https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/ Wed, 13 May 2026 04:14:14 +0000 MyBB https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=6000 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:47:00 +0000 audimees]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=6000
If the Dirac is cannot add to units(X45) ,maybe the DSP/EQ/FILTERS can add like many DACs can handle?]]>
If the Dirac is cannot add to units(X45) ,maybe the DSP/EQ/FILTERS can add like many DACs can handle?]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=4609 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:19:50 +0000 kovaca]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=4609 1. changing of equalizing frequency (31,44,63,125, 500,1k,2k5,5k,10k,16k) or have two sets of custom EQ frequencies
2. adding of equalizing frequency on low end (31,44,63,150,300,600,1k,3k,5k,10k,16k,20k), more will be better
3. allow define equalizer frequency for custom EQ
4. on top of previous, adding bass management, summing of filtered HPF signal tuned on 30Hz and amplified by 10-12dB, switching on/off in menu
I think, that mentioned ideas are applicable for realization and hope that some of them will find your support for implemntation.]]> 1. changing of equalizing frequency (31,44,63,125, 500,1k,2k5,5k,10k,16k) or have two sets of custom EQ frequencies
2. adding of equalizing frequency on low end (31,44,63,150,300,600,1k,3k,5k,10k,16k,20k), more will be better
3. allow define equalizer frequency for custom EQ
4. on top of previous, adding bass management, summing of filtered HPF signal tuned on 30Hz and amplified by 10-12dB, switching on/off in menu
I think, that mentioned ideas are applicable for realization and hope that some of them will find your support for implemntation.]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=4506 Thu, 21 May 2020 08:47:21 +0000 mminga]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=4506 I use my N15D only as UPnP renderer.

Replaygain
My music is streamed by minimserver, all files are tagged by replaygain-album and replaygain-track.
Currently, I use Bubble UPnP and convert the stream. Than I can choose the replaygain modus: off, replaygain-track, or replaygain-album
The developer of app Hi-Fi-Cast told me, all renderers receive the tags from the ap.
For me as user I want to do it from every device, o.g. from PC.
At GitHub I asked for it regarding to gstreamer:
https://github.com/hzeller/gmrender-resurrect/issues/37
There you may find a way to solve it by two (virtual) players on one system, it possible also valid at your system.

I asked for it also in the German forum, but no answer.
I think this would help to improve your system and this may also help for to improve the your embedded replaygain on the system server.

gapless by alternative apps
Additionally, I would appreciat if gapless would work at alternative apps wich controll UPnP.
With Music X the device plays gapless but not by my other apps (Hi-Fi Cast and Bubble UPnP).

Thanks in advance for a answer, it doesn't matter if you avoid it.]]> I use my N15D only as UPnP renderer.

Replaygain
My music is streamed by minimserver, all files are tagged by replaygain-album and replaygain-track.
Currently, I use Bubble UPnP and convert the stream. Than I can choose the replaygain modus: off, replaygain-track, or replaygain-album
The developer of app Hi-Fi-Cast told me, all renderers receive the tags from the ap.
For me as user I want to do it from every device, o.g. from PC.
At GitHub I asked for it regarding to gstreamer:
https://github.com/hzeller/gmrender-resurrect/issues/37
There you may find a way to solve it by two (virtual) players on one system, it possible also valid at your system.

I asked for it also in the German forum, but no answer.
I think this would help to improve your system and this may also help for to improve the your embedded replaygain on the system server.

gapless by alternative apps
Additionally, I would appreciat if gapless would work at alternative apps wich controll UPnP.
With Music X the device plays gapless but not by my other apps (Hi-Fi Cast and Bubble UPnP).

Thanks in advance for a answer, it doesn't matter if you avoid it.]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=3637 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:45:58 +0000 Manuel]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=3637 For example you choose all trance stations on top of list or Salsa stations on top of list. 
or give us the possibility to number the favorites list, so its shows the favorite list in the order we like it our selfs.]]> For example you choose all trance stations on top of list or Salsa stations on top of list. 
or give us the possibility to number the favorites list, so its shows the favorite list in the order we like it our selfs.]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=2779 Tue, 31 May 2016 00:05:54 +0000 awasch]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=2779 https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=2752 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 07:09:26 +0000 Cokovan]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=2752 Is there a time limit on recording from FM?]]> Is there a time limit on recording from FM?]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=1833 Wed, 28 May 2014 15:47:27 +0000 Diogenas]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=1833
Tomas]]>
Tomas]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=773 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:11:35 +0000 Hulky42]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=773 very reliable, use little energy, are absolute silent and are 'lightning fast'. E.g., there are good, reasonably priced SSDs available (€ 175 - 180 GB SATA II).

Questions:
1. Is there practical experience already with SSDs for the current generation X10 (future generation as well)?
2. Is there a 'minimum requirements' specification for buying a SSD for the X10?]]> very reliable, use little energy, are absolute silent and are 'lightning fast'. E.g., there are good, reasonably priced SSDs available (€ 175 - 180 GB SATA II).

Questions:
1. Is there practical experience already with SSDs for the current generation X10 (future generation as well)?
2. Is there a 'minimum requirements' specification for buying a SSD for the X10?]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=724 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:16:07 +0000 Hulky42]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=724
So, bottom line: Can the next generation X10 be powered with 12VDC?]]>
So, bottom line: Can the next generation X10 be powered with 12VDC?]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=661 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:28:26 +0000 Hulky42]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=661
In the current X10 design, the cooling is done by an noisy fan. Besides the noise, the fan consumes power and is a mechanical device with wear.

Think about a 'solid-state' heat-pipe heat sink to cool the X10 CPU and hard disk without electrical power, noise and wear?]]>
In the current X10 design, the cooling is done by an noisy fan. Besides the noise, the fan consumes power and is a mechanical device with wear.

Think about a 'solid-state' heat-pipe heat sink to cool the X10 CPU and hard disk without electrical power, noise and wear?]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=655 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:14:08 +0000 Hulky42]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=655
In addition there are Bluetooth files-exchange profiles to Up-/download files between the X10 and other Mobile equipment in a secure (encrypted) way.

A future X10 could be equipped with a 'Bluetooth Class I radio' and antennas which provides up to 100 meter range in a convenient way. (the Mobile equipment should have a Class I radio as well, or the range will be lower (e.g. 30 meter).

The current X10 systems could be equipped with a Bluetooth USB mini-dongle and an Firmware-update! to implement Bluetooth for current generation X10 Systems.]]>
In addition there are Bluetooth files-exchange profiles to Up-/download files between the X10 and other Mobile equipment in a secure (encrypted) way.

A future X10 could be equipped with a 'Bluetooth Class I radio' and antennas which provides up to 100 meter range in a convenient way. (the Mobile equipment should have a Class I radio as well, or the range will be lower (e.g. 30 meter).

The current X10 systems could be equipped with a Bluetooth USB mini-dongle and an Firmware-update! to implement Bluetooth for current generation X10 Systems.]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=654 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:43:52 +0000 Hulky42]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=654 SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards are almost standard on all photo-/video/audio equipment. Unfortunately it is missing at the current X10.

In the 'next generation' X10, it would be nice (mandatory...) to have an internal slot for an SD-drive with the standard size. Preferably one at the Front of the X10.

For 'Mini-SD' and 'Micro-SD' Memory Cards, an SD-adapter can be used to meet the Standard-size SD Cards. In this way, also Photo-/Video Camera SD Memory Modules can be written/read to/from the X10.]]> SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards are almost standard on all photo-/video/audio equipment. Unfortunately it is missing at the current X10.

In the 'next generation' X10, it would be nice (mandatory...) to have an internal slot for an SD-drive with the standard size. Preferably one at the Front of the X10.

For 'Mini-SD' and 'Micro-SD' Memory Cards, an SD-adapter can be used to meet the Standard-size SD Cards. In this way, also Photo-/Video Camera SD Memory Modules can be written/read to/from the X10.]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=652 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:06:10 +0000 Hulky42]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=652 Fact: There is internal, integrated WiFi (801.11b/g/n) in my PC, Notebook PC, Router, Mobile Phone, etc., etc. - but not in my new X10 Audio System

Of course, one can use a USB WiFi dongle (as suggested by Cocktail Audio) but there are only two USB (2.0) ports on the X10. Using one of them for a WiFi dongle reduces the USB ports with 50% of the availability...

The (future...?) internal, integrated WiFi (801.11b/g/n) radio (and antennas!) should support WPA2 for secure access and WPS for easy setup - Thanks!]]> Fact: There is internal, integrated WiFi (801.11b/g/n) in my PC, Notebook PC, Router, Mobile Phone, etc., etc. - but not in my new X10 Audio System

Of course, one can use a USB WiFi dongle (as suggested by Cocktail Audio) but there are only two USB (2.0) ports on the X10. Using one of them for a WiFi dongle reduces the USB ports with 50% of the availability...

The (future...?) internal, integrated WiFi (801.11b/g/n) radio (and antennas!) should support WPA2 for secure access and WPS for easy setup - Thanks!]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=651 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:44:03 +0000 Hulky42]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=651 Fact: Modern home equipment (PC, NAS, Router, Switch, etc.) are equipped with Ethernet LAN communication protocols that use 'Gigabit' (1000 Mbps) speed.
Since the weakest link in a chain determines the strength of the chain, the X10 determines the maximum speed (100 Mbps) in the LAN.

For normal radio- and audio streaming, 100 Mbps is good enough. However for making backups (restores) to/from a NAS or to download audio files to a PC or portable audio player, Gigabit is a (nowadays...) benefit.]]> Fact: Modern home equipment (PC, NAS, Router, Switch, etc.) are equipped with Ethernet LAN communication protocols that use 'Gigabit' (1000 Mbps) speed.
Since the weakest link in a chain determines the strength of the chain, the X10 determines the maximum speed (100 Mbps) in the LAN.

For normal radio- and audio streaming, 100 Mbps is good enough. However for making backups (restores) to/from a NAS or to download audio files to a PC or portable audio player, Gigabit is a (nowadays...) benefit.]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=650 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:26:25 +0000 Hulky42]]> https://www.cocktailaudio.de/forum/showthread.php?tid=650 Wisdom: Hard disks are never too big...

I would like to get an X10 firmware update to enable 3TB SATA hard disks. Currently I run my brand new X10 from a 16 GB USB stick and I will wait with buying a hard disk until the X10 is ready to accept this.

In my NAS (Network Attached Storage), I use a 3TB SATA hard disk for more than a year now, so it is not very exotic anymore. Modern 'green' ones use low energy, are silent, produce little heat and are moderate in price (€ 120).]]> Wisdom: Hard disks are never too big...

I would like to get an X10 firmware update to enable 3TB SATA hard disks. Currently I run my brand new X10 from a 16 GB USB stick and I will wait with buying a hard disk until the X10 is ready to accept this.

In my NAS (Network Attached Storage), I use a 3TB SATA hard disk for more than a year now, so it is not very exotic anymore. Modern 'green' ones use low energy, are silent, produce little heat and are moderate in price (€ 120).]]>