Auralic Aries

[jjo]

1. Are you testing the premium version (better PSU)? I assume so given its size :-)

The basic version wasn't available when I ordered mine and based on the description he also has the premium model.

2. From your Linn days, can you also see what other apps work with it? Kinsky, Kazoo, Bubble DS for Android etc etc

For some reason Kazoo does not work for me on my mac or iPad. Kinsky, Lumin, Lightning DS, Bubble DS and Bubble UPnP do. Haven't tested anything else.

I'd be interested to know if Kazoo works for others.

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What is the main driver behind trying this kind of kit? Is it the quest for better sound quality or simply the obvious attractions of not needing a PC in the system? Maybe a bit of both?

For me it's latter.