kent10

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Aurender N30SA or Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3
Thanks audphile1.  I do appreciate your advice.  I would be buying the N30SA and probably also the Holo May used.  The main attraction to Aurender for me is the server end to use all the files I have.  And the Conductor software.  I have never str... 
Aurender N30SA or Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3
The N20 is very tempting at the much lower price point.  And I bet I would like it but I would always wonder about the N30SA.  This has been such a difficult decision for me.  I am still thinking but leaning towards going all out with the N30SA.  ... 
Aurender N30SA or Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3
Thanks lordmelton.  I am really thinking a lot about all of this.  I only quickly looked at possible DACs and the I2S is one connection I checked because I use it on the Jay's.  However, I have also considered selling the Jay's if all goes well wi... 
Aurender N30SA or Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3
I appreciate your candor and agree with you.  I know the R30 is well respected for its price range but it won't take advantage of the highly resolving N30SA.  I had hoped there wouldn't be such a disparity but I see from a quick search that you ar... 
Aurender N30SA or Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3
You didn't miss anything.  I have a Gustard R30 DAC and the Jay's is connected with a quality I2S cable.  If I got the N30SA I would connect it with an AES cable.  
Jay’s Audio CDT3-MK3 wins over Aurender W20SE
Hi brandonhifi, Do you have any further thoughts on your comparison of the Jay's CDT3-MK3 and your W20SE?  Have you played files from the SSD on the W20SE? I also have the Jay's CDT3-MK3 and am considering the Aurender N30SA for file playback.  ... 
Aurender N30SA or Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3
One other thing.  While the commercial CDs and the Verbatim CD-Rs are relatively quiet in comparison to the Maxell, I can still hear them spinning in quiet spots so the extreme quiet of the N30SA would be welcome.  
Aurender N30SA or Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3
Thanks so much, everyone.  I agree with you regarding AI. AI has helped me solve a lot of problems.  However, I always follow up with more questions and ask for references or "proof."  I have had a couple instances where I have proven it wrong ye...