Aurender N10

I own the Aurender N10 Music Server and like it very much.  I usually listen to Tidal Streaming for its outstanding sound quality.  My stored CD albums also sound excellent. 

The Aurender Conductor App is very easy to use.  It is very easy to switch between stored CD’s, Tidal Streaming, Internet radio (listen to the Radio Paradise station at 320kbps) and Qobuz when it becomes available in the USA.  The Conductor App already supports Qobuz when it becomes available in the USA. 

The Aurender N10 also supports MQA coded albums including a MQA search feature.  The App provides various sort options for handling your stored CD’s. 

Aurender Customer Support is excellent.  I have contacted them with requests and also questions on the operation of the Aurender. 

I strongly recommend you audition the N10.  I do not know how it compares to the PS Audio Transport.  I highly recommend the Aurender N10 music server. 

As you can see from above, the selection of a music server is not an easy decision or process. It seems, everyone has a different server recommendation.  I suggest you make a list of the important features your music server needs and your questions.  For example, please review:

1) What is your maximum price range? 
2) What features does your server need?   For example, I wanted my CD albums stored in the same box, wanted Tidal, Qobuz Streaming Services and also Internet radio stations. And, the ability to add more additional streaming services when they become available. 
3) Do you want a DAC built into the streamer or a separate DAC?   For maximum flexibility, I decided on an external DAC. 
4) What digital outputs do you need?  I decided on a Music streamer with both USB and AES/EBU digital outputs to my DAC.  In most cases, I prefer the AEB/EBU connection. 
5)  Is a Roon interface important to you?  If needed, you need a Roon enabled server. I decided that Roon was not required.  In my case, the Aurender Conductor App has what I need. However, several of my friends purchased a Roon enabled server. 
6)  Your server needs a controlling App that runs on an iPad or something similar.  You need to review the App to ensure it supports your needs to easily manage your music selections. 
7) Sound quality is very important.  In my case, I asked many questions, talked to many people, read many reviews and auditioned various servers to help me make the right decision. 

I hope the above helps you make a decision.