Aurender - ACS100 - Music Server/Streamer/Ripper

Aurender was founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2011 by a team of engineers who had grown frustrated with the compromises inherent in using a general-purpose computer as a music source. A laptop or desktop computer is designed to do many things simultaneously — manage network traffic, handle background processes, and respond to user input — all of which introduce electrical noise and timing inconsistencies that affect the quality of digital audio output. Aurender's founding insight was straightforward: build a device that does one thing, does it with complete precision, and does nothing else. The result was a range of music servers and streamers that redefined what high-quality digital audio playback could sound like.

ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY

Aurender music servers load the audio file being played into a dedicated RAM buffer before playback begins, completely isolating the playback process from the mechanical and electrical noise of the storage drive. The custom Linux operating system runs only the processes required for audio playback — no background tasks, no operating system overhead, no network activity during the playback moment itself. The clock circuits used in Aurender's reference models achieve jitter levels measured in femtoseconds, an order of magnitude better than the clocks used in computer-based playback systems. The chassis are machined from solid aluminium and internally shielded to prevent the digital circuits from radiating noise into the audio signal path. Every design decision is made in service of a single goal: to deliver the digital audio signal to your DAC with the lowest possible noise floor and the most accurate timing achievable.

WHY THE AUDIO TAILOR CARRIES AURENDER

We recommend Aurender as the digital source in any serious system because the source is where the signal chain begins — and the limitations introduced at the source cannot be corrected downstream. If you are streaming music through a laptop or phone into an expensive DAC, you are not hearing what your DAC is capable of.

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Aurender ACS100 Music Server/Streamer/Ripper

Step into the future of music with the Aurender ACS100 - a transcendent Music Server, Streamer, and Ripper engineered for superior audio fidelity in a sensible price bracket. Unmatched by any competitor in its class, the ACS100 delivers a multi-faceted audio experience, all conveniently controlled through the Aurender Conductor app, accessible via your iPad or Android devices. Savor effortless direct access to your music library as well as app-embedded streaming options like Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify Connect alongside internet radio, built-in MQA Core decoding, and seamless CD ripping. The ACS100 also offers a robust setup to accommodate your increasing storage needs - not one, but two sliding trays at the back ready to house your selection of HDDs or SSDs. As a revolutionary digital music oasis, Aurender's CD-ripping technology serves you with unparalleled sound quality in your chosen FLAC, WAV, or AIFF codecs. With the flawless extraction of CD data from an inbuilt TEAC CD-ROM drive and a one-touch operation, the ACS100 arranges your music files for instant playback. This system also provides an advanced solution to metadata editing and library management with a streamlined system to transfer files, erase duplicates, and store your media solely on SSDs for enhanced longevity. The ACS100 is more than just a music server - it's a smart, well-rounded music system, that embraces your specific needs, delivers top-notch sounds, and promotes hassle-free music management. Whether you're a casual listener, a discerning audiophile, or a professional in the music industry, consider the ACS100 as your next investment in your audio journey.

Features:

1. Versatile Control Interface: The ACS100 facilitates operation control through the Aurender Conductor for iPad tablets and Android devices.
2. Multifaceted Music Access: This system provides clutter-free direct access to your music alongside app-embedded Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and internet radio.
3. Extendable Storage: The ACS100 comes with two sliding trays ready to accommodate your chosen HDDs or SSDs for your storage requirements.
4. CD Ripping: The built-in TEAC CD-ROM drive extracts data from your CDs and places the files in a user-designated folder for immediate playback.
5. Smart Tag Editor: This application includes various metadata fields that allow users to correct file tags according to their music sorting needs.
6. Caching Playback: This innovative method of digital audio file playback reduces mechanical and electrical noise and promotes wear and tear resistance.
7. I/O Ports: The USB Digital Audio Class 2.0 output and USB 3.0 data ports facilitate speedy data transfers.
8. CD Ripping Software: The custom engineered software ensures technically superior rips and accurate metadata retrieval.
9. Top-Tier Audio: All major codecs are supported, including PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD up to 256 DoP.
10. MQA Core Decoder: This optional upgrade allows for “first-level” MQA unfolding to play MQA files at up to 88.2 or 96 kHz into non-MQA certified DACs.

Benefits:

1. Easy Navigation: Control and navigate through your music library effortlessly with the Aurender Conductor app.
2. Wide Variety of Music: Access your favorite songs, albums, or playlists from diverse sources such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and internet radio.
3. Flexible Storage: Accommodate your growing storage needs comfortably with the ACS100's extendable storage option.
4. Best-In-Class Rips: With the ACS100's unique CD-ripping engine, enjoy best-in-class, high-quality sound files.
5. Personalized Library Management: Correct music file tags and manage data fields according to your preferences for more organized music sorting.
6. Reduced Audio Jitter: Experience jitter-free audio playback due to the caching playback feature.
7. Wide Compatibility: The ACS100 can function as a music server/streamer with its USB Digital Audio Class 2.0 output when connected to an external DAC.
8. High-Quality CD Rips: Relish superior, bit-perfect CD rips made possible with its uniquely engineered software.
9. Unprecedented Audio Quality: Capture the true essence of every detail in your music with top-tier audio support.
10. Enhanced Audio Resolution: The optional MQA Core Decoder upgrade enables better unfolding of MQA files for an enhanced auditory experience.

The Aurender ACS100 is the ultimate fusion of technology and design, embodying the power of a Music Server, Streamer, and Ripper in one compact device. Its offer of exceptional sound quality and extensive storage ability, coupled with a user-friendly interface, redefines your relationship with music. The ACS100 amplifies your sound experience, putting control in your hands via the sophisticated Aurender Conductor app, while also providing the sorcery of pure, uninterrupted music through CD ripping technology. Elevate your music experience, manage your library with ease, and immerse yourself in the rich, immersive sound quality that only the ACS100 can deliver. This remarkable music system is now available for purchase at The Audio Tailor — Australia's #1 Hi-Fi store. Visit us at our Brisbane Store, Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 or contact us at 1300 308 711, email sales@theaudiotailor.com.au or via our website https://www.theaudiotailor.com.au/pages/contact. Connect with the best, upgrade to Aurender ACS100, and let it be the best decision you make on your audio journey!