For folks who have tried all three, or have researched them against each other, OR, any other network streamer/server… curious as to what have you found about each and how you rate them overall? Obviously there are multiple versions of each, so curious to see how each has fared with user experiences.
From my perspective, Innuos seems to be the best bang for the buck, specially including a server and CD ripping feature in all their products. Aurender has most extensive options and seems over-priced and Auralic looks like best WiFi solution, and having better DACs if you’re not using a dedicated DAC.
Thoughts? Any other good options? What about Software/apps offered? Something many ignore but it’s critial IMO. How’s the NAD streamer? I love their software being second to Sonos. ANY audiophile streamer with Sonos Software embedded?
I have the Aurender N100H - upgraded from a Bluesound Node 2/NAD D3045 DAC - very happy. Not only is the sound way better with more separation and better soundstage but the app is better too. Now using SGCD as DAC - a massive upgrade. Iny my opinion the NAD house sound is a little soft and compressed compared.
Also am running an N100H. I haven’t tried the other offerings you mention, and instead relied on the recommendation of the dealer I was frequenting at the time.
Two considerations. One is that the build quality of the Aurender units are really, really good. The second is that their response to service requests is fast and responsive. They have the ability to diagnose issues remotely, upgrade the software and support their devices remotely.
Oh yeah, and the thing sounds fantastic. Doubt you could go wrong with any of them however,
Thanks, Lumin looks good, any idea on price range? No dealer around me.
On issue today is I have a cpl of Sonos systems in other non-critical listening rooms, and a streamer that could integrate to them would be nice, but I guess none exist and either I have to have two systems or to swap em all out.
No first-hand knowledge, but I have been told by a Lumin dealer and a knowledgable Lumin owner that the current sweet spot in the Lumin line is the T2 DAC/streamer, which, at last check, retailed for $4,500 USD. The T2’s ‘street price’ in the USA is probably closer to $4,000.00.
I have an innuos Zen Mk 3 in my main system and an Auralic Altair G1 in my second and I like both. Using Roon, I can access the innuos on the 2nd system and have the best of both worlds, having a 2 box solution with a Kora integrated.
And of course I am very curious about the Stellar Strata in that role as well.
