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Looking for a network player

Hi Folks,

Looking for a network player for my new system Hegel H160 + Focal Electra 1008Be.

Already have Asahi Kesei DAC in Hegel and I plan to use that. However I still need something that can stream my FLAC files to the Amp. Dont want to use a PC though. Was looking at Bluesound Node 2 and Auralic Aries. However are there any better suggestions?

Thanks,
Jack
spoutjack
nevindep
2 posts
 
I would go with the Auralic Aries. It is dedicated to your specs. All other products I can think of have built-in DACs or more. Aries sole purpose is to stream to a DAC.

On the cheaper side of products would include Apple TV & Apple Airport, Google Chromecast. which as far as I know can handle FLAC files.  
spoutjack OP
29 posts
 
What are your thoughts on Bluesound. I see folks have compared bluesound and aries and they seem to like bluesound more....have you had a chance to listen to both? 

Thanks for responding @nevindep

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johnziomas
41 posts
 
I listened to both a month ago, couldn't tell any difference, I went with the Aeries mini, less expensive, can add hard drive on it, etc.  Works great.
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