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Seeking Imformation Regarding 2016 California Audio Show
As noted above, I contacted Wells Audio and they said they are not organizing the California Audio Show 2016.   I do not know where 10times.com got their information.   Based on the poor attendance of last years show, I doubt if the California Aud... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
Aurender announced a new software upgrade labeled the Aurender App 2.7.27 Released on June 30 2016. See link below for a list of the bug fixes & improvements:http://www.aurender.com/blog/new-software-release-note-4/post/app-2-7-27-136It took ... 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
Stuartk, your choices are an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC or a separate amplifier and a separate DAC.   I happen to believe that the separation of the integrated amplifier and the DAC provides the most audio performance and flexibility ... 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
I agree with the above posts that you should buy the best possible sounding integrated amplifier that matches your needs and purchase a separate DAC.  Based on current market conditions, it seems, that DAC technology is constantly being upgraded (... 
Apple is exploring the idea of bringing on Tidal to bolster its Apple Music service
I doubt that IF Apple acquires Tidal, that they would make major changes that would impact Tidal’s integration with the various music streamers (Aural, Aurender, etc).The above news is just news and we do not know if, or even when, this buyout mig... 
Need Balanced DAC with optical and coaxial inputs for 2 channel home theater system
My Prism Sound Callia DAC arrived and installed perfectly.  I had a couple of operational questions and Prism Sound Customer Support answered them very quickly.  The Callia DAC sounds very good but, yes, it needs more burn in time before I can com... 
Looking for a network player
Correction.  The Aurender model number is the N100H.  The Aurender N100H digital music player supports DSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, ALAC, APE, AIFF, M4A and other major formats at native bit and sampling rates.  It is equipped with a high performanc... 
Looking for a network player
spoutjack, I suggest you look at the Aurender music server models.  For example, the Aurender N100t Music Server.   This unit enables you to store all your ripped CD's on its hard drive for playing using an Apple iPad to control the selection.  I ... 
MAC Book Pro Computer vs Aurender N100h vs Aurender N10 Music Servers
In my above post, I explained that Philip O’Hanlon from On Higher Note publishes some of his demo playlists on Tidal.  All of his playlists are highly recommended.Some people have asked me "How do I play this "Box of Fun" from Philip's playlist po... 
Can Aurender Dance With The Empirical Audio Overdrive SE?
The Aurender X100L is used for playing and storing high resolution digital music collections for those who OWN QUALITY USB DAC's.  The Aurender has a dedicated USB Audio Class 2.0 output with proprietary power circuitry.The Empirical Audio Overdri... 
Can Aurender Dance With The Empirical Audio Overdrive SE?
My Aurender N10 Music Server connects perfectly to my Bricasti M1 SE DAC. I am using the Wireworld Cable Technology's Platinum Starlight 7 USB A to B. My assumption is your Aurender X100L should also connect to the Empirical Audio Overdrive SE ... 
Best DAC for over 2000
I also have a Bricasti M1 SE DAC for my audio system.  It runs direct into my Hypex NCore NC400 Bridged Mono Block class D Power Amplifiers.  I am not using a pre-amplifier.  The Bricasti M1 SE DAC is an excellent sounding DAC and I like mine very... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Yes. Source is an Aurender N10 music server using ripped CD's (AIFF) stored on the N10 and Tidal streaming.  
Best DAC for over 2000
I suggest you look at the Prism Sound Callia DAC.   I heard the Callia DAC at the T.H.E. Show and liked it very much.  I enjoyed its sound quality and its functionality.  The Callia DAC is fully balanced and includes USB, optical and coaxial inpu... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
I agree, we should forget the technical information.  After one day of operation, my Bricasti M1 SE is beginning to sound much better.  I am noticing the music is clearer, less noise and has more details. The bass is stronger and improved. Vocal...