I use the IFI LAN iPurifier Pro that you’re wondering about above with my Aurender N150. Also use the IFI Silent Power (additional $70) instead of the supplied USB adaptor. Both help to lower the noise floor and improve staging and imaging. I have not tried it with my N200 yet (the 150 and 200 are in different systems in different locations) but I would expect similar results.
Why I Sold My Aurender N200
People seemed more interested in why I sold my N200 than wanted to answer my questions in my last post on streaming quality, so here ya go:
I recently sat down with my wife (who has a much better ear for sound quality than I) and we A/B tested back and forth between listening to the N200 and the Bricasti M1 SE II’s network card and heard no difference.
Just before selling the N200 I contacted a very well-known and reputable dealer for his opinion on this. If anyone would know about the sound quality of streaming, he would and I asked what streamer he would recommend. He sells Bricasti, Playback Design, Lumin and Grimm streamers. his response to me was:
"In my humble opinion, there is no need to get a dedicated streamer if you have the network board in the Bricasti"
Most member’s comments are very positive on their N200, maybe you guys have much better ears than us, so please enjoy, but in my case, I sold it and gave the much-needed funds to my daughter who is just about to start her last semester at law school.
End of story.
Hope you all had wonderful Christmas and here’s wishing you all a Happy New Year!
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Very Interesting posts. I have a Bricasti M1 SE DAC with network card. Using qobuz and Audirvana. Couldn't be happier. Listen to solely Rock and Roll at 85 to ow 90 db. System: Amp Pass X250.8, pre amp Benchmark LA-4, Project RS2T with LTA LPS A brand new 200 hrs or so on them, A new Special Tekton Encore speaker, Serial # 5 & 6 (175lbs, not including Hernia) with BE tweeters. Flanked by twin SVS SB 4000 subs. System it totally balanced. Decent cabling. You are at the concert!!!! For the first time in a long time, DESIRE NOTHING ELSE! Happy New Year Robert TN |
@navyachts the iFi noise filter is very interesting. It converts copper to fiber then back to copper. Galvanic isolation should reduce noise and jitter. Only way to know is to try. You can also upgrade to linear power supply later. oh and with the galvanic isolator recommended by @erik_squires and @bigby you need a second Ethernet cable as well. With the iFi $89 gizmo you don’t as it has a connector of its own. Definitely try these though.
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@marco1 if you get to try the iFi purifier with N200 please ket us know or message me. Much appreciated. |
@audphile1 will do, but the N200 is at my shore house so soonest I would probably have an opportunity to try will be during the summer. |
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