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February 12, 2024, 03:52 PM #1
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Aurender Model Choice
I’m interested in the Aurender line of Streamers. The N200 looks like the sweet spot in the line. Don’t need a DAC so the A200 not for me. I have a store near me where I can audition the N200. If I really like it I’m going to question how much better is the N20 at twice the price. Unfortunately no where that I can audition that model near me. So has any one had that opportunity and if so is it worth that pricing doubling and if so can you describe why? Thanks
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February 12, 2024, 07:38 PM #2
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What does the rest of your system look like? Current streamer? DAC? Amplification? Speakers?
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February 12, 2024, 07:57 PM #3
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February 12, 2024, 09:36 PM #4
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In another thread the OP has Benchmark DAC and components driving Harbeth C7's if memory serves.
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
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February 12, 2024, 09:44 PM #5
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If it's in your budget, get the N20. It's superb. I wrote the review of it for TAS, so you can find it if you search for it.
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February 12, 2024, 11:43 PM #6
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February 12, 2024, 11:46 PM #7
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February 13, 2024, 12:14 PM #8
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I'm also in a similar camp to JFRMusic. I can't help but feel like there's a bit more to squeeze out of my streamer front end (Innuos Zenith Mk2) through my Kii Threes. It's a significant price/cost leap though and likely an illogical and unjustified cost leap in terms of squeezing that last ounce of performance. The Innuos sounds great on some evenings, and it falls flat on others.
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February 13, 2024, 12:49 PM #9
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Found the review. Very comprehensive. Still the question will be whether the additional 6k results in significant or marginal upgrade in sound quality over the N200 which is an excellent unit. Need to give it more thought and decide after I get a chance to audition the N200 in a few weeks.
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February 13, 2024, 01:28 PM #10
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February 13, 2024, 04:20 PM #11
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The biggest jump in the Aurender lineup is N200 to N20.
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February 13, 2024, 06:00 PM #12
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I was certainly really impressed with it, when I had it in for review for TAS, Mike. I was using my SoTM SMS-200 UltraNeo as my network bridge in my "streaming setup" at the time it arrived in-house for review, and the N20 was a LOT better. It's music streaming software, Conductor, also sounds better than Roon, as you know.
It's also beautifully made, has a gorgeous front panel display and, it has a proper ground terminal on the rear panel for connecting to...Altaira. What's not to like? 😺
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February 17, 2024, 01:57 PM #13
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I went from the N200 to the N 20. I wish I had started with the N 20 as I would’ve saved a lot of money.
Paul
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Harbeth 40.3 HD, Jay's CDT3 MK3, Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC, Aurender N20, Luxman M900 & C900 , (2) JL f113, Shunyata Everest Power Conditioner, Altaira, AZ Cables, Stillpoints & Symposium shelves under everything.
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JVC RS400 projector, 130" Stewart screen, Oppo 105D, Audio Physic Classic speakers, REL 3D subs, MC8207 MX136, Synergistic Research Powercell, AZ interconnects, speaker cables and PC's.
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February 17, 2024, 02:17 PM #14
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February 17, 2024, 03:35 PM #15
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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