Auralic Aries

[jjo]

Hi - back on topic - allegedly, Auralic will provide direct USB HD support in a forthcoming firmware upgrade. So - plug your £60 USB HD directly into the Aries - Devialiet uPnP support becomes irrelevant. This would be the ideal solution. IMHO.

Well, when your library is more than 1TB and you want redundancy, then the USB disc really isn't the handiest solution. Also I think ethernet delivered packets are superior to ones delivered via S/PDIF or USB since retransmission and checksums make sure all the bits are there exactly as they should and no conversions for other protocols is needed. If the DAC accepts ethernet, it's a good idea to use it.

Still great to hear about this kind of option. I'm waiting for my Aries really eagerly. Will report back here once I get it