[Beolab]

I understand! Anyone else who can test this and give me your impressions ?

(DAC does not matter, just wright which one you have tested this on. )

 

[sydlow]

I understand! Anyone else who can test this and give me your impressions ?

What DAC do you have?

 

[Beolab]

What DAC do you have?

DAC does not matter, just wright which one you have tested this on. )

Id just wont to know if Auralic Aries can do any sound difference id you have an Iphone as the Reference player on Tidal in the test.

Simple question and i just need a short answer, yes it sounds more rich or have greater resolution with the Aries, or not you cant hear any difference.

 

[WilCox]

Request:

Can someone tell if you connect the Iphone through (apple camera kit adapter) to your DAC and play Tidal vs playing the same songs on your Auralic Aries through usb to your DAC, can you the hear any diffrencis in sound quality, or is it just a subtle diffrence??

 
To the casual listener, there is little or no difference between the iPhone as a source vs. the Aries.  However, long-term listening to Tidal and high res music files will give an edge to Aries.  There is a subtle improvement in overall resolution, greater apparent dynamic range and more articulation, without harshness.  You will have to try for yourself since we all have different ears, preferences and expectations.  The "bits are bits" crowd will not accept that there are any differences, but music is all about listening and perceptions, so each individual will have to find their own truth.

 

[Beolab]

To the casual listener, there is little or no difference between the iPhone as a source vs. the Aries.  However, long-term listening to Tidal and high res music files will give an edge to Aries.  There is a subtle improvement in overall resolution, greater apparent dynamic range and more articulation, without harshness.  You will have to try for yourself since we all have different ears, preferences and expectations.  The "bits are bits" crowd will not accept that there are any differences, but music is all about listening and perceptions, so each individual will have to find their own truth.

Tank you very much for your info, i will try to loan one home and test it then.

Have a nice weekend!

 

[Kiats]

The lightning DS iPhone app beta is out for testing

 

[Kiats]

 

[Kiats]

 

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[Kiats]

I am not sure if it shows through from my screen shots but the UI is really well done. Very pleasing and easy for me to transition from the iPad version. Seems reasonably stable at this early stage.

Good job! Chaps at Auralic!

 

[goldendarko]

Wow thanks for the heads up (& pics) Kiats! Looks really nice and user friendly so far. Are you finding many bugs or anything since it's a Beta, or is it working pretty smoothly so far?

 

[Kiats]

Wow thanks for the heads up (& pics) Kiats! Looks really nice and user friendly so far. Are you finding many bugs or anything since it's a Beta, or is it working pretty smoothly so far?

I've been on it for about an hour or so. No real complaints so far. Scanning of my minimserver on my 4x4TB NAS was really quick and it simply had to index the HDD connected to the Aries Lightning Server. Off to a quick start.

So far, only once did it abruptly quit. But so far it seems to be more robustly built than its ipad sibling. And I must say I love the look and feel of the iphone app: so much more refined and sophisticated than the Linn Kinsky iphone app. So, all good if this is only a beta preview of things to come.

 

[sensui123]

Too bad they don't care about Android guys...this is why I'm heading toward bryston.

 

[goldendarko]

Cool sounds good. Hope the official release comes soon!

 

[frankraindog]

after a few weeks with the mini, I must say the for the money you won't find a better streamer. the app has some still some week points but I guess they will be solved with future updates. hope for the iphone app to arrive soon.