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New streamer? N150 vs U2

So many people have asked this question and I’ve read all the threads. Has anyone actually directly compared the Aurender N150 to the Lumin U2 (or U1)? 
 

‘’I’m having a difficult time with an upgrade because I modified my BlueSound Node 2i, added a linear power supply and a new digital coaxial cable (Nordost Silver Shadow).  The results have been outstanding.  So why upgrade? Well, that is the big question.  Can a new streamer add that much more?

 I would like full MQA if possible and upscaling to DSD.  My DAC does do MQA so I’m limited to the first unfold from the Node 2i.

‘Advice?

txp1

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ghdprentice
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OP,

 

Congratulations. Excellent to hear you are happy. What you are hearing is exactly what good streamers do. I’m sure you’ll have many happy years with it. Conductor gets easier and easier to use as you get familiar with it.

 

 

ghdprentice
7,540 posts
 

I would like to say something useful. I have read many reviews of Lumin… an excellent streamer. I also own two Aurender and after my experiences researching  and auditioning an streamers, no question I would go with Aurender. It is all they do and produce unquestionably one of the best on the market. There is nothing better  in the high end as to get into alignment with a leading edge, major player in the  field, company on a component. You find refinements and nuances not present in the competition that may not be obvious at first blush. Each level of Aurender raises the bar in sound quality. The flagship streamer I own equals my outstanding vinyl analog rig. I would look very carefully at the Aurender.

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