Interesting thread IRT to the server's. I have heard a few of them and still like my Steve Nugent build Mac Mini/Paul Hynes unit. I want an all in one that can be controlled by a pad and use Roon. Not too much to ask, but some of the best solutions don't and won't do this. Aurender is one of these, however I can do without Roon if I have to so the N10 is in the mix. I need to get one in my system again as it's been awhile since I compared the two and my system is at a much different level now that I have put the AQ Horizon balanced interconnect in as well as the AQ Diamond full time. Those two changes have made HUGE differences and even the wife asked what I did as it sounds so much more 'real' (her words).
Some of the units will be out of my price range I'm sure. I have been told that the SGM is THE best server by a few who have auditioned nearly everything on or coming to market. I still wonder how the Music Vault would fair in this competition or if it too would not quite make it.
What a great evolution of this thread. I think the problem with digital is that many of us just want a plug and play unit where we don't need to go into settings and make changes per say. I realize that digital is different, but it's a pain to be honest and I know others feel the same way. Before piling on, I"m just sharing my feelings and realize how audio is. I also never rolled tubes and have owned tube gear of some sort (or all) since the 70's.
Some of the units will be out of my price range I'm sure. I have been told that the SGM is THE best server by a few who have auditioned nearly everything on or coming to market. I still wonder how the Music Vault would fair in this competition or if it too would not quite make it.
What a great evolution of this thread. I think the problem with digital is that many of us just want a plug and play unit where we don't need to go into settings and make changes per say. I realize that digital is different, but it's a pain to be honest and I know others feel the same way. Before piling on, I"m just sharing my feelings and realize how audio is. I also never rolled tubes and have owned tube gear of some sort (or all) since the 70's.