I bought a used N100SC a few years ago and had a ton of issues with it at first, but it has been 100% rock solid and reliable lately. I'm not sure if it's because of software updates or a new router I had Verizon install, but something clearly changed and I no longer want to throw it in the trash. I also installed a DH Labs cat 8 cable in place of a junk cable I had lying around which may have had something to do with it. Maybe it was a combination.
Lumin D2 or Aurender N100H
Both are discontinued 2015-2018 models and currently selling at a similar price ($1200) used. Features wise:
- - Digital output: BNC only for D2; USB 2.0 only for N100H
- - Power supply: 35VA external LPS for D2; 35VA internal LPS for N100H
- - Build-in SSD: None for D2; 2TB for N100H
- - Build-in DAC: Wolfson dac for D2; none for N100H
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I'm less concerned about the differences in limited features and more curious about your preference or pick in terms of (1) sound quality, (2) app usability as a streamer and (3) should I be saving up (up to $2500) for newer models if the upgrade in sound is justifiable? I’d appreciate your thoughts, especially from those with experience using both.