Small Green Computer. Options at a number of price points.
https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/audio-server
https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/audio-server
Class A Options for adding Roon and MQA to existing system
Small Green Computer. Options at a number of price points. https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/audio-server |
I am serious about Class A, but i am not very computer literate. Ive looked at NUC options and they concern me due to those limitations. I use a Synology NAS for non-music back-up/ storage and it was a challenge to set up. I may not be able to get close to Class A at the budget I've set for this front end, but half the fun of being an audio enthusiast and hobbyist is the research, the hunt, and the dialogues like this with others that share the same interests. The other half is enjoying the fruits of that pursuit! The Aries Mini appears to have the functionality im looking for, but several of the professional reviewers say or imply that versatility and price are its strengths with good but not great sonics. Im definately going to keep my eye out for professional reviews of the newly released Bel Canto e.One as well as any observations or suggestions from people on this forum community. |
As far as Mini SQ, I am very impressed with it via USB to Mytek Brooklyn DAC, in my system to my ears, about all I can attest to tbh. It was an improvement on say, Tidal streaming from my Bluesound Vault 2 which fed the Brooklyn by SPDIF ( no USB out on the Vault). But yes versality and price are very strong suits for it and with the capability of adding in any size SSD you desire it has become a full music server in my system for now. I am sure there are lots of even better options but at what price? Good luck with the search, always half the fun as you say! |