have followed this thread with interest. tempts me to go and buy an Aurender N200 right now. But a bit out of my budget. @audphile1 or others - any views on the N150? Or any other streamer in the $3k-4k range?
regards,
Manu
Solo streamer
I’m looking to replace my Cambridge CXN v2 with a streamer that has better SQ. I want a streamer with no extra accoutrements: no DAC, storage capacity, etc., nothing but a streamer. Is this available?
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thank you @rvpiano @audphile1 & @lalitk for the quick response. Taking advantage of the family traveling and being alone, went over to a HiFi shop here in Dubai and did an impromptu audtion. Preamp: Parasound JC2, Power Amp: Parasound JC5, DAC: Ferrum Wandla, Speakers: Audio Note AN J Variables: Eversolo DMP A6 ME and Aurender N150- both used as streamers only. Took a friend along too. Including the store rep none of the three of us could discern a noticeable difference. It could be down to the perfectly treated room and the phenomenal amps and speakers- is my guess. My own set-up for reference: 3 amps that I use interchangeably: Audio Note P2SE, Gato Audio 150 AE, Akitika (yes you read that right) GT102 Z4; streamer: Eversolo DMP A6 (standard), DACs: Topping D70 Pro Octo and MHDT Orchid, Speakers: Klipsch RP 8000F II. Basis what I have read in other threads on AG, inclyding by @lalitk and @audphile1 I am guessing your recommendation would be to upgrade the DAC and then possibly look at the steamer? regards, Manu |
@lalitk the upgrade itch strikes everyday. I try to control it. Fortunately, the audition today helped in that. Right now I have 2 speakers on order- the Qualio IO and The Omega Junior 8. Hopefully once I have them, especially with the former I can salve the urge at least for a few months. I got the Orchid only earlier this week- that was also part of the itch. As per the manufacturer the tube takes more than a month to burn-in. So maybe that will also help. regards, Manu
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@lalitk am guessing the pun was intended. Good one. |
@rvpiano where did you order your Shunyata cable from? I called a couple of sites in the US (Cable Company, Music Direct) - gave me a lead time of 3-4 weeks. I have a friend traveling over to Dubai from NY end of next week- so trying to see if I can snag one for myself. regards, Manu |
@rvpiano you got lucky and maybe got the last piece. They are out of stock and now the shipping happens directly out of Shunyata. |
@audphile1 @lalitk need some advice. I am getting an N10 for around $2500. I honestly didn't anything about Aurender till I started following this thread. Do you think that 1. N10 is a worth buying 2. If yes, at the price of 2.5k? regards, Manu |