Aurender N10 Caching Music Server review

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by gaboudreaux

Wow Dan you are confirming what I've been thinking. And it begs the question... what media do I continue to invest in? I have interest in going analog and know that's an entirely different path, but on the digital front, do I continue buying CD's and converting to FLAC for the N10, purchase the Hi-Res downloads, or enjoy Tidal as is with hopes they will get to hi-res in the future? With CD's, you at least have a physical back up. Hmmm.

Glenn.......I will continue to purchase CD's and SACD's. I will purchase the occasional high-res download providing it measures up. I like having physical media and I like spinning CD's in the transport. Now that the Aurender N10 is in the system and performing at such a high level my purchasing habits may slow down, but buying compact discs will continue for me.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by Nacho

I couldn't be more satisfied with your experience and thoughts !!!!
I'm running a N100H through my Esoteric D02X.
I'll be waiting your comparative between your N10 and the upcoming N100H.
Your experience is very useful and plenty of knowledge.
Really impressive !!!

Nacho.......Thank you. It may be awhile before an N100H shows up in the living room system. I destroyed my audio budget with the N10 purchase. I need to recover. .

[bart]

Dan, thank you!!
Again a review that matches the ones in most stereo magazines, and betters a lot of others.

2 questions.

1)You know I'm a jazz and classical music lover.
Qobuz has the best catalogue for those styles.
Is the Aurender Qobuz-ready?

2)Is it future proof, I mean: will high-resolution streaming be possible with this great looking device?

Congrats Dan on your purchase and enjoy for many years to come!

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by bart

Dan, thank you!!
Again a review that matches the ones in most stereo magazines, and betters a lot of others.

2 questions.

1)You know I'm a jazz and classical music lover.
Qobuz has the best catalogue for those styles.
Is the Aurender Qobuz-ready?

2)Is it future proof, I mean: will high-resolution streaming be possible with this great looking device?

Congrats Dan on your purchase and enjoy for many years to come!

Bart.......Thank you for your kind words.

Yes, The Aurender N10 is Qobuz ready. It supports that streaming service in countries where it is available.

As for being able to stream a high-resolution format if and when it becomes available, I don't have an answer for that. I suspect the N10 would only require a firmware update to make something like that happen. Since the Aurender N10 supports up to 24/192 flac from its hard drives, I don't know why it couldn't support 24/88.2 or 24/96 via a streaming service.

[gaboudreaux]

Originally Posted by bart

Dan, thank you!!
Again a review that matches the ones in most stereo magazines, and betters a lot of others.

2 questions.

1)You know I'm a jazz and classical music lover.
Qobuz has the best catalogue for those styles.
Is the Aurender Qobuz-ready?

2)Is it future proof, I mean: will high-resolution streaming be possible with this great looking device?

Congrats Dan on your purchase and enjoy for many years to come!

Bart, I do know the Aurender A10 (not N10) has the capability to accept MQA.

[mchydro]

Looks great Dan. Use in good health.

[Weirdcuba]

Dan's avatar has changed. Now, it feels like the holiday season...

[Cohibaman]

Originally Posted by Weirdcuba

Dan's avatar has changed. Now, it feels like the holiday season...

Thought the same exact thing!

[bart]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Bart.......That you for your kind words.

Yes, The Aurender N10 is Qobuz ready. It supports that streaming service in countries where it is available.

As for being able to stream a high-resolution format if and when it becomes availableavailable, I don't have an answer for that. I suspect the N10 would only require a firmware update to make something like that happen. Since the Aurender N10 supports up to 24/192 flac from its hard drives, I don't know why it couldn't support 24/88.2 or 24/96 via a streaming service.

Thanks Dan!

Interesting device.
As you write, with an internal memory of 2x2 Tb, less clutter with NAS and cables.

[bart]

Originally Posted by gaboudreaux

Bart, I do know the Aurender A10 (not N10) has the capability to accept MQA.

Glenn, thank you.
I don't know the range so well... yet.
The A10 seems like a smaller device, is it newer maybe?