Aurender A200 vs N200


I have a great turntable and analog system and I am now studying the addition of digital to my system. I will be adding streaming. I like the Aurender line of streamers and have narrowed it down to an A200 or the N200. Has anyone on this forum done any critical listening to compare the A200 vs the N200? If so, what differences did you note?

My plan is to initially use the DAC in my McIntosh C2600, and then to later add a high end DAC to my system, so I only want to focus on the streamer performance at this point.

Does anyone have first-hand experience with the A200 vs N200 sound quality?

hikerneil

You have a great plan… highly recommended. I also have a great analog rig and tried over the last nearly thirty years to get my digital end to near the same sound quality. Until about five years ago it really was not possible at any cost. It is now. By making careful choices you can reach the same sound quality for about the same investment. I now listen to vinyl about once every couple weeks, and have discovered a whole new world through streaming.

I recommend the N200. It is an outstanding streamer for the money. Given your scenario there is no reason to consider the A200 as the only difference is that it has an internal DAC. However, A200 adds a good DAC… but not a great DAC. In addition, it gives you the flexibility to upgrade individually. 
 

I own two Aurrender streamers and am friends with a dealer who sells them, so have heard the A-series and also have his agreement on the subject.

Why is the N200 priced at same price as A200 if the A200 includes a DAC?  Does the N200 feature other upgrades?