{"title":"Music Streamers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-mm-phono-silver-19-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - MM Phono - Silver - 19-Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is This Product and What Does It Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stereo preamplifier is the control center of a two-channel audio system. It picks your source — a turntable, a streamer, a CD player — adjusts the volume, and sends the signal on to your power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 does all of that, and much more. It is Bryston’s answer to the modern audiophile’s full front end. One box replaces four separate components: a preamplifier, a DAC (digital-to-analog converter), a network streamer, and a phono stage for vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name means something. BR-20 stands for Brian Russell — the longtime Bryston president who passed away in September 2020 at age 68. The preamp was nearly finished when he died. Bryston’s team completed it as a tribute. On their website, Bryston calls it their “most exquisite representation of musicality ever.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Analog Preamp Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preamp circuit inside the BR-20 is a clean-sheet design. Bryston built it from scratch using all-new, fully discrete amplifier circuits — meaning no off-the-shelf chips in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Bryston, the BR-20 produces the lowest noise and distortion they have ever measured in their 40-plus year history. The signal path is fully balanced from input to output. Balanced means the circuit carries two versions of the signal — one normal, one inverted — which cancels out interference picked up along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume control is fully analog and balanced. It uses tightly matched resistors and moves in precise 0.5dB steps. A ring of small LEDs around the volume knob shows the output level from across the room. All input switching uses physical relays — no electronic switches in the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20’s DAC (digital-to-analog converter) uses the same circuit design as Bryston’s standalone BDA-3 — a unit that sold for nearly $3,800 on its own. It handles PCM audio up to 32-bit\/384kHz and DSD up to DSD256 via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA re-clocking circuit inside the DAC removes jitter. Jitter is a timing error in digital audio — it causes small inconsistencies in playback that can blur the sound. The re-clocking circuit corrects those errors in real time. Independent measurements by HomeTheaterHifi.com confirmed it works as Bryston claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital inputs include AES\/EBU (XLR), coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink, and USB-B. Maximum resolution depends on the input used — see the spec table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Streamer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 has a built-in music streamer. It is based on a Raspberry Pi 4 — a fast, modern platform that loads large music libraries quickly. The BR-20 is certified \u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e and also supports Tidal, Qobuz, and AirPlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour USB-A ports on the rear accept drives loaded with local music files. The BR-20 does not include Wi-Fi. Bryston recommends a wired Ethernet connection and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which they say introduce noise into the preamp’s circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe MM Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes Bryston’s moving-magnet (MM) phono stage, installed at the factory. A phono stage amplifies the very small signal from a turntable cartridge up to line level. Bryston says this internal stage matches their standalone BP2-MM phono preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the phono stage is installed, it uses one of the RCA inputs. You still have two balanced XLR inputs and one RCA input available for other sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front-panel headphone output uses a dedicated low-impedance circuit — updated from previous Bryston preamps with more power and lower output impedance. Lower output impedance means better control over a wider range of headphones. The output uses a standard 6.35mm (¼-inch) jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery BR-20 is built by hand in Ontario, Canada. The analog circuitry carries Bryston’s 20-year parts-and-labor warranty. The digital components — DAC and streamer — carry a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Reviewers Saying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGordon Brockhouse, SoundStage! Simplifi, June 2021 — Reviewers’ Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed the BR-20 for SoundStage! Simplifi, awarding it a Reviewers’ Choice. He praised the volume control’s silky feel, the crisp relay-click of the source buttons, and the BR-20’s measured performance — which he said confirmed Bryston’s low-noise claims.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvan McCosham, SoundStage! Hi-Fi, May 2023 — Reviewers’ Choice; Recommended Reference Component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for SoundStage! Hi-Fi, earned a second Reviewers’ Choice, and then bought the review unit for his own reference system. That purchase, on top of both Reviewers’ Choice awards, prompted SoundStage!’s Recommended Reference Component designation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi News, August 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHi-Fi News called the BR-20 “an astonishing performer” that digs deep into the detail and nuance of tracks across all genres and sampling rates. The reviewer noted it delivers excellent value for what it includes, though careful partnering equipment choices are worthwhile at this price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn E. Johnson Jr., HomeTheaterHifi.com, December 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn E. Johnson Jr. tested the BR-20 and confirmed through his own lab measurements that the re-clocking circuit is effective — adding large amounts of jitter to the input signal produced no jitter peaks in his results. He described distortion and noise as “remarkably low.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarned Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 has received recognition from some of the audio press’s most respected names — including SoundStage!’s highest honor for reference-worthy components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Reference Component\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eCategory: Preamplifiers \/ Streaming DACs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eSoundStage!’s Recommended Reference Component is the publication’s highest honor — reserved for components that reviewers consider worthy of use as personal reference equipment and as a benchmark for their category.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReviewers’ Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eReviewer: Evan McCosham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eSoundStage!’s Reviewers’ Choice recognizes components a reviewer considers among the best available at their price — products they would recommend without reservation. McCosham subsequently purchased the review unit for his own reference system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-award-entry\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReviewers’ Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ec-award-source\"\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi, June 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-category\"\u003eReviewer: Gordon Brockhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ec-award-note\"\u003eThe BR-20 earned an independent Reviewers’ Choice on its initial review at SoundStage! Simplifi — the SoundStage! Network’s publication focused on high-performance, feature-rich audio components. The two Reviewers’ Choice awards together led to the Recommended Reference Component designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAudiophiles simplifying a complex system\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you currently run a separate DAC, streamer, phono stage, and preamp, the BR-20 does all four jobs in one box at a level that competes with standalone components costing significantly more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl listeners who also stream\u003c\/strong\u003e — The built-in MM phono stage and full-featured streamer mean your turntable and your Tidal or Qobuz account both get first-class treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRoon users\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BR-20 is fully Roon Ready certified, making it a natural endpoint for anyone already on the Roon platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resolution digital enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Support for 32-bit\/384kHz PCM and DSD256 via USB means the BR-20 can handle any file format you’re likely to encounter, now or in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-term thinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 20-year warranty on the analog section is a commitment very few audio brands will match. If you want to buy once and keep it for decades, the BR-20 is built and warrantied for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dedicated low-impedance headphone amplifier on the front panel is built to drive demanding loads, not a token output added as an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 supports up to 15 sources. Analog inputs include two balanced XLR pairs and one unbalanced RCA (the second RCA is used by the MM phono stage on this model). Digital inputs include two AES\/EBU (XLR), two coaxial S\/PDIF, two optical TosLink, and one USB-B audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutputs include two sets of balanced XLR — one variable, one configurable as fixed — plus the front-panel headphone jack. An optional HDMI card (four inputs, one output) is available separately and supports 4K HDR passthrough. Control options include a 12V trigger, RS-232, Ethernet, and the included BR-4 remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure what to pair with the BR-20? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re glad to help you build a system around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBryston BR-20 Preamplifier — Full Review \u0026amp; Features Walk-Through\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoon Audio’s Drew Baird goes deep on the BR-20 — covering inputs, outputs, streaming setup, DAC performance, and real-world use. A thorough look from a respected dealer and reviewer channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 Preamplifier, Streaming DAC Review \u0026amp; Features Explained — Moon Audio\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DEvn-zjgu7A\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 is a preamplifier — it controls your sources and sets the volume, but it needs a separate power amplifier to drive your speakers. Bryston’s own amplifiers are a natural match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-by4b3-blk-17in?sku=NEW-BY4B3-BLK-17IN\"\u003eBryston 4B³ Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The flagship Bryston stereo amp pairs directly with the BR-20’s balanced XLR outputs and is built to the same standard. Together they form one of the most capable two-channel systems available at any price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/prnt-by3b3-blk-17in?sku=NEW-BY3B3-BLK-17IN\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBryston 3B³ Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e— 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms. A slightly more compact option, still delivering full Bryston Cubed-series performance. A strong match for the BR-20 in mid-to-large listening rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/electronics\/power-products\/power-conditioners\/\"\u003ePower Conditioners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A high-performance preamp like the BR-20 benefits from clean, stable power. A good conditioner reduces noise on your AC line and protects your investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/aa-interconnect-xlr\"\u003eBalanced XLR Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The BR-20’s outputs are balanced XLR. Quality balanced cables preserve the noise-rejection benefits of the fully balanced design all the way to your power amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalog Preamp — New Design, Record-Low Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20’s preamp section is a clean-sheet design built around custom, fully discrete amplifier circuits made for this product alone. Bryston says the BR-20 achieves the lowest noise and distortion in the company’s 40-plus year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully balanced circuit — from input to output — rejects common-mode noise. Common-mode noise is interference that gets picked up equally on both conductors of a balanced cable. The balanced circuit cancels it out before it reaches your amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHD+N (total harmonic distortion plus noise) is specified at or below \u003cstrong\u003e0.0006%\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is an extremely low figure — many excellent preamps measure ten to fifty times higher. Signal-to-noise ratio is \u003cstrong\u003e110dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning a very quiet background even at loud listening levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume Control — Fully Analog, Precision Matched\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20’s volume control is fully analog and balanced. It uses tightly matched resistors — chosen to stay accurate across the whole range of the control. Volume moves in precise 0.5dB steps. A ring of LEDs around the knob shows output level from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll source switching uses relays — physical switches that connect your source directly. There are no electronic chips in the switching path. Relay switching is quieter and more reliable over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDAC — BDA-3 Performance, Built In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20’s DAC uses the same circuit design as Bryston’s acclaimed standalone BDA-3 converter. That product retailed for roughly $3,800 on its own. Getting that DAC as part of the BR-20’s package is a real value. Supported formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — via USB and the built-in streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — via coaxial S\/PDIF, AES\/EBU, and HDMI (optional card)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM up to 24-bit\/96kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — via optical TosLink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD256\u003c\/strong\u003e — via USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD128\u003c\/strong\u003e — via built-in streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD64\u003c\/strong\u003e — via optional HDMI card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD native and DoP (DSD over PCM)\u003c\/strong\u003e formats supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA re-clocking circuit inside the DAC removes jitter — timing errors that can blur digital audio. Independent lab tests by HomeTheaterHifi.com confirmed the re-clocking circuit performs as Bryston claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStreamer — Roon Ready, High-Resolution, Wired\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in streamer uses a Raspberry Pi 4 — faster than the Pi 3 boards in earlier Bryston streamers, which means large libraries load more quickly. It is certified \u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e and also supports Tidal, Qobuz, and AirPlay. Four USB-A ports accept drives loaded with local files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 does not include Wi-Fi. Bryston recommends a wired Ethernet connection. They warn that Wi-Fi dongles introduce RF noise into the preamp’s circuitry, which would undermine the BR-20’s very low noise floor. Plan for a network cable to your listening room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMM Phono Stage — Included on This Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes Bryston’s optional moving-magnet (MM) phono stage, installed at the factory. Bryston says it matches their standalone BP2-MM phono preamplifier. When installed, it uses the first RCA analog input. You still have two balanced XLR inputs and one additional RCA input for other sources. Moving-coil (MC) cartridges require an external step-up transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Amplifier — Low Impedance, High Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front-panel headphone output is a dedicated circuit — updated in the BR-20 with more power and lower output impedance than previous Bryston preamps. Lower output impedance means better control over a wide range of headphones, including demanding planar magnetic designs. Output uses a standard 6.35mm (¼-inch) jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 supports up to 15 sources. Analog inputs include two balanced XLR pairs and one unbalanced RCA (the second RCA is used by the MM phono stage on this model). Digital inputs include two AES\/EBU (XLR), two coaxial S\/PDIF, two optical TosLink, and one USB-B audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutputs include two sets of balanced XLR — one variable, one configurable as fixed — plus the front-panel headphone jack. An optional HDMI card (four inputs, one output) is available separately and supports 4K HDR passthrough. Control options include a 12V trigger, RS-232, Ethernet, and the included BR-4 remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 is built in Dwight, Ontario, Canada. The chassis is aluminum with a thick, anodized silver front panel and a lightly textured finish. This SKU is the 19” faceplate version, sized to fit standard equipment racks. Source buttons have a crisp, click-relay feel. Weight is 12 pounds — lighter than reviewers expected for a Bryston product, and easy to place in a rack or furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStereo Preamplifier with DAC, Streamer, MM Phono Stage, and Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalog Circuit Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFully balanced, fully discrete Class A analog circuitry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; 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1 × Unbalanced RCA (1 RCA used by MM phono on this model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × Balanced XLR pairs (variable and fixed\/configurable); 6.35mm headphone jack (front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × AES\/EBU (XLR), 2 × Coaxial S\/PDIF (RCA), 2 × Optical TosLink, 1 × USB-B audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC Max Resolution — USB \/ Streamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32-bit\/384kHz PCM; DSD256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC Max Resolution — Coaxial \/ AES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24-bit\/192kHz PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC Max Resolution — TosLink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24-bit\/96kHz PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDSD Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDSD64, DSD128, DSD256; native and DoP formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStreamer Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRaspberry Pi 4; Roon Ready; Tidal; Qobuz; AirPlay (Shairport Sync)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNetwork Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWired Ethernet only (Wi-Fi not supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB Storage Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × USB-A (rear panel, for local drives)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhono Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMoving-Magnet (MM); included on this model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSystem Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V trigger in\/out; RS-232; Ethernet; USB; BR-4 remote included; Manic Moose web UI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTotal Sources Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFaceplate Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e19 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.6” × 19” × 13” (verify exact 19” dimensions with Bryston)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 lbs (5.4kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilver anodized aluminum faceplate, 19” wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty — Analog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 years, parts and labor (transferable with original receipt from authorized dealer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty — Digital (DAC\/Streamer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the BR-20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 is a preamplifier — it controls your sources and sets the volume, but it does not drive speakers on its own. You’ll need a separate power amplifier (such as a Bryston 3B³ or 4B³) and a pair of speakers. For streaming, you’ll also need a wired Ethernet connection — the BR-20 doesn’t support Wi-Fi. For vinyl, this version already includes the MM phono stage, so you can plug in a moving-magnet turntable directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the BR-20 compatible with my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes a moving-magnet (MM) phono stage, so it works with any turntable that uses an MM cartridge — the most common type. Moving-coil (MC) cartridges need a step-up transformer or separate MC phono stage before connecting to the BR-20. Not sure what cartridge type you have? Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll help you sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BR-20 support Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BR-20 requires a wired Ethernet connection for streaming. Bryston strongly advises against using a Wi-Fi dongle — they found it introduces RF noise into the preamp’s circuitry, which works against the BR-20’s very low noise floor. If running a cable to your listening room isn’t easy, a Powerline Ethernet adapter is a common workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the BR-20 Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The BR-20 is fully Roon Ready certified. It integrates directly with the Roon platform without extra setup. Many BR-20 owners use Roon as their primary playback interface rather than the built-in Manic Moose web UI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat streaming services does the BR-20 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-20 supports Tidal and Qobuz natively through its built-in streamer. It also supports AirPlay via Shairport Sync, which lets you stream from Apple devices. Roon users can also stream from any service Roon supports. Spotify can be streamed via AirPlay as a workaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the 17-inch and 19-inch versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust the width of the faceplate. The 17-inch fits standard home audio furniture and rack shelves. The 19-inch (this one) fits professional equipment racks. The electronics, features, and specs are identical. Pick the 19” if your gear lives in an equipment rack or if you prefer the wider look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this version include the MM phono stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The MM phono stage is included and factory-installed on this model. It uses the first RCA analog input — that input is not available for line-level sources. You still have two balanced XLR inputs and one RCA input free for other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty does the BR-20 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analog section is covered by Bryston’s 20-year parts-and-labor warranty — one of the longest in consumer electronics. The digital components (DAC and streamer) carry a 5-year warranty. The warranty is transferable to a second owner with the original bill of sale from an authorized dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add the HDMI board later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — but it must be installed by a qualified technician, not by the user. The optional HDMI card adds four inputs and one output, supports 4K HDR passthrough, and allows DSD audio over HDMI from SACD players. Contact us or Bryston directly for installation details and current pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the BR-20 support MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier — Silver, 19” Faceplate, with MM Phono Stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBR-4 remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC AC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner’s manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty and registration documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-titlebox-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3b5.svg\" alt=\"music note emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f504.svg\" alt=\"repeat emoji\" width=\"20\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Take your time. 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At the center of each one is a Philips CD-Pro 2, the linear-tracking die-cast mechanism that serious CD players were built around before Philips ended production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThose mechanisms are not made any more, which is the real reason the run is limited. What is left is a finite pool of drives, and the T35 uses one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis is aluminum, standing on a three-leg suspension rather than on four feet. Three points always define a plane, which is why a three-leg stance sits flat on any shelf without rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo AK4499EQ Chips and Four 12AU7s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is a pair of AKM AK4499EQ chips in dual-mono, one per channel. AKM stopped making them after a fire destroyed the factory in 2020, so every one now in a product came from surviving stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe output stage is valves: four hand-matched 12AU7 tubes. That is what gives the T35 its character, and it is a choice you rarely see paired with converters of this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStreaming runs on an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 under Android. Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music and Spotify are all on board. Wi-Fi, AirPlay, DLNA and Bluetooth 5.0 sit alongside them, so nothing else is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a CD-Pro 2 while they exist\u003c\/strong\u003e — Philips no longer makes the mechanism, so a new player built around one is something you buy now or not at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou like what valves do\u003c\/strong\u003e — four hand-matched 12AU7 tubes sit in the output stage, giving the T35 a character no solid-state player will reproduce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box for everything\u003c\/strong\u003e — discs, Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music, Spotify, AirPlay and DLNA all arrive here, so the rack does not grow to accommodate streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier takes balanced inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR and RCA outputs are both fitted, with a coaxial digital output if you would rather use your own converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on serious headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the optional module delivers 7.6 watts into 32 ohms across four gain stages. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR outputs to your amplifier if it takes them, or the RCA pair to any line input. The valve stage and the AKM pair handle everything from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEthernet or Wi-Fi brings in the streaming services. The coaxial digital output feeds an external converter, and the headphone module, if fitted, takes XLR4, 4.4mm and 6.35mm plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the T35? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth matching to a source this good — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the optional amplifier module — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich drive mechanism does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Philips CD-Pro 2, a linear-tracking mechanism in a die-cast metal frame, and one of the most respected transports ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy are only 99 being made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth the CD-Pro 2 mechanism and the AK4499EQ converter are out of production, so the run is bounded by the parts that still exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter chips are inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AKM AK4499EQ chips in dual-mono, one per channel, feeding a valve output stage of four hand-matched 12AU7 tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat can it stream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal, Qobuz, Apple Music and Spotify, plus AirPlay and DLNA over Wi-Fi, running on an octa-core Snapdragon 665.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTell me about the headphone module.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is an option, delivering 7.6 watts into 32 ohms with four gain stages and XLR4, 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single-ended jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCall us at 800-942-0220 and we will confirm the current Shanling warranty terms for this model before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the CD-T35 at launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ojhO7xyzI2s\" title=\"Shanling CD-T35 CD Player Launches with AKM's AK4499EQ DAC, also used in Shanling's M8 \u0026amp; M9 players\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Hong Kong's \u003cem\u003eAudiotechnique\u003c\/em\u003e goes through it in detail, with English subtitles switched on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tWDPrr2TprI?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Shanling CD-T35 multifunction tube CD player - Audiotechnique\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about valve output stages, the CD-Pro 2 mechanism, or all-in-one streaming players? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980519760045,"sku":"NEW-SHT35-SIL","price":17999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/SHT35-SIL_01_angle_2025__51407.1763476597.1280.1280_fc4edb82-4e24-4410-81d0-4c7513d9db19.jpg?v=1778165511"},{"product_id":"bluesound-vault-2i-music-player-and-storage-drive-white","title":"Bluesound Vault 2i Music Player and Storage Drive - White","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePut the Discs in Once, Then Put Them Away\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe VAULT 2i does one thing no streamer does. Feed it a CD and it rips the disc to its own 2TB drive, tags it, finds the artwork, and adds it to a library you can play in any room. Then the disc goes back in its box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou choose the format. FLAC keeps every bit of the disc, MP3 at 320kbps saves space, and WAV sits between them. A shelf of several hundred CDs becomes a library you can search instead of one you have to stand in front of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat drive is also a network share. Other BluOS players in the house read from it directly, so the VAULT can sit in a cupboard and serve music to rooms that have no disc player at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Server, a Streamer and a Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 32-bit, 192kHz converter handles playback, fed by a 1GHz dual-core processor. It plays FLAC, MQA, WAV and AIFF at high resolution, alongside MP3, AAC, ALAC, WMA, OGG and OPUS, from 32 to 192kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluOS brings Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready and AirPlay 2, with Alexa control. Bluetooth works both ways with aptX HD, so the VAULT can receive from a phone or send to a wireless headphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOutputs are analog RCA with a fixed option, coaxial and optical digital, a subwoofer output, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 12-volt trigger. The unit is 220mm wide, 192 deep and 90 tall, and weighs 1.8kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have hundreds of CDs and no time\u003c\/strong\u003e — ripping happens on the box itself with tags and artwork applied automatically, so the collection moves across without a computer or a spare weekend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the discs kept bit-perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e — FLAC ripping preserves everything the CD holds, so the library is the collection rather than a compressed copy of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play music in more than one room\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 2TB drive works as a network share for other BluOS players, so one library serves the whole house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have Ethernet at the rack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a wired Gigabit connection is what keeps a large library serving several rooms without a track stopping midway through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to feed a real system\u003c\/strong\u003e — analog RCA, coaxial and optical outputs plus a subwoofer output and a trigger mean it connects to proper amplification rather than only to itself. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the analog RCA outputs to a line input on your amplifier, or take coaxial or optical to a converter if you would rather use your own. A subwoofer output is there if you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect the Gigabit Ethernet port to your router or switch, and control everything from the BluOS app. Discs go in the front, and the ripping starts on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the VAULT 2i? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the library goes next — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the coaxial or optical output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is an output waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much music will it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe internal drive is 2TB, which holds several thousand CDs ripped to FLAC and a great deal more in MP3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich formats can it rip to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFLAC for a bit-perfect copy, MP3 at 320kbps to save space, or WAV. You choose before ripping starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan other rooms play from it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The drive works as a network share, so other BluOS players read the library directly across the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it join the network?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOver Gigabit Ethernet, which is what keeps a large library serving several rooms at once without interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog RCA with a fixed option, coaxial and optical digital, a subwoofer output, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 12-volt trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big is it, and what is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e220 by 192 by 90mm and 1.8kg. One year on parts and factory workmanship, for the original purchaser, when bought from an authorized dealer. It does not transfer if the unit is sold on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWatch this product-focused video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p0pTkfqvzwE\" title=\"Product video\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSimply Sound and Vision examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ldhopHZP0PE\" title=\"Bluesound VAULT 2i Overview\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about ripping a CD collection, multi-room streaming, or lossless formats? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bluesound","offers":[{"title":"Gloss White \/ New","offer_id":45980572319917,"sku":"NEW-BDVAULT2I-GLSWHT","price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BDVAULT2I_2-GLSWHT-Large__40991.1728727452.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778097111"},{"product_id":"bluesound-node-gen-3-n130-wireless-music-streamer-black","title":"Bluesound NODE (Gen 3) N130 - Wireless Music Streamer - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStreaming Added to the System You Have\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bluesound NODE (Gen 3) puts hi-res streaming and multi-room audio into a hi-fi system that predates both. It sits beside your amplifier, or in front of a pair of powered speakers, and it is the box that makes everything else current again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound gave this generation an Editors' Choice award. What it opens up is hundreds of internet radio stations, dozens of streaming services and your own stored library, all reached from the BluOS app on a phone, a tablet, a Mac or a PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluesound redesigned the converter for this generation. It handles 24-bit and 192kHz audio, along with full MQA unfolding. That is the part of the box deciding how it sounds, and it is the main change from the model before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSoftware That Does More Than Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluOS carries tone controls and subwoofer crossover optimization, which is unusual on a streamer and genuinely useful. Most sources hand over a signal and leave the rest to the amplifier. This one lets you shape things while the music is still digital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIns and Outs for a Real Rack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is an array of digital and analog inputs and outputs, so the NODE fits whether your amplifier is thirty years old or was bought last month. Analog out goes to a line input; digital out is there if you would rather use a converter of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdd another BluOS player later and the two work together as a multi-room system rather than as two separate boxes. That is the part people use most in the second year of owning one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Music Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier predates streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e — the NODE brings every service to a system you already like, without replacing anything else in the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the option of your own converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — digital outputs sit alongside the analog ones, so a better DAC can take over later while the NODE keeps streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tone controls that work\u003c\/strong\u003e — BluOS applies them and the subwoofer crossover in the digital domain, before the signal reaches your amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou plan to add rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — another BluOS player joins this one rather than starting a second system, which is why people buy the first one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe NODE is a source, not an amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — passive speakers need an amp between the two, though powered speakers connect directly. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to your network and let the BluOS app find it. Analog outputs run to a line input on your amplifier or to a pair of powered speakers, and the digital outputs feed an outboard converter instead if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe digital and analog inputs let other sources borrow the NODE's converter or its place in the system, which is what makes it fit an older rack as easily as a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The usual partner — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e To finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BluOS has crossover optimization built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short run into your amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e24-bit and 192kHz audio, with full MQA unfolding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe converter is built in. A digital output is there if you would rather use your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough the BluOS Controller app, on iOS, Android, Mac or PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it with powered speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, straight from the analog outputs. Passive speakers need an amplifier between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it do multi-room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Add another BluOS player and they work together as one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I adjust tone or set a subwoofer crossover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth are in BluOS, applied in the digital domain before the signal reaches your amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eiiWi Reviews compares the N130 against the alternatives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_kBuFkHXeLU\" title=\"Bluesound Node N130 Reviewed and Compared\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Stjernholm Reviews takes a full look at it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jHdCBy_4b60\" title=\"Bluesound Node (N130) - FULL REVIEW\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, multi-room audio, or adding streaming to a hi-fi system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bluesound","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black \/ New","offer_id":45980591718573,"sku":"NEW-BDNODE3-GLSBLK","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BDNODE3_GLSBLK_01-Large__15149.1728670001.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778123436"},{"product_id":"bluesound-powernode-edge-wireless-music-streaming-amplifier-white","title":"Bluesound Powernode Edge Wireless Music Streaming Amplifier - White","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eJust Add Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bluesound Powernode Edge puts a streamer, a converter and a stereo amplifier in one small box. Connect a pair of passive speakers, open the BluOS app, and you have a system. Nothing else is needed and nothing else has to be wired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe case measures 8.6 by 7.6 inches and weighs three pounds. It sits on a shelf, or goes on a wall with the bracket in the box. That makes it a fit for a bedroom, an office, a den or a smaller living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClean Power for the Rooms It Was Built For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA DirectDigital amplifier supplies 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms. That is enough to fill the kind of room this thing is meant for, and to give television sound a clean, open feel that a soundbar never quite manages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBluOS, AirPlay and the TV, All in One Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluOS opens up the major music services, internet radio, and anything stored on your network or a USB drive. AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon are all supported, and two-way Bluetooth with aptX HD sends as well as receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFiles play up to 24-bit and 192kHz, and DSD256 is supported too. Group the Edge with other BluOS players and the same music follows you from room to room, in sync, from the one app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Television, and Everything Else\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHDMI eARC connects a TV and lets its own remote handle the volume. The Edge can also join a Bluesound home theater setup and drive the rear surround speakers. A shared optical and 3.5mm input takes one more source of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou also get USB playback, wired Ethernet, a subwoofer output and proper speaker terminals. Touch controls on the top cover play, pause, volume and track skip, and the Edge will learn commands from an infrared remote you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e found the Edge sounded \"capable from the start,\" with \"clarity in spades and an ample amount of big, open space around each instrument.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVolume was never the issue. \"Power and volume aren’t an issue at all,\" the magazine wrote, adding that on Wet Leg \"there’s snap to the drums\" and \"voices come through clear and upfront.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe one thing the review missed is worth knowing before you buy: there is \"No headphone port\" on the Edge, so wired headphones are not part of the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a system, not a rack\u003c\/strong\u003e — streamer, converter and amplifier in one box means a pair of speakers is the only other thing you have to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace is the constraint\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 8.6 inches wide, and wall-mountable with the included bracket, it goes where a full-size component simply would not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television is in the same room\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC hands its sound to real speakers and lets the TV remote set the volume, so nobody has to learn a second control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the house covered eventually\u003c\/strong\u003e — group it with other BluOS players and the same music follows you room to room, added one box at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Edge is built for one pair of speakers in a small or medium room\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40 watts per channel will not fill a large space with hungry floorstanders. Match it with a pair from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWire a pair of passive speakers to the terminals and join the Edge to your network over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, then let the BluOS app find it. A television connects on HDMI eARC, and a CD player on the optical input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable needs a phono preamp before it reaches the 3.5mm analog input. There is a subwoofer output for a powered sub, and the Edge can act as the rear channels in a Bluesound home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e One pair is all it needs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a dedicated output for one — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Preamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needed before a turntable reaches the analog input — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speaker cable to finish the job — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Powernode Edge has a stereo amplifier built in. Connect a pair of passive speakers and you are done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect it to my TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. HDMI eARC sends the television's sound to the Edge, and a compatible TV remote can control the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I listen on headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOver Bluetooth, with aptX HD support. The Edge has no wired headphone jack, so a pair of wireless headphones is the way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, with a phono preamp between the two. The Edge's analog input expects a line-level signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFiles up to 24-bit and 192kHz, and DSD256, over the network or from a USB drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e40 watts per channel into 8 ohms from its DirectDigital amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCheap Audio Man lives with the Powernode Edge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hr9GFRZLcxs\" title=\"Bluesound Strikes Back! Lot to Like with the Powernode Edge\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Darko Audio sets it against the alternatives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QJA8Ss1SMAQ\" title=\"Move over SONOS: Bluesound's Powernode Edge is AFFORDABLE hi-fi streaming for EVERYONE!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming amplifiers, multi-room audio, or building a compact system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bluesound","offers":[{"title":"White \/ New","offer_id":45980611215533,"sku":"NEW-BDPWEDGE-WHT","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BDPWEDGE_WHT_01-Large__00779.1728726807.1280.1280_0b3f14eb-a571-44e0-baf3-b72e2f0a5cb9.jpg?v=1778109870"},{"product_id":"bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-silver-17-inch","title":"Bryston BDA-3.14 Streaming DAC with HDMI - Silver - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Products, Merged Into One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston BDA-3.14 is a converter, a network streamer and a digital preamp in one case. The odd model number is a joke about pi, because the box is literally the BDA-3 converter and the BDP-Pi streaming player put together on one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBought separately those two cost around $5,290. Together in this case they cost $4,195, and they are joined inside by I2S rather than by the USB or coaxial cable you would otherwise run between them. That is the better connection of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AK4490 chips do the converting, one per channel, balanced the whole way. They feed a discrete Class A output stage with no chips at all in the signal path. Balanced output is 4 volts and single-ended 2 volts, and either can run fixed or variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFed directly, it takes PCM up to 384kHz and 32 bits, and native DSD up to DSD256 over USB or HDMI. Volume is done digitally inside the AK4490's own 32-bit headroom, so nothing is thrown away when you turn it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer With Ten Digital Inputs Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe streaming side is a Raspberry Pi running Bryston's own Manic Moose software. It reaches Qobuz, Tidal, internet radio, a network drive or a USB stick, and it is Roon Ready. AirPlay, DLNA, Squeezelite and MPD all work too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour HDMI Inputs, Which Is Unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRound the back are four HDMI audio inputs, a USB Type-B, AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA and coaxial BNC, plus Ethernet. Ten digital inputs in all. An HDMI output passes video through to a display, so an SACD or Blu-ray player can send audio here and picture onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou can drive it from the front panel, the app, a web browser, RS-232 or TCP\/IP. The digital and analog halves have their own power supplies. The case is 17 inches wide, and being a digital product it carries Bryston's five-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteven Stone reviewed the BDA-3.14 for \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, which went on to name it to its Best Audio Gear list. He called it \"a first-class component that could be the center of a high-performance digital audio system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat he valued was the absence of a house sound. The BDA-3.14, he wrote, succeeds at being \"an extremely neutral DAC\/pre\" that \"does not prettify or euphonize the sound,\" and is \"deadly silent, with nary a hiccup or burble even with its volume turned up to max.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse gave it an Editors' Choice in \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e, finding it \"extremely quiet\" and crediting it with \"amazing dynamics and fluidity.\" It made it \"incredibly easy for me to visualize performers playing the music,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the streamer and the converter to stop being two boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — joined inside by I2S, they skip the cable and the interface that sit between them on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — full Roon Ready certification means the BDA-3.14 turns up as an endpoint the moment your Core sees the network, with nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own an SACD or Blu-ray player\u003c\/strong\u003e — four HDMI audio inputs take its multichannel or DSD output, and the HDMI output passes the picture on to the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable balanced and single-ended outputs drive them directly, which removes a preamp and a pair of interconnects from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BDA-3.14 is a digital preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — every input on it is digital, so a turntable or a tuner needs another path to your speakers. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it covers the analog side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to the network over Ethernet, then use the Manic Moose app or a browser to set it up. A computer connects on USB Type-B, a disc player on HDMI, and older sources on AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA or coaxial BNC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs run fixed into an amplifier, or variable into a power amp or active speakers. Two USB Type-A ports on the back take drives, and an HDMI output carries video to a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To add analog inputs and drive passive speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs make active pairs simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended out of the BDA-3.14 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 17-inch Bryston deserves a solid shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it without a separate preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Set the outputs to variable and the BDA-3.14 controls volume into a power amp or a pair of active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is I2S, and why does it matter here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is the interface a converter uses internally. Joining the streamer to the converter with I2S skips the extra conversion that a USB or coaxial cable between two boxes would add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the internal streamer handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 192kHz and 24 bits. Higher rates and native DSD come in through the USB or HDMI inputs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, it is fully Roon Ready and appears as an endpoint for a Core running on a NAS, a PC or a Nucleus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the HDMI inputs with an SACD or Blu-ray player?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Four HDMI audio inputs accept the player's output, and the HDMI output sends the video on to your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on parts and labor, which is Bryston's term for its digital electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJiles McCoy talks through the BDA-3.14 with Bryston's Gary Dayton:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKsnbDP0mII\" title=\"RMAF 2019 - Spotlight: Bryston with Gary Dayton - BDA 3.14 DAC Streamer!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd this review takes the lid off, with English captions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qdel9cdayhQ?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Streamer, DAC, player Bryston BDA 3.14 in our review, test and breakdown!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming DACs, digital preamplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45980614492333,"sku":"NEW-BYBDA314-SIL-17IN","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBDA314_SIL_02-Large__38584.1728728126.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778095709"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-stream-box-s2-silver","title":"Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer Built Like the Amplifiers Beside It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe market is full of wireless streamers, and most are plastic boxes built around an app. Pro-Ject's argument for the Stream Box S2 is that the app is the easy part, and what actually decides the sound is the converter and the analog output stage behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSo the Stream Box S2 was built to match the Box-series amplifiers it sits next to, the MaiA S2 and the Stereo Box S2, in both sound and appearance. On a shelf of those, it looks and behaves like part of the same set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Streams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHigh-resolution playback runs to 24-bit and 192kHz. The app handles the services and your own library, and the whole thing is designed to disappear into a system rather than to dominate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMulti-Room That Keeps the Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost multi-room systems drop to MP3 quality to stay reliable across several rooms. The Stream Box S2 holds CD quality, 16-bit and 44.1kHz, across every zone, and limits the count to ten over Ethernet or six over Wi-Fi to make sure the data actually arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOr Make a Stereo Pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo units can be assigned as left and right channels instead, which turns a pair of them into a stereo system in its own right. It is an unusual trick and it suits rooms where running speaker cable is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you have active speakers, put the Stream Box S2 next to them and feed them directly. That is the shortest signal path this arrangement allows, and it removes an amplifier from the room altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own Pro-Ject Box-series components\u003c\/strong\u003e — this was designed to match the MaiA S2 and Stereo Box S2 in sound and in looks, so the shelf stays coherent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want multi-room without the quality drop\u003c\/strong\u003e — CD quality holds across every zone rather than falling back to MP3 the way most systems do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — place it beside them and feed them directly, which removes an amplifier from the room entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a stereo pair without cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — two units can be assigned left and right, which suits a room where running speaker cable is not practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stream Box S2 has no amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — passive speakers need one between the two, though active speakers connect directly. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to your network over Ethernet or Wi-Fi and control it from the Pro-Ject app. Ethernet allows up to ten zones and Wi-Fi up to six, which is the limit that keeps the quality where it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe analog output runs to an amplifier or straight into a pair of active speakers. Two units can be paired as left and right channels instead, if that suits the room better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The usual partner — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active or passive, both work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short run into your amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you would rather use your own converter — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it stream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 24-bit and 192kHz. Multi-room playback runs at CD quality, 16-bit and 44.1kHz, across every zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many rooms can it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTen zones over Ethernet, or six over Wi-Fi. Those limits exist so the data arrives intact at CD quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan two of them work as a stereo pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Two units can be assigned as left and right channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it with active speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, directly. Put it beside them and it feeds them without an amplifier in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does the converter matter more than the app?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBecause the app only chooses the music. The converter and the analog output stage decide what it sounds like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it match in the range?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe MaiA S2 and Stereo Box S2 amplifiers, in both sound and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ehxos plus takes the Stream Box S2 apart, with English captions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s1ggnaiioq0?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 | 2018 with Raspberry Pi and Volumio\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, multi-room audio, or building a compact system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pro-Ject","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45980616491181,"sku":"NEW-PRSTBS2-SIL","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/PRSTBS2-SIL_01_angle_2025__03323.1739464650.1280.1280_f8f27a18-87ba-4ab1-9fd5-5f52eb8da0fa.jpg?v=1778144807"},{"product_id":"aurender-acs100-music-server-streamer-cd-ripper-black","title":"Aurender ACS100 Music Server Streamer CD Ripper - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Box That Turns a Shelf of CDs Into a Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRipping a CD collection on a computer is a chore nobody finishes. The ACS100 exists to end that. Put a disc in, press once, and a TEAC optical drive and Aurender's own ripping engine do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRips are lossless and error-corrected, with metadata and cover art fetched as they go. If the collection runs to hundreds of discs, the ACS100 works with the Acronova Nimbie autoloader for unattended batch ripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOnce ripped, the library lives here and every other Aurender on your network can play from it. Aurender calls that a central server, and it lets your playback machines run light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eYour Drives, Your Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStorage is not fitted at the factory. Two 2.5-inch bays take drives you supply, up to a pair of 8TB SSDs, so you buy the capacity you actually need and add more when the library outgrows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRunning it is an Intel low-power quad-core processor with 8GB of memory and a separate 240GB NVMe drive for the system and cache. Low-power parts were chosen to keep current draw, and therefore noise, down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe case is machined aluminum, 8.5 inches wide by 10.1 deep by 4.4 tall, and weighs 11 pounds. A 4-inch color LCD on the front shows album art as discs are ripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCarlin \"Rick\" Smith of \u003cem\u003esound-lab.com\u003c\/em\u003e described the ACS100 as \"a more cost-effective version of the ACS10 offering many of the same functions,\" with \"clutter-free direct access to your music\" and \"app-embedded Tidal and Qobuz subscription streaming services.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMaxim Naumov of \u003cem\u003esoundex.ru\u003c\/em\u003e found that it \"offers convenient tools for music playback and media library management,\" and could \"well claim a place in the main system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Server Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own an Aurender\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ACS100 adds ripping, library management and central storage to an A200, A15, A20, N20, W20SE or N30SA without replacing what you have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour CDs are still in boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-touch ripping with AccurateRip and automatic metadata means the collection gets digitized in evenings rather than never.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to choose your own storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — two user-installable 2.5-inch bays take up to 16TB in total, so the capacity is your decision and not a fixed price on a sticker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run more than one system\u003c\/strong\u003e — other Aurenders on the network stream from this one, which keeps a single library rather than several that drift apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a second source too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the USB audio output feeds a converter for a second system while it serves the first. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003edigital-to-analog converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun Ethernet from the double-isolated gigabit port to your router. Other Aurenders on the same network then see the library, and the Conductor app on an iPad drives everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTo use it as a source in its own right, take the USB audio output to a converter. The three data USB ports handle external drives and the Nimbie autoloader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the ACS100? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aurender it was made to feed — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the USB audio output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next box in the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somewhere cool and steady — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it come with storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou fit your own. Two 2.5-inch bays accept drives up to 7mm tall, taking a pair of 8TB SSDs for 16TB in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich formats does it rip to and play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDSD in DSF and DFF, plus WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A and APE among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. With a Roon Server running on the same network and current firmware, the ACS100 works as a Roon endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the USB audio output support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 32-bit and 384kHz, DSD128 over DoP, and DSD512 natively, into a converter of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn external 19V switch-mode adapter, which is part of how the ACS100 reaches its price. Playback draws 16.5 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor from the date of purchase, with a dated receipt from an authorized Aurender dealer. No registration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound reviews the ACS100:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sIrdRGWOft8\" title=\"Aurender ACS100 Music Server Streamer CD Ripper Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about ripping a CD collection, music servers, or building a networked system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ New","offer_id":45981148840109,"sku":"NEW-AXACS100-BLK","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXACS100_BLK_01_2024__03892.1734453401.1280.1280_3b6e43ab-b31a-4713-abe4-a203bfc0a438.jpg?v=1778120906"},{"product_id":"hifi-rose-rs130-network-transport-silver","title":"HiFi Rose RS130 Network Transport - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNoise Cannot Travel Down a Beam of Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery network cable running into a streamer is also a wire carrying electrical noise from your router, your switch and everything else on the network. The RS130 answers that by taking its Ethernet over fiber instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLight carries no ground and no current, so the noise stops at the transceiver. The same trick is applied to the USB output, where optical conversion separates the music data from the electrical noise that drives it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the whole argument for this machine. It has no converter inside at all, so its only job is to hand the cleanest possible signal to the DAC you already chose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAn Oven for the Clock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe clock is an OCXO, an oven-controlled crystal oscillator. It holds the crystal at a constant temperature, because a crystal's frequency drifts as it warms and cools, and that drift is what jitter is made of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you run a master clock already, two BNC inputs accept a 10MHz reference at either 50 or 75 ohms. The digital outputs then follow it, so the transport and the DAC agree on time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower comes from a linear stage backed by a high-capacity supercapacitor, which brings supply noise close to battery levels. A 256GB NVMe drive caches music so playback never waits on the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley of \u003cem\u003ehi-fi+\u003c\/em\u003e called the RS130 \"a seriously proficient streaming front end that is a pleasure to operate and look at.\" The magazine went on to give it a 2025 Award in the Network Streamer category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Everard gave it Hi-Fi News' Outstanding Product Award, writing that optical connections act as a noise barrier and that \"The result is a device that makes the most of almost any DAC you might try.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Network Transport Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a converter worth building around\u003c\/strong\u003e — with no DAC inside, every part of the RS130 works on delivery rather than conversion, and the sound stays your own choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour network is electrically noisy\u003c\/strong\u003e — fiber Ethernet and fiber USB break the electrical path entirely, which no amount of expensive copper cable can do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run an external master clock\u003c\/strong\u003e — two BNC inputs take a 10MHz reference at 50 or 75 ohms, so the RS130 slots into a system already built around one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour DAC takes I2S or AES\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI I2S, AES\/EBU, coaxial and optical are all fitted, so the best input on your converter is the one you get to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the screen to do the work\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 15.4-inch touch display shows artwork and library at a glance. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003edigital-to-analog converters\u003c\/a\u003e for the other half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChoose the output your converter does best: HDMI I2S, AES\/EBU on XLR, coaxial, or optical. Your DAC then feeds the amplifier exactly as it does now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe network arrives over the SFP fiber Ethernet port, with a transceiver module included, or over Wi-Fi using the supplied dongle. The Rose Connect app and a metal remote both control it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RS130? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The half this transport was built to feed — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next box in the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e AES\/EBU or coaxial — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A steady home for 12kg — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The RS130 is a transport, so your converter does the sound. That is what puts the choice of character back in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOptical, coaxial, AES\/EBU on XLR and HDMI I2S, alongside the fiber optic USB output to your converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM from 8kHz to 768kHz at 8, 16, 24 or 32 bits, and native DSD from DSD64 to DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is an OCXO clock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn oven-controlled crystal oscillator. Holding the crystal at a steady temperature stops its frequency drifting, which is where most jitter starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e430 by 317 by 125mm and 12kg, with a 15.4-inch touchscreen across the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years from the original date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects. Unusually, it stays with the device, so it remains active if the unit changes hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteve Huff spends time with the RS130:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/krWbgyDc_qo\" title=\"The HIFi Rose RS130 Flagship Music Streamer Thrills! My full review!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Yorkshire AV compares it directly with the RS150B:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/huXZzRnCc8w\" title=\"NEW HiFi Rose RS130 vs RS150B - a deep dive into high end streaming!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network transports, master clocks, or isolating a streamer from network noise? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HiFi Rose","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981196026029,"sku":"NEW-HIRS130-SIL","price":5895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/HIRS130_SIL_01_2023__62111.1734459447.1280.1280_19e99c39-50f2-4cf3-9916-59cf3a922188.jpg?v=1778146213"},{"product_id":"aurender-n150-music-server-streamer-black","title":"Aurender N150 Music Server Streamer - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Way Into Aurender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe N150 is where the Aurender range starts. It follows the N100H, which earned the company much of its reputation, and it is the model most people arrive at when they decide a laptop is no longer good enough as a source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the honest use case. A computer runs fans, spins drives, and shares its power supply with a dozen other jobs at once. The N150 does one thing only, in a machined aluminum case, with a full linear power supply feeding both the processor and the output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Is Actually Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA low-power Intel dual-core processor handles playback, picked because it runs quiet rather than fast. Behind it sit 8GB of system memory and a 240GB solid-state cache. Files are read ahead into that cache, so playback never has to wait on a disk or on the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClean Output, and Storage If You Want It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital output is Audio Class 2.0 USB, with its own ultra-low-noise power circuitry. It carries PCM up to 32-bit and 384kHz, and DSD from DSD64 right through to DSD512. The Gigabit ethernet port is twice isolated to keep network noise off the audio side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAdd a Drive, or Do Not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is room inside for a single drive: a 2TB or 4TB hard disk, or an SSD from 1TB up to 8TB. If you stream everything from Tidal, Qobuz or Spotify, fit nothing at all and the N150 works exactly as designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA super-capacitor supply is built in as well. If the power fails while the unit is running, it stays alive long enough to shut itself down properly rather than dropping dead mid-write.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe front carries a 3-inch AMOLED display showing the album and track. Everything else happens in Aurender's Conductor app, on an iPad, an iPhone or an Android tablet, which is where you browse, search and build playlists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Music Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing a laptop as your source\u003c\/strong\u003e — no fans, no shared power supply and no operating system doing other work, which is most of what separates a computer from a music player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — the N150 feeds it a cleaner signal than a computer can, so the money goes into the weak link rather than the one you already fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep some music locally\u003c\/strong\u003e — one internal bay takes up to an 8TB SSD, and you choose the drive rather than paying for storage you may not need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to survive a power cut\u003c\/strong\u003e — the super-capacitor supply shuts the unit down cleanly instead of leaving a library index half-written.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe N150 is a transport, not a DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — its output is digital only, so it needs a converter to make sound. Choose one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the Audio Class 2.0 USB output to your converter, and join the N150 to your network over the isolated Gigabit ethernet port. Then install the Conductor app on a tablet or phone, which is how you browse and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you want a local library, fit a single hard drive or SSD inside. Streaming only? Leave the bay empty. Playback runs from the solid-state cache in both cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The N150 needs one, and rewards a good one — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good USB run to the converter — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a settled home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The N150 has a digital output only, so it feeds a converter rather than an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the USB output carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 32-bit and 384kHz, and DSD from DSD64 through DSD128 and DSD256 to DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I add storage inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, one drive: a 2TB or 4TB hard disk, or an SSD of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB or 8TB. It can also be left empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the N100H it replaces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA new dual-core processor, a low-noise linear power supply, more system memory, and the twice-isolated Gigabit ethernet port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough Aurender's Conductor app on an iPad, iPhone or Android tablet. The 3-inch AMOLED display shows what is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich services does it reach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal, Qobuz, Spotify and internet radio, alongside anything stored on an internal drive or your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAmplified Fidelity sets the N150 against a MacBook Air as a source:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eoMUdMQqxvM\" title=\"MacBook Air vs an audiophile player Aurender N150\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about music servers, streaming transports, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ New","offer_id":45981200679085,"sku":"NEW-AXN150-BLK","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXN150_BLK_01_2024__08422.1728667093.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778091666"},{"product_id":"naim-audio-uniti-atom-integrated-streaming-amplifier-with-dac-wi-fi-bluetooth","title":"Naim Audio Uniti Atom Integrated Streaming Amplifier - With DAC, Wi-Fi, \u0026 Bluetooth","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Whole System in One Box, With a Five-Inch Window Into It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Uniti Atom is a streamer, a DAC, a preamplifier and a 40-watt Class AB power amplifier in a single case. Add speakers and you have a system. The front is dominated by a five-inch color screen that shows artwork rather than a row of characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe volume knob senses your hand as it approaches and wakes the display. The remote works on two-way Zigbee radio instead of infrared, so it does not need line of sight. Neither detail changes the sound. Both change how often you reach for your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStreaming runs over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and the list is long: AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, internet radio and UPnP. It is Roon Ready. Bluetooth 4.2 covers a phone that is not on your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIt Will Take Your Television Too\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI ARC input pulls sound off a TV over the same cable the TV already uses, so a two-channel system can carry film and streaming without a separate receiver. Two optical inputs and a coaxial input handle disc players and set-top boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is one stereo RCA input for an analog source, plus a USB socket for a drive of your own files. A single RCA output can feed a subwoofer or a power amplifier, and a 3.5mm jack on the front takes headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Will Play, and What the Amplifier Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFile support is generous. WAV runs to 32-bit and 384kHz. FLAC, AIFF and ALAC reach 24-bit and 384kHz. DSD64 and DSD128 both play. MP3, AAC and M4A top out at 48kHz and 320kbit, which is all those formats hold anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe wired inputs sit lower, as they always do. USB accepts 44.1kHz to 384kHz at 16 or 24 bits. S\/PDIF covers 32kHz to 192kHz, and the coaxial input adds DSD64 over DoP. Optical stops at 24-bit 96kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier is rated 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms at 0.1% THD+N, in Class AB. That is a modest number by the standards of the price, and it is the single most important thing to think about before buying one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eForty Watts Means the Speakers Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eForty Class AB watts will drive a sensitive standmount pair to satisfying levels in a normal room. It is less comfortable with large, inefficient floorstanders, and reviewers who tried it that way said so. Match it to easy speakers and it repays you in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo more practical notes. Reviewers report the speaker terminals take banana plugs, so heavy spade-terminated cable may not fit. And the case is 9.6 inches wide by 3.7 high and 10.4 deep, at 15.4 pounds, so it needs no full-width shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRob Boffard scored the Atom 4.8 out of 5 for \u003cem\u003eThe Master Switch\u003c\/em\u003e in March 2020, with an Editor's Choice award. \"Every song we put through it felt bright, lively, and exciting,\" he wrote, \"with details spread out and easily discernible.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteve Huff of \u003cem\u003eHiFi Huff\u003c\/em\u003e lived with one in June 2020 and found the Naim character intact: \"the sound is rich, full, fluid, even handed, clear and clean, detailed, big and oh so so sweet,\" with \"flowing effortless musical grace.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Integrated Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box and no separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — streamer, DAC, preamp and power amp, controlled from one app and one remote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are efficient standmounts\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40 Class AB watts is a good match for a sensitive pair in a normal room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon, or you want to\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Atom is Roon Ready, alongside AirPlay 2, Chromecast and Spotify Connect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI ARC brings TV sound in without adding a receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have a turntable or a shelf of analog sources, count the inputs first\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is one stereo RCA input and no phono stage. A turntable needs a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, and if it takes the only analog input, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/naim-audio-uniti-star-all-in-one-music-streamer\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eUniti Star\u003c\/a\u003e is the model with more of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts on the back, banana plugs first. Put the Atom on your network over Ethernet or Wi-Fi, then finish setup in the Focal \u0026amp; Naim app, which is also where you sign in to TIDAL, Qobuz and internet radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television connects over HDMI ARC. A disc player or set-top box goes to optical or coaxial. One analog source takes the stereo RCA input, and a USB drive of your own files plugs in directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you add a subwoofer, it takes the single RCA output on the back. That same output feeds a power amplifier instead, should you decide later that 40 watts is not enough for your speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Uniti Atom? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sensitive standmount pair is the natural match — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get those speakers to ear height — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RCA output is there, and the bass will thank you — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banana-terminated is the safe choice here — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does the Uniti Atom deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e40 watts per channel into 8 ohms at 0.1% THD+N, from a Class AB output stage. Pair it with efficient speakers rather than large, hard-to-drive floorstanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs this the same as the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe difference between them is large. This model drives loudspeakers. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/naim-audio-uniti-atom-headphone-edition\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphone Edition\u003c\/a\u003e has no speaker outputs at all — it is built around a discrete headphone amplifier with balanced connections instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough a separate phono preamplifier. Bear in mind that the pair will occupy the Atom's only analog connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich services and protocols does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, internet radio and UPnP, plus Bluetooth 4.2. It is Roon Ready and works in a Naim multiroom system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the highest resolution it will play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWAV up to 32-bit 384kHz, and FLAC, AIFF or ALAC up to 24-bit 384kHz, plus DSD64 and DSD128. Over USB that becomes 384kHz at 16 or 24 bits; S\/PDIF reaches 192kHz and optical 96kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Atom, the Zigbee remote control, and a Naim PowerLine Lite mains cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson reviews the Atom as a complete streaming system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KdXkSeDn-Zs\" title=\"BEST MUSIC STREAMING PLAYER! Naim Uniti Atom Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital Trends walks around the hardware and the interface:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qlbQsqyAwtQ\" title=\"Naim Uniti Atom Amplifier - Hands On Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming amplifiers, matching speakers to an amplifier, or adding a subwoofer to a two-channel system? 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You pair it with your phone, tablet, or laptop just like any Bluetooth speaker or receiver. But once the signal arrives, it passes through two genuine Raytheon 5703 subminiature tubes in a Class A circuit before reaching your amplifier. The result, according to Advance Paris, is Bluetooth playback with an analog warmth and musicality that digital-only receivers typically can’t match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever heard a good tube amplifier and appreciated the way it seemed to make music feel more alive — a little fuller, a little smoother, a little less clinical — the WTX-Tubes is Advance Paris’s attempt to bring that character to wireless streaming. It sits between your phone and your hi-fi system and handles everything: Bluetooth reception, high-quality DAC conversion, tube amplification, and output to your amplifier’s analog or digital inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WTX-Tubes is not a network streamer. It doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi or stream from Spotify or Tidal on its own — that’s a different product (the WTX-StreamTubes). This is a Bluetooth receiver specifically, designed to take audio wirelessly from a device you’re already using and pass it to your hi-fi system with a tube-flavored analog signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Technology Inside — All Three Layers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvance Paris built the WTX-Tubes around three distinct technologies working together, and it’s worth understanding what each one does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayer 1: Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart of the wireless connection is a Qualcomm QCC Bluetooth 5.0 chipset that supports aptX HD — the high-resolution codec that streams at up to 24-bit\/48kHz. That’s meaningfully more detail than standard Bluetooth’s SBC compression. It also supports the standard aptX codec, AAC (for iPhones), and SBC for universal compatibility. A front-panel LED labeled HD DETECT lights up to confirm when an HD-quality codec is active, so you always know what quality level you’re getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayer 2: Wolfson WM8740 DAC with tri-core processing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Advance Paris chose not to use the built-in DAC inside the Qualcomm Bluetooth chip. Instead, they route the digital audio signal to a dedicated Wolfson WM8740 DAC — a 24-bit\/192kHz converter with 117 dB of dynamic range that Advance Paris selected specifically for its sonic character. Before that conversion happens, a tri-core processor (a 32-bit dual-core plus a 120 MHz single-core) handles timing and jitter correction — jitter being the tiny timing inconsistencies in digital audio that, if left unchecked, can make music sound harsh or vague. According to the Son-Vidéo.com review (Valentin Lefort, July 2021), this processor combination “ensures the correct timing of the data in order to optimize the precision of the information received by the DAC.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayer 3: Class A tube output stage with Raytheon 5703 tubes.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the DAC converts the digital signal to analog, that analog signal passes through a pair of Raytheon 5703 subminiature vacuum tubes in a Class A configuration. Class A means the tubes are always conducting — they never switch off — which is the most linear and least distortion-prone way to run a tube circuit, though it requires more power and produces more heat. The 5703 is an American military-specification tube known for its reliability and consistent performance. According to Advance Paris, the tubes are mounted in insulating holders specifically to suppress microphonic effects (vibrations that can cause tubes to pick up and amplify noise) and to maintain a stable operating temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Do Reviewers Say?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ec-blockquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentin Lefort at Son-Vidéo.com reviewed the WTX-Tubes in July 2021, connecting it to a NAD C375 BEE amplifier with KEF LS50 Meta speakers, using both an iPhone 12 Pro Max (AAC codec) and iBasso\/FiiO Android DAPs (aptX HD). Lefort described the contribution of the tubes as “undeniable” compared to a more conventional receiver, noting more warmth and softness in the presentation. He reported the sound was “smoother and less metallic and cold” — qualities he described as common complaints with Bluetooth playback generally. He also noted the receiver was “quite impressive and managed to erase the flaws that hinder the reputation of Bluetooth transmission for music playback.” He did note that LDAC and LHDC codec support is absent, which would have allowed higher resolution than aptX HD in some cases. — \u003cem\u003eSon-Vidéo.com, Valentin Lefort, July 22, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWifimedia (Netherlands) noted that Advance Paris deliberately bypasses the standard Qualcomm DAC in favor of the Wolfson WM8740 specifically for its sonic character, and that the optical and coaxial outputs allow users to connect to an external DAC if preferred. — \u003cem\u003eWifimedia.eu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e You love streaming music from your phone but find Bluetooth audio too cold, flat, or digital-sounding — and you want to do something about it without rebuilding your entire system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e You already own a good integrated amplifier or stereo receiver and want to add a wireless source that sounds genuinely musical, not just adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e You’re a tube audio enthusiast curious about whether tube character can meaningfully improve wireless streaming — and you want to try it risk-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e You use an Android phone or a device with aptX HD support and want to take full advantage of 24-bit wireless audio with a tube-warmed output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\" alt=\"✔\" width=\"15\"\u003e You want a standalone receiver that looks distinctive on the shelf — the glowing tubes visible through the front panel are genuinely attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WTX-Tubes offers three output options, giving you flexibility for most hi-fi setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003estereo RCA analog output\u003c\/strong\u003e is the primary connection for most users. You run a pair of RCA cables from the WTX-Tubes to any aux or line-level input on your integrated amplifier, stereo receiver, or preamplifier. This is where the tube stage outputs — so using this connection gives you the full tube-flavored sound the product is designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoptical (Toslink) and coaxial S\/PDIF digital outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e let you bypass the tube output stage entirely and send the decoded digital signal to a separate external DAC or to an amplifier with digital inputs. This is useful if you want to use your own preferred DAC, or if you want to A\/B the tube output against a clean digital signal to hear the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the input side, pairing is simple: power on the WTX-Tubes, wait for the PAIR LED to stabilize, select “WTX TUBES” in your device’s Bluetooth settings, and the CONNECTED indicator confirms the link. The HD DETECT LED on the front panel will illuminate if your source device is streaming in aptX or aptX HD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit requires its included 12V\/1A power adapter and comes with a removable, rotatable external Bluetooth antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvance Paris WTX-Tubes Bluetooth receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V \/ 1A power adapter (100–240V, 50\/60Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable, rotatable Bluetooth antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual \/ quick-start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: RCA interconnect cables and digital cables are not included. Verify exact packing contents with manufacturer or Audio Advisor prior to purchase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The WTX-Tubes connects to any integrated amplifier with an aux or line-level RCA input. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\"\u003eintegrated amplifier selection\u003c\/a\u003e for great pairings, including other Advance Paris models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo Preamplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you run a separate preamp and power amp, connect the WTX-Tubes to any line-level input on your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\"\u003epreamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal DACs\u003c\/strong\u003e — The digital outputs (optical and coaxial) let you use the WTX-Tubes as a Bluetooth-to-digital bridge feeding your own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e for a different sonic character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRCA Interconnect Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e — You’ll need a pair of RCA cables to connect to your amplifier. Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/cables\"\u003einterconnect cable selection\u003c\/a\u003e for options at every price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoudspeakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Building a new system around the WTX-Tubes? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speakers\"\u003eloudspeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e for bookshelf and floorstanding options that pair well with tube-warmed sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass A Tube Output Stage — Genuine Raytheon 5703 Subminiature Tubes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Raytheon 5703 American military-spec vacuum tubes handle the final analog output stage in a Class A configuration. Class A means the tubes are always active, which produces the most linear and lowest-distortion circuit topology available. According to Advance Paris, the tubes are mounted in insulating holders to suppress microphonic effects and maintain stable operating temperature. This is the feature that sets the WTX-Tubes apart from every other Bluetooth receiver at its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWolfson WM8740 DAC — Chosen for Sound, Not Just Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvance Paris bypasses the standard DAC inside the Qualcomm Bluetooth chip and routes audio to a dedicated Wolfson WM8740 converter — a 24-bit\/192kHz component with 117 dB of dynamic range. According to independent reviewer Valentin Lefort at Son-Vidéo.com (July 2021), this choice was made “because of its beautiful sound” rather than purely for spec reasons. The DAC receives its signal via an I²S bus after timing correction by the tri-core processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eaptX HD Bluetooth for 24-Bit Wireless Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qualcomm QCC Bluetooth 5.0 chipset supports aptX HD, which streams at up to 24-bit\/48kHz — well beyond CD resolution in bit depth. It also supports aptX, AAC (for iPhones and Apple devices), and universal SBC, so the WTX-Tubes works with any Bluetooth source. The front-panel HD DETECT LED confirms when a high-definition codec is active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTri-Core Processor for Jitter Reduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 32-bit dual-core processor combined with a 120 MHz single-core processor handles precise timing of the incoming digital audio data before it reaches the DAC. This is designed to minimize jitter — the small timing errors in digital audio that can make music sound harsh or imprecise. According to reviewer Valentin Lefort (Son-Vidéo.com, July 2021), this architecture “ensures the correct timing of the data in order to optimize the precision of the information received by the DAC.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Analog and Digital Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WTX-Tubes offers stereo RCA analog output (through the tube stage), optical Toslink digital output, and coaxial S\/PDIF digital output. The digital outputs let you use the receiver as a Bluetooth bridge feeding an external DAC if you prefer to use your own conversion stage. This gives you options as your system evolves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolid Metal Chassis with Illuminated Front Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is metal rather than the plastic commonly used in this product category. The front panel features tinted plexiglass through which the glowing Raytheon tubes are visible during operation — a genuinely attractive design detail. The compact 130 × 110 × 42 mm footprint fits easily in a rack, on a shelf, or on top of an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eBluetooth Version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQualcomm QCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSupported Codecs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMax Streaming Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24-bit \/ 48 kHz (aptX HD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWolfson WM8740, 24-bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e117 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × Raytheon 5703 subminiature vacuum tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTube Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClass A analog output stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTri-core: dual-core 32-bit + single core 120 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× stereo RCA (analog), 1× optical Toslink (digital), 1× coaxial S\/PDIF (digital)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExternal adapter: 100–240V AC \/ 50–60Hz, 12V DC \/ 1A output (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAntenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExternal, removable and rotatable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMetal with tinted plexiglass front panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e130 mm × 110 mm × 42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the tubes actually do — will they change the sound noticeably?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, according to both the manufacturer and independent reviewers. Reviewer Valentin Lefort at Son-Vidéo.com (July 2021) described the tube contribution as “undeniable,” noting that the WTX-Tubes sounded smoother, warmer, and less metallic than conventional Bluetooth receivers. Advance Paris describes the effect as music sounding more analog — “in the spirit of vinyl.” The tubes handle the final analog output stage, so their character is present whenever you use the RCA output. The digital outputs (optical and coaxial) bypass the tube stage if you want a cleaner, uncolored signal instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Class A tube output stage, and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass A means the tubes are conducting at all times — they never switch off between signal cycles the way Class B or Class AB circuits do. This continuous operation produces a more linear signal with lower distortion, at the cost of greater power consumption and heat. It’s widely regarded as the most musical and natural-sounding approach to tube circuit design. The WTX-Tubes uses this topology for its analog output stage, which is uncommon in a Bluetooth receiver at any price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this work with my iPhone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. iPhones use the AAC Bluetooth codec rather than aptX or aptX HD, and the WTX-Tubes supports AAC. You won’t get aptX HD resolution from an iPhone, but the AAC connection is solid — and the tube output stage adds its character regardless of the codec. To take full advantage of aptX HD (24-bit\/48kHz), you’ll need an Android phone or other device that explicitly supports aptX HD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the HD DETECT LED tell me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HD DETECT indicator on the front panel lights up when the WTX-Tubes receives an aptX or aptX HD Bluetooth signal from your source device. If it’s off, the connection is using AAC or SBC. It’s a useful at-a-glance indicator of what quality level your current connection is running, so you don’t have to guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this without the tube stage — just as a clean Bluetooth receiver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The optical and coaxial digital outputs bypass the tube output stage entirely, delivering the raw converted audio signal to an external DAC or a digital input on your amplifier. This gives you the flexibility to try both approaches — tubes via the RCA output and clean digital via the S\/PDIF outputs — and decide which you prefer with your own system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the WTX-Tubes differ from the WTX-StreamTubes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WTX-Tubes is a Bluetooth-only receiver. It streams audio wirelessly from a Bluetooth source device (your phone, tablet, or computer). The WTX-StreamTubes is a full network streamer with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, and other built-in streaming services — plus an optional X-FTB01 or X-FTB02 Bluetooth dongle for Bluetooth input. Both use the same Raytheon 5703 tube output stage. If your primary use case is streaming from your phone, the WTX-Tubes is the simpler and more affordable choice. If you want to stream from Tidal or Qobuz directly without a phone in the loop, the WTX-StreamTubes is worth a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to use the WTX-Tubes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need a Bluetooth-enabled source device (any phone, tablet, or computer) and a stereo amplifier, receiver, or preamplifier with an available line-level input. A pair of RCA interconnect cables to connect the WTX-Tubes to your amp are required but not included. The 12V power adapter is included. If you’d like help choosing cables or confirming compatibility with your system, give us a call at \u003ca href=\"tel:+18009420220\"\u003e800-942-0220\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the tubes need to be replaced over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum tubes are consumable components, but Raytheon 5703 subminiature tubes are known for their durability and long service life — they were originally developed to military specifications. Replacement tubes should be available from audio tube suppliers if needed down the road. 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Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":47248415719597,"sku":"NEW-APWTXTUBES","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/APWTXTUBES_1_front_2026__67647.1776433765.1280.1280_59adbd5c-4203-4242-ade8-2496bee1d444.jpg?v=1778167503"},{"product_id":"audiolab-9000n-wireless-audio-streaming-player-silver","title":"audiolab 9000N Wireless Audio Streaming Player - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Flagship of the 9000 Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Audiolab 9000N is a network streamer, a converter and a preamp in one full-width case. It sits at the top of the 9000 range, beside the 9000A amplifier and the 9000CDT transport, and it does one job: it turns your network into a high-end source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEverything arrives over Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet. There is no disc drawer and no amplifier inside, which is the point. The money that would have gone into either has been spent on conversion and on the power supply feeding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFlagship Conversion, Eight Channels of It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chip is an ESS Sabre32 ES9038PRO. It runs with HyperStream II and with ESS's own jitter fix, then hands off to a Class A filter stage Audiolab drew up itself. Distortion sits below 0.001%, and signal-to-noise runs past 120dB from the balanced outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt plays PCM up to 32-bit and 768kHz, and native DSD up to DSD512, with certified full MQA decoding. There is no gap between tracks on any format, which matters more than it sounds if you play live albums or opera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streaming Platform Audiolab Wrote Itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost makers buy a streaming module off the shelf. Audiolab wrote its own for the 9000N. Its app carries Tidal, Qobuz and internet radio, while AirPlay 2 and the Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz Connect modes cover the apps you already use. It is fully Roon Ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Preamp, Not Just a Source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA outputs run at variable level, so the 9000N can drive a power amplifier or a pair of active speakers on its own, with volume from the app or the remote. Set them fixed instead and it feeds an integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 4.3-inch IPS color screen shows album art and format, or switches to analog-style VU meters at the twist of a menu. The case is milled aluminum in black or silver, it weighs 13.7 pounds, and registration extends the warranty to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e tested the 9000N against the streamers it competes with and came away impressed. It is, the magazine said, \"a terrific performer that delivers class-leading precision and insight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJames Michael Hughes gave it an Applause Award in \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e, finding it \"very clean sounding, with a welcome lack of tonal hardness and glare,\" and calling it \"a real class act.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat stayed with him was less the detail than what the streamer did with it. Its \"greatest strength is how it finds musical narratives while conveying changing moods and emotions,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Network Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the conversion sorted once\u003c\/strong\u003e — flagship ESS silicon and a Class A output filter mean the source stops being the thing you upgrade next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already use Roon, Tidal or Qobuz\u003c\/strong\u003e — full Roon Ready certification and all four Connect protocols mean you keep the app you know rather than learning Audiolab's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want fewer boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable balanced outputs drive a power amp or active speakers directly, so a separate preamp comes out of the system and the budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care what it looks like switched on\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 4.3-inch color display with real VU meters gives the rack something worth glancing at across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 9000N is a network source\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no coaxial or optical inputs and no Bluetooth, so a television or a disc transport cannot feed it. Add a converter with inputs from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to your network over Gigabit Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi, then let the app find it. A USB-B port takes a computer directly, and a USB-A port plays files off an attached drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the way out, balanced XLR and RCA run fixed into an integrated amplifier, or variable into a power amp or active speakers. Coaxial and optical digital outputs can feed a separate converter, and a 12V trigger brings the rest of the rack up with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural partner if you are not running actives — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable outputs make active pairs easy, but passives work too — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended between streamer and amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full-width flagship deserves a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC or preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 9000N includes both. Flagship conversion and variable balanced outputs let it drive a power amp or active speakers on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich services and protocols are built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal, Qobuz and internet radio in Audiolab's own app, plus AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 32-bit and 768kHz, native DSD up to DSD512, and certified full MQA decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it compare with the Audiolab D9?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey share the ES9038PRO converter, master clock and Class A filter. The 9000N adds the streaming platform, the larger display and the full-width chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I play files from a drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through the USB-A port, or from a NAS or computer across the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree years once you register it with Audiolab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAVForums reviews the 9000N in a full system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/heL4bGOrzZw\" title=\"Audiolab 9000N Network Streamer Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Living Entertainment sets it against the rest of the 9000 range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rcb3NOVybo0\" title=\"The 9000 series - a new frontier for Audiolab but how does it stack up?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, DAC design, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audiolab","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981474750637,"sku":"NEW-AB9000N-SIL","price":3699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AB9000N_SIL_02_2023__00911.1730389792.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778145703"},{"product_id":"nad-c-700-v2-bluos-streaming-amplifier","title":"NAD C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eA Stereo Amplifier That Can Become 4.1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe C 700 V2 is a BluOS streaming amplifier with an unusual trick. Its HDMI eARC input accepts Dolby Digital. From there it can send audio wirelessly to rear speakers and to a subwoofer. Very few stereo amplifiers can do that at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier itself is NAD's HybridDigital UcD platform, rated above 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 100 watts into 4 ohms. IHF dynamic power reaches 100 watts into 8 ohms and 125 into 4. NAD has used this platform for many years now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Second Line Input Became a Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVersion two makes a deliberate trade. Where the original C 700 had two RCA line inputs, this one keeps a single line input and turns the other into a moving-magnet phono stage for a turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe rest is generous. Digital inputs, HDMI eARC, a USB Type-A port for storage, a subwoofer output, Gigabit Ethernet, and two-way aptX HD Bluetooth that sends audio out to wireless headphones as readily as it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Changed Around the BluOS Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBluOS is unchanged and still excellent, handling hi-res playback to 24-bit\/192kHz with MQA decoding and multi-room across a whole house. What NAD reworked for version two is everything surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe measurements are quiet for a compact chassis. Distortion stays below 0.04% from a quarter watt to 90 watts. Channel separation exceeds 93dB at 1kHz, and frequency response holds within 0.18dB from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere Dirac Fits In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDirac Live room correction is supported, though the license and measurement microphone are sold separately rather than included. If your room is difficult, that upgrade path is there when you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA five-inch color display shows album artwork, and signal-to-noise measures better than 84dB A-weighted with a damping factor above 90. The chassis is 218 by 96 by 266mm and weighs 4.8kg. That is 10.6 pounds, small enough to sit on a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley reviewed the C 700 V2 for \u003cem\u003eAVForums\u003c\/em\u003e on December 23, 2024, scoring it 10 out of 10 and calling it \"an easy Best in Class.\" He wrote that it \"takes everything that the original C 700 did so well, loses none of that brilliance\" and polishes the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDennis Burger reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Access\u003c\/em\u003e on July 1, 2025. He concluded that \"there's a lot to love about the C 700 V2,\" and singled out how NAD manages to offer \"so many meaningfully different experiences\" across its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBoth landed on the same reservation, and it is worth knowing. Selley found the \"Phono stage gain is smidge low\" and the remote \"isn't as useful as you think it is.\" If vinyl is your main source, plan on a hotter cartridge or an outboard stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want your TV and your music on one box\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC takes Dolby Digital, and BluOS handles everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou might want surround later\u003c\/strong\u003e — rear speakers and a subwoofer can be added wirelessly for a 4.1 setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou stream across the house\u003c\/strong\u003e — BluOS multi-room, hi-res to 24-bit\/192kHz, with MQA decoding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use wireless headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — two-way aptX HD Bluetooth transmits as well as receives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving-magnet phono input is built in, so a turntable connects without another box on the shelf. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts and a turntable to the moving-magnet phono input. HDMI eARC brings in the television, and the remaining line and digital inputs cover your other sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEthernet or Wi-Fi joins the network for BluOS. A subwoofer output handles low end, a USB Type-A port takes a drive full of files, and Bluetooth pairs both ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThen the five-inch screen shows you what is playing, and you stop looking for the remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the C 700 V2? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e An efficient standmount pair suits its 80 watts — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dedicated output extends the low end, or joins a 4.1 setup — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The MM phono input is built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-way Bluetooth sends audio straight to wireless pairs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much power does the NAD C 700 V2 deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMore than 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 100 watts into 4 ohms, with IHF dynamic power of 100 watts into 8 ohms and 125 into 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it really drive surround speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Fed Dolby Digital over HDMI eARC, it can send audio wirelessly to rear speakers and a subwoofer for a 4.1 system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs Dirac Live included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDirac Live room correction is supported, but the licence and the measurement microphone are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, a moving-magnet stage. Version two converted one of the original's two line inputs into it, so there is now one line input and one phono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes Bluetooth work in both directions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. It receives from a phone and transmits to wireless headphones, using aptX HD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNAD covers the C 700 V2 with a 2-year parts and labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNAD Electronics introduces the C 700 V2 and walks through what it does:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/khpF3bA8Zr8\" title=\"NAD Electronics - C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eOur own team compares the C 700 V2 against the Masters Series M10 V3:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V1BDOXatU4k\" title=\"NAD C 700v2 vs. M10v3 – Which Streaming Amplifier Is Right for You?\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming amplifiers, room correction, or connecting a TV to a stereo? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NAD Electronics","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981501751469,"sku":"NEW-NAC700V2","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981501784237,"sku":"DEMO-NAC700V2","price":1599.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/NAC700V2_01_angle_2025__79671.1742483151.1280.1280_7e39ba46-4938-4312-8088-327afd86003f.jpg?v=1778162109"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-mm-phono-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - MM Phono - Black - 17-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer, and this version has a moving magnet phono stage fitted as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Phono Board Takes the Place of an RCA Input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThis version has Bryston's moving magnet phono stage installed. It occupies one of the RCA inputs, so you have the phono stage plus two XLR pairs and one RCA pair for everything else that is analog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play a moving coil cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fitted board is moving magnet only. Add one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003ephono preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e with moving coil gain on a line input and the BR-20 still handles the switching, conversion, streaming and volume for everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA turntable goes to the phono input. Line sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e The moving magnet stage is already fitted — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet. The board is installed at the factory and takes the place of one RCA input. A moving coil cartridge needs an outboard stage or a step-up device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981520560301,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20PHO-BLK-17IN","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBR20_17SIL_02-Large__55251.1725747307.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778144657"},{"product_id":"shanling-t35-ultimate-high-fidelity-cd-player-and-streamer-black","title":"Shanling T35 Ultimate High Fidelity CD Player and Streamer - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNinety-Nine of Them, and a CD-Pro 2 Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eShanling built 99 of these worldwide and then stopped. At the center of each one is a Philips CD-Pro 2, the linear-tracking die-cast mechanism that serious CD players were built around before Philips ended production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThose mechanisms are not made any more, which is the real reason the run is limited. What is left is a finite pool of drives, and the T35 uses one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chassis is aluminum, standing on a three-leg suspension rather than on four feet. Three points always define a plane, which is why a three-leg stance sits flat on any shelf without rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo AK4499EQ Chips and Four 12AU7s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is a pair of AKM AK4499EQ chips in dual-mono, one per channel. AKM stopped making them after a fire destroyed the factory in 2020, so every one now in a product came from surviving stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe output stage is valves: four hand-matched 12AU7 tubes. That is what gives the T35 its character, and it is a choice you rarely see paired with converters of this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStreaming runs on an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 under Android. Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music and Spotify are all on board. Wi-Fi, AirPlay, DLNA and Bluetooth 5.0 sit alongside them, so nothing else is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a CD-Pro 2 while they exist\u003c\/strong\u003e — Philips no longer makes the mechanism, so a new player built around one is something you buy now or not at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou like what valves do\u003c\/strong\u003e — four hand-matched 12AU7 tubes sit in the output stage, giving the T35 a character no solid-state player will reproduce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box for everything\u003c\/strong\u003e — discs, Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music, Spotify, AirPlay and DLNA all arrive here, so the rack does not grow to accommodate streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier takes balanced inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR and RCA outputs are both fitted, with a coaxial digital output if you would rather use your own converter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on serious headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the optional module delivers 7.6 watts into 32 ohms across four gain stages. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR outputs to your amplifier if it takes them, or the RCA pair to any line input. The valve stage and the AKM pair handle everything from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEthernet or Wi-Fi brings in the streaming services. The coaxial digital output feeds an external converter, and the headphone module, if fitted, takes XLR4, 4.4mm and 6.35mm plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the T35? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth matching to a source this good — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the optional amplifier module — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich drive mechanism does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Philips CD-Pro 2, a linear-tracking mechanism in a die-cast metal frame, and one of the most respected transports ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy are only 99 being made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth the CD-Pro 2 mechanism and the AK4499EQ converter are out of production, so the run is bounded by the parts that still exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter chips are inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AKM AK4499EQ chips in dual-mono, one per channel, feeding a valve output stage of four hand-matched 12AU7 tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat can it stream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal, Qobuz, Apple Music and Spotify, plus AirPlay and DLNA over Wi-Fi, running on an octa-core Snapdragon 665.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTell me about the headphone module.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is an option, delivering 7.6 watts into 32 ohms with four gain stages and XLR4, 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single-ended jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCall us at 800-942-0220 and we will confirm the current Shanling warranty terms for this model before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the CD-T35 at launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ojhO7xyzI2s\" title=\"Shanling CD-T35 CD Player Launches with AKM's AK4499EQ DAC, also used in Shanling's M8 \u0026amp; M9 players\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Hong Kong's \u003cem\u003eAudiotechnique\u003c\/em\u003e goes through it in detail, with English subtitles switched on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tWDPrr2TprI?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Shanling CD-T35 multifunction tube CD player - Audiotechnique\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about valve output stages, the CD-Pro 2 mechanism, or all-in-one streaming players? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981535076525,"sku":"NEW-SHT35-BLK","price":17999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/SHT35-BLK_01_angle_2025__96819.1763476469.1280.1280_8f88562e-3986-49bb-be7f-c091e34b75e7.jpg?v=1778165487"},{"product_id":"cambridge-audio-exn100-network-player-lunar-gray","title":"Cambridge Audio EXN100 Network Player - Lunar Gray","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer That Can Also Be Your Preamp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe EXN100 is the streaming half of Cambridge Audio's EX series, refined at the company's London headquarters. It runs the StreamMagic platform, so Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and internet radio are all built in. It is Roon Ready, and Chromecast and AirPlay 2 are on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs on an ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC, the same chip family Cambridge pushed hard in the CXN100. Over USB it handles PCM to 24-bit\/384kHz. A USB Type-A port plays files straight off a drive, up to DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFlip One Switch and It Runs the System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePreamp Mode turns the EXN100 into the hub. Volume then works from the StreamMagic app or the front panel dial, so a power amp or a pair of powered speakers is all you need downstream. Outputs cover balanced XLR and single-ended RCA, switchable between fixed and variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital inputs take HDMI eARC for the television, plus coaxial and optical. Bluetooth 5.0 adds aptX HD. The front panel carries a 4.76-inch display at 1280 by 569, showing album art or Cambridge's VU meters. The chassis is aluminum, with a knurled control knob, and weighs 9.1 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNumbers That Explain the Review Scores\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe measured performance is genuinely quiet. Distortion sits below 0.0005% at 1kHz. Signal-to-noise is better than 120dB. Frequency response holds 20Hz to 20kHz within a tenth of a decibel, which is tighter than most sources you will put beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInput ceilings differ by socket, and it is worth knowing which is which. USB Audio takes 24-bit\/384kHz. Coaxial handles 24-bit\/192kHz. Optical stops at 24-bit\/96kHz. The digital outputs mirror those coaxial and optical limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt to Sit Powered On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNetwork standby keeps the EXN100 reachable while drawing a little over two watts. Eco standby drops below half a watt. Maximum draw is 30 watts, so it runs cool and can live in a closed rack without a fan or a gap above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStorage playback is broad. The USB port reads FAT32, NTFS, exFAT and Ext4, and handles WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD, WMA, MP3, AAC and OGG Vorbis. Wired Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi both connect it to the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTrevor Butler gave the EXN100 five stars in \u003cem\u003eThe Ear\u003c\/em\u003e on 27 March 2025. He found that \"sonically, the EXN100 extracts enormous levels of details from recordings and reproduces them in an enjoyable, lifelike way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFelix reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eHeadfonia\u003c\/em\u003e on 28 September 2025, scoring 4.3 out of 5. On lower registers he wrote that cellos and bass \"have good body and weight to them, which makes them sound particularly natural and organic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eButler was blunt about one limit: \"There are no analogue inputs provided\". He called the EXN100 \"very much a product for the digital age\", so every source you connect to it has to be a digital one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Network Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box between the internet and your amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — streaming, DAC and digital inputs are all handled, with no separate DAC required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a power amp or powered speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Preamp Mode gives you volume control, so the EXN100 becomes the whole front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC brings it in on one cable, alongside coaxial and optical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon, or you want to\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is Roon Ready, and StreamMagic covers the major services natively if you do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you need to plug in a turntable or any analog source,\u003c\/strong\u003e the EXN100 has no analog inputs at all — pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/cambridge-audio-exa100-integrated-amplifier-lunar-gray\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eCambridge Audio EXA100\u003c\/a\u003e, which adds four analog inputs and the amplification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePut it on the network by Ethernet or Wi-Fi, then run balanced XLR or RCA out to your amplifier. If you are feeding a power amp directly, switch the outputs to variable and turn on Preamp Mode. A television connects over HDMI eARC, and a CD transport over coaxial or optical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen set it up from the StreamMagic app and leave it alone. Everything else happens on your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the EXN100? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The EXN100 has no amplification of its own — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The end of the chain, and where the money shows — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e It offers balanced XLR and RCA, so you have a real choice — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs cool and stacks neatly with the EXA100 — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable or CD player's analog output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe EXN100 is digital-only and has no analog inputs. A CD transport can connect over coaxial or optical, but a turntable needs an amplifier with a phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I still need an amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The EXN100 has no amplification. In Preamp Mode it can drive a power amp or powered speakers directly, otherwise it feeds an integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services are built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and internet radio through StreamMagic. It is also Roon Ready, with Chromecast built in and AirPlay 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolutions does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUSB Audio handles PCM up to 24-bit\/384kHz, coaxial up to 24-bit\/192kHz, and optical up to 24-bit\/96kHz. USB storage playback reaches DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe EXN100 has line-level outputs only, on balanced XLR and RCA. Headphone listening needs a separate headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe player, a power cable, a Control Bus cable, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas, and the printed guides. Control is through the StreamMagic app or the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e reviews the EXN100 alongside its matching EXA100 amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MwD55dx4VI0\" title=\"Cambridge Audio EXN100 network player and EXA100 integrated amp Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network players, DAC implementation, or building a streaming system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cambridge Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981574594733,"sku":"NEW-CAEXN100","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/CAEXN100_01_angle_2024__01467.1732043675.1280.1280_6c62822a-0257-464e-9536-592c92cca29e.jpg?v=1778158893"},{"product_id":"nad-masters-m66-bluos-streaming-dac-preamplifier","title":"NAD Masters M66 BluOS Streaming DAC-Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNAD Put the Whole Front End in One Masters Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe Masters M66 is NAD's flagship stereo preamplifier. It is a BluOS streamer, an ESS Sabre DAC, an MM and MC phono stage, and a headphone amplifier in one box. A 7-inch color touchscreen runs the front panel, and the BluOS app mirrors it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe input list is long. Analog covers RCA, balanced XLR and the phono stage. Digital covers HDMI eARC, AES\/EBU, USB, coaxial and optical, plus Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD. Balanced and unbalanced outputs feed your power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFour Subwoofer Outputs, and Dirac to Set Them Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFour configurable subwoofer outputs are fitted. A Dirac Live Full Bandwidth license is included, along with the calibration microphone, so room correction and Dirac Live Bass Control are ready to run out of the carton with nothing else to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBluOS handles multiroom streaming and the services you already use, including Qobuz Connect. The M66 is Roon Ready and decodes MQA. Dual MDC slots leave room for NAD to add capability later without replacing the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Analog Path Stays Out of the Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn ESS Sabre ES9038PRO handles digital-to-analog conversion, with an ES9022PRO on analog-to-digital duty. Analog sources can pass through untouched, or be digitized so Dirac and bass management can work on them. That choice is yours per input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNAD rates distortion below 0.001 percent at 2V out through the preamplifier. Feed it on AES\/EBU or USB and that figure drops below 0.0005 percent. Channel separation beats 120dB at 1kHz, and response holds 20Hz to 20kHz within 0.2dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Numbers That Matter When You Add a Power Amp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise on the analog inputs is better than 105dB, referenced to 500mV out at unity gain. Output impedance is the source impedance plus 22 ohms, low enough for long cable runs. The chassis is 17 1\/8 by 5 1\/4 by 15 15\/64 inches and weighs 16.7 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNAD covers the M66 for two years, parts and labor. Digital handling includes DDH, which manages intersample overs rather than letting them clip. It is the kind of detail that only shows up on the bench, and it is the reason the meters stay honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRoger Kanno reviewed the M66 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 September 2024 and gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, concluding that \"I cannot think of another product at a comparable price that comes close to the M66 in performance and flexibility\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIsaac Adams reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eHome Theater HiFi\u003c\/em\u003e on 23 June 2025. He wrote that the M66 \"offers unique features, delivered masterfully, for a price that is reasonable given what you get\" after months with the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAdams did name one thing he would change. On his wish list was \"An option to increase the 15-minute limit on the auto power-down timer when no signal is detected\". If you leave a source paused for long stretches, expect the M66 to switch itself off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are building around separates and want one front end\u003c\/strong\u003e — streaming, conversion, phono and headphones all live in one chassis, so the only box left to choose is the power amplifier and the rack loses three sets of interconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records and your cartridge might change\u003c\/strong\u003e — the phono stage handles both moving magnet and moving coil, so a cartridge upgrade later needs no outboard stage and no rethinking of the front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run more than one subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e — four configurable outputs and Dirac Live Bass Control are included with the microphone, so multiple subs integrate properly without hiring a calibrator or buying a processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC is fitted alongside AES\/EBU, USB, coaxial and optical, so the TV feeds the same DAC as everything else and you stop switching between two systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to choose the power amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — the M66 switches, converts, corrects and controls; pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003estereo amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA turntable goes to the phono input, set for moving magnet or moving coil. Line sources fill the RCA and XLR inputs. A television connects on HDMI eARC, a CD transport on coaxial or optical, and a computer or studio source on USB or AES\/EBU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced or unbalanced outputs run to your power amplifier. Up to four subwoofers connect to the dedicated outputs, and Dirac Live Bass Control blends them with the main speakers. Run the calibration microphone once and the corrections are stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the Masters M66? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The one box the M66 does not replace — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving magnet or moving coil, the stage is built in — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four outputs and Dirac Bass Control are waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamp this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs the room correction microphone included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. The M66 ships with a Dirac Live Full Bandwidth license and the calibration microphone, so room correction and Dirac Live Bass Control are ready to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich cartridges does the phono stage accept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMoving magnet and moving coil both. The stage is built in, so no outboard phono preamplifier is needed for either type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow many subwoofers can it drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eFour, each on its own configurable output, integrated by Dirac Live Bass Control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Roon and MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. The M66 is Roon Ready and decodes MQA. BluOS covers multiroom streaming and services including Qobuz Connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I connect my television?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, over HDMI eARC. AES\/EBU, USB, coaxial and optical cover the rest of your digital sources, and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD handles casual listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNAD covers the M66 for two years, parts and labor. Confirm registration requirements with us before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAudioholics walks through the M66's Dirac implementation and its four subwoofer outputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sOKO5-AGnGU\" title=\"NAD M66 Streaming Preamp with Dirac \u0026amp; 4 Sub Outs!\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDarko Audio puts the Masters M66 in the context of NAD's range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KK5cXNcXCcg\" title=\"Not your Father's NAD: Masters M66 review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, Dirac Live room correction, or subwoofer bass management? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NAD Electronics","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981613555885,"sku":"NEW-NAM66","price":7199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/NAM66_02-Large__97747.1728935653.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778127484"},{"product_id":"audiolab-9000n-wireless-audio-streaming-player-black","title":"audiolab 9000N Wireless Audio Streaming Player - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Flagship of the 9000 Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Audiolab 9000N is a network streamer, a converter and a preamp in one full-width case. It sits at the top of the 9000 range, beside the 9000A amplifier and the 9000CDT transport, and it does one job: it turns your network into a high-end source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEverything arrives over Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet. There is no disc drawer and no amplifier inside, which is the point. The money that would have gone into either has been spent on conversion and on the power supply feeding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFlagship Conversion, Eight Channels of It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe chip is an ESS Sabre32 ES9038PRO. It runs with HyperStream II and with ESS's own jitter fix, then hands off to a Class A filter stage Audiolab drew up itself. Distortion sits below 0.001%, and signal-to-noise runs past 120dB from the balanced outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt plays PCM up to 32-bit and 768kHz, and native DSD up to DSD512, with certified full MQA decoding. There is no gap between tracks on any format, which matters more than it sounds if you play live albums or opera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streaming Platform Audiolab Wrote Itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost makers buy a streaming module off the shelf. Audiolab wrote its own for the 9000N. Its app carries Tidal, Qobuz and internet radio, while AirPlay 2 and the Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz Connect modes cover the apps you already use. It is fully Roon Ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Preamp, Not Just a Source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA outputs run at variable level, so the 9000N can drive a power amplifier or a pair of active speakers on its own, with volume from the app or the remote. Set them fixed instead and it feeds an integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 4.3-inch IPS color screen shows album art and format, or switches to analog-style VU meters at the twist of a menu. The case is milled aluminum in black or silver, it weighs 13.7 pounds, and registration extends the warranty to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e tested the 9000N against the streamers it competes with and came away impressed. It is, the magazine said, \"a terrific performer that delivers class-leading precision and insight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJames Michael Hughes gave it an Applause Award in \u003cem\u003eStereoNET\u003c\/em\u003e, finding it \"very clean sounding, with a welcome lack of tonal hardness and glare,\" and calling it \"a real class act.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat stayed with him was less the detail than what the streamer did with it. Its \"greatest strength is how it finds musical narratives while conveying changing moods and emotions,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Network Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the conversion sorted once\u003c\/strong\u003e — flagship ESS silicon and a Class A output filter mean the source stops being the thing you upgrade next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already use Roon, Tidal or Qobuz\u003c\/strong\u003e — full Roon Ready certification and all four Connect protocols mean you keep the app you know rather than learning Audiolab's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want fewer boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable balanced outputs drive a power amp or active speakers directly, so a separate preamp comes out of the system and the budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou care what it looks like switched on\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 4.3-inch color display with real VU meters gives the rack something worth glancing at across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 9000N is a network source\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no coaxial or optical inputs and no Bluetooth, so a television or a disc transport cannot feed it. Add a converter with inputs from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to your network over Gigabit Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi, then let the app find it. A USB-B port takes a computer directly, and a USB-A port plays files off an attached drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the way out, balanced XLR and RCA run fixed into an integrated amplifier, or variable into a power amp or active speakers. Coaxial and optical digital outputs can feed a separate converter, and a 12V trigger brings the rest of the rack up with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural partner if you are not running actives — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable outputs make active pairs easy, but passives work too — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended between streamer and amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full-width flagship deserves a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC or preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 9000N includes both. Flagship conversion and variable balanced outputs let it drive a power amp or active speakers on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich services and protocols are built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal, Qobuz and internet radio in Audiolab's own app, plus AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 32-bit and 768kHz, native DSD up to DSD512, and certified full MQA decoding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it compare with the Audiolab D9?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThey share the ES9038PRO converter, master clock and Class A filter. The 9000N adds the streaming platform, the larger display and the full-width chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I play files from a drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through the USB-A port, or from a NAS or computer across the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree years once you register it with Audiolab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAVForums reviews the 9000N in a full system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/heL4bGOrzZw\" title=\"Audiolab 9000N Network Streamer Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Living Entertainment sets it against the rest of the 9000 range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rcb3NOVybo0\" title=\"The 9000 series - a new frontier for Audiolab but how does it stack up?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, DAC design, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audiolab","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45981712220333,"sku":"NEW-AB9000N-BLK","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AB9000N_BLK_02_2023__28333.1730391360.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778145693"},{"product_id":"eversolo-dmp-a10-dac-streamer-preamplifier","title":"EverSolo DMP-A10 - DAC - Streamer -  Preamplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEverSolo Built the A10 to Empty a Shelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe EverSolo DMP-A10 is three components in one chassis: a network streamer, a reference DAC, and a fully balanced preamplifier. It is aimed at listeners who want to stop stacking boxes. A 6.5-inch LCD touchscreen handles browsing, and the EverSolo Control app mirrors it on your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eConnections are generous. Two coaxial and two optical digital inputs sit alongside an isolated USB-B port and HDMI eARC. The analog side adds one balanced XLR pair and two RCA pairs. A phono stage or a tuner can share the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTwo Drive Bays Mean Your Library Lives Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo M.2 2280 NVMe slots each take an SSD up to 4TB. Fill both and the A10 holds your whole collection. No NAS has to run in another room. Playback covers native DSD512 and PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit, so nothing needs converting first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWired Ethernet or dual-band 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi handle the network. An SFP fiber port is fitted for anyone who wants an isolated optical run, though the module itself is bought separately. Bluetooth 5.0 covers casual listening, with SBC and AAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhere the Volume Control Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe preamp stage is fully balanced. It runs an R2R resistor-ladder volume network rather than attenuating in the digital domain. Each resistor step is trimmed. Left-right balance adjusts in 0.1dB steps, and up to 10dB of analog gain is on hand for quieter sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn ESS ES9039 Pro converter and an XMOS XU316 processor do the decoding. Two subwoofer outputs are fitted, and the onboard DSP covers parametric EQ, high and low pass filters, loudness, a dynamic range compressor, and left-right channel delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRoom Correction Is Built In, the Microphone Is Not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe A10 measures your room and adjusts its EQ to suit. That measurement needs a microphone, and none ships in the box. Use the one in your phone, any USB measurement mic you own, or EverSolo's EM-01. The carton holds a power cable, a trigger cable, a remote, three antennas and the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe bench figures are low. Distortion measures below 0.000078 percent on XLR. RCA comes in below 0.00009 percent. Dynamic range and signal-to-noise both beat 130dB balanced and 129dB unbalanced. Crosstalk stays under -123dB. Response holds 20Hz to 20kHz within 0.15dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTom Martin reviewed the DMP-A10 for \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e on 19 July 2025. He described a sound that is \"remarkably neutral and revealing, with a level of resolution that exposes details and precision\" across his listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMartin singled out voices in the same review, writing that \"vocals have a natural, present quality that makes you feel like performers are sharing the space with you\" through the A10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are collapsing a stack of separates\u003c\/strong\u003e — the A10 is streamer, DAC and preamplifier in one chassis, so two boxes and their interconnects leave the rack and you buy one power cord instead of three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep your music on drives, not in the cloud\u003c\/strong\u003e — two M.2 slots take 4TB each, so an 8TB library lives inside the player and there is no NAS to leave running or troubleshoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are fighting a difficult room\u003c\/strong\u003e — onboard measurement and EQ correct the room from the front panel, so you get the benefit of room correction without paying a calibrator to visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run a subwoofer with your main amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — two subwoofer outputs and full DSP crossover, delay and EQ are built in, so the bass integrates without a separate bass management box in the chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou will listen on speakers, not headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — the A10 has no headphone jack — every output is line level, feeding a power amp or active speakers. Add one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphone amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e on the RCA or XLR outputs and the ES9039 Pro still does the conversion, so headphone listening runs off the same DAC as your speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR outputs deliver 4.2V and RCA outputs deliver 2.1V, both from the same volume-controlled stage, so either can drive a power amplifier or active speakers directly. Two subwoofer outputs run alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA computer connects on the isolated USB-B input. A CD transport takes coaxial or optical, and a television takes HDMI eARC. Prefer an outboard DAC? The USB audio output passes DSD512 and PCM 768kHz\/32-bit. Trigger in and out switch the rest of the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the DMP-A10? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The preamp stage is ready to drive one directly — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two outputs with crossover and delay are already fitted — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended, the cable matters on a preamp this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The one thing the A10 does not do itself — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphone Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA power cable, a trigger cable, a remote control, three antennas, and the user manual. A measurement microphone for room correction is a separate purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much storage can I install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo M.2 2280 NVMe slots each accept an SSD up to 4TB, for 8TB total. The player also has 64GB of internal eMMC and 4GB of memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat formats and sample rates does it play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNative DSD512 and PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit. File support covers DSD, MP3, APE, WAV, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, AAC, NRG and CUE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it replace my preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. The balanced R2R volume stage feeds a power amplifier or active speakers directly, with up to 10dB of analog gain for quieter sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow does it connect to my network?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGigabit Ethernet or dual-band 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi. An SFP fiber port is fitted for an isolated optical run, and the SFP module is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it work with my television?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, over HDMI eARC. Coaxial and optical inputs cover a CD transport or set-top box, and the isolated USB-B input handles a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSoundnews walks through the DMP-A10's features, build and measured performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TyykRIsPfVo\" title=\"EverSolo DMP-A10 Review - Feature Rich, Great Sounding \u0026amp; Incredibly Beautiful\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e covers the same unit Tom Martin reviewed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qKs3zQBTyBY\" title=\"EverSolo DMP-A10 Music Streamer and DAC Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, DAC filters, or room correction? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EverSolo","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981745512621,"sku":"NEW-EVDMPA10","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981745545389,"sku":"DEMO-EVDMPA10","price":3398.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/EVDMPA10_02_front_2024__29022.1730732310.1280.1280_a2bbb4a7-0b9c-4259-9748-f6a188efb17d.jpg?v=1778158758"},{"product_id":"naim-audio-uniti-atom-headphone-edition","title":"Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Complete Headphone System in One Beautiful Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost headphone rigs are a stack. A streamer, a DAC, an amplifier, a preamp, and the cables between them. The Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition replaces the lot. It is a streaming DAC and headphone amp in one, from one of Britain's oldest hi-fi names. A 5-inch color screen shows what is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStreaming covers nearly everything. Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth, internet radio and UPnP are all here. It is Roon Ready as well. Files play to 32-bit and 384kHz, and DSD128. The Focal \u0026amp; Naim app runs it from your phone. Up close, use the big volume dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe headphone stage gives 1.5 watts into 16 ohms. There are three outputs: balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn, balanced 4-pin XLR, and a 6.35mm jack. Naim built it for headphones from 16 ohms up, so in-ears and hard-to-drive planars are both covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNaim Engineering, Aimed at Headphones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Headphone Edition is not a standard Uniti Atom with a few extra jacks on it. Naim took the speaker amplification out of it. It rebuilt the output stage around headphones, borrowing from the flagship Statement amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe result, in \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e's words, is a presentation that \"opens up over the Atom,\" with \"greater separation of instruments and extra space for even more superb levels of detail.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt works as a full system preamp too. Balanced XLR and RCA outputs feed powered speakers, or a power amp. The Atom HE can anchor a whole system: headphones by night, speakers by day. Inputs cover analog RCA, two optical and one coaxial. A TV or a CD transport plugs straight in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e awarded it five stars in a July 15, 2021 review, calling it \"a unique but no less successful addition to Naim's Uniti range.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMatty Graham of \u003cem\u003eHeadfonia\u003c\/em\u003e, in a May 17, 2021 review scoring it 4.2 out of 5, wrote that it \"puts you right into the music, with a believable and enjoyable sense of spatial cues,\" calling its headphone performance \"absolutely terrific.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This System Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box instead of a stack\u003c\/strong\u003e — streamer, DAC, headphone amp, and preamp in a single elegant chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou stream your music\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Roon, and Bluetooth are all built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own balanced headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — both 4.4mm Pentaconn and 4-pin XLR outputs are on the front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to run speakers too\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced preamp outputs feed powered speakers or a power amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones are your main system\u003c\/strong\u003e — Naim took the speaker amplification out and rebuilt the output stage around headphones instead. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect it to your network over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and the app takes it from there. Headphones plug into the front's 4.4mm, 4-pin XLR, or 6.35mm outputs. A TV, CD transport, or other source connects through the optical, coaxial, or RCA inputs, and the XLR or RCA outputs feed powered speakers or an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 5\" display shows album art and status, the signature illuminated volume dial handles level, and firmware updates arrive over the network to keep services current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Uniti Atom Headphone Edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e A system this refined deserves reference headphones — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered Speakers or Amplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the preamp outputs for two-channel listening — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality XLR and digital cables complete the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 15-pound centerpiece a proper home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat streaming services does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth, internet radio, and UPnP, and it's Roon Ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat headphone outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree on the front panel: balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn, balanced 4-pin XLR, and 6.35mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow powerful is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e1.5 watts into 16 ohms, designed for headphones from 16 ohms up, including demanding planar models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it work as a preamp for speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Balanced XLR and RCA outputs feed powered speakers or a power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat file formats does it play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 32-bit\/384kHz PCM and DSD128, including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Focal \u0026amp; Naim app for iOS and Android, or the front-panel display and its illuminated volume dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTech Journey reviews the Atom Headphone Edition in depth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1EIkL80NAy4\" title=\"Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHi-Fi Riff shares his long-term impressions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v85vQTa8OlI\" title=\"Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifiers, music streamers, or building a headphone system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naim Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981775233197,"sku":"NEW-NMUNATOHE","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/NMUNATOHE_01-Large__69695.1699541089.1280.1280_58b8c296-3c79-43a6-8014-faebb1f151b0.jpg?v=1778111656"},{"product_id":"aurender-acs10-caching-music-streamer-and-cd-ripper-16tb-black","title":"Aurender ACS10 Caching Music Streamer and CD Ripper - 16TB - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Music Library That Does Not Live on a Computer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe ACS10 was built to take the computer out of computer audio. It rips your CDs, stores the results, edits the metadata, and serves the whole library to the rest of your system from one machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRipping is one touch. A drawer-loading industrial drive reads the disc, AccurateRip checks it against a database for an error-free copy, and metadata and cover art arrive with it. Acronova's Nimbie autoloader handles a large collection unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou choose where the files land, and you edit the tags afterwards on the machine itself. There is no laptop in this chain and no folder on a desktop to keep track of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Big Drives, Mirrored\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStorage is two 3.5-inch hard drives, in 16TB or 24TB configurations. They ship set to RAID 1, which means each drive holds a copy of the other, so a failure costs you a drive and not the library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you would rather have the space than the safety net, the pair can be reconfigured to use their full combined capacity instead. That is your call to make, and it is reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower is a full linear supply with a supercapacitor UPS behind it, so a sudden outage does not catch the drives mid-write. The chassis is machined aluminum, 27 pounds, 16.9 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound gave the ACS10 an Editors' Choice Award. Steven Stone wrote that \"you will be hard-pressed to find a better, more comprehensive self-contained hardware\/software option than the Aurender ACS10.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEngland's \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e called it \"an impressive feat of engineering with enormous capabilities and superb reliability,\" and noted that it is easy to use once you have learned how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Server Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour collection is large and irreplaceable\u003c\/strong\u003e — RAID 1 mirroring and a supercapacitor UPS mean a failed drive or a power cut costs you hardware rather than years of ripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the computer gone\u003c\/strong\u003e — ripping, tagging, storage and serving all happen here, so there is no laptop to leave running and no folder structure to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own other Aurenders\u003c\/strong\u003e — three LAN ports let you feed a router, connect directly to another Aurender, or daisy-chain a second ACS10 as the library grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have hundreds of discs to get through\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-touch ripping with AccurateRip, plus Nimbie autoloader support, turns an impossible job into a background one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to play as well as store\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated USB audio output makes it a streamer for your own converter. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003edigital-to-analog converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun Ethernet from the double-isolated gigabit port to your router, and control everything from the Conductor app on an iPad. Two further LAN ports connect straight to another Aurender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTo play through the ACS10 itself, take the dedicated USB audio output to your converter. The remaining USB ports are for external drives and the autoloader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the ACS10? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the dedicated USB audio output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Another Aurender to serve — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next box in the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A steady home for 27 pounds — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much storage do I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo 3.5-inch drives, in a 16TB or a 24TB configuration, set at the factory to RAID 1 mirroring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does RAID 1 actually do for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach drive keeps a copy of the other. If one fails, the library is still there on its twin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDSD in DSF and DFF, plus WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A and APE among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. With a Roon Server on the same network and current firmware, the ACS10 works as a Roon endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I play MQA files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA Core decoding is available as an in-app purchase through the Conductor app, so you add it if your library calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor from the date of purchase, with a dated receipt from an authorized Aurender dealer. No registration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA tour of what the ACS10 does with a music library:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3RWgXHzGyI0\" title=\"The Aurender ACS10 Server: An Ingenious Solution to Music Storage, Management, and Databasing\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about music servers, ripping a CD collection, or backing up a digital library? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 16TB \/ New","offer_id":45981780738221,"sku":"NEW-AXACS10-BLK-16TB","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXACS10_2-BLK-Large__07989.1734453937.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778130479"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-black-19-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - Black - 19-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFour Analog Inputs, and What They Are For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo RCA pairs and two XLR pairs handle analog. Bryston offers a moving magnet phono board as a factory option, which takes the place of one RCA input. An HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no phono stage in this configuration — every analog input is line level. Bryston builds the same preamplifier with the board installed: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20 with the MM phono board fitted\u003c\/a\u003e wires your turntable straight in, with no outboard stage and no input given up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eLine sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the phono board and it plugs straight in — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan a phono stage be added?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston offers the moving magnet board as a factory-installed option, which takes the place of one RCA input. We stock that configuration as a separate listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45981795516589,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20-BLK-19IN","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BRBY20-BLK_01_front_2025__50998.1744896566.1280.1280_865b9a05-5042-446d-8bb6-d110593540e0.jpg?v=1778133252"},{"product_id":"aurender-a30-caching-music-server-cd-ripper-10tb-black","title":"Aurender A30  Caching Music Server\/CD Ripper - 10TB - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFive Boxes, Folded Into One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A30 is a music server, a streamer, a CD ripper, a converter and a headphone amplifier in one chassis. It is the flagship of Aurender's analog-output range. It replaces most of a rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA slot-loading drive rips your CDs to FLAC, WAV or AIFF with AccurateRip checking every copy. Cover art and metadata arrive with the rip, and you choose the folder they land in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTen terabytes of enterprise-grade hard disk hold the results, with a 480GB solid-state drive caching whatever is playing. That cache is why playback is not competing with the disk for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFive Transformers and a Dual-Mono Converter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe power supply is fully linear, built around five separate toroidal transformers. There is one each for the server, the digital section, the two converters and the headphone amplifier. None of them shares a supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is an AKM AK4497 in dual-mono, on its own dual-mono linear supplies. An FPGA reclocks the data against a clock measuring under 100 femtoseconds of jitter. MQA decoding is built in as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBehind all of it sits a supercapacitor uninterruptible supply, which keeps the machine stable if the power drops without warning. The case is 16.9 inches wide and weighs 37.5 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHi-Fi News gave the A30 its Editors' Choice Award. Andrew Everard wrote that it \"makes every nuance clear without the merest suggestion of harshness,\" and that \"Its sophistication never slips.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eScott Hull of \u003cem\u003ept.audio\u003c\/em\u003e put it plainly: \"The sound is reference-quality. The build is reference-quality,\" and added that the A30 \"invites you to spend more on the rest of your system just to keep up with it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Server Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the rack back\u003c\/strong\u003e — server, streamer, ripper, converter and headphone amplifier in one box means an amplifier and speakers finish the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones as well as speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — three outputs are fitted, quarter-inch unbalanced plus 4-pin XLR and 4.4mm balanced, so almost any pair plugs straight in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier takes balanced inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR and RCA outputs are both there with variable level, so the A30 can feed a power amplifier directly and skip the preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a lot of music and more coming\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten terabytes on board, plus NAS and USB storage support, means the library has somewhere to grow into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour other sources are digital too\u003c\/strong\u003e — coaxial RCA, coaxial BNC and two optical inputs bring them in. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e for the other half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTake the XLR or RCA outputs straight to a power amplifier or an integrated, since the A30's output level is variable. Ethernet goes to your router, and the Conductor app does the driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOther digital sources connect on coaxial RCA, coaxial BNC or optical. Headphones plug into the front, and a dedicated USB audio output feeds an external converter if you prefer one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A30? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs can drive one directly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three outputs are waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter is inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn AKM AK4497 in a dual-mono arrangement, each channel on its own linear power supply, with a full MQA decoder on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 768kHz and 32-bit, DSD256 over DoP, and DSD512 natively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much storage is fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTen terabytes on a 3.5-inch enterprise-grade drive, plus a 480GB NVMe drive that caches whatever is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it without a preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The XLR and RCA outputs have variable level control, so the A30 can drive a power amplifier on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. With a Roon Server on the same network and current firmware, the A30 works as a Roon endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor from the date of purchase, with a dated receipt from an authorized Aurender dealer. No registration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A30 set against its smaller sibling, the A20:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bfDF1qchocc\" title=\"Aurender A30 vs. A20: Music Server Review \u0026amp; Comparison\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about all-in-one servers, ripping a CD collection, or driving a power amplifier directly? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981814063277,"sku":"NEW-AXA30-BLK-10TB","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXA30_2_SIL10TB-Large__70974.1734451154.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778123372"},{"product_id":"elac-discovery-series-ds-s101-g-music-server","title":"ELAC Discovery Series DS-S101-G Music Server","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\"I Liked This Product the Moment I Saw It,\" Says \u003ci\u003eStereophile.com\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eELAC's Discovery Series DS-S101-G Music Server is designed to be the heart of a serious music system, offering playback of local and streaming music, rich multi-dimensional metadata and multi-room audio, all with an interface that anyone can master in a few minutes. The artists and engineers who recorded your music took great care creating it. Discovery takes the same care playing it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKeeping in line with quality music, the lossless, high-fidelity music streaming service TIDAL has been tightly integrated into the Discovery's software (separate Tidal subscription required). Content from your local collection and content from Tidal are presented in the same beautiful, easy-to-use interface. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"I liked this product the moment I saw it,\" reports Jon Iverson, \u003ci\u003eStereophile.com\u003c\/i\u003e, January 15, 2016. \"It became even more interesting once I started digging into the features. Essentially, you can run Roon on your tablet and use the DS-S101 as your endpoint without the need for a computer. \" \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"By the way,\" Jon continues, \"ELAC has been around 90 years and I still remember a pal in high school having one of their nicer turntables. It was the best turntable I'd seen at that point, so we played a lot of music on it. ELAC has been out of action for 30 years but are now back and it looks like a good reboot to me. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eOne Component, Infinite Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAdding the Discovery Series DS-S101-G Music Server to an existing system is simple. Connect the Discovery to the internet and one of the outputs to the ELAC Integrated Amplifier or your existing system. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAdding your personal music collection is a snap. Connect either a hard drive to the rear mounted USB port or point the Discovery to your NAS (Networked Attached Storage) device and the Discovery will take care of the rest, organizing and gathering feature rich meta-data for your entire music collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eExpanding your Discovery system to other rooms is easy. Whether you want the full functionality of an integrated amplifier or a simple wireless speaker in the kids' room, the Discovery eco-system is ready to grow when you are. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eGet Connected\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eConnections include two analog outputs (independent zones), one coaxial output (independent zone) (192 kHz 24-Bit Max, one optical output (96kHz 24-Bit Max), one USB 2.0 port (mass storage class), and a Gigabit Ethernet port. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eMulti-Room Support\u003c\/h4\u003e  \r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eMulti-room support consists fo Wired and Wireless. For synchronized audio, analog outputs 1 and 2 can be grouped together and synchronized. Wireless End-Points can be grouped together and synchronized as well. Please note that since the digital outputs always output the native sampling rate and bit depth, they cannot be synchronized with the analog outputs. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eIt's Really Very Simple\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Discovery Music Server lets you open your personal music vault from another computer, Apple iPad, or Android tablet.* Whether your choice is a full ELAC system, powered by an ELAC integrated amplifier and running an ELAC loudspeaker system, or simply a pair of ear buds, you can listen in one room or around the house with other ELAC Discovery-compatible products. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eA Wave of Music\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDiscovery delivers music based on relationships between performers and composers, starting from the tracks you choose. TIDAL delivers no-compromise music streaming, with millions of tracks in lossless, audiophile quality – a bigger music landscape than ever before. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRoon support is coming via a firmware update. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTIDAL is just one aspect of Discovery's capabilities. Between users and across devices, you can select from downloads, ripped CDs, and streaming services. Your collection is supported by a rich library of images and information – an archive of material that adds depth, knowledge and excitement to your listening. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e* NOTE: The Discovery can be controlled using the free Roon Essentials app for Windows, OS X, iOS, and Android; iOS (64-bit Devices), Android, Windows (7, 8, and 10) and Apple OSX\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;padding-right: 5px;\" src=\"%%GLOBAL_CdnStorePath%%\/sitedesign\/images\/warning-icon.jpg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" alt=\"warning icon\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/span\u003e Cancer and Reproductive Harm - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" title=\"California Proposition 65 link\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: none;color: #2f84eb;\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ELAC","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981829136557,"sku":"NEW-ELDIMS","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ELDIMS_3QT-Large__32643.1728738058.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778111777"},{"product_id":"eversolo-dmp-a6-gen-2-network-streamer-dac-black","title":"EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 Network Streamer \u0026 DAC - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Box for Your Whole Digital Front End\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf your music lives on Tidal, Qobuz, a network drive, or a folder of ripped CDs, the EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 gathers all of it in one place. It’s a network streamer, a DAC, and a digital preamp in a single machined aluminum chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA 6-inch color touchscreen on the front shows album art, track details, and your choice of VU meters, so you can run the system without picking up your phone. The EverSolo Control app for iOS and Android mirrors that screen when you’d rather sit down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect it to an integrated amp and you have a complete digital source. Add an M.2 NVMe SSD — up to 4TB — and it holds your library too. It will even play and rip CDs with a USB disc drive attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Gen 2 Changes Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo ESS SABRE ES9038Q2M DAC chips split the work, one per channel, so left and right decode independently. An XMOS XU316 processor handles the digital input. For Gen 2, EverSolo moved to a linear power supply, which lowers the noise floor compared with the first version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe balanced XLR outputs measure better than 128dB for signal-to-noise and dynamic range, with THD+N below 0.000092% (−120dB). The RCA outputs measure better than 124dB. Frequency response is 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.15dB. Playback reaches PCM 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512, with full MQA decoding. Gen 2 also adds an HDMI ARC input, a 12V trigger output, and Wake-on-LAN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEd Selley reviewed the DMP-A6 Gen 2 for AVForums on June 11, 2025, scored it 10\/10, and gave it a Best Buy award. \"At the most fundamental level though, this is sensational performance under a grand,\" he wrote, concluding that \"Eversolo has taken its fabulous opening effort and gone and made it better still.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWriting for Headfonics on July 5, 2025, reviewer James called the sound \"on the neutral-warm side with good clarity and openness\" and said the unit \"delivers the best UI and mirror-control experience I have tried.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who already have an amp they like.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles streaming, decoding, and volume, then hands off over XLR or RCA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople with large local collections.\u003c\/strong\u003e An internal SSD, network shares, and USB drives all appear in one music library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoon subscribers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s certified Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint with no setup work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone tired of app-only control.\u003c\/strong\u003e The front screen does everything, even when your phone is elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the XLR and RCA outputs feed a dedicated headphone amplifier, which will drive far more than a built-in jack ever could. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphone-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphone amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR outputs put out 5V and the RCA pre-outputs put out 2.5V, so you can feed an integrated amp, a preamp, or a power amp directly. Wired Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi brings in the network. On the input side, there’s USB-C for a computer, optical and coaxial for other digital sources, HDMI ARC for your TV, and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and LDAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you’d rather use an outboard DAC, the USB audio output feeds one at up to DSD512 and PCM 768kHz\/32-bit, with coaxial and optical as alternatives. HDMI passes multichannel PCM and native DSD up to 5.1, and the 12V trigger can wake your amp with the streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the EverSolo DMP-A6 Gen 2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e to power your speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e for a compact two-channel system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e in balanced XLR or single-ended RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio racks\u003c\/a\u003e to keep the touchscreen at eye level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe dual ES9038Q2M DACs are built in, and you can connect straight to an amplifier. If you already own a DAC you love, the digital outputs let you use it instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I run it directly into a power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The RCA jacks are pre-outputs and output level is adjustable, so it can serve as your digital preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much music can it store?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe M.2 slot takes a 2280-format NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD up to 4TB. The drive isn’t included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, and HIGHRESAUDIO are built in, plus Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, DLNA, UPnP, and WebDAV. You can also install additional Android apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it play and rip CDs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, with a USB CD drive connected. You can play a disc or copy it to the internal SSD or a USB drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat’s the difference between this and the Master Edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth use the same DAC chips and connections. The Master Edition adds a femtosecond clock, upgraded op-amps, and an RGB display ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEverSolo Audio walks through the Gen 2 design and interface:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dZXLuOmWRWA\" title=\"DMP-A6 Gen 2 | The Benchmark in Digital Streaming\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Arkitekts sets it up and listens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/COKKYLRvAAo\" title=\"BEST Music Streamer Under $1000?! | Eversolo DMP-A6 Gen 2 Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streaming, choosing a DAC, or storing your music library at home? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EverSolo","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981870391469,"sku":"NEW-EVDMPA6G2","price":859.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/EVDMPA6G2_01_angle_2025__38231.1736865327.1280.1280_2a7d70b6-be3b-4074-9e8c-b4786aed03c1.jpg?v=1778160234"},{"product_id":"leak-trustream-network-player","title":"LEAK TruStream Network Player","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStreaming That Suits a Mid-Century System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe LEAK TruStream is the brand's first dedicated streamer since LEAK returned in 2020. It is built to sit beside the Stereo 130 and Stereo 230 amplifiers, in the same walnut veneer over an aluminum chassis, so a modern source can join a system without looking out of place in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat matters more than it sounds. Most streamers are black boxes with a screen, and they fight the look of a shelf built around wood and brushed metal. This one is designed to belong there, and it is 330mm wide, so it sits alongside rather than dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Behind the Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs on an ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M, a 32-bit part LEAK pairs with its own low-noise supply, an ultra-low-noise Noratel toroidal transformer and a Class A filter stage after the converter. PCM plays up to 32-bit and 768kHz, and DSD reaches DSD512 over the USB input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEvery Service, and the Outputs to Match\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe streaming engine comes from Silent Angel, running on an ARM Cortex processor. It is certified Roon Ready over RAAT, and it carries Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and TuneIn radio, with DLNA and SMB for anything kept on your own network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMore Sockets Than You Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnalog output is on balanced XLR at 4.1 volts and on RCA. Optical and coaxial digital outputs pass the signal to another converter, and there are two USB-A ports for audio out as well. Two more USB-A ports take a drive full of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA headphone amplifier is built in, with an output impedance of 2.35 ohms and a load range of 20 to 600 ohms, so most pairs will work from the front panel. A USB-C port connects a Mac or PC directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNetworking runs over Gigabit Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi. The cabinet measures 330 by 118 by 278mm and weighs 6.5kg, and standby draw is under half a watt. A remote and a power cord come in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Network Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a LEAK system already\u003c\/strong\u003e — the walnut and aluminum match the Stereo 130 and 230 exactly, so the streamer looks like it was always meant to be there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon, Tidal or Qobuz\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roon Ready certification and all three Connect modes mean you keep the app you already know rather than learning another one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in amplifier handles 20 to 600 ohm loads, so the good pair gets used without another box on the shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may change converters later\u003c\/strong\u003e — optical, coaxial and USB digital outputs let the TruStream work as a pure transport, so it still earns its place if the system grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe TruStream is a source, not an amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — passive speakers need an amplifier between the two. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to your network over Gigabit Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi and drive it from the app. A Mac or PC connects directly on USB-C, and a drive full of music plugs into either of the two USB-A storage ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun balanced XLR or single-ended RCA to your amplifier. If you would rather use a converter of your own, the optical, coaxial and USB audio outputs will feed it instead. Headphones plug into the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural partner, and LEAK's own two match the cabinet — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is an amplifier built in for them — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended out of the player — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somewhere to show the walnut off — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich services are built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2 and TuneIn radio, plus Roon Ready, DLNA and SMB for network storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 32-bit and 768kHz, and DSD up to DSD512 over the USB connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use my own DAC with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Optical, coaxial and USB audio outputs let the TruStream act as a pure streaming transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich headphones will it drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnything from 20 to 600 ohms, through the built-in amplifier. Output impedance is 2.35 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it play music from a drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, through either of the two USB-A storage ports, or across the network over DLNA or SMB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finish and size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWalnut veneer over an aluminum chassis, 330 by 118 by 278mm, weighing 6.5kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHiFi Review Hub spends an evening with the TruStream:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9okEWm8i1ew\" title=\"Beer, Ramblings \u0026amp; The NEW Leak TruStream Streamer\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Lenny Florentine puts it in a vintage system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01H0tC-uAhc\" title=\"The Streamer Your Vintage System Has Been Waiting For\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, DAC design, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LEAK","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981926752429,"sku":"NEW-LETRUSTE","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/LETRUSTE_01_angle_2026__27616.1774879046.1280.1280_1d907d92-ead7-45f2-919b-255dfc0f11e9.jpg?v=1778167007"},{"product_id":"naim-audio-uniti-star-all-in-one-music-streamer","title":"Naim Audio Uniti Star All-In-One Music Streamer","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOne Box, and the Discs Go In the Front\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Uniti Star is a complete system in a single chassis. Seventy watts a channel into 8 ohms, a streamer, a converter and a CD slot, so a pair of speakers is genuinely all you need to add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat CD slot does more than play. It rips discs to WAV or FLAC, onto a USB drive or SSD of up to a terabyte. That is enough for around twenty thousand tracks kept losslessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSo a shelf of discs becomes a library on the same machine that plays it, and the collection stops being something you get up to change. The player handles both from one interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMore Inputs Than Most Amplifiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo optical inputs take up to 24-bit and 96kHz. Two coaxial RCA inputs reach 24-bit and 192kHz, and handle DSD over DoP. There is a BNC digital input to 192kHz as well, which is rare on anything at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI ARC input brings your television in over a single cable, letting the set's remote control the volume. An analog RCA input covers a turntable stage or anything else that is not digital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStreaming is built in alongside all of that, so services, internet radio and your own network library all arrive without another box on the shelf. Naim's own app does the driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to stop owning boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — amplification, streaming, conversion and a CD drive are all inside, so a pair of speakers completes the system and the rack disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour CDs deserve to be archived\u003c\/strong\u003e — ripping to WAV or FLAC onto a terabyte drive holds around twenty thousand tracks losslessly, on the machine that already plays them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you own is digital\u003c\/strong\u003e — two optical, two coaxial and a BNC input mean a disc player, a console, a set-top box and a computer can all stay connected at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour television is part of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI ARC brings the set in on one cable and lets its remote control the volume, which optical alone cannot do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want 70 watts to work with\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is real power for a one-box system, enough to drive floorstanders rather than only small speakers. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWire a pair of speakers to the terminals and the system is working. Discs go in the front slot, and the network arrives over Wi-Fi or Ethernet for streaming and your own library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television connects on HDMI ARC, other digital sources on optical, coaxial or BNC, and anything analog on the RCA input. A USB drive or SSD holds whatever you rip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the Uniti Star? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 watts will drive them — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a smaller room — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e The one connection you still have to make — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the analog input — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much power does it make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSeventy watts per channel into 8 ohms, which is enough to drive floorstanding speakers rather than only compact ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it rip my CDs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. It rips to WAV or FLAC onto a USB drive or SSD of up to a terabyte, holding roughly twenty thousand tracks losslessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich digital inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo optical to 24-bit\/96kHz, two coaxial RCA to 24-bit\/192kHz with DoP, a BNC input to 192kHz, and HDMI ARC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it improve my television sound?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHDMI ARC brings the set's audio in on one cable and lets the television remote control the volume, so it becomes part of the hi-fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough the analog RCA input, using a phono stage between the turntable and the Uniti Star to bring the signal up to line level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor from the date of purchase, with a valid receipt from an authorized retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSevenoaks walks through the Uniti range, with the Star among them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tllap7bp_To\" title=\"Naim Uniti Range Feature Review - Uniti Atom - Uniti Star - Uniti Nova - Uniti Core\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about all-in-one systems, ripping a CD collection, or improving television sound? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Naim Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981928292525,"sku":"NEW-NMUNSTAR-STD","price":5699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981928325293,"sku":"DEMO-NMUNSTAR-STD","price":3299.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/NMUNSTAR_TNR_02-Large__95236.1728888991.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778114616"},{"product_id":"aurender-n150-music-server-streamer-silver","title":"Aurender N150 Music Server Streamer - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Way Into Aurender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe N150 is where the Aurender range starts. It follows the N100H, which earned the company much of its reputation, and it is the model most people arrive at when they decide a laptop is no longer good enough as a source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat is the honest use case. A computer runs fans, spins drives, and shares its power supply with a dozen other jobs at once. The N150 does one thing only, in a machined aluminum case, with a full linear power supply feeding both the processor and the output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Is Actually Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA low-power Intel dual-core processor handles playback, picked because it runs quiet rather than fast. Behind it sit 8GB of system memory and a 240GB solid-state cache. Files are read ahead into that cache, so playback never has to wait on a disk or on the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eClean Output, and Storage If You Want It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital output is Audio Class 2.0 USB, with its own ultra-low-noise power circuitry. It carries PCM up to 32-bit and 384kHz, and DSD from DSD64 right through to DSD512. The Gigabit ethernet port is twice isolated to keep network noise off the audio side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAdd a Drive, or Do Not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is room inside for a single drive: a 2TB or 4TB hard disk, or an SSD from 1TB up to 8TB. If you stream everything from Tidal, Qobuz or Spotify, fit nothing at all and the N150 works exactly as designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA super-capacitor supply is built in as well. If the power fails while the unit is running, it stays alive long enough to shut itself down properly rather than dropping dead mid-write.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe front carries a 3-inch AMOLED display showing the album and track. Everything else happens in Aurender's Conductor app, on an iPad, an iPhone or an Android tablet, which is where you browse, search and build playlists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Music Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing a laptop as your source\u003c\/strong\u003e — no fans, no shared power supply and no operating system doing other work, which is most of what separates a computer from a music player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — the N150 feeds it a cleaner signal than a computer can, so the money goes into the weak link rather than the one you already fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep some music locally\u003c\/strong\u003e — one internal bay takes up to an 8TB SSD, and you choose the drive rather than paying for storage you may not need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to survive a power cut\u003c\/strong\u003e — the super-capacitor supply shuts the unit down cleanly instead of leaving a library index half-written.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe N150 is a transport, not a DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — its output is digital only, so it needs a converter to make sound. Choose one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the Audio Class 2.0 USB output to your converter, and join the N150 to your network over the isolated Gigabit ethernet port. Then install the Conductor app on a tablet or phone, which is how you browse and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you want a local library, fit a single hard drive or SSD inside. Streaming only? Leave the bay empty. Playback runs from the solid-state cache in both cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The N150 needs one, and rewards a good one — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good USB run to the converter — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a settled home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The N150 has a digital output only, so it feeds a converter rather than an amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the USB output carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 32-bit and 384kHz, and DSD from DSD64 through DSD128 and DSD256 to DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I add storage inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, one drive: a 2TB or 4TB hard disk, or an SSD of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB or 8TB. It can also be left empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the N100H it replaces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA new dual-core processor, a low-noise linear power supply, more system memory, and the twice-isolated Gigabit ethernet port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough Aurender's Conductor app on an iPad, iPhone or Android tablet. The 3-inch AMOLED display shows what is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich services does it reach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal, Qobuz, Spotify and internet radio, alongside anything stored on an internal drive or your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAmplified Fidelity sets the N150 against a MacBook Air as a source:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eoMUdMQqxvM\" title=\"MacBook Air vs an audiophile player Aurender N150\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about music servers, streaming transports, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981942284461,"sku":"NEW-AXN150-SIL","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXN150_SIL_02_2024__09481.1712175084.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778096453"},{"product_id":"bluesound-node-nano-wireless-music-streamer-black","title":"Bluesound Node Nano Wireless Music Streamer - Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shortDesc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, easy, and simply great, the NODE NANO is a high performance, great sounding, easy-to-use wireless music streaming essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-region=\"custom_price_block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-region=\"custom_price_block_2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bluesound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45981943038125,"sku":null,"price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/p1_f2d24b1c-dfee-4e5f-9946-71da6e95cbc3.png?v=1778049978"},{"product_id":"hifi-rose-rs151-high-performance-network-streamer-gen-2-silver","title":"HiFi Rose RS151 High Performance Network Streamer Gen 2 - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTen Decibels of Noise, Gone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RS151 replaces the RS150B's ES9038PRO with the newer ES9039PRO, and the signal-to-noise ratio goes from 121dB to 131.4dB. That is roughly ten decibels of noise removed from underneath the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe reason is not just a newer chip. All eight of the converter's channels now run on their own rather than sharing circuitry. That is what tightens the stereo image and widens the gap between channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAround it sit Rose's own DPC processing module and a Femto clock, neither of which the RS150B had. Together they cut jitter and hold timing accuracy where the converter needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Times the Processor, and a Bigger Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe eight-core CPU is four times faster than the one it replaces. Memory has doubled to 8GB and storage has quadrupled to 32GB. It now runs Android 12, so the interface keeps up with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe touchscreen grows from 14.9 inches to 15.4, and it is Full HD now rather than merely large. Album art, video and library all get the resolution that size deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnections gained ground too. HDMI eARC brings uncompressed television audio in. Trigger sockets in and out control the rest of the rack, and Bluetooth is now version 5.4 with aptX for better wireless sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen late and quietly\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 131.4dB signal-to-noise ratio puts the noise floor somewhere you will not find it, which is where low-level detail lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are upgrading from an RS150B\u003c\/strong\u003e — a faster processor, a bigger Full HD screen, DSD512 upsampling and eARC are the four changes you will notice on the first evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou would rather skip the preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced XLR and RCA outputs switch between fixed and variable, so the RS151 can drive a power amplifier directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour television should sound better\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC carries uncompressed audio from the set, and 4K video passes back out with multichannel passthrough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack should switch on together\u003c\/strong\u003e — trigger in and out handle that. Finish the system with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003estereo amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR outputs to your amplifier if it takes them, or the RCA pair if it does not. Choose fixed output for a preamp, variable to drive a power amplifier directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe network comes in over gigabit Ethernet or the Wi-Fi dongle. HDMI handles eARC in and 4K out, and coaxial and AES\/EBU carry PCM to 384kHz and DSD128 to an external converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RS151? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs can drive one directly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you would rather keep a volume control — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth matching to a source this good — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter is inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn ESS ES9039PRO, using ESS's fourth-generation Hyperstream architecture, with Rose's DPC module and a Femto clock alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat changed from the RS150B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA newer converter, 131.4dB signal-to-noise instead of 121dB, a four-times-faster processor, a 15.4-inch Full HD screen, DSD512 upsampling, eARC and trigger sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM to 32-bit and 768kHz, native DSD512, PCM-to-DSD512 conversion, and MQA certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere can the music live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn internal 2.5-inch SSD, MicroSD, external USB storage, or a NAS on your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA built-in toroidal linear power supply, inside a precision-machined solid aluminum chassis that damps vibration and blocks interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years from the original date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects. Unusually, it stays with the device, so it remains active if the unit changes hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKronos AV takes the RS151 through what it can do:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_KFxka7QW0\" title=\"HiFi Rose RS151: The Ultimate Audiophile System Hub?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about signal-to-noise ratio, HDMI eARC, or driving a power amplifier from a streamer? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HiFi Rose","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45981975216301,"sku":"NEW-HIRS151G2-SIL","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/HIRS151G2-SIL_01_angle_2025__74655.1739555167.1280.1280_f3dfc89f-b023-4ad2-bf6b-784004ca6fa4.jpg?v=1778160665"},{"product_id":"bluesound-node-gen-3-n130-wireless-music-streamer-white","title":"Bluesound NODE (Gen 3) N130 - Wireless Music Streamer - White","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStreaming Added to the System You Have\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bluesound NODE (Gen 3) puts hi-res streaming and multi-room audio into a hi-fi system that predates both. It sits beside your amplifier, or in front of a pair of powered speakers, and it is the box that makes everything else current again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound gave this generation an Editors' Choice award. What it opens up is hundreds of internet radio stations, dozens of streaming services and your own stored library, all reached from the BluOS app on a phone, a tablet, a Mac or a PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluesound redesigned the converter for this generation. It handles 24-bit and 192kHz audio, along with full MQA unfolding. That is the part of the box deciding how it sounds, and it is the main change from the model before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSoftware That Does More Than Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBluOS carries tone controls and subwoofer crossover optimization, which is unusual on a streamer and genuinely useful. Most sources hand over a signal and leave the rest to the amplifier. This one lets you shape things while the music is still digital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIns and Outs for a Real Rack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is an array of digital and analog inputs and outputs, so the NODE fits whether your amplifier is thirty years old or was bought last month. Analog out goes to a line input; digital out is there if you would rather use a converter of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdd another BluOS player later and the two work together as a multi-room system rather than as two separate boxes. That is the part people use most in the second year of owning one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Music Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier predates streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e — the NODE brings every service to a system you already like, without replacing anything else in the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the option of your own converter\u003c\/strong\u003e — digital outputs sit alongside the analog ones, so a better DAC can take over later while the NODE keeps streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want tone controls that work\u003c\/strong\u003e — BluOS applies them and the subwoofer crossover in the digital domain, before the signal reaches your amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou plan to add rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — another BluOS player joins this one rather than starting a second system, which is why people buy the first one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe NODE is a source, not an amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — passive speakers need an amp between the two, though powered speakers connect directly. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to your network and let the BluOS app find it. Analog outputs run to a line input on your amplifier or to a pair of powered speakers, and the digital outputs feed an outboard converter instead if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe digital and analog inputs let other sources borrow the NODE's converter or its place in the system, which is what makes it fit an older rack as easily as a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The usual partner — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e To finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BluOS has crossover optimization built in — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short run into your amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e24-bit and 192kHz audio, with full MQA unfolding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe converter is built in. A digital output is there if you would rather use your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough the BluOS Controller app, on iOS, Android, Mac or PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it with powered speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, straight from the analog outputs. Passive speakers need an amplifier between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it do multi-room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Add another BluOS player and they work together as one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I adjust tone or set a subwoofer crossover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth are in BluOS, applied in the digital domain before the signal reaches your amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eiiWi Reviews compares the N130 against the alternatives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_kBuFkHXeLU\" title=\"Bluesound Node N130 Reviewed and Compared\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Stjernholm Reviews takes a full look at it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jHdCBy_4b60\" title=\"Bluesound Node (N130) - FULL REVIEW\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, multi-room audio, or adding streaming to a hi-fi system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bluesound","offers":[{"title":"Gloss White \/ New","offer_id":45981998612653,"sku":"NEW-BDNODE3-GLSWHT","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BDNODE3_GLSWHT_01-Large__72593.1728670465.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778123520"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-silver-19-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - Silver - 19-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFour Analog Inputs, and What They Are For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo RCA pairs and two XLR pairs handle analog. Bryston offers a moving magnet phono board as a factory option, which takes the place of one RCA input. An HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no phono stage in this configuration — every analog input is line level. Bryston builds the same preamplifier with the board installed: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20 with the MM phono board fitted\u003c\/a\u003e wires your turntable straight in, with no outboard stage and no input given up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eLine sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the phono board and it plugs straight in — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan a phono stage be added?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston offers the moving magnet board as a factory-installed option, which takes the place of one RCA input. We stock that configuration as a separate listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 19 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982000873645,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20-SIL-19IN","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBR20_17SIL_02-Large__86004.1728731094.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778133274"},{"product_id":"hifi-rose-rs451-high-performance-network-streamer-silver","title":"HiFi Rose RS451 High Performance Network Streamer - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Converters, So Neither Job Waits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMost streamers with a headphone socket run it off the same converter as the line output. The RS451 fits two ES9027PRO chips instead, one for the pre-out and one for the headphone amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach has its own power supply and its own ground, so the analog paths never meet. Nothing you do at the headphone jack can reach the signal going out to your amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion across the unit measures 0.00025%. The ES9027PRO itself offers up to 124dB of dynamic range, and the RS451 wires its eight channels as two parallel groups of four for stereo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Amplifiers for One Pair of Headphones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe headphone stage uses four amplifier chips in parallel. That keeps control over headphones above 600 ohms, where a single amplifier would start to lose its grip on the drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSlew rate is 1,300 volts per microsecond, which is how quickly the output can follow a sudden transient. Balanced XLR and 4.4mm outputs are both fitted for the headphones themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn the analog side sits the ROSE NRA filter. It keeps frequency response linear all the way down into the deep bass, rather than letting the bottom of the range quietly roll away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFlagship Architecture in a Desktop Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe processor is the RK3588, the same eight-core part fitted to the flagship RS151. It offers four times the processing power of its predecessor and eight times the graphics performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMemory is 8GB with 32GB of storage, and the media library now handles more than a million titles. An 8.8-inch IPS touchscreen fronts it, sized for a desk rather than a rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e has reviewed the RS451 on video, covering its dual-converter layout, the high-power headphone stage, and how much of the flagship RS151's engineering has come down to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones are your main system\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated converter and four parallel amplifiers hold control over 600-ohm headphones that most streamers merely make audible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on speakers too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pre-out has its own converter and its own supply, so the headphone stage cannot color what reaches your amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour desk is the listening room\u003c\/strong\u003e — an 8.8-inch touchscreen and a compact chassis put flagship architecture where a full-width component would not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour network is noisy\u003c\/strong\u003e — fiber optic Ethernet and USB, plus an external master clock input, are unusual to find at this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want balanced headphone outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR and 4.4mm are both fitted. Pair the RS451 with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHeadphones plug into the balanced XLR or the 4.4mm jack on the front. The pre-out runs to a power amplifier or an integrated, using the second converter entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe network arrives over fiber optic or standard Ethernet, or over Wi-Fi. A BNC input takes an external master clock, and the ROSE Connect app controls everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RS451? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR and 4.4mm are waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the pre-out — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized to a desktop system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run to the amplifier — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy two converters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne serves the pre-out and one the headphone amplifier, each with its own supply and ground, so the two analog paths stay completely apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it drive high-impedance headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour amplifier chips in parallel keep stable control above 600 ohms, with a slew rate of 1,300 volts per microsecond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does it measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistortion of 0.00025%, with the ES9027PRO offering up to 124dB of dynamic range across eight channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM to 32-bit and 768kHz and native DSD512, with seven digital filters to choose between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich services does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAirPlay, DLNA, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Apple Music, RoseTube and internet radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years from the original date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects. Unusually, it stays with the device, so it remains active if the unit changes hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound reviews the RS451:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JCLbNLz2iC4\" title=\"HiFi Rose RS451 Streamer Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about headphone amplifier power, dual-converter designs, or desktop streaming systems? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HiFi Rose","offers":[{"title":"Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982011818157,"sku":"NEW-HIRS451-SIL","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/HIRS451-SIL_01_angle_2025__46679.1757436898.1280.1280_b37788c3-f1f2-466a-b92d-bd556475c359.jpg?v=1778163935"},{"product_id":"aurender-n20-caching-music-server-streamer-silver","title":"Aurender N20 Caching Music Server Streamer - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Reference Source for Serious Digital Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAurender builds music servers the way watchmakers build fine watches. Obsessively, and for people who notice. The N20 is the company's reference-class caching server and streaming transport. It is a purely digital source. It was built to feed a world-class DAC the most precise signal it has ever received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe heart of the design is caching playback. Instead of streaming files across your network in real time, the N20 copies upcoming music to a 500GB solid-state cache. It plays from there, which isolates playback from network noise and drive activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo rear trays take your own drives, up to 16TB in total. The N20 then serves your whole library. Tidal and Qobuz stream alongside it, through Aurender's own Conductor app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTiming gets equal care. An oven-controlled crystal oscillator keeps jitter vanishingly low. An FPGA-based phase-locked loop refines every output. A word clock input lets the N20 sync with an outside master clock. That is a feature borrowed from recording studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBuilt Like the Instrument It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery output is digital, by design. There is an isolated USB audio port, AES\/EBU, BNC coaxial and optical. Each one feeds the DAC you choose. Native DSD512 and hi-res PCM both pass through. Transformer isolation on the S\/PDIF outputs blocks noise from reaching it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe full-width aluminum chassis weighs a solid 30 pounds. An 8.8-inch color display fronts it, showing album art and playback status. The Conductor app for iPad, iPhone and Android handles browsing, playlists and settings. Its polish has made it a benchmark. It comes in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Audio Tailor\u003c\/em\u003e, in a December 24, 2024 review, wrote that the N20's clocking system \"delivers a remarkably organic soundstage that might make you question whether you're listening to digital audio at all,\" describing a presentation that is \"expansive, detailed, and incredibly natural.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Server Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a reference DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — the N20 exists to feed it the cleanest, best-timed digital signal possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a large music library\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 16TB of internal storage serves your collection alongside streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use an external master clock, or plan to\u003c\/strong\u003e — the word clock input is rare even among high-end servers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou value Aurender's Conductor app\u003c\/strong\u003e — widely regarded as the finest control software in high-end audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the USB output to be the quiet one\u003c\/strong\u003e — the isolated USB stage exists to keep computer-grade noise away from your converter's input. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003edigital-to-analog converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect the N20 to your DAC by USB for full-resolution playback, or by AES\/EBU, BNC coaxial, or optical. Join your network over Ethernet, install drives in the rear trays if you have a file library, and manage everything from the Conductor app. An external master clock connects to the word clock input for studio-grade synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrom there, the caching engine works silently in the background, buffering your music to solid state before it plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your digital front end? Here are some great companions for the N20:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The essential partner for this reference transport — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier or Integrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downstream of your DAC — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality USB, AES, or BNC digital cables matter at this level — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give this 30-pound reference piece a proper home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the N20 have analog outputs or a built-in DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt's a pure digital source with USB, AES\/EBU, BNC coaxial. And optical outputs, designed to feed an external DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does \"caching\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe N20 copies upcoming music to its 500GB solid-state cache and plays from there, isolating playback from network traffic and drive noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it store my music library?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Two rear trays accept 2.5\" drives up to 16TB combined (drives sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat streaming services does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTidal and Qobuz, fully integrated into the Aurender Conductor app, plus your own network and stored files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the word clock input for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt lets the N20 synchronize with an external master clock, the same timing discipline used in recording studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat formats does it play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNative DSD512 and hi-res PCM, including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, and APE files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAurender's Ari Margolis explains the digital engineering inside the N20:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GS495juzO7I\" title=\"Digital Magic Inside Aurender A20 \u0026amp; N20 w\/ Aurender's Ari Margolis\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about music servers, DACs, or building a reference digital system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982017978541,"sku":"NEW-AXN20-SIL","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXN20_SIL_01-Large__11994.1734454248.1280.1280_c2402c7c-ccd0-4bd3-924a-25bf5e174f91.jpg?v=1778119051"},{"product_id":"bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier-dac-streamer-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BR-20 Stereo Preamplifier - DAC - Streamer - Black - 17-Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOne Box Named for the Man Who Ran Bryston\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBR-20 stands for Brian Russell, Bryston's longtime president, who died in September 2020 with the preamplifier nearly finished. His team completed it. One box replaces a preamplifier, a DAC and a network streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe analog section is a clean-sheet, fully balanced design using Bryston's own discrete amplifier stages rather than off-the-shelf chips. Input switching runs on physical relays rather than electronic switches, so nothing solid-state sits in the path between your source and the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe DAC Came Straight From a $3,800 Separate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe converter uses the circuit design Bryston built for the standalone BDA-3, a unit that sold for close to $3,800 on its own. A re-clocking stage strips timing error out of incoming digital. Digital inputs cover AES\/EBU, coaxial S\/PDIF, optical TosLink and USB-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eCeiling depends on which socket you use. TosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer go to 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThe Streamer Is Wired, and That Is Deliberate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe streamer is Roon Ready and handles Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports on the back take drives full of local files. Bryston builds it on a modern computing platform so large libraries load quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThere is no Wi-Fi, and that is a design decision rather than an omission. Bryston asks you to run Ethernet and advises against Wi-Fi dongles, which put noise into the preamplifier. Plan a cable run to the rack before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFour Analog Inputs, and What They Are For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTwo RCA pairs and two XLR pairs handle analog. Bryston offers a moving magnet phono board as a factory option, which takes the place of one RCA input. An HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVolume is analog and balanced, moving in half-decibel steps, with a ring of LEDs around the knob you can read from the sofa. Distortion measures below 0.0006 percent. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in for headphones that are hard to drive, and the chassis weighs 12 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEvan McCosham reviewed the BR-20 for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Hi-Fi\u003c\/em\u003e on 1 May 2023, gave it a Reviewers' Choice award, and then bought the unit: \"I enjoyed the BR-20 so much that I bought the review sample\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e on 15 June 2021, also a Reviewers' Choice, and concluded: \"Sonically, I have nothing but positives to say about the BR-20.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Preamplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are replacing three boxes with one\u003c\/strong\u003e — preamplifier, DAC and streamer share a chassis and a power supply, so two interconnect pairs and two power cords come out of the system and there is one remote left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou keep a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — four USB 3.0 ports take drives full of files, and the platform indexes big collections quickly, so browsing your own music is as fast as browsing a streaming service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the BR-20 is Roon Ready, so it appears as an endpoint the moment you plug it in and your existing zones and playlists work without setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on demanding headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is built in rather than tacked on, so hard-to-drive planars get real current without another box on the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou play records\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is no phono stage in this configuration — every analog input is line level. Bryston builds the same preamplifier with the board installed: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/bryston-br-20-stereo-preamplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBR-20 with the MM phono board fitted\u003c\/a\u003e wires your turntable straight in, with no outboard stage and no input given up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eLine sources take the RCA and XLR inputs. Digital sources fill AES\/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB-B. Run Ethernet to the rack for the streamer, since there is no wireless option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBalanced outputs feed your power amplifier. Two 12V trigger outputs bring the rest of the rack up with the preamplifier, and a trigger input lets another component switch the BR-20. RS-232 and a control Ethernet port hand the system to an installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding a system around the BR-20? Start here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BR-20 is a preamplifier and needs one — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the phono board and it plugs straight in — browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced runs suit a preamplifier this quiet — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Low Z stage is built in and waiting — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it connect over Wi-Fi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIt uses wired Ethernet. Bryston advises against Wi-Fi dongles because they introduce noise into the preamplifier, so plan a cable run to the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does each input take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTosLink takes 24-bit\/96kHz. Coaxial S\/PDIF and AES\/EBU take 24\/192. USB and the internal streamer reach 32-bit\/384kHz, and DSD runs to four times rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich streaming services work with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe BR-20 is Roon Ready and supports Tidal, Qobuz and AirPlay. Four USB 3.0 ports also take drives loaded with your own files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan it drive difficult headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Bryston's Low Z headphone amplifier is a dedicated circuit built for low-impedance and hard-to-drive models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan a phono stage be added?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBryston offers the moving magnet board as a factory-installed option, which takes the place of one RCA input. We stock that configuration as a separate listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat else can be fitted at the factory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn HDMI board adding four inputs and one output is offered, which raises the digital input count and lets the BR-20 take video sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos introduces the BR-20 and walks through its inputs and streaming platform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AhAs41911kk\" title=\"Bryston BR-20 music streamer Debuts with flagship DAC\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming preamplifiers, digital input sample rates, or building a system from separates? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 17 \/ New","offer_id":45982076928173,"sku":"NEW-BYBR20-BLK-17","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BRBY20-BLK_01_front_2025__78276.1744896525.1280.1280_0f3e69c3-191c-4a69-b11e-9940fa9e8263.jpg?v=1778133232"},{"product_id":"bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-black-19-inch","title":"Bryston BDA-3.14 Streaming DAC with HDMI - Black - 19 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Products, Merged Into One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston BDA-3.14 is a converter, a network streamer and a digital preamp in one case. The odd model number is a joke about pi, because the box is literally the BDA-3 converter and the BDP-Pi streaming player put together on one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBought separately those two cost around $5,290. Together in this case they cost $4,195, and they are joined inside by I2S rather than by the USB or coaxial cable you would otherwise run between them. That is the better connection of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AK4490 chips do the converting, one per channel, balanced the whole way. They feed a discrete Class A output stage with no chips at all in the signal path. Balanced output is 4 volts and single-ended 2 volts, and either can run fixed or variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFed directly, it takes PCM up to 384kHz and 32 bits, and native DSD up to DSD256 over USB or HDMI. Volume is done digitally inside the AK4490's own 32-bit headroom, so nothing is thrown away when you turn it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer With Ten Digital Inputs Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe streaming side is a Raspberry Pi running Bryston's own Manic Moose software. It reaches Qobuz, Tidal, internet radio, a network drive or a USB stick, and it is Roon Ready. AirPlay, DLNA, Squeezelite and MPD all work too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour HDMI Inputs, Which Is Unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRound the back are four HDMI audio inputs, a USB Type-B, AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA and coaxial BNC, plus Ethernet. Ten digital inputs in all. An HDMI output passes video through to a display, so an SACD or Blu-ray player can send audio here and picture onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou can drive it from the front panel, the app, a web browser, RS-232 or TCP\/IP. The digital and analog halves have their own power supplies. The case is 19 inches wide, and being a digital product it carries Bryston's five-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteven Stone reviewed the BDA-3.14 for \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, which went on to name it to its Best Audio Gear list. He called it \"a first-class component that could be the center of a high-performance digital audio system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat he valued was the absence of a house sound. The BDA-3.14, he wrote, succeeds at being \"an extremely neutral DAC\/pre\" that \"does not prettify or euphonize the sound,\" and is \"deadly silent, with nary a hiccup or burble even with its volume turned up to max.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse gave it an Editors' Choice in \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e, finding it \"extremely quiet\" and crediting it with \"amazing dynamics and fluidity.\" It made it \"incredibly easy for me to visualize performers playing the music,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the streamer and the converter to stop being two boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — joined inside by I2S, they skip the cable and the interface that sit between them on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — full Roon Ready certification means the BDA-3.14 turns up as an endpoint the moment your Core sees the network, with nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own an SACD or Blu-ray player\u003c\/strong\u003e — four HDMI audio inputs take its multichannel or DSD output, and the HDMI output passes the picture on to the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable balanced and single-ended outputs drive them directly, which removes a preamp and a pair of interconnects from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BDA-3.14 is a digital preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — every input on it is digital, so a turntable or a tuner needs another path to your speakers. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it covers the analog side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to the network over Ethernet, then use the Manic Moose app or a browser to set it up. A computer connects on USB Type-B, a disc player on HDMI, and older sources on AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA or coaxial BNC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs run fixed into an amplifier, or variable into a power amp or active speakers. Two USB Type-A ports on the back take drives, and an HDMI output carries video to a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To add analog inputs and drive passive speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs make active pairs simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended out of the BDA-3.14 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 17-inch Bryston deserves a solid shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it without a separate preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Set the outputs to variable and the BDA-3.14 controls volume into a power amp or a pair of active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is I2S, and why does it matter here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is the interface a converter uses internally. Joining the streamer to the converter with I2S skips the extra conversion that a USB or coaxial cable between two boxes would add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the internal streamer handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 192kHz and 24 bits. Higher rates and native DSD come in through the USB or HDMI inputs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, it is fully Roon Ready and appears as an endpoint for a Core running on a NAS, a PC or a Nucleus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the HDMI inputs with an SACD or Blu-ray player?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Four HDMI audio inputs accept the player's output, and the HDMI output sends the video on to your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on parts and labor, which is Bryston's term for its digital electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJiles McCoy talks through the BDA-3.14 with Bryston's Gary Dayton:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKsnbDP0mII\" title=\"RMAF 2019 - Spotlight: Bryston with Gary Dayton - BDA 3.14 DAC Streamer!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd this review takes the lid off, with English captions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qdel9cdayhQ?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Streamer, DAC, player Bryston BDA 3.14 in our review, test and breakdown!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming DACs, digital preamplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 19 \/ New","offer_id":45982094950573,"sku":"NEW-BYBDA314-BLK-19","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBDA314N_BLK_01-large__00348.1728429336.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778092034"},{"product_id":"primare-np5-prisma-mk2-network-player-and-streamer-black","title":"Primare NP5 Prisma MK2 Network Player and Streamer - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSwedish Streaming for the System You Already Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePrimare has made elegant hi-fi in Sweden for decades. The NP5 Prisma Mk2 boils that down to one small idea. Your amplifier or DAC already sounds good, so just add streaming to it. This small box plugs into anything with a digital input. It brings every major service to it, run from your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePrimare's Prisma platform covers the field. Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Roon Ready and Bluetooth are all built in, along with playback from your own network files. It takes PCM to 24-bit and 192kHz, and DSD128. Coaxial and optical outputs send it on to the DAC you pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Mk2 revision brought a new digital board, built on a Texas Instruments chipset. It added DSD-over-PCM output. It added MQA passthrough too, to a design that was already well liked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePurely Digital, Deliberately Simple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe NP5 leaves the conversion to your system, and that is the point. Rather than copy work your DAC already does well, it puts the whole budget into clean streaming and a steady digital signal. Reviewers keep noting how much that buys at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Prisma app handles setup and control. Use Google Home, AirPlay or Roon instead if those already run your house. The small aluminum case, in Primare's titanium finish, tucks beside or behind the gear it feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndy Waite of \u003cem\u003eAudiograde\u003c\/em\u003e, in a June 24, 2022 review, wrote that \"even at a lowly 320kbps the presentation is impressive with all details making themselves clearly felt and heard.\" He praised how it delivered jazz \"in a way that transports me to the smoke filled Chicago jazz clubs of the 1950s,\" adding that \"the Primare is able to improve even the lowliest signals.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier or DAC has a digital input\u003c\/strong\u003e — the NP5 adds full streaming to gear you already trust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want Chromecast, AirPlay 2, and Roon in one small box\u003c\/strong\u003e — few transports cover all three ecosystems this cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou value sound over features-per-dollar sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Primare put the budget into the signal, not a screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're a minimalist\u003c\/strong\u003e — one small box, one digital cable, done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own a converter you rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — the NP5 is a network bridge built to feed it, so the DAC you chose stays where it is. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003edigital-to-analog converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect the coaxial or optical output to a digital input on your DAC, integrated amp, or receiver. Join your network over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and let the Prisma app walk you through setup. From there, stream from Spotify, Tidal, or Qobuz, cast from any Chromecast or AirPlay app, or send it music from Roon and network drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFirmware updates arrive over the network, and Primare has steadily grown Prisma's features since launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the NP5 Prisma Mk2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The essential partner for this pure transport — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many include digital inputs that pair perfectly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality coaxial or optical cable carries the signal — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run onward — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it have analog outputs or a built-in DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe NP5 is a pure digital transport with coaxial and optical outputs, designed to feed a DAC or a component with digital inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat streaming services does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and network playback, plus Roon Ready certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz and DSD128, with MQA passthrough to a compatible DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat changed in the Mk2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA redesigned digital board with a new Texas Instruments chipset, adding DSD-over-PCM output and MQA passthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePrimare's Prisma app for iOS and Android, or through Google Home, AirPlay, Roon. And the streaming services' own apps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it work with my receiver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, if your receiver has a coaxial or optical input, the NP5 adds streaming to it directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHIFI Daydreaming compares the NP5 against popular rivals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l9lCox87z_I\" title=\"Unbeatable sound and value. 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Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about music streamers, DACs, or building a streaming system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Primare","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982122279085,"sku":"NEW-PMNP5PM2-BLK","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/PMNP5PM2_BLK_01-Large__01365.1728890301.1280.1280_449a2f4c-fdc2-49f6-9049-5da7c3052f32.jpg?v=1778149205"},{"product_id":"aurender-a30-caching-music-server-cd-ripper-silver-10tb","title":"Aurender A30 Caching Music Server\/CD Ripper - Silver - 10TB","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFive Boxes, Folded Into One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A30 is a music server, a streamer, a CD ripper, a converter and a headphone amplifier in one chassis. It is the flagship of Aurender's analog-output range. It replaces most of a rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA slot-loading drive rips your CDs to FLAC, WAV or AIFF with AccurateRip checking every copy. Cover art and metadata arrive with the rip, and you choose the folder they land in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTen terabytes of enterprise-grade hard disk hold the results, with a 480GB solid-state drive caching whatever is playing. That cache is why playback is not competing with the disk for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFive Transformers and a Dual-Mono Converter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe power supply is fully linear, built around five separate toroidal transformers. There is one each for the server, the digital section, the two converters and the headphone amplifier. None of them shares a supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is an AKM AK4497 in dual-mono, on its own dual-mono linear supplies. An FPGA reclocks the data against a clock measuring under 100 femtoseconds of jitter. MQA decoding is built in as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBehind all of it sits a supercapacitor uninterruptible supply, which keeps the machine stable if the power drops without warning. The case is 16.9 inches wide and weighs 37.5 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHi-Fi News gave the A30 its Editors' Choice Award. Andrew Everard wrote that it \"makes every nuance clear without the merest suggestion of harshness,\" and that \"Its sophistication never slips.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eScott Hull of \u003cem\u003ept.audio\u003c\/em\u003e put it plainly: \"The sound is reference-quality. The build is reference-quality,\" and added that the A30 \"invites you to spend more on the rest of your system just to keep up with it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Server Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the rack back\u003c\/strong\u003e — server, streamer, ripper, converter and headphone amplifier in one box means an amplifier and speakers finish the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones as well as speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — three outputs are fitted, quarter-inch unbalanced plus 4-pin XLR and 4.4mm balanced, so almost any pair plugs straight in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier takes balanced inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLR and RCA outputs are both there with variable level, so the A30 can feed a power amplifier directly and skip the preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a lot of music and more coming\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten terabytes on board, plus NAS and USB storage support, means the library has somewhere to grow into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour other sources are digital too\u003c\/strong\u003e — coaxial RCA, coaxial BNC and two optical inputs bring them in. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e for the other half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTake the XLR or RCA outputs straight to a power amplifier or an integrated, since the A30's output level is variable. Ethernet goes to your router, and the Conductor app does the driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOther digital sources connect on coaxial RCA, coaxial BNC or optical. Headphones plug into the front, and a dedicated USB audio output feeds an external converter if you prefer one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the A30? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs can drive one directly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three outputs are waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter is inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn AKM AK4497 in a dual-mono arrangement, each channel on its own linear power supply, with a full MQA decoder on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat sample rates does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM up to 768kHz and 32-bit, DSD256 over DoP, and DSD512 natively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much storage is fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTen terabytes on a 3.5-inch enterprise-grade drive, plus a 480GB NVMe drive that caches whatever is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it without a preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The XLR and RCA outputs have variable level control, so the A30 can drive a power amplifier on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. With a Roon Server on the same network and current firmware, the A30 works as a Roon endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor from the date of purchase, with a dated receipt from an authorized Aurender dealer. No registration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe A30 set against its smaller sibling, the A20:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bfDF1qchocc\" title=\"Aurender A30 vs. A20: Music Server Review \u0026amp; Comparison\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about all-in-one servers, ripping a CD collection, or driving a power amplifier directly? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982133452973,"sku":"NEW-AXA30-SIL-10TB","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXA30_1_SIL10TB-Large__96861.1734451057.1280.1280_f76ef391-c687-47cb-b86d-4bacb5f194e6.jpg?v=1778099854"},{"product_id":"aurender-acs10-caching-music-streamer-and-cd-ripper-16tb-silver","title":"Aurender ACS10 Caching Music Streamer and CD Ripper - 16TB - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Music Library That Does Not Live on a Computer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe ACS10 was built to take the computer out of computer audio. It rips your CDs, stores the results, edits the metadata, and serves the whole library to the rest of your system from one machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRipping is one touch. A drawer-loading industrial drive reads the disc, AccurateRip checks it against a database for an error-free copy, and metadata and cover art arrive with it. Acronova's Nimbie autoloader handles a large collection unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou choose where the files land, and you edit the tags afterwards on the machine itself. There is no laptop in this chain and no folder on a desktop to keep track of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Big Drives, Mirrored\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStorage is two 3.5-inch hard drives, in 16TB or 24TB configurations. They ship set to RAID 1, which means each drive holds a copy of the other, so a failure costs you a drive and not the library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you would rather have the space than the safety net, the pair can be reconfigured to use their full combined capacity instead. That is your call to make, and it is reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower is a full linear supply with a supercapacitor UPS behind it, so a sudden outage does not catch the drives mid-write. The chassis is machined aluminum, 27 pounds, 16.9 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound gave the ACS10 an Editors' Choice Award. Steven Stone wrote that \"you will be hard-pressed to find a better, more comprehensive self-contained hardware\/software option than the Aurender ACS10.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEngland's \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e called it \"an impressive feat of engineering with enormous capabilities and superb reliability,\" and noted that it is easy to use once you have learned how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Server Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour collection is large and irreplaceable\u003c\/strong\u003e — RAID 1 mirroring and a supercapacitor UPS mean a failed drive or a power cut costs you hardware rather than years of ripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the computer gone\u003c\/strong\u003e — ripping, tagging, storage and serving all happen here, so there is no laptop to leave running and no folder structure to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own other Aurenders\u003c\/strong\u003e — three LAN ports let you feed a router, connect directly to another Aurender, or daisy-chain a second ACS10 as the library grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have hundreds of discs to get through\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-touch ripping with AccurateRip, plus Nimbie autoloader support, turns an impossible job into a background one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to play as well as store\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated USB audio output makes it a streamer for your own converter. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003edigital-to-analog converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun Ethernet from the double-isolated gigabit port to your router, and control everything from the Conductor app on an iPad. Two further LAN ports connect straight to another Aurender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTo play through the ACS10 itself, take the dedicated USB audio output to your converter. The remaining USB ports are for external drives and the autoloader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the ACS10? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the dedicated USB audio output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Another Aurender to serve — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next box in the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A steady home for 27 pounds — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much storage do I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo 3.5-inch drives, in a 16TB or a 24TB configuration, set at the factory to RAID 1 mirroring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does RAID 1 actually do for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach drive keeps a copy of the other. If one fails, the library is still there on its twin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDSD in DSF and DFF, plus WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A and APE among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. With a Roon Server on the same network and current firmware, the ACS10 works as a Roon endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I play MQA files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA Core decoding is available as an in-app purchase through the Conductor app, so you add it if your library calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor from the date of purchase, with a dated receipt from an authorized Aurender dealer. No registration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWatch this product-focused video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3RWgXHzGyI0\" title=\"Product video\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAurender Official examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2bfLYCkGjag\" title=\"Aurender ACS10: How to Rip CDs\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about music servers, ripping a CD collection, or backing up a digital library? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ 16TB \/ New","offer_id":45982162813101,"sku":"NEW-AXACS10-SIL-16TB","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXACS10_2-SIL-Large__57805.1728662532.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778130495"},{"product_id":"aurender-acs100-music-server-streamer-cd-ripper-silver","title":"Aurender ACS100 Music Server \/ Streamer \/ CD Ripper - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Box That Turns a Shelf of CDs Into a Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRipping a CD collection on a computer is a chore nobody finishes. The ACS100 exists to end that. Put a disc in, press once, and a TEAC optical drive and Aurender's own ripping engine do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRips are lossless and error-corrected, with metadata and cover art fetched as they go. If the collection runs to hundreds of discs, the ACS100 works with the Acronova Nimbie autoloader for unattended batch ripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOnce ripped, the library lives here and every other Aurender on your network can play from it. Aurender calls that a central server, and it lets your playback machines run light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eYour Drives, Your Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStorage is not fitted at the factory. Two 2.5-inch bays take drives you supply, up to a pair of 8TB SSDs, so you buy the capacity you actually need and add more when the library outgrows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRunning it is an Intel low-power quad-core processor with 8GB of memory and a separate 240GB NVMe drive for the system and cache. Low-power parts were chosen to keep current draw, and therefore noise, down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe case is machined aluminum, 8.5 inches wide by 10.1 deep by 4.4 tall, and weighs 11 pounds. A 4-inch color LCD on the front shows album art as discs are ripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCarlin \"Rick\" Smith of \u003cem\u003esound-lab.com\u003c\/em\u003e described the ACS100 as \"a more cost-effective version of the ACS10 offering many of the same functions,\" with \"clutter-free direct access to your music\" and \"app-embedded Tidal and Qobuz subscription streaming services.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMaxim Naumov of \u003cem\u003esoundex.ru\u003c\/em\u003e found that it \"offers convenient tools for music playback and media library management,\" and could \"well claim a place in the main system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Server Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own an Aurender\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ACS100 adds ripping, library management and central storage to an A200, A15, A20, N20, W20SE or N30SA without replacing what you have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour CDs are still in boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-touch ripping with AccurateRip and automatic metadata means the collection gets digitized in evenings rather than never.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to choose your own storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — two user-installable 2.5-inch bays take up to 16TB in total, so the capacity is your decision and not a fixed price on a sticker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run more than one system\u003c\/strong\u003e — other Aurenders on the network stream from this one, which keeps a single library rather than several that drift apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a second source too\u003c\/strong\u003e — the USB audio output feeds a converter for a second system while it serves the first. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003edigital-to-analog converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun Ethernet from the double-isolated gigabit port to your router. Other Aurenders on the same network then see the library, and the Conductor app on an iPad drives everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTo use it as a source in its own right, take the USB audio output to a converter. The three data USB ports handle external drives and the Nimbie autoloader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the ACS100? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aurender it was made to feed — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the USB audio output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next box in the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somewhere cool and steady — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it come with storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou fit your own. Two 2.5-inch bays accept drives up to 7mm tall, taking a pair of 8TB SSDs for 16TB in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich formats does it rip to and play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDSD in DSF and DFF, plus WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A and APE among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. With a Roon Server running on the same network and current firmware, the ACS100 works as a Roon endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the USB audio output support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 32-bit and 384kHz, DSD128 over DoP, and DSD512 natively, into a converter of your choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn external 19V switch-mode adapter, which is part of how the ACS100 reaches its price. Playback draws 16.5 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor from the date of purchase, with a dated receipt from an authorized Aurender dealer. No registration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound reviews the ACS100:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sIrdRGWOft8\" title=\"Aurender ACS100 Music Server Streamer CD Ripper Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about ripping a CD collection, music servers, or building a networked system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982215798957,"sku":"NEW-AXACS100-SIL","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXACS100_SIL_01-Large__61951.1734453272.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778096508"},{"product_id":"bryston-bda-3-14-streaming-dac-with-hdmi-black-17-inch","title":"Bryston BDA-3.14 Streaming DAC with HDMI - Black - 17 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Bryston Products, Merged Into One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Bryston BDA-3.14 is a converter, a network streamer and a digital preamp in one case. The odd model number is a joke about pi, because the box is literally the BDA-3 converter and the BDP-Pi streaming player put together on one chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBought separately those two cost around $5,290. Together in this case they cost $4,195, and they are joined inside by I2S rather than by the USB or coaxial cable you would otherwise run between them. That is the better connection of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Converter Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo AK4490 chips do the converting, one per channel, balanced the whole way. They feed a discrete Class A output stage with no chips at all in the signal path. Balanced output is 4 volts and single-ended 2 volts, and either can run fixed or variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFed directly, it takes PCM up to 384kHz and 32 bits, and native DSD up to DSD256 over USB or HDMI. Volume is done digitally inside the AK4490's own 32-bit headroom, so nothing is thrown away when you turn it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer With Ten Digital Inputs Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe streaming side is a Raspberry Pi running Bryston's own Manic Moose software. It reaches Qobuz, Tidal, internet radio, a network drive or a USB stick, and it is Roon Ready. AirPlay, DLNA, Squeezelite and MPD all work too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour HDMI Inputs, Which Is Unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRound the back are four HDMI audio inputs, a USB Type-B, AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA and coaxial BNC, plus Ethernet. Ten digital inputs in all. An HDMI output passes video through to a display, so an SACD or Blu-ray player can send audio here and picture onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou can drive it from the front panel, the app, a web browser, RS-232 or TCP\/IP. The digital and analog halves have their own power supplies. The case is 17 inches wide, and being a digital product it carries Bryston's five-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSteven Stone reviewed the BDA-3.14 for \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e, which went on to name it to its Best Audio Gear list. He called it \"a first-class component that could be the center of a high-performance digital audio system.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat he valued was the absence of a house sound. The BDA-3.14, he wrote, succeeds at being \"an extremely neutral DAC\/pre\" that \"does not prettify or euphonize the sound,\" and is \"deadly silent, with nary a hiccup or burble even with its volume turned up to max.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGordon Brockhouse gave it an Editors' Choice in \u003cem\u003eSoundStage! Simplifi\u003c\/em\u003e, finding it \"extremely quiet\" and crediting it with \"amazing dynamics and fluidity.\" It made it \"incredibly easy for me to visualize performers playing the music,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming DAC Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the streamer and the converter to stop being two boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — joined inside by I2S, they skip the cable and the interface that sit between them on a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — full Roon Ready certification means the BDA-3.14 turns up as an endpoint the moment your Core sees the network, with nothing to configure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own an SACD or Blu-ray player\u003c\/strong\u003e — four HDMI audio inputs take its multichannel or DSD output, and the HDMI output passes the picture on to the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run active speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable balanced and single-ended outputs drive them directly, which removes a preamp and a pair of interconnects from the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe BDA-3.14 is a digital preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — every input on it is digital, so a turntable or a tuner needs another path to your speakers. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it covers the analog side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to the network over Ethernet, then use the Manic Moose app or a browser to set it up. A computer connects on USB Type-B, a disc player on HDMI, and older sources on AES\/EBU, optical, coaxial RCA or coaxial BNC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs run fixed into an amplifier, or variable into a power amp or active speakers. Two USB Type-A ports on the back take drives, and an HDMI output carries video to a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To add analog inputs and drive passive speakers — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs make active pairs simple — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced or single-ended out of the BDA-3.14 — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 17-inch Bryston deserves a solid shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it without a separate preamplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Set the outputs to variable and the BDA-3.14 controls volume into a power amp or a pair of active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is I2S, and why does it matter here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is the interface a converter uses internally. Joining the streamer to the converter with I2S skips the extra conversion that a USB or coaxial cable between two boxes would add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does the internal streamer handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 192kHz and 24 bits. Higher rates and native DSD come in through the USB or HDMI inputs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, it is fully Roon Ready and appears as an endpoint for a Core running on a NAS, a PC or a Nucleus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the HDMI inputs with an SACD or Blu-ray player?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Four HDMI audio inputs accept the player's output, and the HDMI output sends the video on to your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFive years on parts and labor, which is Bryston's term for its digital electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJiles McCoy talks through the BDA-3.14 with Bryston's Gary Dayton:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKsnbDP0mII\" title=\"RMAF 2019 - Spotlight: Bryston with Gary Dayton - BDA 3.14 DAC Streamer!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd this review takes the lid off, with English captions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qdel9cdayhQ?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Streamer, DAC, player Bryston BDA 3.14 in our review, test and breakdown!\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about streaming DACs, digital preamplifiers, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bryston","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 17 Inch \/ New","offer_id":45982225563821,"sku":"NEW-BYBDA314-BLK-17IN","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 17 Inch \/ Demo","offer_id":45982225596589,"sku":"DEMO-BYBDA314-BLK-17IN","price":3249.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/BYBDA314N_BLK_01-large__02114.1728727808.1280.1280_807eca0f-8312-48d1-ad7f-1040cc2ba871.jpg?v=1778149247"},{"product_id":"nad-m10-v3-master-series-bluos-streaming-amplifier","title":"NAD M10 v3 Master Series BluOS Streaming Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px 48px 24px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 0 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMasters Series Performance, Eleven Pounds of It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe M10 V3 is NAD's Masters Series streaming amplifier, and it is small. The chassis measures 215 by 100 by 260mm and weighs 5kg, with a Gorilla Glass touchscreen across the front. Inside is more than 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThat continuous rating understates it. IHF dynamic power reaches 160 watts into 8 ohms and 300 watts into 4 ohms, so short peaks have far more in reserve than the shelf space suggests. The amplifier is HybridDigital nCore, NAD's Class D platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eYour Turntable Finally Has a Home Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eVersion three adds a dedicated moving-magnet phono input with a low-noise design and accurate RIAA equalization. That was the one obvious gap in earlier M10s, and it is now filled without an outboard box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEverything else plugs in too. HDMI eARC takes the television, with coaxial, optical, USB-A, and stereo analog inputs alongside, plus aptX HD Bluetooth. Two independent subwoofer outputs carry an adjustable crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat NAD Changed for Version Three\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eConversion runs through an enhanced ESS Sabre 32-bit\/768kHz DAC, the headline upgrade over the previous generation. BluOS handles streaming over Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi 5, with Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, AirPlay 2, and Roon Ready all supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier measurements stay tight for a component this size. Distortion holds below 0.03% from a quarter watt to the full 100 watts. Damping factor exceeds 190, and channel separation is better than 83dB at 1kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLet Dirac Take the Room Out of the Equation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eDirac Live comes with a calibration microphone, and the M10 V3 is Dirac Live Bass Control ready. Paired with the two subwoofer outputs, that means each sub can be integrated into the room properly, rather than simply turned up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSignal-to-noise measures better than 85dB A-weighted and frequency response holds within 0.6dB from 20Hz to 20kHz. Custom install is covered as well, with Control4, Crestron, RTI, Lutron, and URC integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eJohn Atkinson reviewed the M10 V3 for \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e on January 9, 2026. He ran it against a reference rig costing many times more and wrote that while the NAD had less low-frequency authority, \"it was a surprise how close the NAD got.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eJerry Del Colliano reviewed it for \u003cem\u003eFutureAudiophile.com\u003c\/em\u003e on February 10, 2025. He wrote that \"you can't find a more complete feature set than that of the NAD M10 V3 integrated amp\" and judged it up to \"that lofty of an audiophile challenge, and much more.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBoth noted limits. Atkinson found the V3's \"treble was slightly less forgiving\" than the original M10 on recordings already overcooked in that region. Del Colliano thought \"the remote on the NAD M10 V3 is somewhat limited,\" preferring a phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streaming Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want Masters Series sound without a rack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a streamer, DAC, preamp, phono stage, and 100 watts in a five-kilo box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou just started playing records again\u003c\/strong\u003e — the moving-magnet phono input is new to version three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run one subwoofer or two\u003c\/strong\u003e — independent outputs with an adjustable crossover, and Dirac Live Bass Control ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour room needs correcting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dirac Live ships with the calibration microphone included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you drive large floorstanders in a big room,\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 watts is comfortable but not limitless. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/nad-m33-v2-master-series-bluos-streaming-amplifier\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eNAD M33 V2\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to more than 200 watts per channel with the same BluOS platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eSpeakers go to the binding posts and a turntable to the moving-magnet phono input. HDMI eARC brings in the television, while coaxial, optical, USB-A, and analog inputs cover your other sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEthernet or Wi-Fi joins the network for BluOS. Two subwoofer outputs let you run a pair, and the touchscreen handles setup without reaching for a phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThen you run Dirac once and let the room stop interfering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the M10 V3? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A capable standmount pair suits its scale — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanders:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 watts of dynamic power drives a real pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two outputs and Dirac Bass Control reward a pair — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put that new MM phono input to work — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow much power does the NAD M10 V3 deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eMore than 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 4 ohms, with IHF dynamic power of 160 watts into 8 ohms and 300 watts into 4 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDoes it have a phono input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. Version three adds a dedicated moving-magnet phono input. Moving-coil cartridges still need an outboard stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs Dirac Live included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes, along with a calibration microphone. The M10 V3 is also Dirac Live Bass Control ready for integrating two subwoofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. It also supports Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, and AirPlay 2 through the BluOS platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I use it with my TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eYes. The HDMI eARC input takes audio straight from the television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNAD covers the M10 V3 with a 2-year parts and labor warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eNAD Electronics introduces the M10 V3 and walks through the Masters Series design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YKMnv3wOv_o\" title=\"NAD Electronics - M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAV Atmos covers the launch, the new phono input, and Dirac Live room correction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cXT3vlLkHcw\" title=\"NAD Masters M10 V3 Streaming Amplifier Launches adding MM phono input \u0026amp; Dirac Live Room Correction\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; padding-left: 1.4em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about room correction, streaming amplifiers, or phono stages? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color: #8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NAD Electronics","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982507860141,"sku":"NEW-NAM10V3","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/NAM10V3_02_2024__33232.1728902643.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778156706"},{"product_id":"audiolab-7000n-play-wireless-audio-streaming-player-silver","title":"audiolab 7000N Play Wireless Audio Streaming Player - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStreaming, Added to a System You Already Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Audiolab 7000N Play adds network streaming to an amplifier you already own. It holds a streamer, a converter and a volume control in one full-width case, and it is built to sit beside the 7000A amplifier and the 7000CDT transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou drive it from the DTS Play-Fi app or from Apple AirPlay 2, playing from a phone, a tablet, a computer, a network drive or the streaming services you already pay for. It is offered in black or in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Converter Worth the Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInside is an ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M, the same family of chip Audiolab uses further up the range, fed by a low-noise power supply of its own. That combination is what keeps voices clean and stops busy passages turning into a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlay-Fi, AirPlay, and a Screen You Can Read\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDTS Play-Fi carries music up to 24-bit and 192kHz over Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet, and reaches the major services, internet radio, and files kept on a computer or a NAS. It also groups with other Play-Fi products for multi-room playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAirPlay 2 handles the Apple side. Send music from an iPhone, an iPad or a Mac, and group the 7000N Play with AirPlay speakers elsewhere in the house without touching another app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Outputs Do More Than One Job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RCA output runs fixed into an integrated amplifier, or variable so the 7000N Play controls a power amp or a pair of active speakers itself. Coaxial and optical digital outputs pass the signal on to a separate converter if you would rather use one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 2.8-inch color screen shows the service, the track, the format and the settings, and it will switch to an analog or digital VU meter while music plays. A 12V trigger brings matching components up and down with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e put the 7000N Play up against the Bluesound Node and the Cambridge Audio MXN10, and called it \"a solid, well-balanced performer, even if it faces strong competition at this level.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTesting with Camila Cabello's \u003cem\u003eHavana\u003c\/em\u003e, the magazine wrote: \"You certainly receive a neutral, well-spread sound from the 7000N,\" with the voice taking \"centre stage as accompanying instruments are placed neatly around.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Network Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou like the amplifier you own\u003c\/strong\u003e — this adds streaming to it rather than replacing it, so the money goes into the source instead of a second amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour house runs on Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e — AirPlay 2 lets you throw music from any iPhone or Mac and group it with speakers in other rooms, without another app to learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to see what is playing\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 2.8-inch color screen shows the track and format from across the room, and turns into a VU meter when you would rather watch that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may add a better converter later\u003c\/strong\u003e — coaxial and optical digital outputs pass the signal straight on, so the 7000N Play still earns its place if your system grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 7000N Play is a source, not an amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — passive speakers need an integrated or power amp between the two. Pair it with one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to your network over Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet, then open the Play-Fi app or send to it over AirPlay 2. The RCA output goes to a line input on your amplifier, fixed if the amp controls volume, variable if it does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCoaxial and optical outputs can feed a separate converter instead, and the 12V trigger switches matching components on and off along with the streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural partner for the RCA output — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the system with a pair to suit the room — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good RCA run between streamer and amp — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the full-width case a proper shelf — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it connect straight to powered speakers or a power amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Use the variable RCA output and the 7000N Play takes over volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Apple AirPlay 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Send music from an iPhone, iPad or Mac, and group it with other AirPlay 2 speakers around the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it stream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 24-bit and 192kHz over Play-Fi. DSD files are outside what the platform carries, so those play from a different source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use my own DAC with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Coaxial and optical digital outputs pass the signal on to an external converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does it fit in Audiolab's streamer range?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is the step up from the 6000N Play. The 9000N sits above it, with flagship conversion and Audiolab's own streaming platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e17.5 inches wide, 13.4 deep and 3.1 tall, weighing 11 pounds, in black or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLiving Entertainment reviews the 7000N Play in a full system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CqGLBry_iSY\" title=\"REVIEW: Audiolab 7000n Play Network Streamer\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Audio Visual Revolution walks through the 7000 series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q1xe1vBw3ak\" title=\"Audiolab 7000 Series Pt. II – 7000N Network Streamer\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, multi-room audio, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Audiolab","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982713282733,"sku":"NEW-AB7000N-SIL","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AB7000N_SIL_01_2024__04539.1728655223.1280.1280_017eb400-d525-4140-9940-2ed9ce4b5849.jpg?v=1778120823"},{"product_id":"hifi-rose-rs151-high-performance-network-streamer-gen-2-black","title":"HiFi Rose RS151 High Performance Network Streamer Gen 2 - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTen Decibels of Noise, Gone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RS151 replaces the RS150B's ES9038PRO with the newer ES9039PRO, and the signal-to-noise ratio goes from 121dB to 131.4dB. That is roughly ten decibels of noise removed from underneath the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe reason is not just a newer chip. All eight of the converter's channels now run on their own rather than sharing circuitry. That is what tightens the stereo image and widens the gap between channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAround it sit Rose's own DPC processing module and a Femto clock, neither of which the RS150B had. Together they cut jitter and hold timing accuracy where the converter needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Times the Processor, and a Bigger Screen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe eight-core CPU is four times faster than the one it replaces. Memory has doubled to 8GB and storage has quadrupled to 32GB. It now runs Android 12, so the interface keeps up with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe touchscreen grows from 14.9 inches to 15.4, and it is Full HD now rather than merely large. Album art, video and library all get the resolution that size deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnections gained ground too. HDMI eARC brings uncompressed television audio in. Trigger sockets in and out control the rest of the rack, and Bluetooth is now version 5.4 with aptX for better wireless sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen late and quietly\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 131.4dB signal-to-noise ratio puts the noise floor somewhere you will not find it, which is where low-level detail lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou are upgrading from an RS150B\u003c\/strong\u003e — a faster processor, a bigger Full HD screen, DSD512 upsampling and eARC are the four changes you will notice on the first evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou would rather skip the preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced XLR and RCA outputs switch between fixed and variable, so the RS151 can drive a power amplifier directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour television should sound better\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDMI eARC carries uncompressed audio from the set, and 4K video passes back out with multichannel passthrough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour rack should switch on together\u003c\/strong\u003e — trigger in and out handle that. Finish the system with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003estereo amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the balanced XLR outputs to your amplifier if it takes them, or the RCA pair if it does not. Choose fixed output for a preamp, variable to drive a power amplifier directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe network comes in over gigabit Ethernet or the Wi-Fi dongle. HDMI handles eARC in and 4K out, and coaxial and AES\/EBU carry PCM to 384kHz and DSD128 to an external converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the RS151? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variable outputs can drive one directly — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you would rather keep a volume control — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth matching to a source this good — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR keeps the path balanced — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich converter is inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn ESS ES9039PRO, using ESS's fourth-generation Hyperstream architecture, with Rose's DPC module and a Femto clock alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat changed from the RS150B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA newer converter, 131.4dB signal-to-noise instead of 121dB, a four-times-faster processor, a 15.4-inch Full HD screen, DSD512 upsampling, eARC and trigger sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePCM to 32-bit and 768kHz, native DSD512, PCM-to-DSD512 conversion, and MQA certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere can the music live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn internal 2.5-inch SSD, MicroSD, external USB storage, or a NAS on your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA built-in toroidal linear power supply, inside a precision-machined solid aluminum chassis that damps vibration and blocks interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years from the original date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects. Unusually, it stays with the device, so it remains active if the unit changes hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKronos AV takes the RS151 through what it can do:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_KFxka7QW0\" title=\"HiFi Rose RS151: The Ultimate Audiophile System Hub?\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about signal-to-noise ratio, HDMI eARC, or driving a power amplifier from a streamer? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HiFi Rose","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ New","offer_id":45982767317165,"sku":"NEW-HIRS151G2-BLK","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/HIRS151G2-BLK_01_angle_2025__94503.1739554893.1280.1280_5da8f09d-c327-4a1a-b634-2a0019df2954.jpg?v=1778160634"},{"product_id":"aurender-n200-music-streamer-silver","title":"Aurender N200 Music Streamer - Silver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Transport Built to Do One Job Properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Aurender N200 sends music to your converter and does nothing else to it. There is no amplifier inside and no conversion, which is the point. Everything in the case is there to get a clean digital signal out of the network and into the DAC you already chose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInside is a low-power Intel quad-core processor, chosen because it runs cool and quiet rather than fast, with more system memory than the model it replaced. A full linear power supply feeds the processor and the output circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy the Cache Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAurender plays from a solid-state cache rather than straight off a spinning drive or the network. The file is read ahead and served from memory, so nothing in the playback path has to wait on a disk or a router. There are no fans and no drive noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage You Fit Yourself, or None at All\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo user-accessible trays take hard drives or SSDs, so you pick the type and the size. If you stream everything and keep nothing locally, leave them empty and the N200 still works exactly as intended. Few servers give you that choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Outputs, and the Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDigital output is on Audio Class 2.0 USB and on coaxial. The Gigabit ethernet port is twice isolated, which keeps network noise out of the audio side. A super-capacitor supply shuts the unit down safely if the power fails mid-play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 6.9-inch color display on the front shows artwork and track information from across the room, and it is Roon Ready. Everything else is run from Aurender's Conductor app on an iPad, an iPhone or an Android tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Everard reviewed the N200 for \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi News\u003c\/em\u003e in July 2022, where it earned an Outstanding Product award. Its \"combination of performance and sensible approach to adding user-defined hard drives makes it a highly attractive prospect,\" he wrote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat won him over was living with it. The N200 is \"one that rapidly becomes a delight to use,\" and even used only with streaming services, \"you're likely to be delighted by what it can do.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe was candid about the learning curve. Like most servers, he noted, the N200 \"has its own idiosyncrasies and will take a little familiarisation\" before it settles into the way you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Music Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a converter you like\u003c\/strong\u003e — the N200 improves what reaches it rather than replacing it, so the money goes into the part of the chain you have not solved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the computer out of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fanless, driveless cached transport removes the noise and the unpredictability a laptop brings to playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a large local library\u003c\/strong\u003e — two drive bays take the capacity you choose, and you fit them yourself rather than paying for storage up front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou use Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roon Ready certification means it appears as an endpoint straight away, alongside Aurender's own Conductor app for everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe N200 is a transport, not a DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — its outputs are digital only, so it needs a converter to make sound. Choose one from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the Audio Class 2.0 USB output, or the coaxial output, to your converter. Join the N200 to your network over its twice-isolated Gigabit ethernet port, then install the Conductor app on a tablet or phone to control it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you want a local library, fit one or two drives into the trays on the unit. If you stream only, leave them out. Either way the cache handles playback, so the drives are never in the audio path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The N200 needs one, and rewards a good one — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e To finish the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good USB or coaxial run to the converter — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a settled home — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The N200 has digital outputs only, so it feeds a converter rather than an amplifier directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich digital outputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Class 2.0 USB and coaxial, both fed from the cached playback engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I add my own storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Two user-accessible trays take hard drives or SSDs in whatever capacity suits you, and they can be left empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it work with Roon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, it is Roon Ready. Aurender's own Conductor app runs it otherwise, on iPad, iPhone or Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat happens in a power cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA super-capacitor supply keeps the unit alive long enough to shut down safely rather than losing power mid-write.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I control it day to day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough the Conductor app, with the 6.9-inch front display showing artwork and track information across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLiquid Sound walks through the N200 in a system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XpoN2KnYyHo\" title=\"Aurender N200 music streamer and server\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd a closer look inside, with English captions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Oai3dC3g8M?cc_load_policy=1\u0026amp;cc_lang_pref=en\u0026amp;hl=en\" title=\"Aurender N200 – Unboxing \u0026amp; Short Review | First Impressions \u0026amp; Features\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about music servers, streaming transports, or building a digital front end? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Silver \/ New","offer_id":45982839668909,"sku":"NEW-AXN200-SIL","price":7900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXN200_SIL_02-Large__64311.1734454036.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778100841"},{"product_id":"nuprime-omnia-stream-mini-dac-black","title":"NuPrime Omnia Stream Mini DAC - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Streamer and a Converter, Desk-Sized\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe NuPrime Omnia Stream Mini is small enough to sit on a work desk or a bookshelf without anyone noticing it is there. It holds a network streamer and a converter, and it costs a fraction of what a full-width box does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe point of a box like this is what it replaces. If your music now reaches the speakers from a phone over Bluetooth, or out of a laptop headphone socket, the Omnia takes that job off devices that were never built for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat It Reaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWi-Fi carries up to 24-bit and 192kHz, and Bluetooth handles anything nearby. Amazon Music, Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Napster and others are supported, some needing a subscription, and network drives play over DLNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Ways to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect the analog RCA outputs to a pair of powered speakers and you have a complete system in two boxes. It is the simplest way to get proper streaming onto a desk, and the reason NuPrime built the Omnia this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOr Into the Main System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOr run it into an integrated amp or receiver, and it becomes the streaming source for a system you already own. There is a coaxial digital output too, at 24-bit and 192kHz, ready to feed a better converter later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA tubular antenna handles the wireless side, and free apps for iOS and Android do the controlling. It is also a multi-room receiver, so a second one in another room joins the first rather than starting again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Streamer Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour desk deserves better than a laptop jack\u003c\/strong\u003e — a real converter and a network connection replace the weakest link in most desktop systems for very little money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own powered speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the analog RCA outputs drive them directly, which makes a complete system out of two boxes and a network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want streaming added to an existing system\u003c\/strong\u003e — it feeds an integrated amp or receiver just as happily, so nothing else has to change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may improve the converter later\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coaxial digital output at 24-bit and 192kHz lets a better DAC take over while the Omnia keeps streaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou run powered speakers, or add an amp\u003c\/strong\u003e — powered speakers connect directly; passive ones take one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin it to your network over Wi-Fi using the tubular antenna, or send to it over Bluetooth, then control everything from the free app on iOS or Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe analog RCA outputs run to powered speakers or to a line input on an amplifier. The coaxial digital output, at 24-bit and 192kHz, feeds an outboard converter if you would rather use one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The simplest system this makes — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your speakers are passive — browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coaxial output feeds a bigger converter — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short RCA run off the desk — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat resolution does it stream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 24-bit and 192kHz over Wi-Fi, with Bluetooth available for anything nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich services does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAmazon Music, Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Napster and others, some of which require a subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect it straight to speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTo powered speakers, yes, through the analog RCA outputs. Passive speakers need an amplifier in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use my own DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The coaxial digital output runs at 24-bit and 192kHz for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I play music from a network drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, over DLNA, alongside the streaming services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWith the free NuPrime app for iOS and Android. It also works as a multi-room receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHans Beekhuyzen tries the Omnia Stream Mini:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pTP9gaurdzw\" title=\"NuPrime Omnia Stream Mini DAC streamer\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAnd Gadget Generations sets one up on a desk:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4HFpz-4q6lU\" title=\"NuPrime Omnia Stream Mini DAC Review: An Ultra Compact Network Music Player\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about network streamers, desktop audio, or building a compact system? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NuPrime","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45982914445485,"sku":"NEW-NPOMSMDAC-BLK","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45982914478253,"sku":"DEMO-NPOMSMDAC-BLK","price":148.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/NPOMSMDAC_BLK_02-Large__93876.1728478814.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778097689"},{"product_id":"aurender-acs10-caching-music-streamer-and-cd-ripper-24tb-black","title":"Aurender ACS10  Caching Music Streamer and CD Ripper - 24TB - Black","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Music Library That Does Not Live on a Computer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe ACS10 was built to take the computer out of computer audio. It rips your CDs, stores the results, edits the metadata, and serves the whole library to the rest of your system from one machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRipping is one touch. A drawer-loading industrial drive reads the disc, AccurateRip checks it against a database for an error-free copy, and metadata and cover art arrive with it. Acronova's Nimbie autoloader handles a large collection unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYou choose where the files land, and you edit the tags afterwards on the machine itself. There is no laptop in this chain and no folder on a desktop to keep track of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Big Drives, Mirrored\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eStorage is two 3.5-inch hard drives, in 16TB or 24TB configurations. They ship set to RAID 1, which means each drive holds a copy of the other, so a failure costs you a drive and not the library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf you would rather have the space than the safety net, the pair can be reconfigured to use their full combined capacity instead. That is your call to make, and it is reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePower is a full linear supply with a supercapacitor UPS behind it, so a sudden outage does not catch the drives mid-write. The chassis is machined aluminum, 27 pounds, 16.9 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound gave the ACS10 an Editors' Choice Award. Steven Stone wrote that \"you will be hard-pressed to find a better, more comprehensive self-contained hardware\/software option than the Aurender ACS10.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEngland's \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e called it \"an impressive feat of engineering with enormous capabilities and superb reliability,\" and noted that it is easy to use once you have learned how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Server Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour collection is large and irreplaceable\u003c\/strong\u003e — RAID 1 mirroring and a supercapacitor UPS mean a failed drive or a power cut costs you hardware rather than years of ripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the computer gone\u003c\/strong\u003e — ripping, tagging, storage and serving all happen here, so there is no laptop to leave running and no folder structure to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own other Aurenders\u003c\/strong\u003e — three LAN ports let you feed a router, connect directly to another Aurender, or daisy-chain a second ACS10 as the library grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have hundreds of discs to get through\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-touch ripping with AccurateRip, plus Nimbie autoloader support, turns an impossible job into a background one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it to play as well as store\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated USB audio output makes it a streamer for your own converter. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003edigital-to-analog converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun Ethernet from the double-isolated gigabit port to your router, and control everything from the Conductor app on an iPad. Two further LAN ports connect straight to another Aurender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTo play through the ACS10 itself, take the dedicated USB audio output to your converter. The remaining USB ports are for external drives and the autoloader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the ACS10? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the dedicated USB audio output — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Another Aurender to serve — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic Streamers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The next box in the chain — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A steady home for 27 pounds — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/audio-racks\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much storage do I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo 3.5-inch drives, in a 16TB or a 24TB configuration, set at the factory to RAID 1 mirroring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does RAID 1 actually do for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach drive keeps a copy of the other. If one fails, the library is still there on its twin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich formats does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDSD in DSF and DFF, plus WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A and APE among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. With a Roon Server on the same network and current firmware, the ACS10 works as a Roon endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I play MQA files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMQA Core decoding is available as an in-app purchase through the Conductor app, so you add it if your library calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo years on parts and labor from the date of purchase, with a dated receipt from an authorized Aurender dealer. No registration is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA tour of what the ACS10 does with a music library:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3RWgXHzGyI0\" title=\"The Aurender ACS10 Server: An Ingenious Solution to Music Storage, Management, and Databasing\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about music servers, ripping a CD collection, or backing up a digital library? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"New \/ Black \/ 24TB \/ New","offer_id":45982915887277,"sku":"NEW-AXACS10-BLK-24TB","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AXACS10_1-BLK-Large__30406.1728662411.1280.1280_d75ded3c-6634-451e-b8e2-9ed2ebc5c742.jpg?v=1778109026"},{"product_id":"auralic-aries-g2-2-wireless-streaming-transport-black-4tb","title":"Auralic Aries G2.2 Wireless Streaming Transport - Black, 4TB","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEditor's Choice Award 2024 – \u003cem\u003ehi-fi+\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Significantly Better Than Its Predecessor\" – \u003cem\u003ehi-fi+\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the Cutting Edge of Digital Music Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe AURALiC ARIES G2.2 is the culmination of nearly ten years of research and development. It is a complete hardware upgrade, including a significant increase in processing power, better USB DAC compatibility, and a cleaner power supply. All of these improvements create the ability to accommodate future streaming features and keep you on the cutting edge of technology for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ARIES G2.2 has the flexibility to connect music stored locally or from online services such as Amazon Music Unlimited, KKBox, TIDAL, Qobuz. AURALiC's advanced Lightning streaming platform lets you take advantage of features like On-Device Playlists, Memory Caching, Gapless Playback, and Bit-Perfect Multi-Room functionality. It also offers sophisticated features like resampling, parametric EQ, and virtual speaker placement, which are essential tools to sculpt and refine your listening environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAward-Winning Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEngland's \u003cem\u003ehi-fi+\u003c\/em\u003e magazine honored the Aries G2.2 with an Editor's Choice Award for 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Its impeccable and clear reproduction of high frequencies ensures a sublime listening experience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"In our test, we found the streamer also has exceptional noise reduction, heralding a new era of revealing musical details. AURALiC's rapid evolution is evident in the Aries G2.2 streamer, a testament to its remarkable growth and unwavering commitment to excellence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"A Wonderful Step Up Over the Older G2\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The new ARIES is significantly better than its predecessor and, I suspect, better than the competition at this price,\" raves Alan Sircom in the November 30 issue of \u003cem\u003ehi-fi+\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. \"Throw in the option for inexpensive SSD storage and the massive feature count of Lightning DS and you have a seriously competitive streamer at a price that is very keen for the quality on offer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Cleaner treble, more engaging midrange, way more tactile in every sense of the overused audiophile verbiage – the G2.2 is a wonderful step up over the older G2, reports Dave Clark, \u003cem\u003epositive-feedback.com\u003c\/em\u003e, October 25, 2023. \"Details stand out with greater presence. Little things are now bigger things. Heck, the music in totality, stands out – there is simply greater presence, decay, cues, edges, ambience, silence, blackness, presence, individuality, space… just MORE.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Music Storage Option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou can order the ARIES G2.2 with or without an internal NVMe solid-state SSD hard drive, providing 4TB of digital music file storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTesla G3 - A New Era for Wireless Streaming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBuilt on a quad-core 64-bit architecture, AURALiC's Tesla G3 streaming platform delivers eight times the processing capability of its predecessor. Equipped with 4GB of DDR4 system memory, the Tesla G3 can easily handle even the most demanding processing tasks, making it a future-proof solution which will accommodate the rapidly evolving digital audio landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Tesla G3 platform also employs Direct Memory Access (DMA) technology for its audio input and output channels, enabling all audio-related hardware and software to access the system memory directly. This significantly reduces latency and jitter by 90% compared to Tesla G2 for finely tuned performance and sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLightning DS Control App\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLightning DS is the ultimate control app designed exclusively for AURALiC streaming devices. Experience the power of seamless music management with its user-friendly interface, putting you in complete control. Browse and play your favorite tunes from various sources, including local files, streaming services, and internet radio, all with ease. The app's intuitive layout and efficient navigation make it a must-have for audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd Your Own CD Drive for Playback and Ripping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eStill have some love for your old CDs? Many audiophiles do. Not to worry! You can plug a generic USB CD drive into your ARIES G2.2 then choose to play a CD, rip a CD while playing it, or just rip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAs with AURALiC’s Lightning file streaming, the unique CD playback feature uses the same advanced, jitter-reducing Memory Playback technology. CD data is first read and compared several times for accuracy into the system cache before playing. The result is elimination of potentially induced jitter from the transport, canceling any negative effects from the quality of your chosen CD drive – potentially improving performance beyond what’s offered from competitors’ CD players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMultiple Input Choices for All the Music\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ARIES G2.2 offers multiple input choices, enabling you to use your preferred music playback software effortlessly. It is 100% compatible with OpenHome based control software like BubbleUPnP and Linn Kazoo, as well as being a certified RoonReady endpoint for optimized performance within your Roon ecosystem. Enjoy the convenience of TIDAL Connect and Spotify Connect support, and experience seamless compatibility with Apple AirPlay 2 protocol. Elevate your music experience with the ARIES G2.2 - where choice meets premium audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhisper-Quiet Operation: Dual Galvanic Isolation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eTo avoid the interference associated with traditional open circuit designs, Galvanic Isolation in the ARIES G2.2 separates electrical circuits while allowing data to flow between them. AURALiC created two special high-speed galvanic isolators and configured them between the ARIES G2.2’s primary clocking, processing, and transmitting circuits. It’s a new level of protection against EMI that helps eliminate jitter, contributing to an unparalleled level of clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLower Noise, Bigger Capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe new Purer-Power low noise power supply design features double the capacity of preceding G2.1 models and even lower noise levels, providing extremely stable and reliable power to the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAURALiC gave the ARIES G2.2 two of its ultra-quiet Purer-Power linear power supplies, galvanically isolating them from each other in the obsessive quest to reduce noise for better sonic performance. Processing and display power are completely separated from sensitive audio components that operate on their own dedicated supply. Interference between the separate areas is reduced to zero, so all you’ll hear from the ARIES G2.2 is the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUnity Chassis II\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe ARIES G2.2's Unity Chassis II has been designed as a double enclosure, where an outer case made from high-grade aluminum is supplemented with an inner layer made by nickel coated copper. A high-mass base and enhanced four-foot multi-spring suspension system complete the quiet, noise defeating performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLightning Link for an Astonishing Musical Experience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBuilt around cutting-edge transfer protocols, more powerful processing, and enhanced isolation engineering, AURALiC's G2.2 products are a new concept in component integration. This flagship series of products provides ultra-fast connectivity due entirely to Lightning Link. Everything from audio signal to digital clocking and control signals are easily handled by Lightning Link. Every G2 and G3 product boasts a Lightning Link connection port, allowing them to be connected together as a stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe HDMI-type, 18Gbps high-speed Lightning Link connection provides ultra-fast two-way communication and boasts the only real jitter-free link in the world of high-performance audio. As an added bonus, G2.2, G2.1, G2 and G3 products can be linked without worry, allowing them to work seamlessly, as one contiguous digital source for an astonishing musical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDual Femto Clocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eDual Femto Clocks have got you covered no matter how you like to connect. With 2 separate, super-accurate clock modules cycling on the order of quadrillionths of a second, you’ll enjoy extremely low jitter and better sound. One module takes care of digital outputs. The second module regulates USB output, so you can be sure your musical signal is always rock-steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eVirtualHiFi examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bZyv58NhUIk\" title=\"AURALiC ARIES G2.2 Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMY-HIEND examines this model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nqWNbswiv1Y\" title=\"AURALiC ARIES G2.2 Demonstration\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n","brand":"AURALiC","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 4TB \/ New","offer_id":45982920179885,"sku":"NEW-ACARIES22-BLK-4TB","price":6699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/ACARIES22_01_2023__40793.1728657668.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778130625"},{"product_id":"marantz-sacd-30n-network-sacd-cd-player-silver-gold","title":"Marantz SACD 30n Network SACD\/CD Player - Silver Gold","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Disc Player That Absorbed the Whole Front End\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe SACD 30n plays SACD and CD, then keeps going. It has five digital inputs, a streaming platform, a headphone amplifier and a variable output. It can be the only source component in a system. That is unusual for a disc player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConversion is Marantz Musical Mastering, not an off-the-shelf chip set. MMM-Stream upsamples everything to DSD. MMM-Conversion then turns that into analog through a filter Marantz designed itself. It is the house sound, made deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe inputs are one coaxial and two optical. A USB-B takes PCM to 384kHz and DSD to 11.2MHz, and a USB-A reads files. HEOS, AirPlay 2 and Roon are built in, over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the Measurements Land\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrom SACD, signal-to-noise measures 112dB with 0.0008% distortion and 109dB of dynamic range. From CD it is 104dB, 0.0015% and 98dB. Frequency response reaches 50kHz on SACD. Those are the figures a dedicated design buys you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere are two analog output pairs, fixed and variable. Fixed gives 2.5 volts on SACD and 2.0 on CD; variable runs to 5.0 and 4.0. That variable pair is what lets the player feed a power amplifier directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA headphone amplifier with its own HDAM-SA2 circuit sits behind the front jack, delivering 50mW into 32 ohms with three gain settings. The chassis is 443 by 424 by 130mm and weighs 13.7kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHome Theater HiFi was direct about the build: \"The Marantz SACD 30n has an exquisite look to it, with build quality to match.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn what it replaces, the same review notes there are \"Plenty of inputs and outputs for use as a DAC, along with analog and digital outputs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own SACDs and want them done properly\u003c\/strong\u003e — Marantz Musical Mastering converts the DSD layer through a filter the company designed itself, reaching 50kHz and 0.0008% distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want one box at the front of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e — five digital inputs, HEOS streaming, Roon and AirPlay 2 mean a television, a computer and every service you use all arrive here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou may go straight to a power amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — the variable output runs to 5 volts with volume control, so a preamplifier becomes a choice rather than a requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou listen on headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated HDAM-SA2 headphone stage gives 50mW into 32 ohms with low, mid and high gain, so sensitive and demanding pairs both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want the digital outputs to stay useful\u003c\/strong\u003e — coaxial and optical are both fitted and can be switched off entirely when you are listening through the analog pair. Pair it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e to finish the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the fixed RCA outputs to a line input on your amplifier, or the variable pair straight into a power amplifier. SACD travels this route, converted inside the player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA television goes in on optical, a disc source on coaxial, and a computer on USB-B. The network arrives over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and headphones plug into the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding around the SACD 30n? Here are some great companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Model 30 is its designed partner — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a real amplifier waiting — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloorstanding Speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somewhere for the dynamic range to go — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean run from the analog outputs — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect Cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is Marantz Musical Mastering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMarantz's own conversion. MMM-Stream upsamples the signal to DSD and MMM-Conversion turns it into analog through a filter the company designed rather than bought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich digital inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne coaxial, two optical, a USB-B taking PCM to 384kHz and DSD to 11.2MHz, and a USB-A for files on a drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it drive a power amplifier directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The variable analog output reaches 5 volts on SACD with volume control, so it can feed a power amplifier without a preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat streaming is built in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHEOS, which covers Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon and more, plus AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and Roon Ready, over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the headphone output deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e50mW into 32 ohms from a dedicated HDAM-SA2 stage, with low, mid and high gain settings on a front-panel jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow big is it, and what is the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e443 by 424 by 130mm and 13.7kg. Five years on parts and labor for the original purchaser, when bought new from an authorized dealer. It does not transfer if the unit is sold on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eZero Fidelity listens to the SACD 30n alongside the Model 30 amplifier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K5bL9XCX-vo\" title=\"SYSTEM REVIEW! Marantz Model 30 SACD Player \u0026amp; Integrated Amplifier\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about SACD and DSD playback, using a player as a DAC, or network streaming? 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