Aries LE vs Stack Audio Link II
The Link II's weight is 1 kg (2 lbs) against the Aries LE's 0.8 kg (2 lbs). Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and dsd support (DSD256).
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The AURALiC Aries LE is a wireless streaming bridge / network transport that outputs digital audio to an external DAC. It is the standard Aries model with a low-phase-noise crystal and a standard external power supply, and it offers the same software functions as the full Aries at a lower price.
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
Input and output connections
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
Size, weight, and appearance
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The Link II's weight is 1 kg (2 lbs) against the Aries LE's 0.8 kg (2 lbs). Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and dsd support (DSD256).
The Stream 9X's max sample rate is 768 kHz against the Aries LE's 384 kHz and its weight 4 kg (9 lbs) against 0.8 kg (2 lbs). Both share bit depth (32-bit) and dsd support (DSD256).
The Stream Box S2 Ultra's max sample rate is 352.8 kHz against the Aries LE's 384 kHz and its weight 0.375 kg (1 lbs) against 0.8 kg (2 lbs). Both share bit depth (32-bit) and dsd support (DSD256).
The Arce's bit depth is 24-bit against the Aries LE's 32-bit and its weight 3.5 kg (8 lbs) against 0.8 kg (2 lbs). Both share max sample rate (384 kHz) and dsd support (DSD256).
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