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Arylic S50 Pro+ Wireless Stereo Preamp With aptX HD & ESS 9023 DAC
- ESS9023 Sabre DAC Hi-res music.
- 6 Wireless Streaming Supported: WiFi, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, DLNA, UPnP.
- 3 Audio Input+ 5 Audio Output : includes optical input/output and sub out.
- 15+ Music Services Supported: Spotify, Apple music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Internet radio, NAS and more.
- Multiroom Streaming Supported
Elevate Your Whole House Audio Experience
Convenient, smart, effortlessly control your audio systems and enjoy high quality audio in any rooms by Arylic wireless streaming system.
4STREAM APP
Full wireless control with 4STREAM APP, like audio sources collection, play from local files, mode switching, multiroom control, EQ control, alarm clock and more features with future update.
AirPlay
Directly control from your iOS system.
Web control
Easy and quick access with playback, EQ, web radio and more features with future update.
Easy And Functional Remote Control
Easy mode switching, playback, deep bass and preset content.
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Arylic S50 Pro+ — compact, feature-rich streamer/preamp
Arylic S50 Pro+ is a compact, feature-packed wireless preamp/streamer with a flexible I/O set and an approachable sonic balance. Its standout is comprehensive connectivity—Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, USB host, optical/coax, RCA and a dedicated subwoofer out—paired with an ESS9023 DAC and Bluetooth with aptX HD. DuckToller praised its versatility across digital and analog chains, while Audiophilepure flagged limits versus higher-end streamers. Sonically it sounds musical with punchy dynamics and solid imaging when fed via digital outputs; reviewers reported the digital path often outperforms the analog outputs. Build is tidy for the price, though longevity and limited hi‑res output (internal decode vs. 44.1/16 output) were noted. Ideal for upgrading vintage systems, active speakers or a budget multiroom hub—excellent value for under €200.
Pros
- Extensive connectivity and format support (Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth aptX HD, USB host, optical/coax, RCA and subwoofer output) makes it a flexible all‑in‑one hub.
- Musical, punchy presentation with strong dynamics and credible imaging—especially when using the digital outputs—punches above its price class.
- Excellent value as an affordable AIO streamer/preamp/DAC that upgrades legacy systems or powers active speakers and budget multiroom setups.
- Small, well‑finished chassis with thoughtful I/O (including subwoofer out and multiple digital inputs) allows a range of real‑world use cases.
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Cons
- True hi‑res delivery is limited: unit decodes up to 24/192 but the output path is limited to 44.1kHz/16‑bit, constraining high‑resolution playback.
- Uses a budget ESS9023 DAC and an older Linkplay A31 Wi‑Fi module, so sonic refinement and network performance trail higher‑end streamers.
- Software/ecosystem limits: the native 4STREAM app is less polished and the unit lacks Roon, Apple Music and HDMI‑ARC support.
Transparency
84/100
Reviewers note the ESS9023 is "isn’t top of the class" and the unit decodes up to 24/192 but outputs at 44.1/16, which limits ultimate transparency compared with higher-end DACs. Measured specs (SNR 110dB, THD+N 0.03%) are solid for the price and no reviewers reported hiss or hum; however the analog output chain was described as inferior to the digital out, so the S50 Pro+ is noticeably good for its segment but not reference-grade.
Sound Quality
85/100
Dynamics
88/100
Listening impressions included explicitly positive notes on dynamics (e.g., a track described as "dynamic and forceful" across tested options). Reviewers found the device preserves micro- and macro-dynamics well for its class, particularly when using digital outputs rather than the analog chain.
Soundstage Imaging
82/100
There are no grand claims about expansive, reference-level imaging, but reviewers report solid channel separation and an honest presentation when fed via digital outputs. The S50 Pro+ maintains reasonable width and depth for a compact budget streamer/preamp, but it does not elevate spatial presentation above its class.
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Build Quality
80/100
The unit has a small, tidy form factor and "gives quite a good feel and visual impression," yet reviewers expressed reservations about long-term longevity and warranty support outside major retailers. No exotic construction (no dual-mono or external PSU) — decent fit-and-finish for the price but not premium-grade.
Features Connectivity
86/100
Very feature-rich for the price: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX/aptX HD, Ethernet, optical in, coax and optical out, RCA in/out, subwoofer output, USB host and streaming protocols (AirPlay, DLNA, Spotify Connect). Missing higher-end conveniences (no Roon or Apple Music support, no HDMI-ARC) and no balanced XLR outputs, but overall the S50 Pro+ offers more than the minimal active-preamp baseline and includes a built-in DAC and subwoofer output.
Value for Money
90/100
At the quoted ~€150–€189 range reviewers repeatedly frame the S50 Pro+ as a compelling all‑in‑one solution: "for less than 200 Euro ... you’ll get an AIO device which serves these modest expectations in quite a nice way." That language supports a justified-premium rating — strong value within its budget segment.
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