Distinctive Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 OpenHome is the "new" name for Linn UPnP extensions. Eloise Thx. I thought OH extended beyond the Extensions. This is good news. Link to comment
Jimmypowder Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Has anyone in Canada ordered an Aries (the $1600 version) directly from Auralic and received it? I know it's early days yet but would be grateful for an indication of total price when delivered. I'm paying 1,599 delivered from a dealer in the Northeast .There are no dealers in my state. Link to comment
AudioRat Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'm in Canada too - BC. Thinking of ordering directly from Auralic (or maybe just drive south for a few hours and pick one up on a bit of a holiday?). I'd like to know final price too - including import duties, as product is not made in USA. Itching to get one. Just need to read some "final" reviews and make sure of compatibility with a proposed dac/preamp purchase. Link to comment
simple_guy Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Might want to give The Headphone Bar a call in Vancouver, they are an Auralic dealer. headphonebar.com Link to comment
Ultrarunner Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Might want to give The Headphone Bar a call in Vancouver, they are an Auralic dealer. headphonebar.com That's where I have my name down. They've got half a dozen arriving in the next week or two. I plan to bring my Auraliti PK90 in to compare sound quality. SonicTransporter i9 > EtherRegen (optical out) > LUMIN P1 > LUMIN Amp > YG Kipod Signature Passive speakers. Link to comment
ted_b Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Update: I tested the Aries with the PS Audio Directstream DAC (and yes, as per DS thread I installed the latest DXD-capable firmware back in early June). This test was not for serious listening, but just enough to know that the handshakes were glitch-free and that the sound was fine (no dropouts, etc) USB: all sample rates from 44.1k to 352.8k, and DSD64 and DSD128 coax/AES: 44.1k-192k and DSD64 (AES would not play 176.4k PCM for me but I think it was just a hiccup with the app) toslink: 44k-96K (a PS Audio limitation) "We're all bozos on this bus"....F.T. My JRIver tutorial videos Actual JRIver tutorial MP4 video links My eleven yr old SACD Ripping Guide for PS3 (needs updating but still works) US Technical Advisor, NativeDSD.com Link to comment
Distinctive Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Update:I tested the Aries with the PS Audio Directstream DAC (and yes, as per DS thread I installed the latest DXD-capable firmware back in early June). This test was not for serious listening, but just enough to know that the handshakes were glitch-free and that the sound was fine (no dropouts, etc) USB: all sample rates from 44.1k to 352.8k, and DSD64 and DSD128 coax/AES: 44.1k-192k and DSD64 (AES would not play 176.4k PCM for me but I think it was just a hiccup with the app) toslink: 44k-96K (a PS Audio limitation) Thx! So from your preliminary tests I presume everything worked out according to your expectations, then (?) Waiting in suspense for your verdict on the SQ. Link to comment
robcentola Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thx!So from your preliminary tests I presume everything worked out according to your expectations, then (?) Waiting in suspense for your verdict on the SQ. +1 Link to comment
ted_b Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thx!So from your preliminary tests I presume everything worked out according to your expectations, then (?) Waiting in suspense for your verdict on the SQ. The relative SQ was easy as it followed the SQ of my cabling. USB was the best, followed by AES and then coax. But my USB cable (and the fact that it was the only one that did DXD and DSD128) is sooo much better than the others, so not sure this means much to you. I would say once you get the Aries try each one and decide for yourself. It is also very dependent on DAC input strengths. "We're all bozos on this bus"....F.T. My JRIver tutorial videos Actual JRIver tutorial MP4 video links My eleven yr old SACD Ripping Guide for PS3 (needs updating but still works) US Technical Advisor, NativeDSD.com Link to comment
Distinctive Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The relative SQ was easy as it followed the SQ of my cabling. USB was the best, followed by AES and then coax. But my USB cable (and the fact that it was the only one that did DXD and DSD128) is sooo much better than the others, so not sure this means much to you. I would say once you get the Aries try each one and decide for yourself. It is also very dependent on DAC input strengths. To me your findings are encouraging and pretty much as expected. I actually just want to know if you consider this combo a real winner via USB. For the USB I have my JCAT USB cable standing idle. Link to comment
Patatorz Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hello, just downloaded the Lightning DS app. Few crashes at this time, not able also for example during edit of the playlist to make a "clear all" etc... I will wait for an update and I will keep using the LUMIN app at this time. Blog / Forum Link to comment
baddog Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks for posting. Just downloaded the application as well to my iPad. No Aires yet, however comparing to Lumin application by browsing my MinimServer music collection. Hmmmmm....... Silver Circle Audio | Roon | Devialet | Synology | Vivid Audio | Stillpoint Aperture | Auralic | DH Labs Link to comment
Patatorz Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Like you no aries, just use it with minimserver on my ipad and a SOtM SmS-100. I would say that the DS application don't have the maturity of the lumin one and quite buggy Blog / Forum Link to comment
Gordian Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Is the Lightning DS based on itunes as well ? join the resistance Link to comment
baddog Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Like you no aries, just use it with minimserver on my ipad and a SOtM SmS-100. I would say that the DS application don't have the maturity of the lumin one and quite buggy I would concur with your assessment. Silver Circle Audio | Roon | Devialet | Synology | Vivid Audio | Stillpoint Aperture | Auralic | DH Labs Link to comment
baddog Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Is the Lightning DS based on itunes as well ? it doesn't require nor work with iTunes. Not quite sure what you mean by "based on iTunes"? Silver Circle Audio | Roon | Devialet | Synology | Vivid Audio | Stillpoint Aperture | Auralic | DH Labs Link to comment
Gordian Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Lumin app is based on iTunes; therefore my question join the resistance Link to comment
Distinctive Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Lumin app is based on iTunes; therefore my question Please elaborate on this one. The GUI and features does not look like iTunes at all (which is good). Is this something Li On at PixelMagic has stated? Or do you mean that the Lumin app is only available for Apple iPad? Link to comment
dr.sah Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Can we focus on Aries and auralic app. Please dont mess other streamers and aplications here. Link to comment
Wang Xuanqian Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 The initial version of Lightning DS is in App Store right now. Please use keyword 'lightning ds' or 'auralic' to locate it. It will request iOS 7.1 and above to run. Please be noticed that we dont guarantee the program can use with other manufacture's hardware as it is designed for our hardware only. Link to comment
Patatorz Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Can we focus on Aries and auralic app.Please dont mess other streamers and aplications here. mess what ? Just a comment on the app. Thanks to be serious ! now expecting to see if happy Aries owners find this app as buggy (at this time) with the original device. Blog / Forum Link to comment
Jimmypowder Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I see there is an ipad app but will there be a iphone app ? Link to comment
dr.sah Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I don't see app in store. Is it only for USA market? Link to comment
Wang Xuanqian Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I see there is an ipad app but will there be a iphone app ? Yes, it's coming about October this year. We are focusing on improving iPad version and new Android version right now. The iphone version will look like this (mock up picture below, not actual running screen shot): Link to comment
Wang Xuanqian Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I don't see app in store. Is it only for USA market? Which country? Link to comment
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