@lalitk is a great resource of all things audio, especially cabling. @blisshifi is another great resource. My profile has my setup for power and AES between Holo May DAC KTE and the N20. I preferred AES over USB. I like my results, but I don’t have the expertise of those mentioned above. I’m currently on battery through Shunyata conditioner and cables plus a bit of help from Synergistic Research. I’ve spent much more on power than my streamer and DAC combined.
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..