Aurender N100H Review

CDLehner said:
I thought you could choose; like LMS is one (Logitech Media Server...so Squeezebox).

Ah, here it is...

The entire Antipodes server range run Squeezebox Server as part of the Vortebox install. That means you get to choose from a range of control methods: iPeng would be my pick for iOS and OrangeSqueeze for Android – but there are many others. Or you can use a web browser on any device

That's a real turn-off to me. To me...and I mean no offense; but it looks like an off-the-shelf build, with some tweaked software...using existing uPnP servers. And it's what; like 7k?
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I agree! With these devices, the software is as important as the hardware!
 
Darko loved the antpodes and so do i.I played with a prototype dx for a while.It was truly magnificent.I was concerned the aurender would be a let down.
When i ordered my aurender from Mike, i had Ken Lau make a custom deluxe linear power supply.It was plug and play and took the edge off the cymbals.Darko spoke of it in his review and i agree.
Then George Lindsey introduced me to his Q-Core platfrom to eliminate any micro vibration.You have to hear to believe it.
The results are very impressive.I have allot less money invested, and parts that will be able to be used , when arrender develops a better mouse trap.
Just my 2 cents.
 
Hi Folks,

New here, but just ordered Aurender N100H from Mike and am trying to do some advanced planning. Have about 1TB of music on Synology NAS. I understand I can just point the N100H at the NAS and play from there or I can move some of the music to the built in HDD. I think I read that someone thought it sounded better from the internal drive.
I have downloaded the manual, but it leaves something to be desired and doesn't seem to tell me enough. I was then thinking of using the NAS to back up the Aurender as my NAS backup drive just died. Synology NAS has two 2TB drives that seem to mirror each other. I have an older Mac mini that I bought from Mach2music with 8GB of Ram and use pure music 2 as of now. I have been very happy with Rob and his support, but felt it was time to have purpose built unit. I have also gotten the app on my iPad and am now anxious to move forward.
Can anyone offer some advice to get ready? Thanks.
 
I'd just move everything to the Aurender, and use the NAS as a backup.
There might be software on the Synology that will do the backup bit automatically for you. I'm not familiar with Synologys, though, so can't help there, but QNAP is equivalent, and they do have backup apps that you can use/install.
 
Congratulation on your purchase, I would also move all to the Aurender, I also have a synology server. Having said that, I more or less only use Tidal it is really brillant

Kind regards Morten
 
Thank you guys. I can't wait for a new toy. And I think Tidal will have to be added. My wife likes Pandora for background music on our other systems, so I am sure she will like Tidal even more.
 
BTW, I am using a Kimber Cable for USB and have been happy with it. What is everybody liking these days for USB? I see many LH Lightspeed for sale on the 'gon. Wonder why?
 
Kubala-Sosna just came out with USB and Ethernet cables, and that's what I've been using.
 
Guys...is it just me; or does your "meter-display", just basically pin itself to the max...and occasionally jump-back, before re-pinning its needle?

I kept hoping, with every firmware upgrade...it would get corrected; but so far, that's my experience.
 
CDLehner said:
Guys...is it just me; or does your "meter-display", just basically pin itself to the max...and occasionally jump-back, before re-pinning its needle?

I kept hoping, with every firmware upgrade...it would get corrected; but so far, that's my experience.
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No? Just me huh?? :doubtful:
 
So my new baby is scheduled to arrive tomorrow and I am still wondering about moving the files. Am I correct that when using Pure Music on a mac mini and a NAS that the music files are on the NAS, but the info and artwork is on the Mac mini in iTunes? If this is correct, how does the aurender move all info together? I may be way off base here. Just don't want to screw it up upfront.
 
JGlacken said:
So my new baby is scheduled to arrive tomorrow and I am still wondering about moving the files. Am I correct that when using Pure Music on a mac mini and a NAS that the music files are on the NAS, but the info and artwork is on the Mac mini in iTunes? If this is correct, how does the aurender move all info together? I may be way off base here. Just don't want to screw it up upfront.
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Jeff - I could be wrong, but I think the artwork and info is contained in a meta tag with the file. So, it SHOULD all be on the NAS.

Mike
 
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