![]() Just in hardware alone the Aries shows itself superior: But this allows full integration with the DAC as I now can feed the DAC with its highest supported formats (in PCM and DSD). The number one reason why I like it: it has an USB digital out which feeds right into my Halo Integrated. Have an older receiver, pre-amp, soundbar, powered speakers or anything with an audio input? Double-side sticky tape a Chromecast to the back of it and instantly it's a streaming client. For those looking to it on the cheap, the Google Chromecast gives you 90% of a Sonos Connect for $35.00. They're even building streaming clients into receivers and processors these days. It's seams like everybody and their Uncle is coming coming out with a streaming player/speaker line. BTW, this is all stuff Sonos could do for years. About two months ago, they added the ability to switch inputs from the App. Finally, after about 6 months, and many hours on the phone with Definitive and Play-Fi, they finally got the App to access my recorded music. For the first 9 months or so, I was listening to my squeezebox two through the digital input on the W-Amp. I picked up a Definitive W-amp about a year ago and it took about 9 months for the App to hit the sweet spot. I've been waiting for the App to become more mature. I've been keeping an eye on the Bluesound node 2. They told me they are working on a web interface for the controller as well, but no release date had been set yet. Auralic has since discontinued Android support entirely and iPhone temporarily. ![]() It's confusing because there are reviews and old posts on various audio forums which refer to iPhone and Android versions of their app. I contacted their customer support to figure out which systems & devices were being supported. Their website seems to have pretty scant details until you really dig into the q&a section. Auralic does a poor job of making this clear in their marketing information. You have to contact them and they'll provide the link to download the beta.Ä¡extreme - You are correct, support is currently iOS only. When I contacted the company they let me know it is currently in beta for iPhone. You will not find it if you search on your iPhone. The set up and control software from Auralic is currently available for iPad from the Apple app store. I am using the digital output into a DAC. But it was easy to set up, easy to use, and sounds great. This is the first streamer I've used so I can't comment on sound quality or functionality as compared to the other products you mentioned. Chrshanl37 - I recently purchased the Aries Mini and I really like it.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |