Music Servers-Why so few?

Well - I know nothing about the Bryston - except they make really good gear.

Don't really know anything about the NP-30 - except it will play 24/96kHz music - if you can find a source.

But I'm seriously looking at getting one!

I do own the old DACMAGIC and the 640p phono stage, both with upgraded power supplies and they are amazing. So I believe the NP-30 will perform to a similar level with similar cabling choices

Based on their performance, I feel confident that the NP-30 will actually perform way above expectations if fitted with a really good power cord and really good Interconnects like those offered by DH Labs (i.e. the BL-1 Interconnect and both Encore or Power Plus power cables)

If you want more resolution step up to the Stream magic 6, which up-samples to 24/384kHz.

I have spoken to stores that reported no problems with playback and only really happy CA customers

if you have an Apple computer you will need uPNP software that allows the NP-30 to see files kept on it - that's about the only caveat I have found so far

If you are budget minded (like me) but still want amazing sound - the NP-30 is about as good as it gets WRT "Bang For The Buck"

Hope this helps

Auraliti designer
D most of a Brystons player,the pk-90 is great and much cheaper then the Bryston they do need to get their act together though for email
Customer service is lousy.several of us have ordered their New powersupply which really steps up performance 2 months later, and told they are ready to ship but still nothing ,hello Auraliti we could have bought from others ,why don't you practice good customer service and respond
Like a professional company as to when you will get the product out.
There is nothing worse then to ignore your Customers especially payed customers Raymond Burnam Listen Up.

The Auraliti likes only quality no garbage like mpegs or or internet radio.
Flac,wav, Hirez, and up to 128 DSD files from your external Hardrive.
Ripping cds using DB poweramp is an excellent medium.
This player allows you to use wifi for controlling your library
Through a IPad,or droid. Your whole Hirez library at your fingertips.
The external $400 power supply is a must if you want your recordings to sound their best.i am Still waiting on mine ,but heardt it with wall wart supply And then 3 lb supply ,no contest Daimen designed it.
Auralitit get your Shite together and ship it. The pk-90
Is better then the 100 for it has asynchronous USB, and do buy Good
USB cables spend at least $200 minimum X2 for best results. I use a Wireworld 7 a Platinum,and Silver a Starlight usb -Excellent cables.

I finally found a really good server that competes with my Mac Mini/Hynes supply. It is from New Zealand, the Antipodes. Even sounds the same playing .wav and FLAC files.

Personally I have found that most of the "Large" well-known companies don't do a good job anyway. The results are mediocre at best. The Bryston is an exception. Quite good.

I would not even consider one that will not stream out the USB ports. Get the Master Clock out of it and you will potentially have something very fine.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

Auraliti uses Asyncronus usb,as well as separate isolation on a separate
Card, and they have a new 3 plus lb separate power supply they designed
I have been waiting 2 months for it to finally arrive .for $1k with upgraded power supply ,a very good player that also plays DSD with wifi to playback your library from a separate hard drive you control your whole library
From your IPad ,or droid ,and Auraliti helped design the Bryston bdp.
For less then half the price the Auraliti does everything ,as well.