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Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
> i disagree that ripped cd’s sound inferior to the hard cd This is prevalent message, that is why I have decided to try media server. I was literally shocked that my experience do not jive with experience of so many experienced audiophiles. ... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
Stereophile Dec 2018 ATC CDA2 MK2 review Ken Micallef "Going from physical CD to ripped files is like switching vinyl out for digital, but with edges polished and dynamics truncated. The sound was very good overall, including from DSD files, b... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
Steve thank you for your comment. I'm newbie when it comes to digital, so First question: how expensive Ethernet cables can help in case of Aurender N10 (even Aurender support doubt that)  playing from internal drives ? INO only SPIDF cable can... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
Follow up:   1) Aurender support.   I have asked Aurender support to check my unit, they did their best. After thorough week long investigation I have got answer from Aurender, I'm pasting it below, IMO it might be of some value for audiogon ... 
Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming
In my experience good quality CD transport sounds better then good media server see thread: "Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices ". But Aurender when streaming from Tidal sounds excellent. I do not have explanation why. It is just what me ... 
Audio aero capitole mk2 need help repairing
I used to have similar problem unit would not unmute from time to time when turning on. I spent literally years going from one workshow to another. Finally I have found skillful electronic who spent days measuring it and has found about seven cold... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
I appreciate your answers.I especially like the idea to contact Aurender support ( they are very responsive and eager to help ).I have just assumed that there is nothing they can do for me when N10 actually plays music.I have just used default set... 
Aurender N10 and audiophile network devices
Thank you all for your  answers. AudioAero DAC only accepts SPDIF or AES/EBU connection, no USB, it is 13 years old DAC. But with all upgrades I have done, it sounds better to me and my audio buddies then AudioNote DAC4 Signature ( I have borro... 
Best digital cable for Aurender N10
I have heard great things about Odin , way to expensive for me, looking for something below $2k. 
Synergistic Research - NEW Element Cables
I have SR Apex and PR Interconnects. They are open sounding cable with good soundstage. One of my MPC broke so I have opened it, I was utterly surprised , it was build with cheaper parts then $7 power adapter I had at hand. Why do they cost so muc... 
Audio Aero CDP tube replacement: 6021 v/s 6n16b
There are two Nichicon PM 100uF caps in power supply of my Capitole, have anybody tried to replaced them with some better Nichicon FZ or BlackGate caps ?I have already replaced yellow audience 100nF with CuTF VCap 100nF with great sonic results. 
Audio Tekne top end gear?
Recently I heard Audio Tekne on Warsow 2013 Audio Show.It was first time I have ever seen it, and I was attending several shows in the past 15 years.In summary: The most liquid, transparent, velvet harmonically rich sound of tht particular show. I... 
Magico S5 review
Did anybody compared any Magico V3/S5 speakers with any YG speakers ? 
Magico V3 with tubed amplification, will it work ?
Thanks for comments I’m getting stronger impression that marriage between 100W tube power and Magico may not work.Magico Mini I heard on CES were driven by Jeff Rowland 300W monoblocks, and most speakers have been driven by some tubed amplifiers i... 
Supratek Grange/Cabernet preamp
Great post, how would you compare new Cortese (from 2011 and up) with Grange which as far I know have not been redesigned for all those years? Is still Grange best from the Supratek's lineup ?