Sounds Great - inexpensive, no fancy computer or power supplies

[The Computer Audiophile]

8 hours ago, audiobomber said:

I don't have a definitive answer, I'm still investigating. The new Altair is on my list due to SQ, but the question of how to control it is a sticking point, especially since I am an Android phone user and will never change. From the Auralic site:

 

Music can be sourced from virtually any source - locally stored files on your network, Internet radio, Airplay™, Bluetooth, USB drive, an optional integrated hard drive or a playlist of favorites from a subscription-based streaming service such as Qobuz or TIDAL. Control is via either the proprietary Lightning DS app, or the manual intuitive control on the front panel with all functions clearly shown on the high-resolution 4" colour display.

 

I am not clear on whether I can use UPnP/Android or DLNA/Windows from my NAS, as I usually do. Also, no remote wand? Maybe the reviewer can help clarify, @The Computer Audiophile?

I no longer have the Altair, so I can’t give you a definitive answer. There is a setting for the unit to just be a UPnP device rather than lightning.

 

I believe you can get a physical remote for it. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

1 minute ago, Audiophile Neuroscience said:

For me, there are many things I cannot afford but still admire and consider of value and worth.

Exactly how I look at things as well. 

 

For example: