30-May-2015, 19:34
(30-May-2015, 01:03)rwjr44 Wrote: 1. To my knowledge AMM is only for external disks.
2. Yes the N200H can be used as a standalone unit.
3. Since it is a new unit, it just may sound better. Sounds like a shoot out is in order. :-)
You may be right on 1, even if some dealers are still confused about it, saying that the N100H has to be connected to a network with AMM running on a Mac.
Found the extract below on the net, which appears to be from a newsletter to dealers. It appears to suggest that the N100H can be used like an X100L, without AMM. Further, the recommendation appears to be N100H first, for those who do not need more than a 2TB music library, with the X100L recommended for those who require more storage. Looks like Aurender may be tacitly relegating the N100 to the back catalogue...
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N100H
We are pleased to announce another new model, the N100H. Based on the N100, the N100H features a 2.5 inch 2TB HDD that’s factory installed.
We are offering this derivative model for two reasons. Firstly, we realized the limitations of offering a model that requires external storage exclusively and AMM for proper file tagging. Secondly, Aurender's entire model range offers internal storage, therefore by adding storage to the N100, we bring consistency to the Aurender product line. Of course we will still offer the N100 as a model for those IT savvy dealers and end‐users who are proficient at using network attached storage devices and AMM.
Since the Aurender interface requirement for external USB or NAS is different from other music servers on the market, the learning curve is a bit steeper with this model. Consequently, we would strongly encourage our dealers and distributors to lead with the N100H and reserve the N100 for only those users qualified and knowledgeable in IT matters and who are willing and able to use AMM. We’ve priced N100H to be highly competitive and an extremely good value. And should the customer require more storage, an option would be stepping into an X100L. The N100H will begin shipping mid‐May.