Aries Mini - better hardware
Node 2 - better software
It’s a wash in my opinion
Node 2 - better software
It’s a wash in my opinion
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Auralic Aries Mini
starting to wonder if you really are a red blooded capitalist if you dont celebrate and embrace chasing diminishing returns....ha I have both a gen 1 Powernode and an Aries Mini but with the linear supply....and have heard Node gen 1 and Mini with a Lampizator DAC in brother in laws system. I think it is close and pick app you like better. W Mini being discontinued there are some deals out there but who knows how long Auralic will support it. as for the resolving power of your system I really dont see why you think that is a value judgement downer against you or anyone....but hey we all have our viewpoints |
Good comparison here https://www.audiostream.com/content/auralic-aries-mini |
Hello @tomic601 I was surprised to read your comment about the Aries Mini being discontinued. I've been enjoying mine. It has become the source of choice for most of my listening. If you will, where did you read it was to be discontinued? I just visited the Auralic site and didn't see mention of it. Could have missed it, of course. Please advise. Thanks. |