FWIW I am running my N200 with USB to a Denafrips Hermes/Terminator 15th combo and it is a really good combo. I like R2R dacs. I also like the option to use the I2s connection as wells as the clock sync function. The Terminator is a huge DAC and very well made.
DAC for Aurender N200
For past 2 years I have been running Aurender N200 into Musical Fidelity M6s DAC. The DAC is built like a tank and very versatile, but I must connect via coax since Aurender clock is superior to DAC clock.
Well, I am ready to upgrade DAC for SQ reasons and presently inclining to PSAudio MkII for US mfr, good reviews, good service, current bargain price.
Q1: What DAC (<$8k) would you consider an optimal match for the N200?
Q2: N200 has very few outputs compared with other streamers in its price class.
I know Aurender has always inclined to USB. All else being equal, is USB the best output?
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@marco1 I too have found that my Terminator 15th (Which is a Terminator +) sounds really good with the N200. I almost bought a T+A Dac 200 but changed my mind. |
@hickamore NotVAT in USA, I bought mine from @Audioman58 in the USA |
+1 @vthokie83 I have this combo, I am over the moon happy with it now that I have over 500 hours on it. Clock sync feature too. I listen for hours every day. |
@vthokie83 Thanks. 25 years ago, I moved the equipment into a dedicated room I carved out of a 14 x18 corner of our basement. I was working long days and hours and wanted a place to escape after a tough day in the biz and not bother the shared common area. Ceiling height is not ideal but over many years of learning I worked on it and kept making it better. Most changes have been made in the past 2 years. It’s not a flashy room, it looks like an unfinished basement and I call it the dudgeon. The past 3 years I have significantly upgraded my equipment to where I am and I am now very happy with the results. I did upgrade twice buying 2 DACs and 2 sets of speakers but the rest was one and done. All cabling, PC’s etc. are also new/updated. So thank you very much. |
@hickamore What is your system, It isn't ;listed in virtual systems. Sounds like we are close! |
@vthokie83 I think you got a chance to hear what I was talking about. Term 15th is a T+, so essentially the same. It really works well together with the N200. I have the Hermes between them to go up another step with clock sync and I2s. |