Product Description
The Aurender A15 Music Server is available for sale at Overture in Sales Tax Free Delaware. We welcome any Trade-Ins!
Upgraded Replacement of A10 with Intel N4200 Quad CPU, Dual-Mono AKM 4490 Full-Decode MQA DAC
The legendary Aurender A10 changed the paradigm for Aurender by introducing our first ever music server/streamer with a built-in DAC and analog outputs. Aurender is now proud to introduce the next generation model Aurender A15 to our product suite.
Equipped with many new features and audible improvements, A15 delivers a cost-effective, high end audio presentation from a streamlined one-box digital source component. By eliminating the complication and expense of assembling a system built around a stand-alone streamer and separate DAC, Aurender has taken the guesswork out of designing a stellar system with a digital front end.
A15 is packed with a high-performance, dual-mono AKM4490 digital-to-analog convertor with MQA full-decoder technology and balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog outputs. As with all of Aurender’s “A” series, A15 is designed to take full advantage of the vast selection of MQA encoded music that is now available.
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 on the “now playing” screen.
- Upgraded Replacement of A10 with Intel N4200 Quad CPU
- Dual-Mono AKM 4490 Full-Decode MQA DAC
- PCM up to 768kHz/32bit. DSD up to 256
- Balanced and Single-ended Analog Outputs / USB Digital Output
- Full-Color 6.9″ 1280 x 480 Wide IPS LCD display
- Storage (user installed) 2 x 2.5” Tray for SSD or HDD
- Increased SSD Cache to 240GB / System Memory to 8GB
- 2X Isolated Gigabit LAN Port
- SPDIF Optical x 1 and RCA x 1 Digital Inputs
- Linear Power supply with Super Capacitor based UPS
Dual-Mono MQA Full-Decoder DAC
At the heart of A15 is a dual-mono configuration of the renowned AKM4490 DAC chipset. The DAC boards are supported by discrete linear power supplies for the best performance in channel separation, dynamics and noise floor reduction. Aurender engineers have designed input/output circuit topologies around this chip, achieving new levels of audio performance and fidelity.
Aurender A15 Music Server is voiced for a sonic signature that’s resolved and smooth, without sounding etched or dark. In addition to delivering the highest possible audio performance that the MQA process offers, A15’s built in DAC also decodes PCM files up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512.
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FPGA-Based Precision Clock
A high-precision clock generation system incorporating Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) runs A15’s DAC section. An extremely accurate sub 100fs clock generator precisely times the digital audio data transmission to reduce jitter well below negligible levels.
Connectivity with Versatility
The A15 can function as a source or a preamplifier with volume control and digital source selection. It can be connected directly to any power amplifier or an active loudspeaker system for the utmost simplicity. Volume control, and other playback action.
The variable output can be set to “Direct Output” mode for a fixed output level with no volume attenuation. The front panel buttons also provide an interface to adjust volume, play / pause / skip track, as well as select and start a created playlist.
Digital Inputs / Output
For maximum flexibility, the A15 features both a coaxial (RCA) and optical (TosLink) digital input. These inputs allow other sources like a Blu-Ray / DVD player, CD Transport or TV to be connected to the A15 and utilize its DAC to improve the audio fidelity. A USB audio output is also provided to send a digital signal to a second system or DAC.
Audio / Visual
The faceplate of the A15 features a 6.9” widescreen LCD display reproducing album artwork and “now playing” information with vivid color and clarity. The cover art and text are rendered large enough to be visible from the listening position without being a distraction from the music.
Aurender Conductor App: Packed with Convenient Features for Full-Function Control
The Aurender Conductor App turns any iPad, iPhone or Android phone or tablet into a versatile user interface for any Aurender Music Server. All preferences, functions and behaviors of the Aurender A15 Music Server can be easily accessed and customized through the Settings menu.
The Aurender App comes with extensive features to make managing, viewing and playing your high-resolution music library a breeze.
Remote Internet Technical Support
Sending a Remote Support Request through the Aurender Conductor App allows engineers to answer questions and remotely diagnose and fix any problems over the Internet.
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