Peta Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 On 14/04/2017 at 8:37 PM, Qwertyqaz said: So is Auralic Aries a good audiophile transport these days. How does it compare to something like the Antipodes ? Also what about the Roon integration, flawless ? The Antipodes DX is significantly better and significantly more expensive. The support for Antipodes is first class the support form Aires is third class. Business practices follow the same lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukKluk2 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) On ?19?/?04?/?2017 at 11:44 AM, Qwertyqaz said: Did anyone get shipping updates on the Aries, have they started posting these out. As it happens, I got an email from A2A today asking for proof of identity (see below). I photographed my licence, myself (for comparative purposes). my hospital ID tag (I have asked for it to be delivered to me here in hospital, where I have been for almost 7 months, because my wife is blissfully unaware of this purchase), and a photo of why I'm in here in case there was any doubt (see below). Now I'm waiting to be advised that it's on the way. Dear JukKluk2*, Thank you for your order ATA-XXXX*. Your payment has been recorded on our system. However, in order to protect you, our valued customer, from the many fraudulent activities that prevail today, we have increased the security of our system. To this end, if you could please scan and email us a current copy of a Drivers License or valid photo ID, showing your name and the delivery address, we would greatly appreciate it. Alternatively if you do not have a scanner simply take a photo with your smart phone and send it to our email address. Please make sure to note your order number ATA-XXXX with your email, so we can expedite your order. Our email address is team@addictedtoaudio.com.auWe apologise for any inconvenience caused by this extra step in security and thank you for your co-operation. Addicted To Audio. *real name and order reference altered for privacy reasons Edited April 20, 2017 by JukKluk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scumbag Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 1 minute ago, JukKluk2 said: As it happens, I got an email from A2A today asking for proof of identity (see below). I photographed my licence, myself (for comparative purposes). my hospital ID tag (I have asked for it to be delivered to me here in hospital, where I have been for almost 7 months, because my wife is blissfully unaware of this purchase), and a photo of why I'm in here in case there was any doubt (see below). Now I'm waiting to be advised that it's on the way. Dear JukKluk2*, Thank you for your order ATA-XXXX*. Your payment has been recorded on our system. However, in order to protect you, our valued customer, from the many fraudulent activities that prevail today, we have increased the security of our system. To this end, if you could please scan and email us a current copy of a Drivers License or valid photo ID, showing your name and the delivery address, we would greatly appreciate it. Alternatively if you do not have a scanner simply take a photo with your smart phone and send it to our email address. Please make sure to note your order number ATA-5028 with your email, so we can expedite your order. Our email address is team@addictedtoaudio.com.auWe apologise for any inconvenience caused by this extra step in security and thank you for your co-operation. Addicted To Audio. *real name and order reference altered for privacy reasons looks fake to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 15 hours ago, Qwertyqaz said: I think you will get it earlier. Well done. I think you will be right maybe a bit of insider knowledge??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, powerav said: Well done. I think you will be right maybe a bit of insider knowledge??? It's express overnight shipping, enjoy !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scumbag Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 It must have been that stern talk I had with the guys at ada. Actually the Newtown store was closed last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Well here it is but guess what it's my birthday present and can't have till May 15, my wife and life is cruel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, powerav said: Well here it is but guess what it's my birthday present and can't have till May 15, my wife and life is cruel. you for real, won't open it for 3 weeks !!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, Qwertyqaz said: you for real, won't open it for 3 weeks !!! ? 3 weeks! yeah does sound like a long time plus I'm off work today, I will at least get hard drive prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 9 minutes ago, powerav said: 3 weeks! yeah does sound like a long time plus I'm off work today, I will at least get hard drive prepared. I'd open it very carefully, play with it and then repackage it, I wouldn't be able to wait that long! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Got the approval, installing hard drive now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Currently setting up and downloading firmware....always a nervous time and one where I think for a brief moment, I wish I was into vinyl..........nah. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 24 minutes ago, powerav said: Got the approval, installing hard drive now. Super, looks really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffinator Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I should be getting my Mini today. My plan was to have no drive and just use Roon. But if I have a spare drive, would anyone recommend I try and give LDS a go? And can you switch between the two easily?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Was just thinking if this all runs smooth and is as good or better as a bluesound or in my case now a bluesound vault and considering the huge price difference then I'm on a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, Raffinator said: would anyone recommend I try and give LDS a go There was someone saying here I think that LDS was better sound quality than Roon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k3here Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I should be getting my Mini today. My plan was to have no drive and just use Roon. But if I have a spare drive, would anyone recommend I try and give LDS a go? And can you switch between the two easily?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes and Yes. You may find SQ is better from LDS. Interested to hear if others have same finding. Roon stability and UI is miles better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 LDS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffinator Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 LDS? Lightning DS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Transferring 600 odd gig of flac, gonna take a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffinator Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 LDS? Lightning DS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I've been using the Aries Le for nearly a year, the LDS interface is ok. However the more I use it the better it gets, it has some minor interface nuances that I don't like, but I'm slowly getting over them. Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have Roon Lifetime membership, so options to use both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scumbag Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Be aware that the first thing that LDS will do is wipe the contents of any harddrive that is inserted internally! So as per @powerav screenshot, you will need to transfer it SLOWLY over the network. Well it used to, unless they've improved things in that respect. Edited April 21, 2017 by scumbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, scumbag said: Be aware that the first thing that LDS will do in wipe the contents of any harddrive that is inserted internally! Well it used to, unless they've improved things in that respect. Yes it still does but it suppose to as it has it's own file system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts