I have the Aries G2 (not 2.1) and wasn’t able to compare it to the Innuous, unfortunately. So, I won’t opine on which is better.
I will say that the G2’s build quality is very high and that it sounds better than my Aurender N100H in direct comparison. I would also offer that Lightning DS (native app to Auralic) sounds better than Roon. This is a noticeable difference and I speculate it’s because LDS better uses the substantial buffers built into the Auralic unit.
Finally, I will add that the Aries G2 was a bigger upgrade in sound than when I substantially upgraded my DAC. As always, YMMV. For me, the source is the more important component.
My $.03 (inflation).
mgrif
I will say that the G2’s build quality is very high and that it sounds better than my Aurender N100H in direct comparison. I would also offer that Lightning DS (native app to Auralic) sounds better than Roon. This is a noticeable difference and I speculate it’s because LDS better uses the substantial buffers built into the Auralic unit.
Finally, I will add that the Aries G2 was a bigger upgrade in sound than when I substantially upgraded my DAC. As always, YMMV. For me, the source is the more important component.
My $.03 (inflation).
mgrif