In seinem Blog „Computer Audiophile“ hat Chris Connaker den Aurender N 100H, also den mit einer 2 TB Festplatte versehenen N 100, besprochen. Sein Fazit:
„The Aurender N100H is a hybrid component capable of being a caching network player streaming from a NAS and / or a music server with local storage. Add in the fact that it can stream lossless music from TIDAL’s vast library, music lovers shouldn’t run out of options with the N100H. At just $200 more than the standard N100, upgrading to the H model seems like a no brainer for most consumers. The 2TB of storage is either very useful now, or may become useful depending on one’s circumstances in the future. Upgrades to the iOS application, since I previously reviewed an Aurender server, have only served to increase the value proposition of the Aurender line of products. […] The N100H’s linear power supply and low noise custom USB audio output no doubt contribute greatly to its superb sound quality. Throughout this review process I enjoyed all my music. I wasn’t stuck listening to only the recordings made for high end audio demonstrations. All my music sounded like it should. There is no turning the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication into a sonic gem, but through the Aurender the music was as enjoyable as ever. Overall the Aurender N100H succeeds in transporting the listener to another time and place through its terrific ability to reproduce audible illusions. The N100H is a great next step for those looking to move from a traditional computer based source to a more complete system approach that continues to improve without the need for user intervention. Let the Aurender team do the work while you do the listening.“
Auch hierzulande beträgt der Aufpreis des N 100H gegenüber dem N 100 200 Euro.
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