WiFi & Bluetooth Music Streamer Receiver | Arylic S10 | Airplay DLNA UPnP | Multi-Room Sync | Spotify, Tidal, TuneInRadio, iHeartRadio, Deezer etc | LAN Connection | 24bit 192kHz Decoding
Arylic S10 | WiFi & Bluetooth Music Streamer
How does it work?
The S10 connects to traditional HiFis, Speakers or Sound Systems and converts them into a wireless streaming system. You can enjoy high quality lossless music wirelessly streamed from your Phone, Tablet, Laptop & PC.
What can you stream?
- Stream audio that is stored on your phone/tablet without the need for an internet connection.
- Stream music from intergrated online services such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, TuneInRadio, iHeartRadio, VTuner, Deezer, Napster, QoBuz and more…
- Music is streamed directly from the internet to the S10 and not through your phone, leaving you free to move about your home with your phone in hand.
- Stream using Airplay, DLNA, UPnP, NAS drives and other network music sharing services.
- The Bluetooth connection can be used to stream from any sources that are unavailable through WiFi (This sound can also be transmitted through the multiroom feature)
Multiroom Audio Streaming
- Connect multiple S10s (and other devices from the Arylic range) around your home and stream synchronised audio in every room
- Choose to play different tracks in each room or set up zones/groups all from one phone or tablet using the dedicated App.
- Multiple units can even be set up in separate Left and Right channels to create a true surround sound experience
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Streaming CapabilitiesConnecting your devices to any of the Arylic range is simple. With Integrated Online Services, Airplay, DLNA, UPnP, Bluetooth and our Dedicated App – streaming your favourite music has never been easier.
| High Fidelity AudioEnjoy High Res Lossless audio streamed from any device. FLAC, WAV & APE files supported Decodes audio up to 24bit 192kHz. | Quick & easy one touch setup!The S10 is set up using WPS technology. Simply press the WPS button and enter your home Wi-Fi password to integrate the S10 into your home network and begin streaming music within 30 seconds! |
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LAN ConnectionThe S10 can be connected to your home router via ethernet cable. This will instantly integrate it into your network and provide a more stable performance compared to WiFi | IR RemoteFor those times that you cannot find your phone or want music instantly you can use the included remote control. Simply tap the Play button to resume the most recently played album, playlist or station without using your phone | Dedicated iOS & Android AppOur “4Stream” App is available on both iOS and Android. Control all the features of your Arylic device as well as receive regular firmware updates. Save custom playlists and radio stations for quick access to your favourite music and customise your EQ settings for the perfect soundscape. |
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| Pre-Amplifier | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Amplifier | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Output | N/A | N/A | 55W x 2 Max | 30W x 2 Max |
| Integrated Streaming Services | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | APTX HD, SBC/AAC | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Mini Jack | Digital Output – Optical | Analog Output – RCA | Phoenix Connector – Connect speaker wire | Phoenix Connector – Connect speaker wire | Pre Out – RCA |
| Audio Input | Analog 3.5mm Mini Jack | Micro USB DAC | Coaxial RCA Input x 2 | RCA x 1 | 3.5mm Mini Jack |
| Dimensions | 116.2 x 64 x 22.6mm (4.57 x 2.52 x 0.89in) | 120 x 113 x 37mm (4.72 x 4.45 x 1.46in) | 116.2 x 64 x 22.6mm (4.57 x 2.52 x 0.89in) | 120 x 113 x 37mm (4.72 x 4.45 x 1.46in) |
| Dimensions: | 11.5 x 6.5 x 2.2 cm; 500 Grams |
| Model: | S10 |
| Manufacture: | DigiFunk |
Einfaches Handling und Installatio
Gutes Klangbild, Fernbedienung leider nur kurze Reichweite. Kann man drauf verzichten da alles auch ber die App funktional abgebildet wird.
Efficiente e completa
Confezione robusta ed elegante. Libretto istruzioni a colori, chiaro e leggibile molto ben fatto. Dispositivo installato in pochi minuti. 4STREAM, App essenziale ed intuitiva con le sole cose che servono ed ha subito funzionato. Non capisco chi la definisce “spartana”. L’assistenza ad una mia domanda ha subito risposto. I cavetti ci sono tutti quelli che servono. La consiglio e la ricomprerei. Amazon impareggiabile! consegna garantita il giorno dopo. Non ero al al lavoro, mi ha telefonato il corriere e mi ha portato il pacco a casa. Bravi i corrieri Amazon della mia zona!
Complicato configurarlo. Però una volta fatto diventa uno strumento insostituibile
Difficile da configurare. Anche per mancanza di libretto d’istruzione in italiano. Per una volta riusciti nell’impresa diventa uno strumento insostituibile per ascoltare musica liquida (Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music) sempre che siate abbonati alle piattaforme in streaming oppure per ascoltare la musica archiviata nei PC o nei vostri Cloud. Installato nel mio impianto HI FI il suono abbastanza pulito e simile a quello dei CD. Ma tutto dipende dalla piattaforma streaming cui siete abbonati o dalla qualit dei file musicali archiviati. ovvio che i file FLAC suonano meglio degli MP3. Abbastanza soddisfatto di questa piccola chicca che rid vita anche ad impianti hi-fi pi datati.
utta la propria musica a portata di mano
iniziamo col dire che a questo prezzo difficile trovare qualcosa di meglio. Io cercavo un ricevitore bluetooth da collegare al mio impianto hi fi utilizzato normalmente per l’ascolto dei vinili, ma avendo anche una libreria di flac e amazon music, volevo poter ascoltare musica pi “facilmente” senza dover collegare il telefono o il pc all’amplificatore. Mi sono imbattuto per sbaglio in questo streamer di rete, che chiaramente non paragonabile a quelli pi costosi, ma che comunque permette di ascoltare in maniera decente i vari file o i servizi di streaming online. Per un approccio non troppo esigente secondo me ottimo, si pu controllare tutto tramite app dopo aver settato le proprie cartelle per la condivisione ( io ho utilizzato sia foobar che windows media player) o direttamente collegandomi nel mio caso ad amazon music. L’app potrebbe essere migliorata, ma comunque funzioina abbastanza bene. Non ho provato per il momento la funzione dac e la porta usb, ma con la connessione wi-fi o con il cavo di rete non ho riscontrato problemi. Consigliato per un primo approccio alla musica “liquida” . Non fa miracoli, daltronde non costa neanche tanto, e comunque tutto dipende dalla qualit dell’impianto al quale viene collegato.
A GREAT LITTLE PIECE OF KIT FROM TRUSTED SUPPLIER DIGIFUNK
In exasperation I purchased the Arylic S10 as other bluetooth units did just not perform with loss of signal and interference.
The S10 arrived very quickly but I could get it to connect to my Wi Fi and contacted DigiFunk’s customer services who were most helpful. I feared my lack of technical expertise (I’m 72) was the cause of the problem but after exhausting all avenues I was asked to return the unit for testing and it was found to be defective.
A replacement was sent to me poste haste and I was able to set it up with my laptop Itunes in a couple of minutes. The sound quality of the S10 is superb and being able to adjust bass, treble, loudness and even pause and skip to the next track with the remote control is amazing.
I wish that from the outset I had spent a little more and purchased the S10 instead of wasting my time with poor quality bluetooth units.
As they say you get what you pay for and I thank Digifunk for providing such a good overall service.
Arylic S10 - Great for playing Spotify and iTunes through an old HiFi system at reasonable cos
I bought this to play Spotify and iTunes through an old HiFi system.
Good for the price and it did what I wanted and more. I connected the S10 to the Aux(iliary) ‘Line in’ input on my HiFi. Software is downloaded to assist set up and use.
The audio level (set to maximum on the remote) is lower than the equivalent level on my cd player. I just have to remember to turn down the audio level after listing through the unit because If I didn’t, switching back to the CD, the level would be much louder. The S10s remote control (for my set up) seems pointless but maybe it could be useful for other set ups.
If required for multiroom, check for compatibility of existing system. I have a Sonos one and a Sonos Roam and I can’t multiroom with them (obviously the Sonos products multiroom separately already). I knew this before I bought it after speaking to Digifunk. There is probably a more expensive unit available that work with Sonos.
I can also now play iTunes from my laptop through the S10 and therefore though my old HiFi too. Although the Sonos units and the S10 are selectable within iTunes, there is a delay to the output of the S10, so multiroom is not really practical with Sonos units.
Still more than happy with the S10 for the price though. The unit was slightly cheaper being bought as ‘used/nearly new’, possibly because it was a return.
Only negative for me is the lower sound output level compared to CD/Tuner etc. and one tiny niggle is the wifi led on the front is far too bright. If not using the remote control though, the S10 can be tucked away out of site.
Buona soluzione
Acquistato per recuperare un vecchio impianto stereo. Facile da collegare. Ha daro buonissimi risultati e facilissimo da configurare con la sua app. Molto sodfisfstto dei risultati ottenuti.
Good product service
Remote control developed a fault within 3 months: product returned; excellent customer service and new product sent within a few days. Good service!
Produkt gut, Bedienbarkeit per App befriedigend
An und fr sich ist es ein gutes Produkt und macht genau das was es soll, nmlich Musik streamen. Das Handling bzw. der unkomplizierte Umgang mit Einstellungen und Presets ist aufgrund der migen App 4Stream jedoch getrbt. Man findet sich zurecht aber das hat an vielen Stellen nichts mit look and feel zu tun. Fazit: Qualitt des Streamers ist gut und bislang (nach so kurzere Nutzung) kann ich nichts negatives sagen aber die zur Bedienung bentigte App ist grenzwertig und somit ergeben sich in Summe vier Sterne.
Wow! What a great piece of kit!
This streamer is way better than I expected at this price. For the job I wanted it to do I cannot fault it.
I needed a solution for streaming from my desktop computer, upstairs, to my hi-fi system, downstairs. It works beautifully. It was simple to install, all I needed to do was download the app to my phone and setup took about five minutes.
I’m impressed by the neat build quality, everything I needed was in the box and I simply plugged the unit in to the aux input on my analogue amp and connected it to wifi via the app. The app worked smoothly and seamlessly, which is not always the case as I’ve found with several smart devices we have installed.
I can now play directly from any sound source (iPhone, iPad etc) as well as my computers, and enjoy proper hi-fi sound quality. I use Airplay, but there is also bluetooth and a direct, aux in, connection. There is also an ethernet port, which is great as backup if ever there are problems with wifi interference.
Al in all, I’m delighted with my purchase and I immediately ordered another one as a gift for a family member.
Works well with iPhone on iOS 15
Resurrected my old hifi system and wanted to be able to stream music from my phone.
Easy to set up with the app , and works easily with airplay and using the app to steam from the phone.
Not so good with streaming from a windows laptop or a Macbook. Both will stream but only for a few seconds, then silence, then starts again and repeat. To be fair I have not investigated further as to the cause of the issue, but if you want to stream from your phone using the app, then a great piece of ki
Service clie
J’ai eu un soucis technique, le service client est aimable et ractif.
Incredable value
Had been looking for a streamer for a little while, wanted to upgrade from my trusty Amazon Echo to somethimg with higher quality.
What a cracking little streamer this, is very easy to setup and get working the quality really is very good. I run it through a old NAD 310 with some Q Acoustic 3030i speakers on stands.
The app is pretty solid a bit basic in that it dosent have any “bells & whistles” but it really does do what it says on the tin!
Im not a “HiFi” buff but “I know what I Like” and this streamer really does fit the bill.
Arilyc soluzione abbordabile per musica liquida
Ottimo ed economico molto semplice l’applicazione audio ottimo vale almeno 3 volte il suo prezzo
Super handig
Erg handig voor afspelen van je audio bestanden of het streamen daarva
Comprato da DigiFunk. Quando l’ho acquistato ero conscio dei limiti che, con quel costo, lo streamer poteva avere. Basta considerare che solo un DAC decente costa cifre molto pi alte. Comunque l’S10 permette di sentire musica da Amazon Music HiFi e i soliti servizi di streaming, e pur non arrivando alla qualit dei CD o dei Vinili, non lavora male. Permette l’ascolto in Bluetooth e l’ascolto da chiavetta (anche formati Flac). C’ anche l’alimentatore ed il telecomando. Per chi non ha un Sintonizzatore, permette anche l’ascolto della Radio. Mancano le istruzioni in Italiano e un po’ per questo ho “macchinato” per istallarlo. Dopo circa un mese ha smesso di funzionare in Wifi. Ho contattato il fornitore Marketplace e dopo varie mail-test mi ha inviato un nuovo streamer, che sto utilizzando da una decina di giorni. Io credo che per chi, come me, ha un impianto HiFi vintage e privilegia l’ascolto di CD e Vinili, l’Arilic S10 sia un utile, ludico, accessorio.
Fantastic bit of kit and not too expensive
Took a chance on this as it looked too good for the price… but when it is connected up and the app on your phone.. it works just as they say … at last I can use my big hone speakers and retro 90s amp without the hassle of a cd .. recommended 100 perce
Straightforward set up, works well
I found following the instructions to set up the device straightforward – no problems. The device works well and allows me to stream Spotify into my rather old, but good, HiFi via WiFi. By downloading the suggested program I can now also stream music directly from my PC. Very pleased with this device.
Tolles Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis
Sehr kleiner Preis, Klang bei Tidal-Streaming ber Teufel-Anlage dennoch sehr gut. Installation tatschlich einfach.
Plug and play
Excellent little box, really easy to setup. Seem less integration to Spotify, can now stream via my amp to quality speakers as well as other connected devices
Good system
Good little system. However 4stream app that is recommended has a tendency to crash or become unresponsive. I’m currently using an alternative which does the same job minus the crashing.
Geen spijt va
Ik ben nieuw in het streamen van muziek.normaal luister ik na de radio via mijn KPN tv kastje na mijn focal dimension met sub.ik ben heel erg te vrede erover.
het geluid lijkt mij iets beter en ruimtelijker over te komen dan met het KPN tv kastje.
De app is zelf voor mij toegankelijk en dat wilt iets zeggen.
Mijn vriendin luister vooral na Spotify en kan zich niet beklagen over het gebruik en mogelijkheden van de S10.
Ik heb ze ook al eens aangesloten op de nubert nubox a 125 en ook daarop is het alleen maar feest wat eruit komt.
Het enige min punt is dat je goed moet richten met de afstandsbediening.
Voor mij is de arylic S10 een super apparaatje voor alle manieren van muziek te beluisteren.je zult er geen spijt van krijgen en zeker niet voor dat geld nog geen 70 euro
QUALITY ITEM AT A REASONABLE PRICE
GOOD AUDIO, EASY TO SET UP AND USE, HAS ACCESS TO aMAZON MUSIC AMONGST MANY OTHERS. ALSO REASONABLY PRICED
Erstaunliche Leistung
Das Gert sollte einen Bluetooth Empfnger ersetzen und die Verbindung eines iPhones per AirPlay mit der Stereoanlage sicherstellen. Dieser Zweck wurde voll und ganz erfllt.
Die Inbetriebnahme stellt kein Problem dar und erfolgt anhand der (englischen) Betriebsanleitung in wenigen Schritten. Die bertragungsqualitt ist deutlich besser als bei der Bluetoothbertragung. Sehr positive berraschung: Direktes streamen von Musikdiensten ber die 4STREAM App fhrt zu einer weiteren hrbaren Qualittsverbesserung. Die App ist einfach aufgebaut und verbindet direkt mit allen bekannten Streaminganbietern. Die beigefgte Fernbedienung ist etwas fummelig geraten, funktioniert aber tadellos.
Bei Trennung vom Netz dauert es eine gewisse Zeit, bis das Gert hochfhrt. Betriebsbereitschaft wird zuverlssig durch Dauerleuchten einer LED und einen gesprochenen Hinweis signalisiert.
Zusammengefasst: Fr kleines Geld eine Menge Gegenleistung.
Qualità/prezzo imbattibile!
Piccolo streamer di rete (wifi,lan e bluetooth) con telecomando per la gestione delle opzioni (volume, cambio brani, scelta della sorgente di streaming).
Software 4stream per ios/android semplice ma completo, supporta i maggiori servizi di streaming e la lettura dei file sul NAS.
Connessione immediata appena allacciato alla LAN casalinga, ha subito riconosciuto il NAS ( server DLNA) e, una volta inserite le password, streaming via Tidal e Amazon Music.
Presentazione audio del DAC ben equilibrata e neutra. Limitato nelle connessioni di output (solo un connettore 3,5mm). Questo streamer economico pensato per essere utilizzato solo con il proprio convertitore D/A interno, quindi se hai bisogno di uno streamer digitale da accoppiare con un altro DAC, dovrai cercare altrove.
Rapporto Qualit Prezzo imbattibile, sicuramente non ha le funzioni di un Node Bluesound o di un Volumio Primo ma costa una frazione del prezzo: con la stessa cifra possibile acquistare diversi S10 per sonorizzate tutta la casa (il software predisposto per lo streaming multiroom su pi device).
Consigliatissimo!
Mit dem Gert lasst sich fast alles, was einen Lautsprecher hat und einen Tonquelleneingang zum Streamen ber Handy, Tablet oder PC erweitern. Die “Kiste” ist klein, sieht wertig aus und die Installation ber die 4Stream App (fr Android und Apple) erledigt das selbsterklrend. Ich habe nach den ersten erfolgreichen Tests mit zwei Stck nochmals zwei gekauft. Toll: man kann beliebige Gerte koppeln, die dann wirklich synchron laufen. Man kann die Gerte ber die App ansteuern oder ber Chromecast, d. h. direkt ber die meisten Streaming-Apps (getestet mit Spotify, MusixMatch, Audials, TuneIn, MediaMonkey). Die 4Stream-App untersttzt Spotify, Deezer, TuneIn, Internetradio.
Das Einzige, was ich feststellen muss: manchmal findet die App den einen Empfnger nicht, der sich wohl nicht mit dem WLAN verbindet. Liegt wohl an einer nicht ganz so guten Empfangsleistung des WLAN-Signals.
Gran aparato
Fantstico gadget para dar nueva vida a los amplificadores de hace aos. Con l tienes acceso a radio digital, Amazon Music, Spotify, etc. Tambin puedes conectar un USB con msica mp3, he probado uno de hasta 128 GB. Se conecta al mvil/tableta con Bluetooth y al router de casa mediante wifi o cable Ethernet. Trae mando a distancia y fuente de alimentacin, y una app con la que controlas todo desde el mvil/tablet. Tamao reducido. El fabricante me respondi a dos dudas antes de comprarlo, por email. Muy buen servicio. Y tiene gran calidad de sonido. Un acierto total
Läuft stabil
Habe viele WLAN Boxen ausprobiert mit verschieden Apps, immer wieder gab es ruckler. Jetzt mit der Kiste gibt es keine Probleme mehr, Boxen anschlieen ber Audio in, Netzwerkkabel rein. App starten und ohne ruckler im gleicher Qualitt hren.
Funziona bene
Funziona bene , inserito nella mia rete in 5 minuti , sempre visibile dall’APP 4stream. Non ho riscontro nessun problema di viabilit dei miei NAS di casa che risultano sempre visibili e usabili. Il suggerimento di dare un IP fisso all’oggetto. Sono contento perch mi ha permesso di rendere connesso un amplificatore collegato a un TV completandolo con la possibilista di ascoltare musica liquida. Unico inconveniente riscontrato l’interferenza con il telecomando del TV l’oggetto si accede quando premo alcuni tasti relativi al TV. Un po macchinoso lanciare da 4Stream un gruppo di dischi e non sono riuscito a mandare in esecuzione un folder del NAS (es musica classica) senza fare una play list. Non conosco il modello di DAC implementato l’impressione che abbia donato un suono pi “caldo” al sistema rispetto al precedente lettore.
Quality box of tricks
Had a few reservations on buying this as i wanted to Wi-Fi my streaming music rather than bluetooth for it, but wondered if i’d hear a difference – you can! Setup took two goes, but connected quite easily…remote control is easy to work out and a joy to use. As soon as i started streaming from Amazon music i could hear the difference in quality.
Be good to have Amazon HD on 4 stream though !
Good value for money.
Works exactly how it should. The dac inside is better than my dragonfly black.
The Arylic S10 is a for the money you pay a great streamer, top notch sound! Although I only use Spotify in combination with Bluetooth the device has many other connectivity options, Wifi, Airplay, network, multiroom etc. Very handy is that you get a great remote control included, I have not seen that much with other streamers in this price range. There is an app called 4stream which you can use but I did not need it because I play everything directly through Spotify. I am very happy with this streamer, especially the good sound and flawless operation!
The Arylic S10 is a for the money you pay a great streamer, top notch sound! Although I only use Spotify in combination with Bluetooth the device has many other connectivity options, Wifi, Airplay, network, multiroom etc. Very handy is that you get a great remote control included, I have not seen that much with other streamers in this price range. There is an app called 4stream which you can use but I did not need it because I play everything directly through Spotify. I am very happy with this streamer, especially the good sound and flawless operation!
good addition for non-streaming sound system
Allows your older non-networked sound system to stream locally stored and streaming service audio. Works well with Spotify. Doesn’t play local files gapless, but that’s a minor set back. Sound quality very good. I don’t use the remote control that comes with the device; I use the 4STREAM app on my phone which does everything I need. The device also acts as a sound card if plugged into the USB of a PC with a data cable (the cable supplied only provides power).
Modern interesting device
I have not made a lot of listening yet, but primary I am satisfied, especially with ratio price/quality.
I have to note some moments.
1)There was not noted output voltage for device. This is useful information for matching power amplifier.
Unfortunately, this is common problem and such info is not often noted also for other devices.
2)As I have MAC filter in my home router, I had to use exact MAC address of device for connecting.
Unfortunately, there was not possible to connect with address, noted on sticker. I had to turn off MAC
filter, look in recognized address and use it. Seems this could be a problem with non-experience user.
Exellent, add streaming to your amp
Totally brilliant, high quality streaming via an amp aux port for 50
Simple and efficient.
Excellent device for price.
Only real quibble, the EQ on the remote is useless, but the d.bass delivers well.
Easy set up and easy to use and the 4Stream app is OK as well.
Truly great little streamer.
Worked straight away – uses 4STREAM and I have that in my other streamer so it makes it easy to use. It plugs into a Temple Audio amp and Mission 760is and sounds really good. I’m really impressed and for the money it is a massive bargain.
Ottimo prodotto
Facile da installare e funzionale.
Costo contenuto.
Con file di qualit la resa ottima, nulla da invidiare ai tanti blasonati.
Used for 3 months, works good
I have a ceiling audio system in my apartment so I bought this product for wireless streaming. Very easy for Apple devices. You can stream any sound source through Airplay. A little bit unfriendly for android devices but doesn’t bother me too much. Also, the Bluetooth connection is very stable and you can connect with even all types of devices.
Great produc
Very pleased with this connected to my amp. very easy to set up excellent sound quality and a good price
Excellent rapport qualité prix
Connect sur l’entre TAPE/CD d’un ampli classique HIFI, il transforme compltement l’utilsation de ce dernier en donnant accs la musique MP3 stocke sur un NAS par exemple. La communication se faisant par WIFI ou RJ45, pas de perte de signal ou de qualit constate et surtout, avantage norme, pas besoin de laisser l’appareil qui commande la musique, connect (Ce qui est obligatoire en Blue Tooth). L’application fonctionne galement trs bien et offre des possibilits de diffuser des Web Radios … parfait, surtout ce prix !
Excellent sound but no gapless playback from NAS
I bought this to allow me to stream music to a decent separates hi-fi system from Amazon Music and also my personal music stored on a local NAS drive. For Amazon Music I stream from my iPad using Airplay and the sound quality is very good. It is superior to a wired connection from my Echo Show, suggesting that the DAC in the S10 is superior to that in the Echo Show. It is also superior to Bluetooth from the Echo Show. The sound quality from the NAS is also excellent. It supports WAV, MP3 and AAC which I have music stored as. The only negative is that it does not support gapless playback. This could be the S10 or my NAS DLNA software (WD MYBOOKLIVE and Buffalo). My Denon DNP720 attached to a different hi-fi does support gapless playback so I suspect the S10 is at fault. If this was fixed it would be a five star rating.
Very Good
Took me some time to get it sorted but that’s me and not the product but now able to listen to music on spotify through my Amp and speakers via my phone. Not tied other music devices but that was all i wanted it fo
Great little streame
A great little streamer. The quality and sound is a lot better than I expected. I didn’t use the power supply, I used a linear power supply that is from Topping (P50). Set up was so easy, that I thought, “that can’t be right”, and started over. I only used the remote to turn it on, everything else with my phone. I bought it as a test, to see if I wanted to spend 500 to a 1000 on a name brand and if I wanted to start streaming. I do and this little Arylic S10 will be staying in my system for the foreseeable future. Only one little niggle, no digital out so that I could use my DAC. Otherwise perfect.
Tremenda relação qualidade/preço
Simplesmente extraordinrio.
Comprei este “Network Streamer/DAC” sem grandes expectativas. Que esperar de um aparelho que oferece tanto por to pouco dinheiro? Se cumprisse com o anunciado, j seria bom. A qualidade sonora provavelmente seria sofrvel, ou at mesmo m. Mas no!! Alm de cumprir com tudo o que anuncia a sua performance igual ou superior a outros que conheo bem, alguns em minha casa, outros em casa de familiares e amigos, que custam 5 ou 6 vezes mais. Classifico este aparelho com de categoria Hi-Fi. Alm disso fcil de configurar e operar e a APP muito melhor que a de algumas marcas cujos aparelhos custam vrias centenas, ou mesmo milhares de euros. A este nvel de preo no encontro nada de negativo. H melhor? Sem dvida que h melhor, mas ter de gastar acima dos 500,00 para encontrar alguma coisa que realmente se destaque deste ano. Parabns.
Grote verbetering in gluidskwalitei
Een hele hele goeie verbetering van het geluid ten opzichte van een chromecast streamer. Redelijk eenvoudig aan te sluiten.
Voor het geld een goed product.
spettacolo
ottimo con chiavette superiori ai 15G ha dei problemi ,ma ottimo consigliato audio fenomenale
Brilliant bit of ki
Was looking to stream from my iphone to my old amplifier and this bit of kit was exactly what I wanted! Can stream over Wifi, Airplay or bluetooth with absolutely great quality. Haven’t had any issues with wifi drop out etc. and can’t hear any interference from the power (maybe my ears or my system just aren’t as good).
Set up was so easy, I downloaded the app the day before and got that ready. As someone else said, if you connect to your amp first, you’ll hear audio prompts etc. through your speakers.
Brilliant.
Da der Funktionsumfang genau meinen Bedrfnissen entsprach und das Marktsegment sehr berschaubar ist, habe ich beim S10 zugeschlagen.
Das Gert macht von der Verarbeitung und Lieferumfang einen sehr gute Eindruck. Soundqualitt ist auch in Ordnung, kaum Eigenrauschen, kein Brumm, Pegelbereich passt. Nur beim Einschalten eine kurze, leise Rauschbegrung und beim Ausschalten ein leiser Knacks. Die Fernbedienung hat umfangreiche Funktionen und nur darber kann man den Equalizer steuern, aber nimmt man eh nicht her (FLAT Taste vorhanden) aber mit d.Bass kann man schon einem Rums erzeugen. Die Reichweite mit 7m scheint O.K. man muss aber immer gut zielen, bei 45 seitlich sind es weniger als 4m. Das WLAN hat normale Empfindlichkeit, wie mein Smartphone. Sehr erfreulich ist der geringe Stromverbrauch von nur 1W mit streaming in meiner Konfiguration. Wenn per FB Ausgeschaltet 0.15W. Bluetooth ruckelt am Anfang kurz, aber geht dann vom Smartphone 9m ohne Problem.
Die 4stream App ist funktional aber einfach, die FW des Arylic ist nicht die stabilste, aber O.K. Wenn man ein Setup hat was funktioniert, dann auch stabil.
Eine sehr positive berraschung war das vorhanden sein eines Hotspots, was mir sehr geholfen hat. Der S10 hngt am LAN und spannt ein WLAN Netzwerk (10.10.10.xxx) auf ber das er ber die APP gesteuert wird, das Streaming luft ber LAN. Aber auch Internet hat man im Hotspot. Sehr praktisch im WLAN schwachen Dachgeschoss. Ein WLAN AP gratis dabei. In dieser Konstellation sucht allerdings das System die NAS/UPnP/DLNA Server auch nur im Hotspot WLAN, was daran liegt, da die App sucht und nicht das Gert, wie mir der bemhte Service erklrte. Eingebunden im eigener, guten WLAN Umgebung luft alles bestens.
Ich wollte meine MP3 Sammlung (~5000 Songs) auf USB Stick abspielen. Um es kurz zu machen, es funktioniert NICHT. Abstrze, langsam, Limit von 2000Songs, keine ID3Tags, keine Sortierung sondern FAT32 Reihenfolge usw. Der Service hat das mit “needs improvements” besttig und gelobt Besserung. Workaround ist nun ein Laptop mit dem USB Stick (da auf dem NAS im Keller kein UPNP/DLNA luft) mit serviio.org Server, da das Medienstreaming unter Windows10 eines USB Stick nicht funktioniert (auch nicht mit der Pfadnderung in der Datentrgerverwaltung). Mit dem serviio geht es sehr gut.
Weitere Enttuschung war das Amazon Prime Music nur mit US Accounts untersttzt wird. Der Service meinte, das wird im Q2 2021 auch fr EU Accounts mglich sein. Spotify aber nur Premium (ber dessen App/Web) und Deezer funktionieren. Unendlich viele Radio streams sind auch vorhanden (ohne “RDS Text”) mit Podcasts aber alles mit viel Gesuche verbunden und versteckten Favoriten Ordner. Bis zu sechs, knnen auf die FB gelegt werden.
Unterm Strich bin ich froh, das meine gute alte Anlage zu neuen Ehren mit dem S10 kommt, wollte wegen der USB und Amazon Enttuschung erst nur 3* vergeben, aber das wre unfair denn an sich ein gutes Konzept vor allem weil diese gnstige Variante etwas kann, was das teure Denon HEOS System bei DLNA/UpnP und USB nicht kann, das springen innerhalb eine MP3 tracks. Dazu noch Multiroom fhig, was ich nicht getestet habe. 4 Sterne mit Potential, wenn USB, Amazon und Stabilitt kommt, dann 5*.
######## Update 30.03.21
Wie vom Service versprochen, nun wird auch Amazon Music in Deutschland untersttzt. Top!
Easy set up, excellent sound
S10 Attached to network using RJ45 ( via a switch to share with TV box and powerline adaptor to router). Downloaded the phone app and the device was detected as soon as it had finished booting up. Using Tidal through the app, the Tidal interface is slightly different than usual but works fine once you get used to it. The DAC in the S10 is excellent for the price point, listening via a Cambridge amp and Wharfdale speakers the sound quality was excellent, much better than the DAC in a phone. Partner uses Spotify and Spotify Connect found the S10 straight away and suggest it as the output device. Tried via bluetooth (but why would you, as this uses the DAC on the phone) and found the effective range to be short and almost dependant on line of sight. Very satisfied with the performance and ease of set up, my only regret now is no opting for the S50 Pro.
Adds the present to the past, and vice-versa
The Arylic S10 is a neat little unit which, among other clever tricks, enables streamed music to be played through a conventional stereo or AV set-up for a very modest outlay.
It produces good sound, with the remote control permitting further adjustment according to personal taste. Once up and streaming, it’s not necessary to keep your phone/ PC/ laptop switched on – until such time as you wish to select another playlist or album.
I have the S10 plugged into the Audio1 channel of my AV receiver using the supplied RCA cable and the only real negative for me is that I find the device will randomly switch itself on with the TV. As a consequence, it’s necessary to turn it off again, using its remote, or else put up with the little white LED glaring at you while you watch TV. If anyone knows how to overcome this inconvenience, I’d be interested to hear.
Good sound for the money.
Very versatile and compact unit, sound quality is good for the money, 4Stream control app very easy to use, decent remote.
Great things do come in small packages
Awesome streamer. Blown away by the cd quality of WiFi streaming. So much product for little money. Super easy to set up and unbelievable what this tiny package can deliver. Why are other comparable units so much more money and larger in size ? I can appreciate the amplified versions of these items but comparing other pre amp versions this was one of the smallest around. I was worried about the quality of the unit and would it hold up being so small but I needn’t have worried at all. It does everything I expected and more. Believe all the positive reviews. Great bit of kit and easy to site with the rest of your system. Yes it doesn’t offer MQA or optical connectivity but this is perfectly acceptable at this price point and not two thing last that were in my wish list. So perfect to me. A massive step up from Bluetooth and in my opinion far better that most cd quality as well. Great product. Well made and nearly packaged to boot and some reasonable operating and set up instructions included. The app isn’t bad either if a bit slow at times but works seamlessly with tidal hifi
Perfec
Dies exactly what i need it to do. The software app is decent too
Aycril S10 Streame
4 star’s because won’t work with Today’s own app & won’t work with Amazon music over WiFi.
Great Bluetooth music streame
For Bluetooth and over WiFi great streamer dac . Sound is punchy and clear. Good quality in little box. Recommend.
Parfait pour mon utilisatio
Fonctionne parfaitement
Simple mettre en route
Pour ce prix c’est vraiment le top
Ce que l’on me conseillait chez les vendeurs spcialiss tait peu prs 4x plus che
Récepteur audio WIFI et Bluetooth multi room
Produit parfait ,presque parfait ca marche bien sauf la rception!! pas d’antenne extrieur
et connectique en Jack3.5mm pas de RCA , par contre livrer avec sa tlcommande et le tout dans un mini boitier et un prix trs comptitif ( livrer sans alim.)
grea
my dad has a node 2i installed on his hifi and i was impressed with it and wanted 1 but i needed some thing a bit cheaper so i got this i have it hooked up to a pair of wharfdale diamonds 9.0 and a auna amp and it sounds great my dads entire set up cost around 15/20 thousand pounds and mine 500 pounds im no audiophile but for love nor money i cannot tell a difference in sound quality and hes on the highest bit rate compared to my 320
Bargain!!!
What an absolute bargain, there is no streamer out there at this price and this much functionality. Since writing this review(Jan 2021) everything on my device works, Bluetooth is good but I don’t really use it due to it quality limitations, Airplay works faultlessly, Internet Radio is great, NAS Streaming FLAC files just sounds so good at this price. I have been mainly using this hard wired but tried WIFI and that works great too. I love the built in equaliser with remote control, it’s such a bonus to add. The 4STREAM app works perfectly for me, I’ve had no issues so far. I’d really like to see what the S50 model is like and will be purchasing one once I can get my hands on it. One thing I can’t comment on is the MultiRoom fiction as I only have one device but I’m sure it is good.
Great 1st streamer, supports a large number of popular streaming services and file formats.
Likes: Price, sound quality for the price and size.
Dislikes: There upto 10 presets but only 6 on the remote. Remote really needs to be straight on for the remote to be responsive. Uses 3.5mm jack rather than RCAs.
For the money this is a great 1st streamer, I use mine with my Sotify and ripped CDs on my laptop using iTunes and Airplay. Getting it to work with iTunes and Airplay wasn’t “out of the box”, needing some tweaking but works well once set up. It supports Apple’s Lossless Format, as well as many others.
Does what it says it can do at great value!
Finally accepted streaming as the future. Researched the subject and decided to invest in this item. The value for money against other far more expensive streamers has been the biggest positive. I set it up in a matter of minutes. The quality of the sound is excellent in fact apart from turning up the volume slightly I could be listening to a cd or vinyl. I enjoy the access to internet radio through my hi fi via the streaming app. There is no broadcast or music playing information on this small box. You will rely on your phone or computer to view the 4stream app. For me that has proved fine. There’s a bit more to discover but I cannot honestly say anything negative at this stage. Thoroughly recommended.
Brilliant bit of kit. Terrible app.
The S10 box is a good bit of kit. Sound quality for the price is great. Wanted it to stream my own collection of music. Setting it up on the network was a real pain — took several goes and involved multiple reinstallations of the app. Gave up on the WiFi; found it worked best with a wired connection. Works well with a miniDLNA server hosted on a Linux box.
The 4Stream app is kludgy. Keeps dropping connection to the box, or the network; sometimes just hangs so you have to close it down and start again. Inconsistent on different smartphones. Documentation poor. There is a (minimal) API document for download that is just about decipherable.
Conversion of a traditional HI-FI for streaming
After a download of the “4stream” app and a bit of mental gymnastics during set up, even with good instructions, the unit came to life and produces excellent results on both wi-fi and bluetooth. It outputs to my amp and speakers as described via either a 3.5mm jack or RCA red and white audio inputs to spare “aux” sockets on my old hi-fi. Both these cable options are provided out of the box. I use it to stream Spotify on wi-fi and Amazon Music on bluetooth. Connection to Spotify is within the set up dialogues, but not yet for Amazon Music which requires the smart phone app and talks to the Arylic S10 on a bluetooth pairing. Sound quality is excellent for my purposes, including control of the sound profile and a dynamic bass option all from the remote as well as on the hi-fi amp. Great buy for a cheap conversion of my old hi-fi system to a streaming machine but allow time and concentration for initial set-up.
Brilliant little device
Brilliant way to add Internet radio to an existing hifi or TV soundbar. For music streaming it looks like a free Spotify account doesn’t work. Other options on the supporting phone app also need you to have premium accounts and the likes of amazon music isn’t an option.
I believe it can be used to stream music from local network storage but haven’t yet tried.
If the 4stream app was to be enhanced this would make a perfect package.
Proves that sometimes great things come at affordable prices!
Streamer e dac dal suono eccellente per il prezzo. Anche in termini assoluti, un dispositivo che ha il suo valore; solo pochi anni fa, avere uno strumento di pari qualit sarebbe costato 10/20 volte tanto. Dimensioni veramente ridotte (da power bank) non sono affatto trascurabili. Unica osservazione sull’app 4Stream. La prima installazione del wifi non facilissima, anche perch l’app in inglese, e spesso all’avvio lo streamer non viene subito riconosciuto. Speriamo in un aggiornamento che migliori il software.
Something good in a small package. After having to return a TIBO unit on grounds of poor quality, I thought I’d be saving up the 500 for a Bluesound Node 2i. Until I found the Arylic S10. At half the price of the TIBO, I was slightly suspicious of the very positive reviews, but thought it worth the gamble. Thus far I am astonished by how good this little box has proved to be, at least for my needs.
The Pros –
The Arylic is smaller than it looks on the page and would not quite cover an adult palm, lengthways. it is light and all plastic, but seems well constructed. I’m using it primarily to stream from my NAS drive, controlled by my iPad or iPhone, into a Denon AVRX 300 and out of KEF surround sound speakers. Mostly, using the front wall mounted speakers for stereo. Setup was easy, with none of the usual jiggery-pokery. Just push a button and enter the password at the right time. So far, I’ve had it running via Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth. Every app on the iPad that is capable of AirPlay or a Bluetooth connection has worked flawlessly, with no real lag. Spotify, Deezer, NAS based music, TuneIn Radio, etc, etc. Only when using iPad based musical instruments could I detect any lag at all, at that was so minimal it is not an issue.
Using the iPad to contact the NAS, and Bluetooth to send to the Denon seems the best option. But Ethernet is also sounding good and mostly solid. It may be imagination but the Ethernet connection sounds a little better to me than the Bluetooth. There were one or two small glitches when using WiFi, but nothing to ruin the entertainment. WifI is registering as 29%, which is odd as the Arylic is sitting right next to a Roku 2, which latches onto the same WiFi at near full strength.
The remote is a dinky little device, without batteries. Also, the remote has a button labelled ‘Opt In’ which may confuse some people as the Arylic does NOT have an optical in or out port. What this button does is invoke the Ethernet connection. I am running mine into a Netgear Wi-Fi range extender, as that works much better than the Arylic’s internal WiFi. The middle button on the Arylic remote invokes its own WifI. Next to that is a button marked BT. Not a link to British Telecom, just the way to invoke Bluetooth mode. Handily, the remote also includes power on/off and mute buttons.
The Cons –
Other reviews stated that the Arylic came with a US style power brick. So I ordered up a USB UK plug, only to find that Arylic now include a similar plug in the box. The Arylic also comes with bog standard cables to connect to an amp, but I provided my own for better quality. 4STREAM, the free app to control the Arylic is okay, and way better than the junk that controls TIBO units, but I can find no way when using it to turn the Arylic off. For that I must resort to the remote.
One point it may be worth making for those who also own a Roku device, is that the Roku remote triggers the Arylic when certain buttons are pushed. Usually just turning it on. This is an irritation, but the quick fix is to use apps to control both devices (except for switching off the Arylic).
Longevity is, obviously, something I cannot yet comment on, but will amend this review if there are any problems. Otherwise assume it remains working well.
Thus far, I can strongly recommend the Arylic S10 for anyone who wants to pump NAS and Internet based audio into their stereo amp or AV controller. It might not satisfy the ears of an audiophile with deep pockets, but for most people the sound will be more than good enough.
Great piece of kit but power supply a problem for me
This is a great piece of kit, the sound quality of the streams is excellent. I bought it to use with a small hifi, and also a standalone speaker with built-in amplifier. I am only using it for Spotify, it connects directly via wifi and you use your phone as a Spotify Connect remote. Considering that Spotify is not a HD source the sound quality is excellent.
I did however have a problem with an audible pulse from the power supply as referred to by other reviewers. You can manage this somewhat depending on your system. On the speaker I made sure that the volume if the stream was as high as possible, i.e. phone volume was set to max, as this allowed the speaker volume to be lower and the power supply noise was barely audible. However, on another system this trick did not work, and the noise pulsing was still audible over the music.
Luckily both of these system are secondary systems, one in the kitchen, and another in our snug. There is absolutely no way I would put this anywhere near my hifi system unfortunately. The stream quality is excellent but the audible noise would be a major issue for me.
I’m no electronic expert so do not have the ability to knock up my own 5V power supply like the other reviewer. I’ve tried alternative micro usb power supplies, and also purchased a different 5v supply but have not been able to fix it. I have also emailed DigiFunk, I have received a response, but been referred to their engineer for a solution. I’ll update if I get one.
It sounds great for what it is, and is an excellent streaming unit, but the noise problem when connected to certain pieces of kit is a problem.
Saved £3k!
Perfect – had a 3k quote to replace old sound system – instead added this in literally 5 mins and works like a dream. Connected to amp and stream Spotify through speakers already installed throughout the house – works like a dream. Highly recommend i
Excelent price performance
After last app update it works really fine. It is worth more than it costs.
Great Device, Unbeatable Price
I wanted a device that would allow for the easy streaming of music and connect up my 2 sets of speakers in different rooms. After some searching I found The S10, so I bought 2. The device looks nice and fits with the other audio equipment I have. The ease of streaming is its major success. After an easy set up to my home Wi-fi, using the companion App, It just worked. There was the named device on both Spotify and Airplay. The 2nd device was set up with ease. Mulitroom works great with no delay even on Wi-fi. You can even assign playlists to hot key buttons on the remote.
Great device, great price gives you the freedom to use current audio setup for streaming.
Prodotto molto valido per aggiornare un impianto vintage. Uno dei pochi DAC con connessione WiFi a prezzi ragionevoli. Applicazione scarna e bruttarella ma funzionale. Fastidioso non sapere che DAC c’ dentro (un sabre?). Ascolto piacevole forse troppi acuti. Ma si deve rodare.
Super Teil
Mit Amazon Musik whre noch besser aber sonst vom Funktionsumfang genial
Great streame
I bought this arylic streamer
To plug in to my hifi separates it connects to your wifi and gives you loads of internet radio stations and podcasts as well. You have to download the 4stream app from play store and works very well. The sound is great and for the money about 50 I’d say it’s well worth it it’s got bluetooth 5.0 as well if you want to connect your music that way. Great little gadget loads of radio station plus lots more . Also has usb .
Article conforme la description. Installation et paramtrage facile via l’application.
Wifi et Bluetooth nickel. Ethernet pas encore test.
Seul bmol, le fonctionnement en “domotique”. Selon la faq, non compatible avec Alexa mais possible avec google home. Et bien oui et non, seulement si on paramtre ce boitier en tant “qu’enceinte Bluetooth par dfaut” sur la google home. Et donc fonctionnel condition que les deux appareils ne soient pas trop loigns…
When my Logitech Squeezebox Touch bit the dust, I thought this was the reasonably priced answer to my problems but it has been somewhat disappointing. I needed something that would stream from my music collection on a QNAP NAS to some wired speakers and the S10 looked very promising given that it claims to be able to play via Bluetooth, USB, Wifi and wired ethernet using DLNA.
The sound is good and although the instructions are light and not comprehensive, I was able to set it up without too much bother. A nice touch is that if you wire up the speakers before you set it up (which it does not suggest in the manual), a voice output tells you what it is doing at each stage. There is basic Eq function to boost or attenuate bass and treble and the remote has a “d.bass” button for a bass boost which works nicely too.
The 4Stream app is a little basic and although it notified me of a firmware upgrade for the S10, I found that it failed to perform this repeatedly and then I later found in the settings that the version had updated after all. I’ve still no idea whether it really upgraded it or not as nothing appeared to change and it actually said it had failed. The set-up options allows the unit to connect via Wifi to your router, it also seems to connect via wired LAN automatically using DHCP – there is no option to set up static IP which is annoying.
I have been able to connect my phone via Bluetooth very easily and can thus play anything from there using any music app, although it does have a tendency to drop out when not actively playing and it’s a bit of a pain to get it reconnected – quit player app, switch off BT, reboot S10, switch back on, reconnect to S10, restart play app. A strange point is that during the various reboots and resets, the Bluetooth name for the device has changed about 4 times which doesn’t fill me with confidence. I’ve no idea why the device name would change like that.
My main gripe is that I bought it to use a DLNA server over LAN and it will not do this, via Wifi or wired. After doing repeated factory resets and trying different modes of set up, I just once got my DLNA servers (NAS and PC) to appear briefly in the app and was able to play an album from it before they disappeared, never to return. This is a real pain because this feature enabled me to scroll through my entire DLNA collection and play anything direct from the 4Stream app without BT which is exactly what I wanted it for – I don’t really want the music to be interrupted every time I get a notification on my phone. None of my other network devices (Smart TVs, etc.) have any trouble seeing the DLNA servers. Irritatingly, I can see the device registered as a DLNA client on my NAS OS but the app can’t see the server so I can’t choose it as a source.
I contacted Arylic support and also the 4Stream app support via email and have no response from either.
I haven’t investigated the USB option as my NAS does not support this for file serving but the Aux In function works ok if you want to pass through from another device.
To sum up, it want a DAC pre-amp for playing from your phone via BT (or maybe USB) then this is a cheap solution with a good sound but if you want DLNA, forget it.
EDIT: I’ve found the DLNA function works just fine if you only the 4Stream app for set up and use something else for streaming, eg. BubbleUPnP (free on Google Play Store), so I’ve upgraded the rating from 3 to 4 stars. If Arylic had simply said use any UPnP streamer app, I would have had no problems at all and given it 5 stars. Ho hum.
Wow... just wow
Wow.. this piece of kit is just incredible.. I’m using this to run music through a PA system via Traktor and the sound is outstanding. I now can walk around in the garden while changing tracks as before the phone was wired.. just buy one!!
I have my music ripped losslessly or downloaded to a NAS drive from which I stream to a Naim system with outstanding sound quality. With lockdown, I set up an older system in my new home office (i.e. the former spare bedroom) but it could only do CDs, radio or a physical connection to my phone. This device has turned the old system into something that can stream from the NAS -including 24 bit files – as well as from Spotify et al. It took about 5 minutes to set up and the sound quality is good – in fact I”d say exceptional for the price point. (Oh, and it’s TINY!!!!)
This was a bit of a gamble – cheaper hifi components tend not to sounds very good – but this really does.
If you want to turn an existing system digital, don’t hesitate!
It works just as one would hope
I am so far very happy with this unit. I did have one or two problems getting foobar2000 to work in order to play files from PC but in the end I got it working fine. The unit provides a wide variety of possible ways to send files to hifi and speakers.
Good sound, nice and simple exterior design. Poor instructions.
I like the sound quality and ease of use once it’s set up. It comes with a remote control, which is essential as it has no buttons. I’ve used it to cast audio from my Windows PC. The instructions to use wifi with Foobar2000 didn’t work for me – the device was undiscoverable – but I managed to get it to work via Bluetooth with Windows Media Player 12. The volume controls work but the bass and treble ones don’t – at least I can use WMP’s graphics equaliser.
Easy to set up, all working with Tidal inside 10 mins. I just wanted a source for an old NAD amp and Kef speakers I had spare. I wasn’t expecting high performance for the cost, but I was very surprised. Sound quality is very impressive. I would describe the sound as punchy and detailed. You can’t go wrong with this device.
Great little streamer!
I integrated the s10 with my NAD 320BEE, Pioneer CD player and Turntable and I have to say I’m very impressed with it, especially the sound quality which is key for me.
I use primarily to stream high quality audio from Tidal, I have it connected via Ethernet cable and have had no connectivity issues.
One thing to note Customer service is brilliant, I had an issue after Tidal made an update which Arylic addressed in about 2 hours!
Would highly recommend especially at this price!
After reading the reviews I decided to take the plunge. I was slightly wary about the noise issues from the power supply mentioned by a reviewer. When the box arrived it came with a continental plug adaptor, so I used a power supply from a no-longer used mobile phone. It needs a 1A 5V supply. This is a switcher supply, but this doesn’t cause noise issues. The device quickly found playlists, devices, wifi, etc. Tuning via Tunein gives me access to the radio stations that I was after, thus giving better variety of music/stations and utilising my conventional hifi and speakers. So far after one day of use, all seems good.
Great for spotify
Was using a little MPOW bluetooth receiver to listen to Spotify through my hifi. All good, but was limited by BT sound quality, and then my phone was connected, so if i wanted to jump on a youtube video, I didnt want the sound coming through the speakers etc.
Using this S10, I can just have Spotify coming through, directly to the box but still controlled from my phone. I dont have to have the bluetooth switched on at all, this is revolutionary. Also my wife can jump on there and play stuff too.
Bought this out of curiosity, was going to go for the Yamaha stream box, but this adds wider functionality for about half the price. The Aurily S10 is a good little gadget for streaming music and adding that capability to an existing stereo, but there are some frustrating features, both in the hardware and software choices. Firstly on the hardware, although it doesn’t specify the choice of DAC in the box (the provided user manual is not awful, but not very good), whatever is in there is semi-reasonable and certainly does a better job of rendering the music from web/ network source (Spotify/ Deezer/ Tidal/ Tune in DLNA) than my computer or usual phone decoder. The inclusion fo BT 5.0 is a bonus; again not clear if it is an APTX Bluetooth chip but overall does the job of providing a stereo bluetooth link competently.There’s also another neat trick in its arsenal that you can configure it as left or right channel only receiver if you wanted to set up 2 separate wireless speakers to work in tandem. Also liked the fact that there is an AUX in passthrough as well, so it actually has widened my connectivity options which I’m pleased about. The remote is good, and I liked the fact that you can use it as a pre-amp to trim input levels and tone before the amp, and handy for headphone use too, plus a single press for a flat setting is also good. The downside on the hardware is the output is 3.5mm only, I guess emphasising its headphone use suitability, but RCA connectors would have been much more preferable for stereo amp connection – the output stage is a bit disappointing as a result, moreso that the 3.5mm jack is a very tight fit and I coudn’t get a better quality gold plated plug to fit into it. The phone UI app is a free download called NStream – very rudimentary, and the setup took a couple of goes before it linked the device to WIFi solidly; there is a wired ethernet port option I might switch to. DLNA is a less pleasant experience again – no native support for Windows Media DLNA, so you have to revert to iTunes (yuk!) or Airplay (no use to meet as I’m PC / Android user), or load Foobar2000 (PC and Mac users) – which is allegedly powerful, but horrible to use for the uninitiated, and the DLNA stage of it takes some detective work to get it working, with extra elements to load in; think Winamp 20 years ago and you’ll get the idea of the user unfriendliness. Easiest use was via BubblePNP, where it popped up immediately it was on the network and streamed music files (downloaded) off my phone nicely. Shame there’s no native support for Amazon Music HD, although that’s more an Amazon issue, so no fault with the gadget there. As mentioned above documentation is on the weak side and there’s no guidance on reaching OEM tech support – I didn’t need to contact them in the event, but I guess the seller Digifunk may be able to help with this. Overall good quality music rendering for the money, I’d say certainly getting on for CD quality – but if they do a version update, even for say a fiver more, to include RCA connections, that would be very much more desirable for HiFi connection.
Great product great price!!!!
Great little product. Easy to set up…a real alternative to Sonos. Not just as slick but for the price unbelievable. Alexa Google home control is missing but not a deal breaker for me. App is easy and gives you access to all music providers.
I’m really pleased with this S10 box, that has worked well in my DLNA system. As a dedicated audio renderer, with a decent D to A, it produces much better results than is achievable from a general computer audio output, which also has to cope with many other time shared tasks.
Secured on the local network with WPA2. As with most network devices it goes through the usual palaver of setting up on the network, which of course always initially fails. But once done its done, and can remain on the network, plugged into the Aux input to your HiFi amplifier, ready to receive audio streams, of single files or playlists.
Specifically, I have proved it working with a miniDLNA server running on Linux Lite, and the BubbleUPnP Android app, as the controller, running on a Cubot Lite with Android 9.
The S10 box is powered by 5v via a USB connector, which is perhaps its only minor down side. Most mains adapters that supply a USB 5v output, do have low level switching regulator type noise spikes Which are not normally a problem with the use for which they are primarily intended. But the S10 box includes high resolution analogue circuitry, and using a standard USB adapter results in a low level noise component, particularly on the left channel. When the gain settings are set appropriate, it is quite low, and may be acceptable by many. But those with the know how will be looking for a cleaner 5v power source. I have chosen to build a linear 5v regulator to connect to the S10, which in turn is supplied by a 12v/1A switching regulator. Very easy to do, if you can, and eliminates the noise. You can also buy such things, but they are absurdly expensive for what they are.
On the up side, I was surprised to see that the S10 box comes with a remote control, and 3 cables. The USB, RCA to Phono, and Phono to Phono.