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Innuos or Aurender

I am looking to purchase a server/ streamer maybe even with ripper used. I have narrowed my choices down to the Innuos Zen mini 3 w power supply or the new model Stream1. A power supply would put that over my budget. The Aurenders I'm looking at are the N150, N10 and the A1000. I am looking for ease of use interface, Tidal capable and roon capable. I must be able to transfer my old wav. files on to it. CD ripper software would be a plus even without a cd drawer. Obviously, sound is very important. I will not get to demonstrate either. The rest of my system consists of my newly purchased Garlubidor dac, Lamm 2.1 deluxe pre, VTL st150 amp and Vandersteen 2sig3 speakers.

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mashif
481 posts
 

Screen or no screen? That is the question. 

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foggyus91
612 posts
 

Innuos, the Sense app is superior to any audio application and their systems are bulletproof. Support is fantastic. 

Have never owned an Aurender though. 

 

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gkelly
1,056 posts
 

You use your phone as your controller. Even your old iPad will be able to used for service as a controller. Any phone or tablet will work as long as it is updatable. 

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george_r
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After researching options I decided on the Innuos Stream1 with with PhoenixUSB output board and LPS1. I installed a 4TB WD Red SN700 NVMe M.2 SSD myself. I've ripped over 600 of my CDs with it using an external Blu-ray optical drive with USB. Simple, fast, and does an excellent job grabbing artwork.

I primarily use an iPad to control it but occasionally use an iPhone or my laptop browser and they work equally as well. My components are in an enclosed cabinet so a display on the unit does me no good. The Sense app works and sounds great while helping me manage and play Qobuz and my ripped CDs.

I needed a unit that had a width short enough to fit on a shelf side by side next to a full width component and the Stream1 fits perfectly. I didn't look at the Aurender and can't comment on how it compares and I didn't consider any product from Chinese owned companies.

 

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