My 1st streamer, ifi zen, has been serving me well and I am looking for the 2nd streamer. The specifications I am looking for are still:
1. Play hi-rez files from external / internal SSD or HDD;
2. Support DSD and Flac, WAV, AIF, etc. up to 24/192 or higher; and
3. Roon ready and support at least Tidal and Qobuz streaming service.
So far, based on what I could find on the market, there are only three candidates, including ifi zen ($400), Cambridge MXN 10 ($500) and Auralic Aries Mini ($500, used). The popular new BS Node is out of my consideration because of the lack of DSD support. The SQ from ifi zen is pretty good but I want something else just for a change. I have seen terrific reviews on Auralic Aries Mini but nothing really professional on the newly released Cambridge MXN 10. Does anyone here have experience with them and be kind enough to offer some suggestions?
1. Play hi-rez files from external / internal SSD or HDD;
2. Support DSD and Flac, WAV, AIF, etc. up to 24/192 or higher; and
3. Roon ready and support at least Tidal and Qobuz streaming service.
So far, based on what I could find on the market, there are only three candidates, including ifi zen ($400), Cambridge MXN 10 ($500) and Auralic Aries Mini ($500, used). The popular new BS Node is out of my consideration because of the lack of DSD support. The SQ from ifi zen is pretty good but I want something else just for a change. I have seen terrific reviews on Auralic Aries Mini but nothing really professional on the newly released Cambridge MXN 10. Does anyone here have experience with them and be kind enough to offer some suggestions?
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