Tag Archive for Computer Audio Server

Fidelizer is now 6 years old today. Time sure flies.

April 14, 2017 in News

I published Fidelizer software in my own website on 14th April 2011. There’s a lot going on recently and also a lot of big things ahead so I’m feeling sentimental and would like to share the story of Fidelizer since its birth until today.

The start of Fidelizer wasn’t smooth sailing trip. It was a thorny road and very tough ones. I firstly built Fidelizer software for free with intention to make Windows sounding better than OS X platform since many OS X audiophiles looked down on Windows. Even now a few still ignorantly do that.

Despite my attempt to provide free good stuff to improve computer audio for audiophiles, Fidelizer was treated harshly by skeptics back then. It was removed from computer audiophile and hydrogen audio communities by administrators thinking it’s a snake oil product.

I absolutely had no intention to sell the software during that time but I hate the idea for corporate to secretly integrate my software in their highend music servers I put some protection onto it. Maybe some geeks hated to deal with these protections so I received some backlashes from them.

I considered abandoning this project for many times through the first two years. It always pained me to see people commenting Fidelizer as dangerous software even though it made no permanent changes to system and also label it as a snake oil software.

And one day, I realized that I need to pick either overcoming the setbacks by taking this project seriously or dropping this project and focus on something else. I chose to take this project seriously and put serious effort on Fidelizer and released version 6.0 with Fidelizer Upgrade Program.

Fidelizer had some sales initially and it went down to once in every 1-2 weeks. I didn’t expect Fidelizer project to be financially successful but it did solve some complaints on software itself. I started to hear positive feedback from customers and I’ve been so grateful for all feedback.

However, I still had so much to do for starting business like this. There’s one member in Audio Asylum called fmak. He hates the idea of selling audio optimizer software and keep bashing Fidelizer and its related topics. We’ve been debating on a few topics years back.

And one day, I listened to his criticisms about website full of ads so I built a new simple and clean website for it. Thank you fmak. Your honest opinion gave birth to awesome Fidelizer website. That was one of the best advice I received since founding Fidelizer.

As Fidelizer keeps growing, I’m also growing with Fidelizer too. This business changed me from being egotistical person to become understanding audiophile who now realized what it takes for audiophiles to be happy in this hobby. Fidelizer business really helps me to grow as a better person.

As I mentioned before that I started selling Nimitra Computer Audio Server as a turnkey server for audiophiles without computer knowledge, now Nimitra starts to earn recognition from media and customers. It’s won 3 big awards in only 3 months and I start to have distributors now.

Right now I’m in turning point to realize the bigger goals of Fidelizer. I’d like to tell you I truly appreciated in your support during these 6 years. I couldn’t have made it this far without all support and encouragement from you.

Thank you,
Keetakawee

Added 5 simple step to use Nimitra

March 30, 2017 in News

Nimitra - Cover

Being an open platform, Nimitra Computer Audio Server can do pretty much everything easily and efficiently. However, it’s not simple for people who’s new to computer audio to understand how Nimitra works.

Since I received a few questions about how to use Nimitra, here’s 5 simple step to use Nimitra.

1. Download and install Linn Kazoo app.
2. Connect USB DAC/Player and external USB hard drive to Nimitra.
3. Power on Nimitra and wait until you hear “Fidelizer Nimitra is ready”.
4. Join WiFi “Nimitra” with password “fidelizer”.
5. Open Linn Kazoo and play music.

Unbelievably easy, right? You can use Nimitra with USB DAC/Player right away as a true plug and play device. 🙂

Updates on Nimitra and Nikola product information and ordering

March 28, 2017 in News

BAV2017 Nimitra 2

After launching Nikola Linear Power Supply, we’ve been shipping Nimitra Computer Audio Server and Nikola for every week. Thank you so much for supporting us and I’ve been shipping every unit we can without delay so far.

After getting inquiries and orders for a while, I noticed some people often asked me about comparing Nimitra to other highend servers. I decided to change some context in reviews so they can see for themselves.

“A friend from Asia, with an impressive high-end audio setup, didn’t miss his Aurender W20 anymore since acquiring Fidelizer’s Nimitra; he actually sold it. At ten times the price difference, it surely opens up a Pandora’s Box.”

– Matej Isak, Mono and Stereo

“I’d take the Nimitra over the SOtM 1000D I reviewed a couple years ago in a heartbeat. It’s cheaper, more user friendly, more flexible and if aural memory serves, sounds just as good if not better.”

– Paul Candy, 6moons

You can also read what customers say about Nimitra to see how it performs on their systems. Some also mentioned about highend servers too.

As for Nikola power supply, some people requested me to build 15V and 19V ones so I decided to add 15V and 19V support. I also added micro USB 2.0 connector output option to use Nikola as highend mobile charger.

Since Nikola will have transformer built for optimal voltage range, we will order transformer with specific output voltage. We don’t use the same transformer we built for 12V or 5V to get the ideal output.

Nimitra Computer Audio Server with Roon 60-day free trial license offer

March 20, 2017 in News

Roon - Interview

Today I have great news for Nimitra customers who’s interested in Roon software. I talked with Mr. Enno on another day about giving 60-day free trial license for Roon software. Now I have the keys for extending default 14-day free trial license to 60-day.

If you’re interested in testing Roon software, you can now order Nimitra with offer to use Roon with 60-day free trial license. You can choose whether you want to setup Nimitra as a Roon Ready device or use Roon with 60-day free trial.

Nimitra comes with Teamviewer remote support so you can ask me to setup Roon software with your system after delivery easily. Feel free to test Nimitra Computer Audio Server and Roon with 30-day money back guarantee today. 🙂

Thank you for supporting Nikola Linear Power Supply with 13 units sold in first week.

March 7, 2017 in News

Nikola - Main

I’m at loss of words to express how happy I am to see our first launched product being appreciated this much. After the first week of launching Nikola Linear Power Supply, we sold 13 units in first week! That’s even more than all the stocks we have ever prepared.

Well, I only came up with the name Nikola and inform Mr. Steven Plaskin a week before launching product. Nikola was launched on 26th February and I sent the name on 19th February. Yes, that’s one week. That sounds like I did terrible on marketing jobs now.

Before launching Nikola, I was always anxious because the most expensive DC power supply they sell in Thailand is less than $200 dollars. I once asked them to build better products but it’s already decided that over $300 is a failing business in Thailand.

So it’s a very challenging to build $500 PSU in such environment. Sometimes I couldn’t help myself with the thoughts like “What if no one buys Nikola at all?” or “What if they find Nikola doesn’t sound that good?”. Reading exaSound e32 DAC review eased my worries a lot.

After the first week of Nikola product launch, we received 13 orders from Canada, Japan, Thailand, USA, United Kingdom, Taiwan, and Norway. We also received 5 orders for Nimitra Computer Audio Server as if they’re waiting for matching linear power supply to be available.

I’d like to tell you guys I’m very grateful to your support. It really means a lot to me. I don’t want to make it sounds dramatic but I used to think it’s impossible for me to build my own audio products in Thailand. And here I am building stuff for everyone in the world.

To express my gratitude properly, I’d like to continue the campaign of last week. Fidelizer and Nimitra customers will receive $100 refund discount for Nimitra and $50 refund discount for Nikola as thanks to all customers supporting us.