@kumizi Yes I did. I was waiting for a used Aurender N200 to show up, then I downloaded Audirvana to my computer & I don't know if the N200 is necessary. Maybe it is? Please talk me into it.
USB cable recommendations
I recently purchased the Bricasti M3 for my system & am looking to upgrade my A-B USB cable. I currently have 2 USB cables that I used with my prior DAC (Qutest), a Cardas Clear that I preferred with my Qutest & an XLO ultra plus that I far prefer with my M3. It is OCC copper & actually sounds very good, but wondering if I can do better.
My target price is around $500 used, certainly willing to do less & willing to do more for the ’right’ cable. I am looking for a cable that is absolutely neutral.
I actually tried to buy an AQ diamond used yesterday, but was 2 hours late. Not sure if it was the right choice, but it was a great price & could resell if not right.
My virtual system is available, but my digital side is: Aurender N150 > XLO ultra+ > Bricasti M3 > Zavfino Arcadia > PSAudio BHK w/tele medical NOS tubes > Zavfino Fusion mk2 > SimAudio Moon 330A > Transparent + gen 5 > KEF Reference 3’s.
Please let me know your thoughts and/or recommendations. Thanks!
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@danmar123 it’s worth giving the N200 a try. I streamed using mac mini and a dedicated streamer like the N200 is vastly superior than a computer or Wiim Ultra. But…with your Aero DAC, I would seek out a used N150. It’s more in line with the DAC performance/price wise. |
@audphile1 thanks again for your suggestion, but the N200 is a better steamer then the N150, as you already know. I was looking into a C2G 29353 Black 1-Port USB Superbooster Dongle RJ45 Female to USB B Male - Receiver going directly into my Aero via Ifi & eliminating the Wiim, but I like the "REW" of the WiIM. $50.00 isn’t going to break me if I try the WIIM desktop app. Also, A+ for ’’Audirvana’’! My door is open to any fellow members to hear my system. BYOB. |
@danmar123 just fyi, i just traded in a mint condition N200 with a 4TB SSD installed as part of a trade for an N20 at the Music Room. No idea what price they will list it at or what price you are/were looking to pay, but if you keep an eye on their inventory, you’ll see it soon. (They probably have a few even right now.) |
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