Auralic Aries (Hardware) - Impressions and Information

[Doak]

awesome!

New Aries wish list:

SSD HD for internal storage

isolated usb3.0/3.1 output

faster processor

DSD 512 output (don't know why just sounds cool like my chord dave)

MQA (might as well just do this for bells and whistles)

beefier linear power supply

more refined exterior case

 

@ what price point?

[pl_svn]

MQA (might as well just do this for bells and whistles)

 

means it must have an internal DAC -> No, thanks!

[drabbis]

I'm still confused about Mqa and streamers. does the streamer need Mqa also or just the dac?

[Doak]

I'm still confused about Mqa and streamers. does the streamer need Mqa also or just the dac?

We've all remained confused because, IMO, the jury is STILL out on this issue.

If MQA hangs tight on the DAC needing to be "compliant" then frankly it's a non-starter for many/most of us.

[dmormerod]

After the initial flurry of activity Beta releases seem to have slowed down somewhat. It feels like we've been on r6 for a while now!

 

 

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[wanta911]

Current Beta Version: 4.0.Beta7 (Released on 24th August 2016)

New Features since Version 4.0.Beta6:

 

• DSD to PCM resampler (disable DSD over PCM option) is now working with DSD64 (convert to 88.2K PCM). Resampling of DSD128 and DSD256 is not supported.
  
• Add multiple protection to prevent user or update procedure from bricking a unit.
  

Fixes since Version 4.0.Beta6:

 

• Fix the issue that play a radio station may return with connection error randomly.
  
• Fix Roon RAAT memory leak by bump version to 1.1.2.
  

Improvement since Version 4.0.Beta6:

 

• LightningServer now can recognise multichannel music files.
  
• System task optimization, may result in minor sound quality improvement under long term running.
  

[ozob]

I just tried beta7 and found that the majority of radio stations I have saved, mostly old time radio from the Radio Drama list, won't play. As in beta6 an error message is displayed. All of them play with firmware 3.3. I reverted back until a better beta comes out.

[Axiom05]

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Upside down!

[dmormerod]

After the initial flurry of activity Beta releases seem to have slowed down somewhat. It feels like we've been on r6 for a while now!

 

 

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Of course that was bound to happen, hello Beta7 !

 

 

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[Axiom05]

So what is the verdict on the memory play feature? Has anyone encountered any issues with it, e.g., dropouts, long load times, etc?

[2string1]

So what is the verdict on the memory play feature? Has anyone encountered any issues with it, e.g., dropouts, long load times, etc?

Does it automaticaly use the memory play feature or do you have to choose an option to use it?

[mjb]

So what is the verdict on the memory play feature? Has anyone encountered any issues with it, e.g., dropouts, long load times, etc?

In my case much better SQ, no dropouts (but this was never an issue), and load times are not noticeably different. Very happy with the new 'feature'.

 

Does it automaticaly use the memory play feature or do you have to choose an option to use it?

Memory play is permanently enabled, there's no option to disable memory playback. Though, not sure why you'd want to other than for AxB tests.

[bmichels]

How do you install 4.0 Beta ? My ARIES tells me that Firmware Is 3,3 and Is up to date. Therefore It does not propose any upgrade.

 

Thanks

[Morph]

Sign up for an account and you'll be able to download the latest Beta.

[markwb]

Anyone here using the 'group' feature? I'm running 2 Aries in a zone and am having problems with drop outs. Never had any real problems before with 3.3.

[Morph]

Hello

I updated to Beta 7 and now the Aries Mini no longer recognises my external DAC. I've rebooted the Mini and DAC several times, disconnected and then reconnected all cables and all I'm getting is the Aries Outputs option. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get this corrected please?

[Leeuwarden]

Quit the subscription to the beta firmware. Your Aries will go back to 3.3.

[Morph]

Thanks Leeuwarden, how do I do that? Can't see an option.

 

Quit the subscription to the beta firmware. Your Aries will go back to 3.3.

[Morph]

Ahhh got it now. Thanks again.

 

Thanks Leeuwarden, how do I do that? Can't see an option.

[badlyread]

Morph

 

Remember to let AURALiC know so the bug can be addressed.

[Morph]

Ok the problem remains after cancelling my account and redownloading Lightning DS and also the firmware has stayed as 4,0 beta7! Not so good.

[Morph]

Have just contacted them. Will see what they say.

 

Morph

 

Remember to let AURALiC know so the bug can be addressed.

[Leeuwarden]

Did you disconnect the power?

[Morph]

I've disconnected absolutely everything.... several times now!

[badlyread]

Have you unsubscribed from the beta testing?

 

Go to support.auralic.com and click the link to enable beta testing. When update your firmware. It should go to 3.3.