Comparing Aurender N20 vs eversolo dmp A8


 I replaced eversolo dmp A8 with aurender N20 for digital streaming over qobuz. I compared them playing through native apps. Both feed into Holo may nos Dac over a USB curious cable. Ethernet cable connected over etherregen. Stock power cables feeding from a dedicated 20 amp circuit. Signal going through Luxman amp, 805D4. Luxman is doing pre-amp volume control. Both streamers are broken in.

 

Result - I am shocked to see that 1/6th price, eversolo is actually sounding better overall. N20 takes control with vocals, however the body of music/instruments is leaner. Not sure why I am seeing this disconnect between powerful vocals and lean acoustics. 

 

I got n20 used, and hence my assumption on it being broken in. Not sure if I am missing something here.. need help from fellow audiogoners..

saurabhgarg

Showing 1 response by pennfootball71

N20 is designed to use top tier cables than you are using to get more out of it!

I guarantee you it will exceeded the ever solo if you start putting in some higher cables over the 3000-$5000 range for your power cable and your ethernet and usb that you are using. I recommend Shunyata omega usb or synergistic research srx usb.
power I recommend Shunyata Sigma NR or kubala sosna realization level or Synergistic research Galileo discovery or Voodoo air Phoenix.

Your cable budget for a streamer should be the highest in your system since that is your source.