Auralic Aries

[ZincAlloy]

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

My library is 1.4 Tb and fits onto a portable HD, the size of a pack of cigs. It's actually my backup, the library is also on a Synology 212j and I'd intend to keep the NAS as my main storage, and just copy to the HD every week. I have a Devialet 200 and, to my ears, the USB input sounds a little better than Ethernet or S/PDIF. However, there's not much in it, to be honest.

Would be very keen to hear your views on the Aries. Did you opt for the LE version or the upgraded one?

ATB, Ken


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