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Aurender or Lumin streamer only?

So here is my question.  I am interested in streaming using the dac in my Esoteric K-03xd SACD player.  Is there anyone that has used the Aurender N200 or N20 in comparison to the newer Lumin U2 in a similar situation?  Roon is not a driver and at this point I will only be using it as a streamer from one of the services.  Any specifice sonic or functional differences noted?  I will probably be using a USB cable between the streamer and the Esoteric.  Thanks.     

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ghdprentice
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I am an Aurrender fan and have two and auditioned others. Based on reviews and comments here the N200 outperforms the Lumin in sound quality and the N20 significantly outperforms the N200. Given your DAC you want the N20 it is much quieter and more dynamic. The Conductor app that comes with Aurrender is well regarded and their customer service top notch.

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mazian
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If you stream mainly classical music forget the Aurender app as it doesn't know what a composer is.

rdschicago
30 posts
 

Go for Lumin and use Roon. Or if you want to save money get an Eversolo DMP-A6. Excellent streaming and app. 

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condosound
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Can anyone add their experience or comparison with the PSAudio Air Lens Streamer?

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curiousjim
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I know this is no help to you, but I’ve narrowed it down to the N200 for me, wife permitting that is.

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