Lumin u1 or Aurender N10

I currently have the Lumin T2 and am very happy with it and the SQ.  I have the Lumin connected through Roon with a Synology DS918+ NAS.  I also have a direct connect from my Lumin into my Preamp so I can use the Lumin app and play direct from Lumin into my preamp.  What I discovered through different tweaks is that the SQ is significantly better going direct from the Lumin via the Lumin app to the preamp.  When I run it through Roon I lose some of the soundstage and musicality.  My cabling is Transparent throughout and my preamp is an Audio Research Ref6SE.  

As it relates to Aurender I am actually contemplating an upgrade to the N20 with a new DAC by MSB.  MSB does not support Roon nor have an app; therefore, I would need the N20 and as my go between.

I must say I love my Lumin and will still keep it connected since I have 6 zones that use to stream throughout the balance of my house with a connection to Naim products as well as Sonos.

I have not had the chance to hear the Aurender but have had great feedback from a couple dealers as well as the recent review that was posted online by a major publication.

Look forward to hearing about your set up and experience @bigbuj once you get it set up.

Woots

so i finally ordered an Aurender N10 8TB Black unit. I am receiving it sometimes this week. I will do a comparison with my Bryston BDP-3 and i'll keep you posted with my opinion. Nevertheless I will sell the BDP-3 unit afterwards because i just got tired on the Tidal integration with the Manic Moose software from Bryston. Good Weekend to you all !!

OP,

Congratulations. You have purchased a great streamer. Look forward to your impressions. Don’t forget to break it in before getting to attached to your impressions… a couple hundred hours… not hard to do with a streamer on 24 * 7. 

So , I got my Aurender N10 4 days ago. It was a used model owned by 1 previous audiophile. Got the unit through The Music Room website. Transaction and delivery went smoothly. So overall , i am really happy about my decision going with this Aurender N10 over my Bryston BDP-3 Transport Streamer. The App for Aurender is clearly better than Bryston’s especially for Tidal Integration usage. Soundwise , it is not a night and day difference but the Aurender does have more Authority in the lower spectrum , Superb and sharp Decay , Control and precision (I’m using AES/ABU). Thanks to everyone for their inputs.

My system is :

Bryston 14B3 Amp 

Simaudio Moon 740P Preamp + 820S External Power Supply

Aurender N10 Transport Streamer

EmmLabs DAC2X V2 DAC

Kef Reference 5 Speakers

Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditionner

Audioquest Hurricane Power Cords for every components

Audioquest Earth Interconnects

Audioquest Oak Speaker Cables