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Lumin D2 or Aurender N100H

Both are discontinued 2015-2018 models and currently selling at a similar price ($1200) used.  Features wise: 

  1. - Digital output: BNC only for D2; USB 2.0 only for N100H
  2. - Power supply: 35VA external LPS for D2; 35VA internal LPS for N100H
  3. - Build-in SSD: None for D2; 2TB for N100H
  4. - Build-in DAC: Wolfson dac for D2; none for N100H
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I'm less concerned about the differences in limited features and more curious about your preference or pick in terms of (1) sound quality, (2) app usability as a streamer and (3) should I be saving up (up to $2500) for newer models if the upgrade in sound is justifiable? I’d appreciate your thoughts, especially from those with experience using both.

 

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fuzztone
5,598 posts
 

Wolfson ’s ARE enjoyable and it does Room if that’s your thing.

Any differences in the streaming.engines is so minimal that I am not concerned.

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cleeds
5,947 posts
 

Many people praise Aurender. I bought an N100H new from an authorized dealer and it was not a good experience. Hardware issues, software issues, and support from just one guy at Aurender ("Ari") whose "remedies" included things I'd told him I'd already tried. I finally dumped it at a loss. Good riddance.

ghdprentice
6,966 posts
 

I own two Aurrender. I still have my N100 (it may be an H)… it sounds great and has performed flawlessly for many years.

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fuzztone
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I have seen more complaints here about Aurender than Lumin. Those that have had no problems extoll the virtues of spending so much coin but that don't change the facts.

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