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Auralic Aries G2.2 - Market-Worthy or Not?

I have an Aries G2.2 and am debating what to do with it, considering Auralic is no more.  It sounds fantastic. It still works. But thinking of moving on in the event support for the software breaks.

I’ve seen others say that third party apps like Bubble UP&P and Roon will continue to work with it.

I’m considering moving on, and don’t expect much.

Is this even possible considering that each unit is tied to a particular user?

Should I de-authorize myself? Or do nothing as it doesn’t matter?

Thinking it might not matter as the server that tracks users may not even exist anymore?

Any advice or shred experiences from Auralic owners is appreciated.

As an aside - it is a shame as this unit sounds absolutely fantastic.

 

 

nyev
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easystreamer
119 posts
 

I see no reason why your unit would become obsolete.

The vulnerability of dedicated streamers (audio optimized computers) is they are very dependent on software (OS) updates. For example, an Auralic streamer will never be Spotify Connect with lossless compatible because Auralic went defunct before it could update its firmware to support it.

Now extrapolate that to Qobuz Connect and Tidal Connect. They are working now but if Tidal and Qobuz release required updates for their connect clients, Auralic devices will become obsolete at that point.

It could be used as a file server at that point, assuming you have a local library of music files.

nyev OP
1,033 posts
 

Yes and the app needs to be available on app stores. From a company that does not exist.

I believe Innuos’ second gen products stopped working about 8 years after they were discontinued, and that was from a company that was actively supporting the app/software after the product was discontinued.  In Auralic’s case, they are just gone without a trace.

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