[jdandy]

Originally Posted by SuperDave

I finally picked up the W20 after a few extra days in Colorado due to weather and got it setup using a Transparent USB. Right out of the box, I was blown away at the sound quality. It is too early to give definitive feedback against the K-01X transport but I didn't feel I was missing anything. Streaming TIDAL is a pleasure. My wife is so happy she doesn't have to wait for me to scroll through hundreds of cds anymore. Just about anything you want is at the touch of a finger and the quality from the K-01X Dac IMO is superb! I'm using the G-01 as a master clock with the W20 & K-01X and feel it adds a level of refinement that to me is totally unexpected from a streaming service.

There is more break-in time needed and I need to make sure I have the optimal settings for the W20, K-01X, and G-01 to make sure I get the most out of the combo but half the fun is experimenting. Any feedback, good or bad, is more than welcome. Stay tuned

Dave.......I am happy for you. The Aurender W20 is an exceptional audio component with state of the art options including the DC power supply and backup power. Let it play on repeat at night with your sound system off. It will speed up the break-in. I am looking forward to your complete review.