[datura647]

How would these 2 systems stack up against each other? There is about a $200 difference in the two which I dont mind paying, so I want to know which will sound better. I would be feeding them via USB.

All replies are appreciated!

 

[Dept_of_Alchemy]

I would go with the HR, simply because you could upgrade the DAC or the amp seperately later on (and get $ back for the component you replace). I've heard the amp section of the Aria and I personally prefer the sound of my LDII+, don't know about the micro amp, though.

 

[datura647]

Do you mean I can buy the headroom products now and later trade them in to headroom towards, say, a desktop balanced amp?

 

[luckybaer]

I've never heard the Aria. I am familiar with the Micro Stack combo, and it is very versatile and smooth sounding.

 

[GSurge]

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Originally Posted by datura647 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you mean I can buy the headroom products now and later trade them in to headroom towards, say, a desktop balanced amp?

I'm fairly sure he meant sell them on the for sale section of the forums, or ebay.