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Aurender versus Hifi Rose?

I am considering the Aurender A200 and Rose RS 151 streamer/dac's.  I have read the reviews and it seems like it really just comes down to personal preference...warm versus detail and Auender has a great app.

Any other comments regarding the a) sound quality, where one is superior to the the other and the user friendliness of the Rose app?.  

 

bheyamoto
bradleybgordon
5 posts
 

Perhaps better to paint with a smaller brush. My HFR RS130 has been a terrific piece of kit and I for one do not see so many buyer complaints. More full-featured than almost anything out there for the $ and regular software updates.Oh, and great SQ too!

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glennewdick
1,987 posts
 

"Auender has a great app"

What planet are you from? 

 

jbvntx810
3 posts
 

I had ordered a Hifi Rose RS-151 and the store lent me an Aurender A1000 to use while I waited for the RS151 to arrive, so I've had recent experience with both.  I prefer the Hifi Rose overall, but both have very good sound.  I'm using the RS151 with a McIntosh MA-9500 integrated amp and McIntosh LCR-80 speakers.  The RS151 has a dramatically better interface with the touch screen, and it supports more sources than the Aurender, such as Rose Radio.  Personally, I prefer the sound quality of the Hifi Rose.  The Mac amp/speakers are quite neutral so you can really hear the source material as it was recorded.  The A1000 sounds great but I give the edge to the RS151.

bheyamoto OP
24 posts
 

Well, it looks like the two are both good or not-so-good, depending on your point of view.  Overall and from other sources, I am feeling like the sound is somewhat better in the the Auender A15, but the Rose has more features (and is "newer")...but both appear to be solid competitors.  Thank you all!  

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