Core Audio DAIDIO REFERENCE music server

 

It is the beginning of a new era at Core Audio. From 15-18 May in Munich we will present our latest development, the DAIDIO REFERENCE music server, to the public for the first time.

After several prototypes and several years of development, the device is finally ready and we believe it will show the public some outstanding improvements in many aspects. After more than 10 years of music server development, even we have our surprises, and this time they were very positive. In fact, we believe that the role of digital source devices is to reproduce music as realistically as possible, and just as you peel the layers off an onion, you need the right tool to fully express the musical product. We feel that we have now reached a major milestone for us. We have laid the foundations with DAIDO Premium, which we launched last year in 2024, and will now be followed in 2025 by the first member of the REFERENCE family, the big brother.

Which we think is the most important new feature, apart from the many, many little things:

3-level CNC-milled aluminium housing (separated space for transformers)

7" touchscreen (with full Audirvana support, with the option to boot with album artwork)

PC PSU 2.0 featuring 180F capacitors, providing huge, sub-layered dynamic bass and noise-free power supply (0.5uV)

AAC : a kind of audio accelerator card, with a solution not used in the music server category yet:

Renesas USB Audio out

ASMedia USB Audio out

ETH Ethernet stream IN

(for network stream connection)

LPSU powered SSD slot, with masterclock connection (stored music files)

ULN masterclock with 4pcs OCXO, all audio prioritized components get the right low noise, low jitter clock for operation, running in PLL sync

Core Audio's proprietary 'Atlantis Surface' interface, which can be operated from both the touchscreen and Android/iOS, provides simplified user access to the device's features (tutorial videos on these features will be available on our soon-to-launch YouTube channel)

Soulution 787

 

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Sphinx Element 3

 

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Analog Manufaktur Germany Ventus

 

Introducing: Ventus – The Future of Phono Debuts at HighEnd 2025.

After over two years of development, the wait is finally over. At HighEnd 2025 in Munich, Analog Manufaktur Germany proudly unveils the Ventus.

Designed by Julian Lorenzi and handcrafted by our dedicated team, the Ventus isn’t just a new product, it’s the next chapter in our pursuit of audiophile perfection. Limited in production, timeless in design and built to perform at the highest level.

Be among the first to experience what true German engineering sounds like.

3 inputs and 1 output each independent, fully balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA connections

True dual-mono construction housed in precision machined solid aluminum chassis

Two gain stages

Fully adjustable gain and loading for each input

Mechanical decoupled PCB

Fully discrete design with JFET & MOSFET circuitry

Open loop with zero negative feedback

RIAA PPS and PP silver & gold capacitors

Merason Mountain

 

Pass Labs Xs 2 Preamplifier

 

40% of Audiophiles May Be Gone Soon, and No One Is Replacing Them

 

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Halcro Equinox

 

Ars Machinae TM1

 

Eisteddfod 1841

 

-Transformer power: Max 3750VA

-Output power: Max 2200W at 4Ώ

-Response time: 2us

-Distortion: 0.008%

-Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz

-28 selected high-quality transistors

-More than 60000uF power supply Capacity

-Dimensions (height x width x depth) 230 x 446 x 515 mm

-Net weight: 41.3 kg

Eisteddfod 40 Audio Enhancer

 

-Amplification: 10 times 20dB

-Response time: 2uS

-Distortion: 0.008%

-Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz

-Low frequency cut-off function

- 4-stage notch adjustment for high and low frequencies

- 6 sets of balanced inputs, 2 sets of balanced outputs

- Equipped with external recording input and output

- Dimensions (height × width × depth): 515 × 446 × 230mm

- Net weight: 32kg

Eisteddfod CD & Digital Processor

 

- Turntable air-floating technology

- Uses the optical head with the highest laser power

- Can be used as a DAC, with USB, AES, I2S, coaxial, and optical fiber inputs

- Can be used as turntable output

- Digital output interface: AES.I2S, coaxial and optical fiber 4 groups in total

- USB supports 24Bit 192Hz

- Analog output: 1 pair of XLR balanced, 1 pair of RCA

- Frequency response: 20Hz (0dB) – 20kHz (±0.5dB)

- Dimensions (height × width × depth) 115 × 410 × 446 mm

- Net weight: 16kg

SPEC RSA-EX1000

 

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Kharma Enigma Veyron 1D

 

Bausound Vollmond

 

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AudioNec OBi MAX

 

Klaudio Magnezar (Non-Clamping)

 

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Sirius Audio @ Budapest Hifi Show 2024

 

Bodor Audio @ Budapest Hifi Show 2024

 

icOn 5 Balanced

 

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Marco Serri Design Venezia 1.0 Mk2

 

InfigoAudio IS-1

 

The streamer is the culmination of multiple, unique digital source product developments in the classic Infigo style designed enclosure.

There are three versions: Performance, Signature and Cryogen.

Product highlights:

USB audio optimized connection to a DAC for highest possible sample rates of digital music

Built in ultra low noise linear power supply creates very low noise floor, creating a very black music background

Network attached internal local storage of music (up to 4TB) to play music local direct to DAC

Fiber optic isolation of network connection to block network noise creates a separation between the ‘dirty’ network and clean audio chain

Ultra low jitter re-clocking of network audio packets (Signature and Cryogen version) eliminates the need for audiophile grade network gear

Built in local webpage with all control functions easily accessible via a browser in the network

Four different modes of operation to be compatible with 99% of music players in the market: Audirvana, uPnP, Roon, HQPlayer

Powerful Intel Quad Core CPU with one high speed core fully dedicated to music gives optimum sound quality for all modes of operation

Cryogenically treated internal cable model available (Cryogen version)

The new Infigo Audio Streamer IS-1, like all other Infigo products, has a clear top panel cover that shows the blue LED illuminated internals

The blue front panel LEDs can be dimmed via the built in local webpage, which also gives a status information overview panel and a settings menu to change the mode of operation

The internal local music storage presents itself on the network as a network drive and is compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux systems

The streamer can operate as an Audirvana Server, Roon Endpoint, HQPlayer Network Audio Adapter or Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) music endpoint, which covers 99% of music players in the market

All of these modes of operation run exclusively on a dedicated high speed processor core to make sure nothing interrupts the precious audio process while playing. This streamer will get the best out of any USB DAC

The gigabit fiber optic isolated network connection eliminates network noise and jitter. The optic converters in the unit are powerful enough to bridge a fiber cable more than 10 miles long

The streamer comes standard with an armored fiber optic cable of 3 meters but can be supplied with different lengths on request

The base model, Performance, lists at $3500, the Signature model lists at $5000 and the Cryogen model $7000