Novafidelity’s X45 is a leading audiophile network audio player thanks to its symmetrical and asymmetrical connectivity. Featuring a dual DAC ESS Saber 9018K2M compatible up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and with DSD64 / DSD128, the X45 accommodates a large array of media thanks to its built-in CD player along with a sizeable offering of internal hard disk storage. Evolving their legacy X40 model, Novafidelity has this time included a dual DAC, USB-B input, onboard FM and DAB tuner, and a larger 7” LCD display to replace the original 5” screen.

Breathtaking audio quality

Equipped with dual ESS Sabre ³² Reference DAC ES9018K2Ms, a 64Bit XMOS chip, TCXO oscillator and a high-quality toroidal transformer, including isolated power source circuit design technology, Novatron’s experience and excellence in circuit designing delivers a product that offers a truly engaging and musical performance.

Phono input for turntable support

Connect turntables to the X45 phono-in directly to play your precious vinyl and archive them to the X45Pro as hi-res digital audio files. The X45 offers clever and convenient auto cutting functions to edit the recorded files with ease.

192kHz sampling

The X45 offers a recording function for internet radio, DAB+/FM radio, analogue and digital inputs create digital music collections with pristine sound quality at 192kHz.

Main Features

  • Equipped with Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 processor running at 1.0Ghz
  • Dual ESS ES9018K2M Sabre³² Reference DAC chips
  • 16 Core Microcontroller with Advanced RISC Architecture
  • Optical disk drive for rapid CD ripping
  • Phono Input (Moving Magnet) for turntable
  • 7″ TFT LCD screen for intuitive GUI
  • Built-in DAB+/FM tuner
  • Support up to 8TB storage via external HD or SSD
  • Supports MQA, DSD, DXD, PCM signal up to 32Bit/384Khz
  • Major Music Streaming Services available
  • Customized Remote Control App, NOVATRON MusicX for iOS and Android
  • Built-in ‘Roon Ready’ support