Aurender N100C - alternative apps?

Aurender has released Conductor Lite for the iPhone. It seems to work pretty well.

For anyone following this thread, Aurender recently (not sure how recently) updated it’s app for android and I have to say it’s light-years better than it was before. Still not quite as silky-smooth as via the iPad, but now it seems that almost all functions/features I commonly use are available via the android app and it works well (crashes are much more rare, and usually seems to happen when trying to search for songs/artists typing too quickly). In any case this means that now for 99% of my listening I just use my phone... never thought we’d get to that point but it seems to have finally arrived. :)

Oh, and also for those interested the Aurender now also has the ability to play via Spotify. I haven't been able to get it to properly show up as a device via Spotify-Connect, but from the iPad I can connect from Spotify to the Aurender via blue-tooth (so that still keeps the iPad in the game and is now the "distinguishing feature" causing me to still use the iPad at times over my phone).

Well it's 2020 and the Conductor app is still bare bones.

Why can't I see all the tags? Why does the connection to Wiki not work more than half the time? Why do I have to look at every album in artist view instead of just the artist (and then a second touch to open the album view for that artist)?

I've only been using it a short while after using JRiver for years. So imagine the added frustration after using that app with a million options.

Any updates? Is the conductor app better on android now ?

Thanks, Jon.  Will give it a try later today.

Is there a way to delete songs or album on the Aurender?

You can do this on your computer :-

Type Windows + R -> type IP address of your N100H
-> Music 1 folder -> Album folder -> delete albums
-> Album tracks -> delete songs

Hope this helps.

Is there a way to delete songs or album on the Aurender?  Also, why can't Aurender stream with Spotify?  I love the sound of my Aurender N100H, but these are the 2 frustrations I have with Aurender.  Thanks.

Gentlemen, has anyone compared the N100H to the Sonore MicroRendu? If so,  your impressions?
Thanks!

@lalitk 
Sure will, thanks.
Well, with all due respect,  the folks at Aurender could have looked at the best there is and imitated it or even bested it. Not the case. 
Will report.

@ja_zz,

Glad to hear that that you were able to copy your files.

The Aurender servers are designed to work with the Conductor app only. Once you get familiar with the app, I am sure you will love the app as much as I do.

The SONOS has been in business lot longer than anyone else. They have been perfecting the app for over 10 plus years 😊

Listen to N100C for couple of weeks, then switch back to SONOS and report your feedback.

@lalitk 
Sorted it all out. 
The Aurender Conductor app for iPad is quite functional, but, IMO, it still is inferior to the Sonos app, both for Android, Mac and iDevices.
Copying my 400Gb files to the aurender as we speak. 
Shame that no other app can work with this device. 

@lalitk
Thanks. I read this part of the manual.
I am working on it. Not there yet. 

@ja_zz,

Please refer to transferring music section of the manual, 

http://www.aurender.com/page/appguide-1#index_settings_nasshare

I had my music stored on a 2TB USB drive. I was able to transfer my music onto N100 internal HDD by simply connecting USB drive to one of its USB port. The app should then prompt you to ‘COPY’ music stored on NAS drive to N100 internal HDD drive. 

Ok,
So there is no alternative app. Ok.
I also found no way to transfer my files from a NAS to the internal storage yet. The Aurender internal drive that appears on the mac desktop as shared does not open. 
Will try some more computer voodoo on it. 

@lalitk 
I Absolutely concur. 
However,  what I am talking about is as follows: my DAC is so good at reclocking the input signal,  it makes even an inferior SPDIF signal sound good. 
I found a used iPad at home.  Will try some more. 

The Aurender costs $3299. An iPad can cost $250. Worth it.

@ja_zz,

I find it quite odd that you hear no difference in SQ between SONOS and N100C. I have owned both components and the difference is day and night. Of course, every system is different. If you don’t hear any audible improvements then keep SONOS.

I also suspect that your DAC is probably the weakest link in the chain cause I know stock SONOS Connect digital out is pretty ‘average’ at best.

An iPad is really the only way to go with an Aurender, but you will be awarded with a great controller app.  I suggest you buy a used iPad mini and use it just as a remote.   You can pick one up in great condition for less than $200.  I would much rather spend another few bills then to sell the unit. In fact, thats exactly what I did.  Also, if you were to sell it, you're going to lose out, since you would not be able to get the original price for it.  

@lalitk 
The DAC that I currently use makes no difference between the Sonos and the Aurender, they just sound the same . The author tells me the input signal is processed in a phase- adaptive manner. PLL, I suppose,  is the name for this processing. So,  since they sound the same with my Sonos,  what's the point in substituting the user interface perfect Sonos for Aurender with its limited usability?

@jon2020 
I will look into this,  thanks for the advice. 

Hi ja_zz,

The Aurender app for Android phones can sort by songs, albums, artists or folders.

Just use your thumb to swipe from the left edge of the screen and a menu will reveal the sorting options.

There is also a tab on the top menu for streaming.

Swiping from the right edge of the screen brings up the menu for scanning and settings.

The app for Android tablets are as crappy as you say.

Enjoy the Music!
J. :)

@ja_zz

I am sorry to say but you should have done some research before buying N100C. Aurender recommends using an iPad to fully take advantage of its amazing conductor app.

http://www.aurender.com/page/n100

IMO, it would be a mistake to sell the N100C, buy an iPad and enjoy one of the best sounding streamer currently available.