I like the Aurender a lot. If it were me though, I'd stretch just a bit to get the new Ayre QX-8 (network version). At $5650 it is a Roon end point and exceptionally musical DAC in one box. Aurender's software is nice, but I'd hate to be tied to an iPad and closed system. The only better DACs I've heard sell for at least a couple thousand $ more!
Best DAC to go with Aurender N100H?
I am upgrading my digital front end. I currently have a Logitech Squeezebox Touch with Metrum Octave DAC. I have pretty much decided on an Aurender N100H streamer, but am undecided on DAC. Budget is $2500. I am considering Chord Qutest and a Metrum Onyx. Has anyone heard the Aurender with either of those DACs? Any recommendations??