Recommended streamers/servers?

I purchased Aurender N10 based on many great reviews however at the end I was disappointed. I really wanted to keep it as it was a nice and convenient device and it did improved some sound properties (bigger stage, precision, details). To my ears Aurender N10 sounds too technical, yes precise but sterile and boring at the end. Still searching for the streamer which would sound more ‘organic’ and musical.

@marek28

What was your associated equipment? What you describe is not the sonic signature of Aurender. Was it more than two years old? They redesigned the power supply about a year and a half ago, although that by itself would not account for the sound you describe. Perhaps it was defective?  I own two Aurender streamers and heard several other models in good systems. 

Whoever tells you the streamer does not make a difference only the DAC has no clue what they are talking about or just can’t afford to test higher end streamers. It is a compelling argument that bits are bits and either they arrive or not. I have tried streamers from $500 to $5,000 and there is a huge difference between streamers assuming you have a resolving system. Which one will work best in a particular system is an individual choice but the Auralic Aries G1 changed everything for me so it deserves to be on anyone’s list for a test. If the price seems high the results are accordingly. The Aries Femto and Mini are outstanding values in the used market. While not quite as resolving as the G1 I could happily live with either one. 

make sure you use a powerful one.

I was skeptical at first but after trying a Innuos Zen Mk3, I am now a believer. With Innuos 2.0 fw, beats my dedicated NUC Roon setup.