fidata

Fidata is a brand of high-fidelity network storage and music servers produced by Fidata Co., Ltd., a Japanese electronics manufacturer. Fidata products are designed to combine robust data storage with specialized digital-audio streaming capabilities, catering to audiophiles who seek high-quality, network-based music playback.

Product lines include network-attached storage devices optimized for music libraries and dedicated music servers and players that integrate with digital-to-analog converters and home audio systems. These devices typically run Linux-based firmware, offer a dedicated music user interface, and support common streaming protocols and file formats used in high-resolution audio. They emphasize low-noise power delivery, shielding, and careful component selection to minimize electrical disturbance to the audio signal.

In use, fidata hardware is often deployed as part of a home-audio network, serving stored music across local networks to DACs and network players, and sometimes offering multi-room playback.

Fidata has gained recognition in the audiophile community for its focus on sound quality and build quality, and its products are distributed internationally through specialty audio retailers and online channels.

See also: Network-attached storage, Digital audio, Audiophile.