Hifi Rose 150B vs. Auralic Altair G2.1


Hello All, I am considering one or the other, as I'm interested in an All-in-one file player/streamer with its own DAC. They're both about the same money $5-6K and have been around long enough to hopefully garner some opinions.

koestner

OK, full disclosure. I currently have an Auralic Aeries G1 going to an Okto DAC8. My interest was to get a one box upgrade. Having read sunshdw post above I have decided not to pursue the Rose 150b. I was totally enamored with the giant screen and the use of the meters option. So much so that I was considering the swap. Well logic has beaten down my emotions, and if there is no better sound, then putting in an additional $3K for CGI meters is not worth it. I will wait and investigate a lot more.

I had a  Auralic Altair G1 and upgraded to the G2.1  it was well worth it.  Amazing ! 

no regrets 

 

I had to make the same choice recently and chose the Aurelic G2.1 which i got a demo version at a store for $3500.

I found the Rose to be a bit forward and bright and the Altair to be fuller and more neutral.

Which did you choose

Steve