Auralic Aries Mini

[midi]

The mini sounded like the DIALOG we should buy

But with the DIALOG you should get a multiroom solutions with Devialet devices (sooner or later also for the expert line), I can´t see how I can realize that with one Aurelic mini between Devialet devices.

[Magagne]

- Dialog can accept an internal SSD/HDD? answer, no.
- Dialog will use 802.11ac? Answer, well, no, base on this spec: Wi-Fi x Dual-band Wi-Fi, a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz & 5GHz.
- SPARK app is stable ? answer, just read post here, you will have your answer.

Auralic Aries-Mini, in term of streaming technology, is already miles away from streaming stuff from devialet. Devialet need to move, and fast, because some runners are pretty good/fast out there.

[midi]

- Dialog can accept an internal SSD/HDD? answer, no.
- Dialog will use 802.11ac? Answer, well, no, base on this spec: Wi-Fi x Dual-band Wi-Fi, a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz & 5GHz.
- SPARK app is stable ? answer, just read post here, you will have your answer.

Auralic Aries-Mini, in term of streaming technology, is already miles away from streaming stuff from devialet. Devialet need to move, and fast, because some runners are pretty good/fast out there.

I have tested the Aries LE and I have a DIALOG. "Miles away" ?

I don´t need a internal SSD/HDD, I am using a NAS. I see no problem with WiFi. The DIALOG network works fine.

Spark and Lightning are both not perfect. SONOS has still an advantage and is the best software ont the
market. But Spark is now stable.

[Magagne]

...If I understand right, the Mini has analog RCA, but can I use it by it´s digital output without using his own SABRE DAC ?

Yes, internal DAC can be bypass with the USB out.

[ledesc]

Did you had a chance to try the Mini ?

[blorbed]

Did you had a chance to try the Mini ?

I don't think it has been released yet. 

According to the Auralic Facebook page they received some production samples on 31 Aug. I'm guessing there will be some testing and perhaps a few releases to reviewers before the public get a chance to purchase.

The expected release date as far as I'm aware, is the end of this month for the UK and some European countries, and October for the U.S.

[Womaz]

If Dialog is not available till next summer ( I am guessing ) then this is an option. A cheap solution with a good app apparently. Then you could sell it on at a later date if Dialog is better. I will definitely consider this as a temporary solution.

[ledesc]

+1

[helloworld1978]

Just to add to this discussion Aularic mini is one fantastic device. But it even gets better if you add a linear power supply like the Sbooster to it. Actually much better more like spectacular. When it comes to sound quality I prefer it over my Melco n1a.

[tategoi]

That's a strong call.