EMM Labs NS1 Streamer – digital music network streaming device
We got this in a little while ago. Quite reasonably priced in this market. Breaking it in on the small Audio Note system running Roon through it to the not-so-small Audio Note DAC 5 Signature into the OTTO integrated. Sounds amazing [I know, cheating a little bit with the 20X DAC 🙂 but everything else is in the $5K-ish range]
Next is to swap it in for the Auralic on the big system. THAT should be something (it is already something! We are not worthy!) [seriously, not posting much because the Gaku-On on the Apollon speakers still takes our breath away, literally. This probably sounds lame … not sure how to describe this experience on the blog… but working on figuring out something…].
Hi
I have owned an EMM Labs DAC2x V2 for a while and it is the best I have eve had. This is why, I have been looking for reviews about the new NS1 Streamer to connect it to the DAC using Optilink. Unfortunately, I have seen to many “full” reviews, just comments. But, the few out there seem to say that the streamer absolutely fantastic and the most “analog” they have heard.
Since the other option that I am considering is the Aurelic Aries G2.1, your review and comparison would be timely and more than welcomed to help me to take my final decision.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Sergio