Arylic S50 Pro+ preamp, dac, streamer, review!
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Arylic S50 Pro+ www.arylic.com...
Preamp & Power Amplifiers
Kinki Studio EX-P7: www.kinki-stud...
Kinki Studio EX-B7 mono blocks: www.kinki-stud...
Speakers used during this review:
Focal Aria 906-www.focal.com/...
Source: Bluesound Node 2i
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(all music is hi-res streamed from Tidal)
DAC: Denafrips Ares II
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Speaker & Power Cables: Maze Audio Ref4
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RCA Cables: Analysis Plus Oval One
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Your results may vary based on your ears, room, and associated equipment
***Updates & Corrections***
Thank you Simeon Perron for pointing out the new Node 2021 version does have 2 features this does not: high pass filter and HDMI ARC. (Node 2i also had the high pass).
you can always remove som bass from the main speakers with tone controls, via the Arylic S50 Pro+
I am currently using the Arylic Up2stream Pro V3 raw circuit board. This thing is a hobbyists dream. I added a digital out card for it and it works great! They also sell a power supply for four of these DIY cards for multizone on the cheap. Their stuff is an answer to a question that everybody is asking. Thanks for the great review.
nice! I've seen they have some really cool DIY options.
How is your up2stream board now? Any regrets?
@@breakthelegacy None whatsoever. thanks for asking.
Maybe worth mentioning that the Arylic S50+ decodes hi-res files but can only play back CD quality. I owned one for a short time when it first came out but recently purchased the Bluesound Node (2021). In my setup, I could hear a difference between the two, but it was not great. I found the bass control with the Node more to my liking. Imaging and sound stage were similar. Gapless is a bit of a pain with the Arylic but certainly not a deal breaker. I agree with the review in that it's a great deal for the price. Hi-res and MQA is a bit overrated anyway. A good remastering in my view has a higher quality effect with recordings.
good point! thank you!
Correction, the Blue Sound Node has a remote control but it’s an expensive optional extra, it’s very nice and modern looking and has 10 presets along with usual controls.
thank you.
A friend tell me, is there a high-pass filter in the application, or a Krasover frequency when a subwoofer is connected?
no highpass or build in crossover, no.
I had a feeling this thing sounds good, I have the new node and I enjoy it,Two big features that the node as that I don’t think this does is high pass filter and HDMIE arc. Those two features are just too important to me, important enough where I can’t use a deck unfortunately because you could only send full range through the digital outs
Oh nice, I didn't know the new one had ARC, I know the old one I have (the 2i) has the high pass but I never use it since I like to run my front speakers full range :).
@Simeon Perron so the sub out connection and immediately opened the manual/spec sheet. Didn't see anything advertised, so I assume this doesn't have a high pass filter :(
Great review mate, like your honesty and respect. Thanks.
I appreciate you saying that, thank you.
I didn't realize the node has high pass.. I guess I should check out what I got closer.. but I'm with nemo I run full range to my stand mounters plus the sub. I might get a bass bump but I like bumping bass
Yeah, I tried it on my 2i, it was cool but just made my speakers sound a little thin. I guess it could help with some speakers that don't have good bass or have too much bass maybe.
I enjoyed the part with the device in the fridge. 😂
Thank you, I’m a but of an artist sometimes. 🤣
You gotta wrap your electronic components in plastic wrap before you put in fridge homie. That's what I do! Lol. Was shopping around for a node 2i, thx for saving me 300$ u rock
ahaha, I know right? Enjoy dude! p.s. the node is still worth it's asking price especially if you need arc.
Great show! Quick question: Is this streamer compatible with Roon?
Thank's Bob, I'm not sure since I don't use Roon, I'd def reach out to Arylic for that just to be sure :).
Love your reviews. I understand that not all streamer support Subscription-free Spotify (not on Premium).
Question: Do I need to be on Spotify Premium to use this streamer ?
Thank's JT L, I'm not sure since I don't use spotify, I'd def reach out to Arylic for that just to be sure :).
Nice job bro! 😎👍🏻
Thanks bro.
I’m really curious about the A50+. I’m looking for a simple 2ch amp to connect from a TV to two speakers for my dad. Ideally it would have arc so the volume could be operated by the tv remote but I guess that isn’t required when jumping in price from the Arylic to the Bluesound or Sonos as those would be the next two “cheap” options. What are your thoughts on a cheap 2ch amp?
Hey Rock! The Arylic is an awesome option, I've been using an A50 in my bedroom for about a year now. The A50+ has optical input so you can use that from the TV to the amp and it has more than enough power for TV volumes. One way to keep the volume control on the TV is to use bluetooth but every time I've done that with any amp/TV combo I get lip sync issues so I really recommend using the optical cable and just accepting you'll have 2 remotes. At $179 I think the A50+ is a fantastic option. Upping the budget to $300 gets you ARC via something like the Yamaha RX-V385, I don't have any experience with that unit but Yamahas cheap stuff is usually decent :).
@@NemoPropaganda Thank you for the reply, feedback and the suggestion.
What is the latest firmware? it is with me 4.6.415145.35 from 2022 .04 .27 The update was supposed to be every six months.
Volume increases every five points 0-5-10-15-20... it should be every single point 0-1-2-3-4-5... How to fix it?
Is it possible to add radio stations that are on the Internet but not on the device?
these are all questions you should ask the manufacturer. I only review the product, I do not provide after sale support, I am not the company.
For anyone wondering if the 12v trigger works i can say it does work seamlessly! (Just psa coz it was a nagging question on my mind)
Nemo…THANKS for this! You may have covered this…not sure…Question: How did The Arylic (using its internal DAC), compare in sound quality to using the Arylic just as a streamer thru the Denafripps DAC?
(I am still drooling over your monoblocs and am considering buying a pair to replace my 40+ year old Carver C-500 250wpc@8ohms that is still kicking a§§ with the original capacitors 😯…GOD if I could just hear a comparison!!!! LOL! …Singapore is a long ways away from New Jersey. 😞 LOL!)
Thanks AGAIN for bringing The Arylic to my attention…(may buy one for my 300B Tube set-up!).
So comparing the internal dac to a $200 dac like a schiit modeus, it's mostly the same. Comparing it to something 4X more expensive like the Denafrips Ares II was a bigger difference to my ears but still the type of change can be considered nuance by some. Things are more open, refined, organic, 3 dimensional. The internal dac is good enough unless you have a highly resolving system or are very pic and want to use the external dac to taylor your overall system presentation/sound. Thank's for the compliment on the mono blocks, I love them too :D. I think I was the first person in the US to buy them so I bought pretty much blind but damn it turned out well!!
@@NemoPropaganda THANKS so much for the honest, down-to-earth description of the DAC comparison! Sound differences sounds pretty minimal. I am considering the Arylic for my 300B Tube amp set-up where I am currently using a 10-yr. old Anedio DAC for my Woo Audio CD Transport. I want to add a streamer to that system and the Arylic sounds like a perfect choice…the DAC in the Arylic may even be better than my older Anedio…but if it isn't I would have the option to keep my Anedio DAC in the mix…PRETTY COOL!
YEAH …DON'T ENCOURAGE me about The EX-B7's!!!!! I just wonder how much better/different it would sound compared to my Bob Carver…No way to know…so frustrating!!!! 😃 I am running some DynAudio Contour 20s there..and they LOVE the power! Great speakers.
The acrylic website should note that it only outputs cd quality 44.1
Is anyone here able to stream CZcams or Apple Music to the s50 pro? I know it won't work with the 4stream app but often there are ninjas who come up with a work around.
maybe ask arylic directly?
@@NemoPropaganda I did. If I can find their response I will fwd it to you so you can have a chuckle.
Completely useless.
Hi! Thanks for the vid. I ordered one of these.
But I can’t find on their website or anywhere else the answer I’m looking for. I understand I can stream Apple Music at 24/44 wirelessly. But what if I want to hardwire for Apple’s 24/192 stuff. I want to connect my iPad Pro (usb c) and I just think it’s stupid to buy another dac just to convert usb to spdif or toslink. Do i just plug it into the usb on the rear or what?
S50+ does not accept USB input so you would need an external DAC, you'd need the A50+ instead which can accept digital signal via USB or add an external DAC like the schiit modi.
@@NemoPropaganda darn. Thanks tho!
@@NemoPropaganda actually I found some converters online. Usb to spdif or toslink. Doesn’t convert to analog, so doesn’t do anything to the sound, let’s the DAC do that.
@@je1540 nice dude!
Does it handle hires over wifi?
yes
@@NemoPropaganda Then I'm missing something. My Tidal lowers to hifi.
@@laika25 Tidal HiFi is high resolution and streams at 1411 kbps.
@@NemoPropaganda ok, thanks, yes, you're right 👍🏼
Comments I have seen when comparing the Bluesound & Arylic products is the lack of gapless playback on the Arylic. Since you have both, will you discuss this please? How long a gap (time) are we talking about? Do you see this as a dealbreaker?
What do you mean? I just want to make sure we're on the same page. Lmk and I will check :)
Gapless = when a song ends the next song begins immediately - there is no gap of time in between. Bluesound supposedly has gapless playback. I think I read Arylic units have approx 3 seconds between songs. A lot of people comment that this is a dealbreaker for them
Okay I just plugged it back in to have a listen: The Arylic does not have a 3 second gap. 1 second at most on wifi and closer to half a second with ethernet. The Node 2i is faster though and truly gapless by comparison but without comparing the two i think most people will think the arylic is gapless. It was probably a bigger problem on the older version of the app. The apps been updated a lot recently :).
Thank you so much for responding with your experience! I’ve had my eye on this for a while & will likely purchase one. Thinking about setting up additional units around the house for other zones in the home
Okay so the old model A50 in my bedroom for sure has a 2-3 second delay track to track. That must be what people are referring to. This S50 Pro+ is way faster.
Wow, what a cool piece of gear! I'm deep into higher end stuff and probably a lost cause, but I love how many cool options there are to put together a system for not a ton of money. Great review, bro! PS: Even though that Eric Alexander guy from Tekton is a total dickhead, I have to admit this 2-10 subwoofer is super clean. Im definitely keeping it. It's definitely NOT the sort of sub you want to use for HT, but for music? It's the cleanest subwoofer I've heard so far. Really good product. Hoping you still get hold of one for a review, but trust me, just deal with the lady on the phone and bypass Eric lol.
Awesome, I'm glad it worked out well for you! I have to reach out to them but I want to knock out these Arendal subwoofer videos before I take on more gear lol, house is getting cramped.
@@NemoPropaganda lol understandable. Looking forward to your upcoming vids, as always!
What's the name of the app again? Thanks
4Stream
@@NemoPropaganda Thanks.