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.
