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Is it worth it to add a music server just for FLAC files?

Hopefully someone can help with my question.

My current system is a Krell Digital Vanguard Integrated Amplifier and Wilson Cub Series 2 speakers. The Krell has a USB input that I have connected to an external hard drive that contains all of my FLAC files. I control what is playing with the mconnect app on my phone and can stream from Qobuz/Tidal/Spotify if I need to. It all works fine and sounds great to my ears.

My question is other than some GUI navigation improvements what would be gained if I ran my FLAC files through a music/network server (Aurender, etc) before inputting to the Krell? My intention at the moment is to continue using the DAC in the Krell. Not interested in Roon.

What would a music/network server add in my situation?

I know the real experiment would be to get a music server and let my ears tell me, but just trying to think this through right now.


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We have sold aurender and they did sound better then direct streaming

However the innous and 432evo servers offer far better sound then aurender

Roon gives you the ability to upconvert 16 44 to high res or even dsd

We are a krell dealer and the addition of a good server dramatically improves the dac

We can even send you a server to audition

To date anyone who has demoed our 432Evo servers have bought one

https://youtu.be/m_sYbgFvUOg

They sound that good

Davea And troy
AUDIO INTELLECT NJ
US IMPORTERS 432EVO MUSIC SERVERS


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