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Aurender N100H and McIntosh - Good Pair?
Hi all,
I just returned my MB50 (too many issues with it, have a thread about it here) and ordered a new Aurender N100H. I still haven;t received it but started reviewing materials and FAQ on their website when I came across a list of incompatible/problematic DACs. This is what it says about McIntosh: They describe them as "DACs which have particular issues but work normally otherwise" "Various Models w/DAC, including integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers. When the sample rate changes, the DAC freezes. Solution- Power cycle the McIntosh device, and the DAC should re-sync with the current sample rate of the file." I intend to connect the Aurender to my C2600 and wanted to know if any of you Mc users out there have encountered any issues using the Aurender with your Mc gear and specifically the C2600? Maybe I should have read it more carefully before ordering, now I am having some concerns. If this pair is not going to work well I think that I will go for the Auralic Aries instead. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. |
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Aurender N100H and McIntosh - Good Pair?
Don’t worry. You should be fine! No issues when I paired X100L and MCD1100 few years back and now with N10 and D1100 other than occasional initial USB handshake issue but changing sample rates is flawless. You made the right decision. Aurender is a top shelf server.
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Preamp: McIntosh C1100T/C1100C, McIntosh MX180 Amp: McIntosh MC611 (2), MC601 (3), MI254 Digital: McIntosh D1100, McIntosh MCT450, Meridian 808v6, Aurender N20, Aurender ACS10, Oppo 203 Analog: McIntosh MT10, Hana Umami Red Phono preamp: Simaudio Moon 610LP, 820S Signal cables: WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables; Shunyata Sigma v2 XLR (2); Sigma v1 XLR (2), Transparent Ref XL (MM2) XLR; WW Silver Eclipse 7 (4) Digital cables: Shunyata Omega USB, Omega Ethernet, Sigma Ethernet; WW Platinum 7 Coax, AES/EBU Switch: Innuos PhoenixNet Power: Audioquest Niagara 7000, Audioquest 5000, Audioquest Dragon, Hurricane PC, Shunyata Alpha HC, AQ NRG Edison outlets, (8) 20 amp dedicated lines, 125 amp subpanel Speakers: Wilson Sasha DAW, Dynaudio Contour 30, Dynaudio Contour 25C Subs: REL s/812 (6), REL s/510 (3) Accessories: HRS M3X2 shelf (MT10), Stillpoints Ultra II v2 w/ bases (21), Ultra SS (12), Mini (12), LPi v1 Sound treaments: Artnovion |
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There are reports of issues at times with the USB connection when the sample rate is increased to 176/192 or DSD. I had the problem with a D100.
I believe it has improved with the newer DAC models like the C2600. Personally never had an issue with coaxial/optical connection with the D100. Connection with the D100 was with an Auralic Aries
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Analog Sources: Oppo 203, Oppo 105, DirecTV, AppleTV 4K, Roku Ultra, Nvidia Shield Digital Sources: Aurender W20 via USB and dual XLR, dCS Rossini and Clock HT Processor: Anthem AVM90 PreAmp: Audio Research Ref 6 Amp: ML 536 (2), Rotel 1552 (3), Rotel 1585 Speakers: Focal Maestro EVO, Focal 1000 Utopia Center, Focal 1000 IW6 side/rear surrounds, Focal 1000 IW6 X4 Ceiling, Rel G2 X 2 subs, Martin Logan 1500 X 2 subs, B&W 805D2 in master bedroom Video: JVC NZ8 Projector Power: Shunyata Everest, Sigma XC (1), Sigma NR (1), Sigma Analog (2), Alpha HC (2), Alpha Digital (2), Alpha Analog (1), Viper(1), Venom Digital(1) Cables: Shunyata Anaconda SC, Anaconda IC (2), Shunyata Sigma USB, Shunyata Sigma XLR X 2, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, Shunyata Clock Alpha X 2, Sigma x 1 |
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Zero issues with my Mc2600 and N100H. I use a usb connection.
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Mcintosh C2600, Mc301 monoblocks, MCT450, MR88 Wilson Sabrinas, AurenderN10, Bryston Bit20, Shunyata, ASC tube Traps, Nordost |
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I’m using my N100H with the c2500. No issues just beautiful music!
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Paul Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113 Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2 Music Server: Aurender N100H Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB) AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2. |
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Likewise I am using an N100H with McIntosh C2600. Shunyata Alpha Digital powercord on the N100H and Shunyata Alpha HC on the C2600 linked by Wireworld Platinum 7 USB. [emoji4] |
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Awesome! Thanks for the feedback all. The Aurender should be here on Friday. I’ll connect, test and report.
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In a word “yes”
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Hey guys,
I just received the N100, connected and working! Don't have an opinion yet though, need to spend more time with it, sans kinds... I do have one problem though, I can not get it to work with Spotify. I want to stream Spotify from my iPad and the Aurender can not be found as a playback device on Spotify. I thought it supported AirPlay and that it was automatic. Do you guys stream music from Spotify? If so, how? |
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I don’t know how to use AirPlay but found this ...
http://support.aurender.com/airplay.html I had absolutely no idea I could stream from my iOS device to my Aurender. I have a nugs.net app that I use to steam cd quality live shows, Dead & Company and Pearl Jam. Now I can stream it to my big rig (even if iOS devices will downconvert to AAC protocol). Thanks for the heads up!
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Preamp: McIntosh C1100T/C1100C, McIntosh MX180 Amp: McIntosh MC611 (2), MC601 (3), MI254 Digital: McIntosh D1100, McIntosh MCT450, Meridian 808v6, Aurender N20, Aurender ACS10, Oppo 203 Analog: McIntosh MT10, Hana Umami Red Phono preamp: Simaudio Moon 610LP, 820S Signal cables: WW Gold Eclipse 7 speaker cables; Shunyata Sigma v2 XLR (2); Sigma v1 XLR (2), Transparent Ref XL (MM2) XLR; WW Silver Eclipse 7 (4) Digital cables: Shunyata Omega USB, Omega Ethernet, Sigma Ethernet; WW Platinum 7 Coax, AES/EBU Switch: Innuos PhoenixNet Power: Audioquest Niagara 7000, Audioquest 5000, Audioquest Dragon, Hurricane PC, Shunyata Alpha HC, AQ NRG Edison outlets, (8) 20 amp dedicated lines, 125 amp subpanel Speakers: Wilson Sasha DAW, Dynaudio Contour 30, Dynaudio Contour 25C Subs: REL s/812 (6), REL s/510 (3) Accessories: HRS M3X2 shelf (MT10), Stillpoints Ultra II v2 w/ bases (21), Ultra SS (12), Mini (12), LPi v1 Sound treaments: Artnovion |
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