The Reference 4 Mingo+ by Baetis Audio™

The Reference 4 Mingo+

From $14 500 plus options

The Pinnacle of Digital Audio: Uncompromising Performance for the True Audiophile

The Reference Series Mingo Editions sit at the summit of the legacy of the founder of Baetis Audio, the late John Mingo. To honour the many achievements of John, we set out to produce the finest Baetis Audio system possible. While all the components used in our latest Reference 4 units couldn’t be improved upon, there were additions one could make to take the audio experience to the highest possible level.

The Mingo Edition comes with a JCAT XE network card, which improves upon the on-board ethernet by filtering out the noise that network connections can cause. This can further be enhanced by employing optical network isolation, which we can certainly help you achieve. The result is that the electrical noise in the entire system is reduced, improving the sonic results.

The Mingo+ Edition adds a JCAT XE or an SOtM USB card for the best USB outputs in the industry. These come with iFi low-noise external power supplies (as does the JCAT network card), or you can choose to use the linear power supply with custom DC cables.

The Mingo Editions have the most analog-sounding, live-feeling, euphoria-inducing sound we have ever produced. If your DAC has specialised native DSD circuitry, such as the T+A DAC 200, then our optional HQPlayer option for the Mingo+ Edition (or any Baetis with an optional USB output) will take you to never before-achieved heights in audio bliss.

Other customizations are also possible – talk to us!

What makes a Baetis Reference sound so good?

Here’s why:

We start with a powerful multi-core computer chip (CPU/APU), then we pick our motherboards, RAM, and the high-definition audio codec on the motherboard very carefully. We then add our particular touches to this powerful computer that make all the difference:

  • Improved Components: Enhanced components used in the 4-series compared to the 3-series, delivering a superior audio experience.
  • Internal Cabling: Coupled with the best internal cabling for optimal signal transfer.
  • Interference Shield: Daughterboard covered in an interference-excluding shield to reduce noise.
  • High-Wattage Linear Power Supply: Paired with a custom DC cable for clean and powerful energy.
  • Superior Sound: Most natural, live, and feel-good sound through AES-EBU or coaxial SPDIF (RCA or BNC) connections.

And…

  • Enhanced Audio Fidelity: Good recordings sound even more alive, with palpable bass and clarity in details.
  • Custom-Made Units: Each unit is tailored to individual needs, with Joe Makkerh providing guidance on specifications.
  • Best USB Outputs: Options to add JCAT or SOtM USB outputs for optimized performance with DACs.
  • Massive Storage Options: Up to 24TB of solid-state storage, with more possible if needed.
  • Easy Setup: Plug-and-play operation with guided audio output setup and DAC customization.
  • Custom Support: Personalized setup calls and custom videos to assist with tasks like transferring a music collection.
  • Upgradability: Units are upgradable, with options to add functionality or processing power, or trade in for a new build.
  • Customizable Operating Interfaces: Choice of interfaces based on user preferences for control.
  • Aesthetic Options: Available in silver or black, with mid- and full-size case options.

Tailored Perfection: Baetis’ Custom Audio Solutions
for Your Unique System

At Baetis, when we engage in a conversation with you, we want to know what your entire system has in it. Then we help you choose a Baetis model, and when you purchase it, we configure the software just for your system. No one else in high-end audio or video does this.

“The Baetis Audio Reference 4 Mingo very easily wins our DIAMOND Award and moves ahead of every streamer that I have encountered, to date.”

Kermit E. Heartsong, AudioKey Reviews

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Baetis Audio™ Reference 4 Mingo+

$12,400.00$14,500.00

USB outputs

Network card

Internal SSD storage

HQPlayer installation and configuration

USB Optical Drive for CD-Ripping

BNC or RCA for coaxial SPDIF

Black or Silver faceplate

Regular or Full size (17”) chassis

Product price: $12,400.00
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