Auralic Aries G1

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Just to update you all regarding my Auralic G1 project: I tried in vain to get a G1 demo model from the local dealers. None of them was able to get a a G1 in reasonable time, nor could they tell me when they‘d expect delivery of a new unit. The impression I got was that they weren’t really interested in getting these units. I was really frustrated and finally gave up completely!
A bit more than half a year, I sold my Aurender N100H. I still remember the smooth and detailed sound of the unit, so I called another dealer to see if I could get a demo unit. Sure enough, I had it in my home the same day! It only took me a few moments to get immersed again in the Aurender-typical sound and I told myself why going through the hassle of waiting for unavailable Auralic units. So I ordered an Aurender N100H equipped with a 4 TB HDD that arrived two days later. What a difference in dealer-client relationship! Auralic should definitely think of improving their dealer network. I don‘t blame the dealers as both told me that the distributor seemed to be unreliable.
In any case, I truly enjoy the smooth and detailed Aurender sound with my Devialet!

Congretulations. No regret you sold an aurender just half a year ago? Streaming woth Roon direct to the Devialet wasn’t an option for you?


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Of course, I cursed myself for having sold the Aurender! But I was taken by the Roon craze: first, I had Roon installed on my Mac Mini 2018 and went via Cat7a into the Ethernet port of the Devialet. The sound was so là là, and as everyone, I thought I need a Nucleus that guarantees much quieter operation. With the Nucleus, I tried both options, Ethernet and USB, and I just wasn't taken by the sound. To me, there was no real improvement in sound when going with the Nucleus. The sound was anaemic, flat and un-involving. More so, after extended listening sessions, I really got listening fatigue. In my opinion, Roon is, at least sound-wise, highly overrated. But of course, it's GUI can't be beaten! So I sold my Nucleus and went back to the Aurender N100H. What a fantastic streamer/player! The GUI is nowhere near Roon, but for me, the sound is more important. And the sound is impeccable with the Aurender!