Auralic Aries S1 Streaming Processor

This is the Entry level, half-sized pure Streamer by renowned manufacturers, Auralic. The Aries S1 doesn't have the bells and whistles of the Vega S1. No preamplifier, no Dac just a damn good streamer.

Lots of nice inputs and outputs to suit all needs though (except analogue, of course!). 2 opticals, 1 coax, USB inputs. And a USB dedicated to a Hard Drive. To note here as well there is an ethernet connection and that is the only way to connect it to the internet (needed for its functionality, of course!). There is no WiFi connectivity.

Outputs include AES, optical, coax and USB.

A very nice touch on this unit is the screen. Normally only found on much more expensive units, the screen is convenient and pretty! :)

The characteristic rich warm sound that is a little more 'analogue' sounding than a lot of other streamers on the market.