Aurender 2022

Music Server + App

Indivisible With Boundless Access
And The Highest Fidelity For All
ESSENTIAL AURENDER AUDIO TECHNOLOGY Streaming Service Integration
Tidal and Qobuz streaming services are an embedded part of the Aurender Conductor App (subscription
required). Access to streaming content and local content is combined for a seamless user experience from
– Innovations In Music Making streaming services as well as locally stored files to form one all-inclusive music library.

Adaptive Storage System

Caching System Aurender developed adaptive storage because everyone wants something different. All models with adaptive
storage (N150, N200, N20, N30SA, A200, A15, A20) allow for the installation of one or two 2.5" HDD or SSD up to
Every Aurender music server employs file caching via an internal SSD caching drive from which all playback
8TB. 100% streaming? No drives are required. Have a small library? Fit an economical 1TB HDD or SSD. Massive
occurs (internet radio excluded). When content is selected from the Conductor app for playback, whether it is
file storage requirements? Go for dual 8TB SSDs for 16TB total storage (N150 excluded).
stored locally or is from a streaming service, that content downloads almost instantaneously to the caching SSD
from which all playback emanates. This saves wear and tear on the storage drive, minimizes system resources
required to play music, and guarantees consistency of sound quality. This is a unique hallmark of the Aurender Linear Power Supplies with Super Capacitor-Based UPS
audio playback engine, and a big reason why Aurender's platform sounds as good as it does. Each Aurender model (ACS100 excluded) uses a linear power supply for superior low-noise power generation.
Moving up the Aurender range, the sophistication and capacity of PSUs increases to conform with the
Dedicated USB Audio Output performance criteria and expectation of lower noise, greater dynamic range, slam and low-frequency extension.
Also included on each model is a super capacitor-based uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The UPS will protect
Ever since the advent of file-based audio playback from a computer, USB became the de facto standard
the unit's operating system and storage disk from corruption in the event of an abrupt power outage by safely
interconnect protocol for digital audio. While asynchronous USB audio technology does represent some major
shutting the unit down.
advantages such as support for super high sample rate transmission, and the potential for virtually no jitter, it
has historically been very prone to noise and compatibility issues. Aurender's solution to USB audio involves a
dedicated USB Audio Class 2 port that is mechanically filtered and isolated from the noise generating components Low Power/High Efficiency Intel CPU
of the computer. If the power supplies are the heart of an Aurender system, the CPU is the brain. The CPU is the most power
hungry and noise-generating component of any computer. Aurender's 10+ years of computer hardware
OCXO Controlled SPDIF and AES/EBU Audio Outputs engineering have led us to this moment where every Aurender model (W20SE excluded) is based around ultra
low-power, high-efficiency Intel CPUs which provide enough processing power to run smoothly now and in the
As good as USB can be with the right DAC, SPDIF and AES/EBU protocols still present the opportunity for lower
future, while minimizing the amount of current and noise generated by the computer.
noise AND lower jitter in many scenarios. Aurender models N20, W20SE, and N30SA feature a suite of SPDIF and
AES/EBU audio outputs controlled by an ultra-precise Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator for the ultimate marriage
of low noise and low jitter which these output technologies afford. Legacy DACs and even many of today's latest Double-Isolated Gigabit LAN Port
and greatest DACs will offer truer, more musical audio presentations when used with Aurender's distinctive OCXO- Ethernet connections are well-known to pick up and transmit RF noise from the surrounding environment and
controlled SPDIF or AES/EBU outputs compared with USB. other components upstream. Aurender employs 2 layers of transformer based filtration and isolation to mitigate
noise introduced by the LAN cable connection to negligible levels.
MQA Core & Full Decode
Analog output Aurender models are built around MQA Full-Decoder DACs, meaning they are capable of realizing Full-Color Display, with Critical Listening Mode Option
the highest performance that MQA file content can provide. Digital output models can be upgraded with MQA For most of us, the way a system looks affects the way we experience it in a major way. Therefore, it is important
Core-Decoder software via an optional one-time in-app purchase. MQA Core Decoding offers the main benefit for luxury audio equipment to impart a pride of ownership and aesthetic sensibility that ingratiates itself into
of MQA technology by unfolding the MQA content to a sampling rate of up to 96kHz. However, in order to your system and your home. That's why every model in Aurender's "next generation" product range is built with
experience the full potential of MQA, an MQA Full-Decoder DAC (such as the ones built in to Aurender's Analog an eye-catching full-color display to view album cover art, artist, and track information. And, for those moments
Output series), or an MQA Renderer DAC is required. where the lights are off and all that matters is the music, enable "Critical Listening Mode" to defeat the front panel
display and immerse yourself totally in the music and sound.
N30SA
Dual-Chassis Reference Caching Music Server / Streamer
1 x 8TB SSD Installed with Extra Slot for Additional Drive
USB, AES/EBU, Coaxial, BNC, Optical Outputs, and Word Clock Input

N30SA – The Master Cleanse

Do you value musical reproduction with the utmost in transparency,
resolution, pace, rhythm, dynamics and a revealing musical expression?
If so, look no further than Aurender's flagship creation: N30SA. This two-
chassis digital audio source component redefines what’s possible in terms
of the profound musical engagement extracted from files and streams. By
separating and isolating noisy power supply blocks, storage drives, CPU and
display circuitry away from sensitive audio outputs, the N30SA creates an
uncanny kind of quiet. The kind of quiet that results in the listener's ability
to hear deep into the music and identify each individual instrument with
ease – even from the most complex musical passages. As with N20 and
W20SE, N30SA's SPDIF and AES/EBU outputs are controlled by an ultra-
precise OCXO clock to minimize jitter and its negative artifacts, therefore
alleviating the harshness that plagues lesser digital components. N30SA’
s unique hybrid power supply derives a pure DC source to flawlessly power
the sensitive digital audio output board, while the AC powered linear supply
is capable of delivering the kind of voltage swings necessary for unbridled
dynamics, deep bass extension and slam. A pair of supplied cables for
connecting the two chassis are included in 0.5m and 1.5m lengths allowing
for further physical separation and noise suppression.  An impressive 8.8”
full-color IPS LCD display reproduces the album art, artist name and song
title. An 8TB SSD is internally fitted, with a second disk tray for storage
expansion, if needed.
W20SE – A Remarkable Reset N20
Ultra High Performance Caching Music Server / Streamer
Few digital audio components remain in production for eight years or 2 x Slots for 2.5" HDD or SSD Drive (user installable)
ever reach the iconic status of the original W20. The W20 Special Edition USB, AES/EBU, Coaxial, BNC, Optical Outputs and Word Clock Input
(W20SE) has taken the digital audio classic and refined and refreshed
it to a new, even higher pedigree. Coveted by music lovers, audiophiles
and connoisseurs of distinctive luxury objects for its pure, natural sound,
nuance and musicality, W20SE is truly in a class of one.

A unique LiFePO4 battery operated power supply eliminates AC noise

allowing the music to emerge from an inky black background. Designed to
be paired with the world’s finest digital-to-analog converters, the W20SE
is equipped with a word or master clock input, and unique dual-wire AES/
EBU outputs. These rarefied features deliver even higher performance and
synergy from companion DACs and clocks in use. In the absence of an
external clock, W20SE's OCXO-based clock controls the SPDIF and AES/
EBU outputs, taming that annoying “digital glare” by reducing jitter to near
unmeasurable levels resulting in music with analog-like reality. W20SE can
accommodate the largest music collections as it can be built to order with
4TB, 8TB or 16TB of internal SSD storage.

N20 - The New Aspiration

“The  Aurender N20  hits the bullseye with simplicity, stability, speed, and
sound quality. The product is as simple as possible, but no simpler”, said
AudiophileStyle.com and we couldn’t agree more.

N20 sits in the enviable “sweet spot” of cost vs. performance in the middle
of Aurender's range of digital source components. Equally at home in a
cost-no-object system or as the cornerstone of a more modest system, N20
is designed to be connected to the world's best high-quality DACs. the N20
features ultra high-end SPDIF (Coaxial, BNC, Optical) and AES/EBU outputs
in addition to an isolated USB Audio output. The SPDIF digital output suite is
controlled by a precise OCXO clock for long-term jitter reduction, achieving
the perfect marriage of low noise and low jitter. A word clock or master clock
input is also provided for users who wish to sync with an external clock.
High-resolution file support for all major codecs goes to the extreme limits,
and on-the-fly DSD-to-PCM conversion by FPGA is available for SPDIF
outputs. N20 is equipped with two user-installable storage bays, allowing
the user to select the drive type and capacity to meet their own needs. The
W20SE handsome machined aluminum front panel features a large 8.8” full-color
IPS LCD display that reproduces the album art, artist name and song title.
Battery-Powered Reference Caching Music Server and Streamer
4TB SSD Storage with 1 TB SSD Caching Drive A true overachiever, the N20 fully embodies the virtues of high-end audio
USB, Dual-AES/EBU, Coaxial, BNC and Optical Outputs / Word Clock Input performance and user-friendliness expected from Aurender.
 N200 N150
High Performance Caching Music Server / Streamer Minimalist High Performance Caching Music Server / Streamer
2 x Slots for 2.5" HDD or SSD Drive (user installable) 1 x Slot for 2.5inch HDD or SSD Drive (user installed)
USB and Coaxial Digital Outputs USB Digital Audio Output

N200 – Start Feeling Music N150 – Smart Decision for the Sound Obsessed
The N200 is a milestone in terms of cost versus performance. Its combination of The Aurender N150 is the most accessible entry point to the Aurender range of music
exceptional audio performance, unique feature set and selling price make the servers and streamers. While it was designed with affordability in mind, in true Aurender
N200 a highly desirable model within the Aurender range. Occupying most of fashion, its audio performance decidedly belies its cost. The N150 is the ideal music
the machined aluminum faceplate is a 6.9” full-color IPS LCD display showing server / streamer to choose when upgrading from a cd player, computer or budget
album artwork, artist name and song title playing. Cosmetically and mechanically, brand streamer to discover the world of true high end, high resolution playback.
its design lends the N200 the look of a “mini N20." All the recent Aurender Designed to be used exclusively with a USB DAC, the N150 incorporates our latest USB
innovations including a low power Intel quad-core processor, our latest- Audio Class 2.0 output and 2X isolated gigabit LAN port to lower both noise and jitter
generation modular USB Audio Class 2.0, 2X isolated gigabit ethernet port and for the pristine reproduction of high-resolution files and streams. A high contrast 3"
super-capacitor based uninterrupted power supply (UPS). N200 is capable of AMOLED screen mounted on a compact machined aluminum chassis indicates "Now
handling PCM up to 384kHz and DSD content up to an amazing DSD512! We’ve Playing" track info. Performance and usability enhancing features include a linear power
also expanded the options for internal music library storage capacity by providing supply, low power/high-efficiency Intel CPU board, super capacitor-based UPS, and a
two user accessible HDD or SSD trays allowing for the installation of the drive user-installable storage tray for the SSD or HDD that suits your library storage needs.  
type and capacity that best suits your needs. And, if you’re streaming 100%, no
drives need to be installed. N150 is the perfect choice for users who care not for the large, full-color screen and
SPDIF or AES/EBU outputs of models higher up in Aurender's range. There is nothing
N200 delivers performance very close to the pinnacle Aurender experience, with "entry level" about N150, except for the price.
only the smallest of compromises to make it as accessible as possible for the
serious music lover.
 A20 – Music, From Memory
The A20 is derived from the A30 and delivers the same reference-level
audio performance, but without the CD ripping and library management
functionality. The A20 also replaces the A30’s factory-fitted 10TB HDD
with two user accessible bays to install one or two 2.5” HDDs or SSDs for
the music storage capacity needed or desired.

Employing the same world-renowned dual-mono AKM 4497 chipset

as that found in model A30, you can expect nothing but the best in
sound quality.  The A20 is ideal for the user seeking exceptional audio
performance from files and streams without the fuss or complexity of
separate components.

A30 A20's scaled back design makes no compromise where audio performance
is concerned. Music lovers who have no need for CD ripping functionality
Reference Caching Music Server / Streamer / DAC / MQA Full-Decoder / Headphone Amplifier and want a high-end DAC without adding more boxes will find A20 to be
CD Ripper / Music Library Manager / 10TB HDD Storage a stellar foundation to their system.
Variable-Output Balanced XLR and Single-Ended RCA Analog Outputs
USB Digital Output / Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs

A30- A Marriage of Performance and Convenience A20

Reference Caching Music Server / Streamer / DAC / MQA Full-Decoder / Headphone Amplifier
2 x Slot for 2.5" HDD or SSD Drive (user installable)
A30 provides everything one needs to create, store, manage, edit, and play Variable-Output Balanced XLR and Single-Ended RCA Analog Outputs
digital audio file content in one self-contained audio source component. USB Digital Output / Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs
Equipped with a professional-grade slot-loading CD-ROM ripping drive
and 10TB of internal storage, A30 is the answer  for  archiving your entire
CD collection.  Advanced library organization  including  metadata editing,
content organization, duplicate detection and removal, and copy/move/
delete tasks are possible with Aurender's own A30 Manager companion app.

A30  employs  a reference-grade, dual-mono AKM4497 DAC with full MQA

Decoder technology to enable the optimal MQA playback experience. With
support for digital files up to PCM 768kHz, DSD 512, and integrated access
to streaming services,  your music library has no limits. As with A200, A15,
and A20, A30 can function as the central hub of a fully digital audio system
thanks to its ability to function as a preamplifier. Using it in the variable
output mode, one can connect directly to a power amplifier. Volume can be
adjusted from the front panel rotary, the app on the phone or tablet or from
the supplied IR remote control. For other sources, A30’s DAC can be utilized
via coaxial or optical inputs.

For the head-fi enthusiast, A30’s balanced operation headphone output

is designed to compete with the best stand-alone headphone amps and
DACs. With three different output connector options, A30  delivers the best
performance for your headphones.
 A200 – Functional Finesse
The A200 replaces model A100 as Aurender's most elemental offering of a
music server / streamer with a built-in DAC and analog outputs. Its combination
of superlative audio performance, user experience, and selling price make the
A200 an ideal choice as the sole source component in a high-performance
digital audio system. By virtue of its all-new low power Intel quad-core
processor, low noise linear power supply, MQA Full-Decoder DAC, and adaptive
storage system, A200 brings a higher fidelity to your hi-res digital files and
streams. The handsome machined aluminum chassis sports a 6.9” color LCD
display that gives the impression of a component costing far more.
A200 incorporates all the latest generation Aurender innovations, including a
stereo version of the remarkable AKM4490 MQA Full-Decoder DAC (the same
chipset found in model A15), coaxial and Toslink digital inputs, 2X isolated
gigabit ethernet port and a Super-Capacitor based uninterruptible power
supply (UPS). We’ve also expanded the options for internal music library

A15 storage by providing two user accessible dual HDD/SSD trays allowing for the
installation of the drive type and capacity that best suits your storage needs (if
Ultra High Performance Caching Music Server / Streamer / DAC / MQA Full-Decoder / Headphone Amplifier any).
2 x Slot for 2.5" HDD or SSD Drive (user installable) A200 is yet another step up in audio performance that one would expect from
Variable-Output Balanced XLR and Single-Ended RCA Analog Outputs a new Aurender model.
USB Digital Output / Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs

A15 – Elegant Simplicity

The legendary A10 changed the paradigm for Aurender by introducing
our first music server/streamer with a built-in DAC. A15 is the upgraded
replacement of A10, featuring many new features and audible improvements.
And, while it’s a true high-performance music server / streamer, it is priced
to be highly competitive with comparable separate DAC/Server setups.

A15 is performance-packed with balanced analog outputs and a high-

performance dual-mono AKM4490 digital-to-analog convertor with MQA
full-decoder technology. As with all of Aurender's "A" series, A15 is designed
to take full advantage of the vast selection of MQA encoded music from the
Tidal streaming service or from stored MQA music files. It also has two rear
panel bays which can accommodate user-installable 2.5" HDDs or SSDs of
up to 8TB each to store the largest of music libraries. A large full-color front
panel display shows album cover art along with artist name and song title.

The A15 is a great choice for those replacing an aging CD player, laptop or
just for wanting the inherent simplicity of a one-box source component.
Whether you stream, play hi-res files or both and seek an affordable option
A200
to do so, look no further than the A15. High Performance Caching Music Server / Streamer / DAC / MQA Full-Decoder / Headphone Amplifier
2 X Slot for 2.5" HDD or SSD Drive (user installable)
Variable-Output Single-Ended RCA Analog Outputs / USB Digital Output / Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs
ACS10 – Master Content, Control and Sound
Designed and developed to eliminate the reliance upon computers and other IT products in your digital audio
system, the Aurender Content Server (ACS10) unifies the activities of CD ripping, NAS-style storage (with RAID1
mirroring), and advanced library management and metadata editing. All this and much more is incorporated
within this network-attached audio component. The included companion app, ACS Manager incorporates easy-
to-use menus to perform these tasks right from your iPad or Android tablet. And, in addition to these advanced
features, ACS10 also excels as a stand-alone caching music server / streamer with the same filtered & isolated USB
audio outputs found on every other Aurender model (with the exception of ACS100).

CD Ripping, Storage, RAID1 Mirroring

Aurender’s CD ripping engine creates the best sounding files from your CDs in your choice of FLAC, WAV or
AIFF codecs. Metadata is automatically retrieved and the album cover art and other metadata can be viewed on
the front panel display. A TEAC CD-ROM drive extracts the CD data bit perfectly and incorporates AccurateRip
software that will verify extracted audio files against an internet database making sure they are error free. Ripping
is a one-touch operation with a unique user determined target folder depository. Your perfectly ripped files will be
stored on ACS10's internal storage, which may be ordered in following capacities: 16TB (8TBx2), 24TB (12TBx2) or
28TB (14TBx2). These can be configured in RAID1 redundant mirroring or total storage mode giving you the full
usable capacity of both drives.

Tag Editing and Library Management

Aurender's ACS Manager companion app contains a Smart Tag Editor for
modifying your files' metadata tags to your own specifications. The Copy / ACS100
Move / Delete utility allows for easy transfer of music libraries from various other
network attached devices and can also perform a scan for duplicate file removal. CD Ripper / Metadata Editor / Dual-HDD Storage / Library Manager
Automatic duplicate detection and removal is available to get rid of annoying 2 x Slot for 2.5" HDD or SSD Drive (user installable)
duplicates without deleting unique content.

Aurender Ecosystem
One can use ACS10 as a central server for other Aurender players. Connectivity
is accomplished over the network allowing the ACS10 to be conveniently located
in your main audio system or in a separate location. When used this way, ACS10
functions as your music library central storage unit, with other Aurender devices
streaming from the content stored exclusively on your ACS. ACS100 – Small Wonder!
The ACS100 was developed to be a more cost-effective version of the ACS10. Offering
the same CD ripping and library management features and functionality as the ACS10,
ACS10 it omits built-in storage in favor of a user-installable storage option. Also, it uses a less
expensive external switch-mode power supply instead of ACS10's high-performance
Caching Music Server / Streamer with USB Output linear power supply. Finally, it is the only Aurender model that is NOT equipped with a
CD Ripper / Metadata Editor / Dual-HDD Storage / Library Manager dedicated filtered & isolated USB audio output.

Therefore, it is the ideal add-on companion to add CD ripping, library management, and
central storage for use with another Aurender player such as the A200, A15, N20, W20SE
and N30SA. As with ACS10 and A30, the ACS Manager companion app facilitates
unprecedented flexibility in CD ripping, editing of metadata, library management
and curation. While adding valuable functionality to another Aurender, ACS100 can
simultaneously be used as a source component for a second system.

Although the ACS100 can operate as a stand-alone music server / streamer, best sound
quality is achieved when used with a companion Aurender player.
MC20 Aurender Conductor App
for iPad, iPhone, Android Phone and Tablets
Rubidium-based Master Clock/Word Clock

MC20 – Time is of the Essence Control by Aurender Conductor

As good as the clocks are in the N20, W20SE and N30SA, there is always Aurender Conductor is an award-winning music management
room for improvement. In a typical digital audio system, several clocks application that is at the heart of every Aurender music server/
may be present. For example, there are clocks in the server for files and streamer. It provides quick access to your favorite files or steaming
streaming, the ethernet connection, router, switches and the Audio Class 2.0 service and is intuitive, easy to use, and simple to master. Conductor
USB digital output. If these multiple clocks fail to synchronize, fidelity will be is supported on iPad, iPhone, Android phones and tablets. An
compromised. Aurender music server is inclusive and designed in such a way so
It is a well-known fact in digital audio that the lower the jitter, the better that both hardware and software work together in harmony. This
the sound. Performance-based external master clocks are devices designed integration ensures better sound quality, reliability, stability and
to synchronize single or multiple digital devices and create a stable clock predictability of operation. It also allows Aurender to provide an
frequency that is shared, creating a master / slave arrangement, or Digital unprecedented level of customer support via our app-based remote
Audio Reference Signal (DARS). By doing so, jitter and timing errors are support functionality.
reduced to infinitesimal levels and stability greatly improved. To accomplish
this the MC20 employs a highly accurate Rubidium clock which improves
clocking to a level that harmonic distortion, phase noise, drift and long-
term stability are now negligible. Once one experiences the improvements
in depth, dimensionality, clarity, imaging, ambience recovery and the most
importantly, the ability to untangle complex musical passages into individual,
distinct instruments.  
The MC20 is a flexible tool that can handle numerous tasks thanks to its
numerous sampling frequency, input / output and connectivity options.
Proper termination of the MC20 can be either via a BNC terminated 50 or 75
ohm cable.
 Which Aurender is right for me?
There is an Aurender model for every type of serious home audio system. This selection guide will help distill all the available options down to the correct choice for your system and your expectations.
The most common determining factors are covered here, but there may be elements beyond the scope of this chart which impart a reason to choose one model or another. Consult your Aurender dealer for more information.

Which best describes your system (or the system you are building)?

Ultimate/Extreme/State-of-the-Art - I’m looking High level, serious about sound - I have a great Very good - I care a lot about sound quality, but I
for the best possible audio performance. system but I am not quite at that “flagship” level. spend more money on music than equipment.

Do you want to use a separate DAC or do you prefer Do you want to use a separate DAC or do you Do you want to use a separate DAC or do you prefer
an Aurender with integrated DAC? prefer an Aurender with integrated DAC? an Aurender with integrated DAC?

Separate Integrated Separate Integrated Separate Integrated

As good as A30/A20’s analog outputs Many DACs perform better on Do you want Aurender’s Is CD ripping Do you want balanced
sound (and they do sound phenomenal), SPDIF inputs vs. USB. Starting with best integrated DAC? functionality important?? XLR outputs?
even better performance can be achieved model N20, you get ultra low jitter
with a dedicated, stand-alone DAC. SPDIF outputs in addition to
slightly improved USB.
Yes Really good Yes No Yes No
is good
Go with Keep it enough.
separates integrated SPDIF USB
ACS10 A15* A200*

A15*
N20

Do you want a full color

Do you need CD ripping screen with album art
What qualities do
or balanced headphone and coax output (in
you prefer?
outputs? addition to USB)?
Is CD ripping
Yes No functionality important??
Refined & Detailed & Yes No
Nuanced Dynamic
Yes No
A30 A20 N200 N150
W20SE* N30SA*
ACS10 N200

*Want to add CD ripping, advanced

library management functionality, and a
source for a second system?

add-on ACS100
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