All digital without tubes should be left on for at least 24 hours before any critical listening is done. If you don't like it after 30 days, I would send it back pronto. I know some say that certain components take 500 hours to burn in, and it is also true that you have to get used to it - BUT, if you don't like the thing after a few weeks, let it go.
Burn In on Aurender N100H
I just acquired an Aurender N100H. It replaces a Sonos Connect modified by Wyrd4Sound. After installation, I noticed a very "digital" sound and a lot more noise than I'd been familiar with while listening to the modded Connect. The modded Connect was connected to my Schiit Audio Gumby via Digital Coax. Aurender can only connect via USB.
How long do I need to burn this in to get a sense of the quality of the Aurender? I have a 60-day return policy and if this unit doesn't improve exponentially it is going back. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with a similar experience and how things worked out.
Also, any advice on the best USB cable for the connection between the Aurender and Gumby?
Thanks
How long do I need to burn this in to get a sense of the quality of the Aurender? I have a 60-day return policy and if this unit doesn't improve exponentially it is going back. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with a similar experience and how things worked out.
Also, any advice on the best USB cable for the connection between the Aurender and Gumby?
Thanks
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I heard the same very digital sound from the N100H as well. I was using a wireworld starlite7 800.00 usb cable which was well broken in going to a Wyred4Sound dac2 did se. My laptop sounded much better. I sold the Aurender a.t a loss and bought a second Sony HAPZ1ES music server which I like much better |
Thanks for the input. I reached out to Aurender and they recommend burning in the unit for 100-150 hours. I'm working on that now. Thanks, Dave for the feedback on USB cables. I just heard about the Curious cable from a friend. I checked out some reviews and pulled the trigger on a .8m cable this morning. I am looking forward to hearing the difference. I sure hope this creates more warmth. It seems the unit does provide better sound stage than the modded Connect, but the metallic treble needs to diminish and the bass response needs to improve. I'll let you know how this turns out. Only 90 hours to go. |
You’re welcome. I just stumbled on this USB comparison. The Curious accounted for itself quite well: http://audiobacon.net/2017/09/18/curious-cables-usb-review/ I would agree with the reviewer on the relative merits of the USB cables of that bunch (the ones that I have heard). I hope you are pleased with the Curious USB and with your Aurender. Post Script: re: the review, I would take the 100 hours the reviewer recommended seriously for the Curious to fully relax. Dave |
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