Auralic vs Aurender

Easy: Auralic. Reason: better software. 

I have been using Aries mini..my main reason was to have an iPad app to control music stored in my Mac..and also play Spotify..
the app is pretty good..connects to Mac with minimserver

THanks jon 2020-- SQ diff most important--

There are advantages and disadvantages with both.

Aurender built in storage vs Auralic which doesnt  

You are missing Roon compatibility with Aurender.

Then there is the question of upsampling and upconversion. 

Many Dacs sound better with higher res samples. 

Upconversion and transcoding allow for 16bit 44k to be magically resampled to 24/192 or DSD.

For this reason we prefer to use innuous servers running Roon core.

If you think there is a lot of difference between native high res and upsampled 
16 bit there isnt.

We have extensive experience with many of the markets best dacs and servers.

We have Naim Aurreder Batis Innous servers on active display and we had the Aurlic Aries as well.

If we can be of further assistance please feel free to contact us.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ

10/4--thanks

My experiences suggest that the AURALiC app produces better sound than Roon within the AURALiC product line.  I ran into several issues in Roon - the biggest offenders being a hot/clipped signal and marginalized soundstage.  When I used a different streamer, the signal was not clipped so the optimization between Roon and AURALiC might not be 100% there yet.

I have no experience with Aurender and my point above is that if you do go with AURALiC, I'd suggest not letting Roon integration be the deciding factor if SQ is your overall goal.  The Lightning DS app is very good both functionally and sound-wise.  It does have a few quirks like most apps, but its still very solid.

Thanks for that info-- Not really a Roon user- I have it, tried it, not for me. I may try the Aurender then Auralic. Thanks again for the responses!!!

Wjt3 just currious what didnt you like about- Roon and which Dac?

Ps Audio Direct Stream--  I just thought Roon was toooo much of a good thing. I've liked the Bluesound app. I think I like the Aurender app better.

They both have dual usb ports.  One is an output for a DAC and the other is an input for an external HD.  In addition the G2 has an HDMI/I2S output for the Vega 2

jon I have the Aries G1 and use the USB out to a North Star Design Venti.  There are no issues.  jack is correct that there are two USB ports on the G1.

I own the Aurender N10 Music Server and like it very much.  Its Conductor App is easy to use and switching from CD’s, Tidal, Qobuz (when available) and Internet Radio stations is very easy.

Their customer support is excellent.  Its has both USB and ARS/EBU digital outputs and I prefer the digital output.  Sound quality, ease of use and build quality are its key features.

All my albums are stored on my Aurender and I control it using my iPad.   Aurender servers require a wired connection to the Internet and maintains its software with updates.  The most recent update included support fo Qobuz Streaming.    I am very happy with my Aurender N10 server and suggest you give it a audition.   

Thanks--

Jackd-- would  the hdmi on the g1 or g2 be able to go to the Ps Audio Direct Stream dac? If you would know-thanks

wjt3- there is no HDMI connection of the G1, only on the G2/GX series.
It is not compatible with the I2S on the DSD, only as Lightning Link exclusively between the Auralic components.  I have an Aries G2 and it sounds fantastic streaming to the PSA Direct Stream dac.  USB connection sounds much better than AES.  The Aries G2 is a major sonic improvement over the Bridge II.  Roon with this combination doesn't sound nearly as good as utilizing Lightning DS.  Auralic's OS is very good and the hardware/software combo is rock solid.  I stream wirelessly via AirPlay.

Thanks-- so maybe I should look at the G2 before trading up to the Aurender N10??? thanks again