This is our fifth award received in this year for Nimitra Computer Audio Server and also the second award for Nikola Linear Power Supply. It’s probably the last award Fidelizer might receive in this year but not least at all from non-profit media like Positive Feedback.
Nimitra and Nikola was nominated by Mr. Larry Cox who also nominated Fidelizer last year. It was around time I announced Nimitra, a turnkey solution that everyone can use with Teamviewer support and best Fidelizer optimizations. Here’s excerpt about Nimitra and Nikola he wrote.
As close to a plug and play computer audio server as you’re likely to find. Ease of setup is aided by a thirty day assist from Keetakawee Punpeng from Thailand using the remote access software Teamviewer. The selling point is that with Linn Kazoo or Mconnect Lite you have remote control of your files through the Nimitra. The sound is difficult to describe except to say it’s quieter, more linear and both less etched and less bloomy. Although others did not hear a difference with the accessory Nikola linear power supply I and my wife found the Nikola to add a bit of emotional content, in particular I believe the lower midrange is a bit sweeter, perhaps more relaxed when playing HQPlayer transcoded files. My wife literally cried hearing Eva Cassidy singing Fields of Gold.
This year is full of surprises and challenges for my audiophile journey. Big thanks to Mr. Larry Cox for his support. I’m really appreciated it. You can read full article about Positive Feedback Writers’ Choice 2017 Awards and see other cool products too.
And don’t forget to check his Nimitra and Nikola review featuring HQPlayer software with DSD upsampling too. 🙂
Fidelizer received 
Since I was reviewing the SOtM sMS-200 Mini Network Player at the same time I was evaluating the Nikola, I decided to try this combination given that the 12 volt output was within spec for use with the sMS-200. After extended listening with the SOtM sMS-200 / Nikola, I felt that many of the sMS-200 owners will love this combination. The overall sound was smooth, detailed, and free of hardness. The bass and mid bass were extremely well controlled with good dynamic qualities. The soundstage was quite large with good depth and width. The overall transient speed and pitch definition were very impressive. Voices and instruments were very well focused and had a life-like presence with wonderful transparency to the sound. And yes, background silence was perceived as being excellent.
I did hear a small improvement in the sound with the HDPlex powering the e32 compared to the stock power supply, but the Fidelizer power supply transported the sound quality to another level. The soundstage became larger with better focus of instruments and voices. I also heard better resolution of transient detail from the e32 when powered by the Fidelizer Nikola LPS. Background silence seemed enhanced with the Nikola.