Auralic Aries Mini in Black with Linear Power Supply
Well known as best quality streamer DAC under $1000 even today. I still run one in my desktop system streaming Roon. This one is being replaced/upgraded by the Aries S1. LPS will enhance sound quality with cleaner power. Stock wall wart is also included. Use as streamer DAC with RCA analog out or as streamer only with coax, optical, and USB out. Can also mount SSD inside if desired.
It has latest firmware - v.9.6 installed.
Please be familiar with how the Aries Mini works and its capabilities and limitations before purchasing.
Condition is very good by the USAM scale. Minor rubs on top, otherwise cosmetically fine. Original box included. Will ship in an outer box along with the LPS.
$410 includes shipping anywhere in the US lower 48. Paypal f&f preferred or buyer covers any transaction costs.
Thanks for looking!
Reviews (The Mini gain Roon Ready status after some of these reviews - I exclusively use mine with Roon):
https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/auralic-aries-mini-network-streamer-and-dac/https://darko.audio/2016/02/audiophile-grade-streaming-with-the-auralic-aries-mini/https://www.hifireport.com/auralic-aries-mini-wireless-streaming-player-review/Product SpecificationMusic Sources
Music file on NAS or computer
USB drive
Internal storage
TIDAL Qobuz & WiMP lossless streaming
vTuner Internet Radio
AirPlay and Songcast
Bluetooth 4.0
Supported File Types
AAC, AIF, ALAC, APE, DIF, DSF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WV and WMA
Sampling Rates
PCM in 44.1Khz - 384Khz (16 - 32bits)
DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
Control Software
AURALiC Lightning DS
OpenHome compatible control software
uPnP AV compatible control software
Media Server Compatibility
Built-in Lightning Server
Compatible with Minimserver, Twonky, Asset UPnP
On-Device Control
Front panel key with user defined function
Input Port
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
802.11ac Tri-Band WiFi connection
USB 2.0 High-Speed for external USB drive
Output Port
USB 2.0 High-Speed for compatible DAC*
Coaxial, TOSLINK**
Singled-ended line output
Line Output Specification
Frequency Response: 20 - 20KHz, +/- 0.1dB***
THD+N: <0.002%, 20Hz-20KHz at 0dBFS
Dynamic Range: 110dB, 20Hz-20KHz, A-weighted
Output Voltage: 2Vrms
Power Consumption
6Watt for average working condition
15Watt at max (with internal storage installed)
Dimension
Appox. 5.5"W x 5.5"D x 1.1"H (14cm x 14cm x 3cm)
Weight
1 pound (0.5kg)
* 'Compatible DAC' means a DAC does not require a driver to work on Mac OS X
** Sampling rate limited to 44.1K - 192K only
*** DAC Filter Mode set at 'Precise'
