Aurender music servers: higher priced ones sonically better?

There is a big evolution going to dac streamer combination which when properly implemented like DCS, Bricasti , and others their is less steps and 2 less cables all through Ethernet ,and sounds great.

I have N10 with Codex big improvement over the 100s my next move will be to upgrade the DAC to Aesthetix Pandora I rather have separate streamer and DAC each plays big roll in SQ

Enjoy the Music 
Tom

@audioman58, I agree that DAC Streamer combinations, like DCS, Bricasti, etc. offer less steps and cables.   The use of an Ethernet cable offers many advantages including its sound quality.   For me, the biggest issue is the interface used to access QoBuz, etc.  Do these DAC streamers offer  a connection to my stored CD's?    

My Aurender N20 Music Server stores my CD albums on an internal  solid state hard drive and enables me to select from stored CD's, QoBuz and Internet radio stations.  For me, the big plus is the Aurender Conductor App that provides easy access to all my musical sources including the wonderful QoBuz Playlists.     

I sometimes use MConnect on my Bricasti M21 DAC and it works fine.  I am not  fan of the MConnect interface and find it hard to use.  I much prefer using the Aurender Conductor App.  I briefly experimented with ROON but did not like it.   
 

@tomstruck you will love the Pandora. I am 7 years in with no real urge to change, except maybe Eclipse…..maybe…

tomic601 
Hope all is well with you and yours 
I have never looked back on any decision on Aesthetix or Vandersteen just moving up the lines

Enjoy the Music 
Tom