And here are references to Antipodes DX and Aurender W20 http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?18685-Lampizator-Komputer-vs-Aurender-N10/page6 |
Antipodes DX Gen 2 here. I was very happy to hear a clear improvement over my previous very good CD player, and I did not hear the same improvement through a tricked out Mojo Mac Mini. No reason for me to compare with N10 because I was happy with the DX right out of the gate. In my system, the DX offers good resolution, excellent tone and texture, full, powerful bass, and very good staging. IMO the sound is natural, and pretty much exactly what I want from my system. Having read different opinions of the N10, and from those who have compared the two, I have the impression that those who value resolution, clarity, and frequency extension over warmth, tone, and texture, typically go for the N10. Both units have their fans. |
As I also have Antipodes DX, I’d say it’s super resolving, definitely much more than Esoteric P05 transport that I auditioned in my system. I also know two DX owners, one preferred it to Esoteric P02 the other has both dCS Scarlatti and Antipodes DX in his system. Antipodes can be further upgraded with a better power cable, the best one can afford, since it’s a transport, hence a source. I also use the best fuse I know of, very audible in my super resolving system, and then you know what the server is capable of. Ah, and then there is a choice of Squeezebox and Roon with Antipodes, and Roon is supposed to sound even better, they say, I haven't heard it yet. |
Check out their website. They are up to DX3 now, which is their one-box solution but they also have some new options in their highest-level "X" line, being the CX and EX. You need to read closely but there are distinct advantages related to each model and you can use both (one as server and one as renderer) for a very high level solution. They are great about upgrading existing models and I just made the decision last week to go ahead with the Gen 3 upgrade for my DX. To your question, I have not yet seen any reviews of the new'ish DX Gen3 but I know some are using it. The Gen3 is supposed to offer meaningful upgrades to Gen2 so if you are interested in the DX I would go for the Gen3 but you should first read about the CX and EX. |
