searching for Music server Nirvana

[drdkey]

I have decided to migrate from my Mac mini server and have demoed the Digitbit Aria, Aurender N100H and Aurender N10. The N10 was amazing right out of the box. The depth of soundstage, clarity and bass were superior to the other two. I love the ease of use of the conductor app. Despite how much I really like the N10, I am still looking for a less costly alternative (if possible) but with similar sonic qualities. Here is my question, has anyone compared the Melco N1A to the Aurender N10? I have seen discussion on the devialet chat forum about many people being impressed with the Melco N1A. my nearest dealer is 3-1/2 hours away and so I am trying to get a sense of whether or not it would be worth my trip. I have a Devialet 250 >Belden Iconoclast speaker cables>Magico V2 speakers.

Thanks

 

[nc42acc]

What was wrong with the N100H? I upgraded to the N10 from a N100H and could live with either but wanted the diversity in digital outputs on the N10. Doesn't get much easier than the Aurender products.

 

[drdkey]

I found the N100H, IMO, some better than my Mac mini but not enough to make me want to change. The N10 out of the box made me sit up and say "Wow" this is awesome. I had two friends over and we side by side compared the N100H and the N10 with the same music files using USB to DAC and there was a clear difference with the N10 even with the CD quality files! The music was easy and relaxed.