 1TB hard drive as standard and can rip CDs to the drive at high speed in a range of formats including Flac, WAV, ALAC and MP3.
In addition to CD metadata and artwork look-up, App control and inputs for recording from external analogue devices, the X12 boasts Internet radio, uPnP/DNLA streaming, Shareplay for iOS devices and 24bit/192KHz file compatibility.
“We have enjoyed tremendous success with the original Cocktail Audio X10 and more recently the Cocktail Audio X30, which will remain in the range,” reflects Peter Cooke, MD at Sygnifi. “For our second generation products we wanted to establish a unique, high-tech brand name that embodies the strengths of our products as we go forward. The name has been created from ‘Nova’, from our Korean manufacturing partner, Novatron, and ‘Fidelity’ to underline our commitment to sound quality as well as features and convenience.”
Other key upgrades for the X12 include a new DAC with a wider dynamic range (112dB), a passive cooling system for ‘near silent’ operation and a front control knob for direct control.
Digital volume control on both analogue and digital outputs allows the X12 to be used as a pre-amplifier and the HDD bay now accepts 3.5in, 2.5in and SSD drives.
Gold-plated 4mm speaker terminals have been introduced to further improve flexibility and sound quality. With a built-in 30wpc amplifier, the NovaFidelity X12 is a plug and play device requiring a user to simply add loudspeakers of their choice.