DAIDO PREMIUM

Gross price: 14 000 €* (incl, VAT)

Product Essence

When we created the DAIDO Premium, our goal was clear: to offer one of the most flexible, musically convincing, and cost-effective music servers on the high-end audio market. While many digital playback devices focus only on software or hardware, we recognized that true high sound quality can only be achieved through the harmonious integration of both. That's why DAIDO Premium combines an extensively refined hardware architecture with equally meticulous software optimization.

Key Features at a Glance

• Full analog 8-circuits power supply architecture
• High-grade shielded toroidal transformers
• Core Audio-designed OCXO-based master clock system with clock input and output
• Custom-designed USB and NET cards included as standard
• CNC-machined aluminum housing with passive cooling and EMI shielding
• Optional internally mounted SSDs with reclocking and analog power supply
• Pre-installed player software: ROON, Audirvana, JRiver, JPLAY, HQPlayer
• Dedicated streaming client software: TIDAL, QOBUZ, AMAZON Music, Deezer etc.
• ATLANTIS SURFACE remote control app for iOS and Android
• Video-ready: HDMI output for Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, etc.
• Expandable SSD storage up to 16 TB with Core Audio-designed reclocked analog-powered drives

Technologies and Design Philosophy

1. Hardware Tailored for Sound
DAIDO Premium features a comprehensive 8-circuits analog power supply, shielded toroidal transformers, and passive cooling—all housed in a custom CNC-machined aluminum chassis. Custom USB and NET interface cards, designed by Core Audio, are included by default and help to eliminate common bottlenecks in digital audio playback.

2. High-Precision Internal Clocking
At the heart of DAIDO is a high-precision OCXO master clock generator that governs all digital processes. Both clock input and output are provided, making DAIDO easily integrable into broader Core Audio clock-synchronized systems, such as with KAGEN and KARUNA.

3. Software Integration Like No Other
We are proud to be the first (and perhaps still the only) manufacturer to run Windows 11, the operating system, player software, and music library entirely from internal RAM. This significantly reduces latency and jitter caused by conventional storage devices.

Beyond that, we have made deep-level modifications to the BIOS and Windows 11 kernel to extract maximum sonic benefit. The result is a smoother, more fluid, and organically detailed playback experience.

4. Choice of Music Software
DAIDO Premium comes pre-installed with today's most respected software players: ROON, Audirvana, JRiver, JPLAY, HQPlayer, among others. Through our ATLANTIS SURFACE control app (iOS and Android), users can easily select their preferred software, log in to streaming services, and begin playback within moments.

5. Streaming and Cloud-Ready
All major streaming services—TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, HRA, Presto Music, Amazon Music—are accessible through the installed software or their native apps. Video streaming apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and others are also pre-installed and available via HDMI.

6. Next-Level SSD Playback
Unlike common servers, DAIDO Premium doesn't rely on standard SSDs, which often introduce noise and jitter due to poor power supply and clock instability. Our optional reclocked SSD modules, equipped with analog power suppliesand a dedicated OCXO reference clock, offer a dramatically improved experience. Your stored music will sound just as vivid and natural as streamed content—if not better.

System Integration with Core Audio Ecosystem

DAIDO Premium was designed from the ground up to integrate seamlessly with other Core Audio components:

• KAGEN Premium Master Clock – connects via 10 MHz BNC for superior timing precision
• KARUNA Premium DDC Reclocker – refines DAIDO's USB output before passing it to the DAC
• DENPO Premium DAC – transforms digital output into pure analog realism

Each of these devices enhances performance further—but even on its own, DAIDO Premium is a formidable digital front-end.

Hardware specification:

- Core Audio V2.0 analogue 8 circuits PSU: ALL NEW, second generation PSU unit made from carefully selected special components (Nichicon audio grade capacitors). A fully analogue power supply for each component with 8pcs circuit and standard ATX sockets. It is fully balanced with low output noise.

-  Passive cooling Core Audio's newly developed case, made from high quality aluminum, CNC machined, optimized screwless/minimal design. Fully compatible with passive cooling systems, operating in silent mode

- mini ITX x86 architecture with carefully selected RAM modules

- 1Tb M2 SSD on motherboard as SystemSSD and basic MusicStorageSSD

- Max. 2x 8Tb SATA SSD for music file storage (optional + 2Tb, 4Tb or 8Tb can be ordered) : this 2.5" SSDs are powered by DADIO music server's internal ULN PSU and get a masterclock sync from internal masterclock. (the music server can shipped with 1Tb SystemSSD + total 2x8Tb music file storage, which is quite a serious OFFLINE collection of music!)

- Core Audio's newly developed, 4th generation PCIe cards introduced in this server:  USB and Ethernet card connected directly to the DAIDO PREMIUM's built in masterclock system. The cards are equipped ULN own PSU units which are connected to the music server's PSU unit with ULN regulators via 4pin molex connectors

- Components has timing and the start-up phase is fully automated

- SoftStart component (optional if you doesn't need that, but for 220.000uF capacitors in PSU it is highly recommended)

- 10MHz (BNC 75ohm connectors) reference clock IN and OUT, the internal masterclock can get a better external clock source to be syncronised OR can his own internal 10 MHz high precision OCXO clock signal share with other equipment (like Core Audio DENPO Premium).

Software specification:

- Altered BIOS and operating system settings to switch off or delete functions and applications that are not necessary for music playback.

- Processor and memory are synchronised in the operating system.

- CORE AUDIO full MEMORY PLAYER called ATLANTIS SURFACE- available NOW

The operating system and all of the player, optimizing software are running in a RAM (like RAM Disk). After starting the music server with optimized BIOS the operating system loading into the music server's RAM, the boot time is ca. 1-1.5 Minutes. Then the user can choose on the Atlantis Surface environment:  

JRiver + JRemote or 

ROON with TIDAL/Qobuz or 

Audirvana with Tidal/Qobuz/HRA/PRESTO or

Tidal, Qobuz, HRA, Deezer, Amazon Music dedicated Win10-Win11 app integration. 

The music server can controlled from iOS/Android smartphone or tab and of course with HDMI monitor + keyboard and mouse too.

The following software license is INCLUDED : 

 MS Windows Win11 fully optimized for audio and video playing

 ROON preinstalled is an option (without any monthly or yearly subscription )

Audirvana preinstalled is an option (without any monthly or yearly subscription )

JRiver and JPlay 30 days free version preinstalled

Tidal, Qobuz, HRA, Deezer, Amazon Music dedicated Win10/11 apps are preinstalled, the user need to sign in if own a subscription

The Core Audio Memory Player software environment is our solution and advise to use it for the best sound quality and UI on our system. Of course our customers can choose the normal operating system management without memory playing. 

Technical parameters:

Size: 480 x 368 x 112mm

Weight: 18kg

Electrical parameters:

• 207-253V AC (230V)

            75VA + 250VA toroidal transformers

            SoftStart unit

Interested in bringing the DAIDO Premium into your system?

Whether you're an audiophile seeking to elevate your digital playback, or a distributor looking to represent exceptional performance, we welcome your inquiry. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, technical requirements, or distribution requests — we're here to help you explore the full potential of Core Audio.

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