Streamers - Auralic, Aurender, Lumin, others...

Any recommendations, please? :)
I'm looking for a streamer only – without a DAC.

I’ve been leaning toward the Auralic Aries S1 since it’s reasonably priced and available pre-owned. It also has a coaxial input, so I could connect my CD player as a transport. I’d mostly use it as a Roon endpoint, as I run Roon on a Mac Mini and really enjoy it — especially for its great music recommendations.

I’ve read some threads here, and many of you seem to love Aurender and Lumin. Has anyone had a chance to compare them with the Auralic?

Thanks!

gabriel12311-03-2025 4:43pm

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coppy777 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 223 posts 11-05-2025 at 10:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete J-Play.
lanx0003 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,957 posts 11-06-2025 at 01:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete difference there actually is between the Eversolo T8 and the Lumin U2 Mini, which costs almost twice as much. Take a look at the “Comparison” section — you might find some clues there. The reviewer’s comments on the T8 (A) compare it quite favorably to the Volumio Rivo Plus (B), which is considered the best pure streamer below the Lumin U2 ($6k). Tarun also found that the Rivo Plus, when paired with a good LPS, sounds comparable to the Lumin U2 Mini (C). So, by a simple A = B and B = C relationship, one could reasonably infer A = C. I own B and love its SQ. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djWPA1wwt3I&t=392s
gkelly Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,043 posts 11-06-2025 at 02:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete One of the best piece of advice that my dealer gave me was, everything is built to a price point. It is wishful thinking that life is otherwise.
mdalton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 810 posts 11-06-2025 at 05:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @gkelly that is what we refer to as a non sequitur. But thank you.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,926 posts 11-06-2025 at 06:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete that is what we refer to as a non sequitur. But thank you.