Aurender N30 - To stay competitive in 2021

[Audire]

Thanks for your compliment.

How can this improve after break-in?

Now I am of the opinion that Aurender is the best music server that I can imagine.

Wadax digital sounds somewhat romantic and analgog.

But I am not sure about the contriution of the server.

After the break in period it won’t improve IMO. But there is a break in period. I may be incorrect, but I think the power components and the clock need to settle in. Since I changed the power and USB cables at the same time I received the N30 some of the changes are attributed to them as well. …

PS: Aurender Critical Listening mode IMO is another dimension of sound on the N30.

 

[thomask]

After the break in period it won’t improve IMO. But there is a break in period. I may be incorrect, but I think the power components and the clock need to settle in. Since I changed the power and USB cables at the same time I received the N30 some of the changes are attributed to them as well. …

PS: Aurender Critical Listening mode IMO is another dimension of sound on the N30.

I am already using critical listening mode.

 

[thomask]

After the break in period it won’t improve IMO. But there is a break in period. I may be incorrect, but I think the power components and the clock need to settle in. Since I changed the power and USB cables at the same time I received the N30 some of the changes are attributed to them as well. …

PS: Aurender Critical Listening mode IMO is another dimension of sound on the N30.

Any change of power cable or foot under it will affect the sound.

But I wish to enjoy music forgetting any minor change of the sound for the time being.

 

[Sampajanna]

Congrats! Looks epic. It is on my shortlist.

 

[thomask]

Congrats! Looks epic. It is on my shortlist.

They used Aurender( not sure N20 or N30) with Horizon in Pacific Audiofest to good effect.

In terms of value, N20 is better.

But N30 present finest details.

 

[thomask]

After 48 hours of playing and warmup, N30 sounds slightly more full bodied while retaining sharp focus and transparency.

It will be interesting to do side by side comparison with Taiko Extreme.

i had listened to Taiko Extreme. in audio show and dealer room.

It sounds balanced and full bodied.

N30 sounds also balaced but with more clear details.

It worked well with Lampi Horizon to drive Acora speaker which sounds very transparent dut to granite enclousure.

Thus it will depend on personal taste and system to choose between Taiko and Aurender.

I am happy with N30's super details and transparency.

 

[nonesup]

After 48 hours of playing and warmup, N30 sounds slightly more full bodied while retaining sharp focus and transparency.

It will be interesting to do side by side comparison with Taiko Extreme.

i had listened to Taiko Extreme. in audio show and dealer room.

It sounds balanced and full bodied.

N30 sounds also balaced but with more clear details.

It worked well with Lampi Horizon to drive Acora speaker which sounds very transparent dut to granite enclousure.

Thus it will depend on personal taste and system to choose between Taiko and Aurender.

I am happy with N30's super details and transparency.

Did you listen to Taiko with Roon or TAS?

 

[thomask]

Did you listen to Taiko with Roon or TAS?

Have no information on it.

Could be airplay

 

[nonesup]

With Roon, for me, Taiko has a lack of clarity in sound.

 

[Sampajanna]

Tough to compare them in that regard, since Aurender cannot use Roon…. Always a trade off it seems.

 

[plasmod3]

We @ Horizon cables are now making bespoke cables for the digital and power that we use to connect both units of the n30sa together folks. Amazing upgrade! Contact me for details

This is the first time anyone has made a digital cable that connect the 2 units together

 

[plasmod3]

Aurender just released new firmware guys for the n30sa grab your update

 

[Audire]

Aurender just released new firmware guys for the n30sa grab your update

Yes, I’ve been playing it a few days now. Great software upgrade. Better SQ in our N30 which I didn’t think possible.

 

[Holli82]

Aurender just released new firmware guys for the n30sa grab your update

Ok…. I’ll show my lack computer skills. How do I update?

 

[battles]

Ok…. I’ll show my lack computer skills. How do I update?

Go to the Conductor settings and select software update in the left hand margin. Then select check for latest version of software on that page. Simple process.

 

[plasmod3]

Finally landscape on conductor! And better tidal integration too

 

[battles]

does anyone have the release notes to the latest Aurender N30SA firmware update? Would be interesting to know what changed and if real sonic improvements were made (vs ones that we think we hear )

 

[rau]

SR Purple anyone try in N30SA ? I ordered one to try

 

[rau]

So my Taiko Extreme has been gone a couple of weeks now " Sold It " I have been using my N30SA in its place , I am happy with my decision.

 

[ctydwn]

Hi @rau, glad to hear you are enjoying your sound. Can you expand on why you are happy with the N30SA vs the Extreme... I assume you were able to compare in the same system? Also I hope you had a chance to hear XDMS vs the current Aurender app? Definitely curious to hear your comparisons as one of only a few people that I know that have owned both. Important insights as folks contemplate their decisions.
Thanks again