[stump4545]

To stream Tidal loseless music through my Hi Fi rig do I need something like an Aurender n100 server to get the digital file to my DAC?

I prefer to use an Aurender and not a mac mini or cpu.


Is an aurender the right solution to stream loseless music to my DAC?

thank you

[JackD]

The Auralic products will do the same job for less.  So all depends on what you are comfortable paying.

[jarcher]

Auralic is good - but Aurender sound better & have better integration / UI with Tidal. If you can afford it, spend the extra money on an N100h. Otherwise Auralic products are the next best / less expensive option.

[JackD]

If in the Aurender price range then look at the Lumin D1.

[jarcher]

Lumin D1 is good, but needs a third party linear power supply to bring it up. Sbooster LPSs are popular with these and reasonable cost ($330).

[stump4545]

since I would only be streaming music from Tidal or Apple music to my DAC is the Aurender n100 the right solution?

or is there something simpler that will fill my needs?

I would like to go with the Aurender since I heard such great things about it.

thank you for the leads.

btw how does Apple Music sound streaming through a hi fi rig?

[JLM]

since I would only be streaming music from Tidal or Apple music to my DAC is the Aurender n100 the right solution?

or is there something simpler that will fill my needs?

I would like to go with the Aurender since I heard such great things about it.

thank you for the leads.

btw how does Apple Music sound streaming through a hi fi rig?

Aurelic Altair: $1900 server/DAC, built in HD/SSD can be added.  Good blend between convenience, compactness, and sound quality.  New product, reviews undoubtedly will be forthcoming.

[stump4545]

Thank you JLM but,

since I would only be streaming music from Tidal or Apple music to my DAC is the Aurender n100 the right solution?

or is there something simpler that will fill my needs?

I already have a DAC.

[jarcher]

Thank you JLM but,

since I would only be streaming music from Tidal or Apple music to my DAC is the Aurender n100 the right solution?

or is there something simpler that will fill my needs?

I already have a DAC.

There is nothing simpler to use or that sounds better or that is as reliable or has as good tec support. Get an N100 and be happy.

I'd spend the $200-400 more for the 2-4b's versions. Even if you don't need or use it, it will help the resale if you decide to upgrade later.