aurender - A20 - Music Server/Streamer/DAC
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ℹ Product Information
Aurender A20 Music Server/Streamer/DAC
Experience the evolution of digital music with the newly launched Aurender A20 music server/streamer/DAC. This cutting-edge digital audio device redefines the relationship between music and its listeners.
Features:
- Dual-Mono Full Decoder MQA DAC: Experience top-of-the-line sound fidelity with Aurender's advanced digital-analog-converter, designed specifically around the AKM 4497 chipset.
- Storage customized to your needs: Accommodate hard drives (HDD) or SSD, add up to an 8TB SSD per tray for a massive 16TB of digital file storage, or leave it empty for pure streaming.
- Full Linear Power Supply with Integrated UPS: A robust power supply system ensures stable operation under power outage conditions.
- High-Performance Headphone Amplifier: For the finest headphone listening experience.
- Complete Codec Support: Supports all major codecs and PCM up to 786kHz/32-bit. DSD up to 256 DoP. Native DSD up to 512.
- User Adjustable Analog and Digital Filters: Customize the A20's sound output to perfectly complement your audio system.
- Digital and USB Connectivity: Comes with four digital inputs (one RCA Coax, one BNC Coax, and two Optical) and two USB 3.0 ports for multiple sources.
- Remote Internet Technical Support: A support request can be sent through the Aurender app for quick, efficient service.
Benefits:
- Remarkable Audio Quality: The world-renowned AKM 4497 chipset and the full MQA Decoder technology result in the most exceptional sound quality possible.
- Simplified System Complexity: The A20 seamlessly consolidates multiple audio components into one digital hub, reducing clutter, simplifying the system, and improving sound quality.
- Ultimate Control: Control volume from the front panel, app, or provided IR remote control; adjust digital and analog filters; set up remote internet technical support; and more.
- Massive Storage System: The option to select and customize your storage system with up to 16TB of space means you'll never run out of room for your favorite tunes.
- Uphold High Resolution: The DAC upsample feature allows for non-DSD files to be converted to ultra-high resolution, ensuring the utmost sound quality across all types of files.
- Versatility: The A20 functions as a preamplifier, allowing a direct connection to a stereo power amplifier or active speaker system, increasing flexibility in system setup.
- Internet Radio: Embedded within Aurender Conductor are subscription streaming services TIDAL and Qobuz, offering a variety of musical options.
Specifications:
- Product Model: Aurender - A20 - Music Server/Streamer/DAC
- Design: Integrated Dual-Mono Full Decoder MQA DAC
- Storage: 16TB of digital file storage
- DAC Chipset: AKM 4497
- Outputs: Balanced (XLR) / Unbalanced (RCA) Audio Outputs
- Volume Adjustment: Front panel rotary control, Aurender Conductor app, supplied IR remote control
- Headphone Amplifier: High-performance amplifier with a single 1/4" jack \n
- \nPrecision Clock: FPGA-Based with jitter reduction \n
- \nPower Supply Type: Linear Power Supply with Integrated UPS \n
- \nApplication Suite: Aurender Conductor App \n
- \nStorage Type: Adaptive storage, user-installed HDD or SSD \n
- \nCaching: SSD Caching \n
- \nFile Support: PCM up to 786kHz/32-bit, DSD up to 256 DoP, and Native DSD up to 512 \n
- \nUpsampling: Capable of upsampling non-DSD files to 705.6/768kHz \n
- \nFilter Adjustment: User adjustable analog and digital filters \n
- \nMode: Offers a Critical Listening Mode \n
- \nConnectivity: 2x Isolated LAN Port, 4x Digital input (1x RCA Coax, 1x BNC Coax, 2x Optical), 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB AUDIO Class 2.0 \n
- \nTechnical Support: Remote internet technical support \n
- \nCompatible Formats: DSD, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others \n
- \nBit and Sample Rates: PCM up to 768kHz/32bit, DSD up to 256 DoP, Native DSD up to 512 \n
- \nHDD for Music Library: Tray for User Installation 2x SSD or 2.5inch HDD \n
- \nSystem and Cache: 480GB M.2 NVMe \n
- \nPower Supply: Full-Linear \n
- \nDisplay: 8.8" 1920 x 480 WIDE IPS COLOR LCD
- Ethernet: 1x Double-Isolated Gigabit Ethernet
- Volume Control Range: -90 dB – 0dB, 0.5 dB step, Velocity Sensitive Operation
- Main Clock Accuracy: OCXO Based Precision Jitter Reducing Clock Generator
- CPU: Intel N4200 Quad Core
- UPS Feature: Internal UPS Super Capacitor Based UPS (uninterrupted power supply)
- USB Audio Output: PCM: Up to 32bit / 768kHz – DSD: DoP Up to 128- Native DSD Up to 256
- User Software: Aurender Conductor App for iPad, iPhone, Android Phone and Tablets
- Dimensions: Unit with foot: 430 x 111 x 355 mm / 16.9 x 4.4 x 14.0 inch, Unit only: 430 x 98 x 355 mm / 16.9 x 3.9 x 14.0 inch
- Weight: 31.3 lbs / 14.2 kg
In conclusion, the Aurender A20 is much more than a simple music device; it's a revolution for digital music – redefining the dynamics of purity and perfection. Encasing the fullest breadth of the digital library and promising a seamless symbiosis with your music, the A20 streamlines the audio experience into one seamless whole - a compact powerhouse. Optimized with the best in sound technology, the A20 attains a gold standard for digital music storage and performance. Whether you crave uninterrupted music bliss, soaring beats, or immersive rhythm, the A20 heralds your soundscape with effortless sophistication, all within a single unit. Embrace a one-of-a-kind auditory journey with Aurender A20. Enquire now at The Audio Tailor - voted Australia's #1 Hi-Fi store. Let us lead you to the tune of perfection. Contact us on 1300 308 711 or via email at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au to reshape your audio experience, or visit us at our Brisbane Store located at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. Discover more through our website: https://www.theaudiotailor.com.au/pages/contact.
ℹ Specifications
Specifications | Description |
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Product Model | aurender - A20 - Music Server/Streamer/DAC |
Design | Integrated Dual-Mono Full Decoder MQA DAC |
Storage | 16TB of digital file storage |
DAC Chipset | AKM 4497 |
Outputs | Balanced (XLR) / Unbalanced (RCA) Audio Outputs |
Volume Adjustment | Front panel rotary control, Aurender Conductor app, supplied IR remote control |
Headphone Amplifier | High-performance amplifier with a single 1/4" jack |
Precision Clock | FPGA-Based with jitter reduction |
Power Supply Type | Linear Power Supply with Integrated UPS |
Application Suite | Aurender Conductor App |
Storage Type | Adaptive storage, user-installed HDD or SSD |
Caching | SSD Caching |
File Support | PCM up to 786kHz/32-bit, DSD up to 256 DoP, and Native DSD up to 512 |
Upsampling | Capable of upsampling non-DSD files to 705.6/768kHz |
Filter Adjustment | User adjustable analog and digital filters |
Mode | Offers a Critical Listening Mode |
Connectivity | 2x Isolated LAN Port, 4x Digital input (1x RCA Coax, 1x BNC Coax, 2x Optical), 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB AUDIO Class 2.0 |
Technical Support | Remote internet technical support |
Compatible Formats | DSD, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others |
Bit and Sample Rates | PCM up to 768kHz/32bit, DSD up to 256 DoP, Native DSD up to 512 |
HDD for Music Library | Tray for User Installation 2x SSD or 2.5inch HDD |
System and Cache | 480GB M.2 NVMe |
Power Supply | Full-Linear |
Display | 8.8" 1920 x 480 WIDE IPS COLOR LCD |
Ethernet | 1x Double-Isolated Gigabit Ethernet |
Volume Control Range | -90 dB – 0dB, 0.5 dB step, Velocity Sensitive Operation |
Main Clock Accuracy | OCXO Based Precision Jitter Reducing Clock Generator |
CPU | Intel N4200 Quad Core |
UPS Feature | Internal UPS Super Capacitor Based UPS (uninterrupted power supply) |
USB Audio Output | PCM: Up to 32bit / 768kHz – DSD: DoP Up to 128- Native DSD Up to 256 |
User Software | Aurender Conductor App for iPad, iPhone, Android Phone and Tablets |
Dimensions | Unit with foot: 430 x 111 x 355 mm / 16.9 x 4.4 x 14.0 inchUnit only: 430 x 98 x 355 mm / 16.9 x 3.9 x 14.0 inch |
Weight | 31.3 lbs / 14.2 kg |