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Aurender's best DAC, plus the convenience of built-in CD Ripping

 

Reference Analog Output Network Player with Aurender's best built-in DAC, CD Ripping, Library Management functionality, 10TB storage, and Dedicated Headphone Section

 

A Marriage of Performance and Convenience

A30 is the flagship model from Aurender’s range of analog output network players. Like A200, A15, and A20, A30 is, at its essence, a caching music server/streamer with a built-in DAC and analog outputs. 

 

A30 is built around Aurender's best internal DAC architecture: a dual-mono pair of AKM4497 DACs for the ultimate performance in channel separation, resolution, and control.

 

The Aurender A30 also includes full MQA Decoder technology which enables you to play back full-resolution MQA audio files and streams, delivering the highest possible sound quality of the original master recording. Beyond delivering exceptional audio quality, A30 includes functions like CD ripping, 10TB of internal storage, ultra-wide color LCD display, a high-quality dedicated headphone section, and an integrated software suite of metadata editing and library management tools.

All this, and much more, makes the A30 the new performance standard in all-in-one digital source components.

 

Key Features

  • Aurender's Best DAC

    Aurender designed the A30 for those seeking the simplicity of an all-in-one unit without sacrificing a high level of resolution, transparency, and the reproduction of inner detail. Built around an integrated dual-mono AKM4497 DAC module, A30 delivers MQA full-decoding to get the best performance out of MQA content, as well as every other major digital audio format.

  • FPGA-Based Precision Clock

    A30's precision clock generation system incorporates a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with sub 100fs jitter-reducing clock generator to precisely time digital audio data transmissions and minimize jitter to below negligible levels.

  • Linear Power Supply with Integrated UPS

    A fully-linear power supply architecture with extensive shielding prevents noise from being delivered to sensitive DACs. Four discrete toroidal transformers power the server system, digital outputs and dual-mono DAC respectively. A "super capacitor" based UPS system stabilizes A30 in the event of an abrupt loss of power.

  • Variable Output XLR & RCA Outputs

    A30's high quality Balanced (XLR) and Unbalanced (RCA) outputs guarantee compatibility with any preamp, integrated amp, or even power amps! A30's DAC-level lossless volume control enables it to function as a preamp when connected directly to a power amplifier.

  • Dedicated Headphone Section

    In addition to being a stellar Analog Output Network Player for loudspeaker systems, A30's sophisticated headphone section is a real overachiever! Featuring a dedicated headphone amp and three different types of headphone outputs, A30 is a HeadFi lover's endgame.

  • 10TB HDD Internal Storage

    With a 10TB HDD built-in, even the most extensive music libraries will have plenty of headroom.

  • Automatic CD Ripping

    Aurender’s CD ripping software, which was custom engineered and optimized to work with the integrated TEAC CD-ROM, yields shockingly good CD rips in WAV, FLAC or AIFF codecs. Sophisticated error detection and correction software ensures accurate rips for great sounding digital files. A30 supports the Acronova Nimbie AutoLoader (not included) which allows for unattended and automated ripping of up to 100 cds at a time.

  • A30 Manager Companion App

    A30 is so packed with features, we had to give it its very own app! The A30 Manager companion app is used to configure all Library Management functionality including CD ripping preferences and behaviors. Smart Copy/Move/Delete utilities, Metadata Editing and Duplicate Checker are just some of the library management software-based tools provided for you to organize your music library the way you want.

  • Digital Connectivity

    A30 is capable of upsampling non-DSD files up to 705.6/768kHz to the analog outputs. Or leave upsampling off (default setting) for an untouched bitstream.

  • Upsampling DAC Option

    A30 is capable of upsampling non-DSD files up to 705.6/768kHz to the analog outputs. Or leave upsampling off (default setting) for an untouched bitstream.

Aurender A30 Music Server/Streamer & D/A Converter

$19,000.00Price
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Expected to ship within 3-5 business days from product's arrival to our warehouse.

Physical Specifications

Dimensions

16.9"W x 14"D x 5.6"H (4.7" w/o Feet)

Weight

37.5 lb

Material

Machined Aluminum Chassis

Front Panel Display

8.8" 1920 x 480 Wide IPS Color LCD

Technical Specifications

Power Supply

Full Linear, 1x50W (CPU), 2x25W (DAC L&R), 1x25W (Headphone), 1x25W (FPGA)

CPU

Intel Low Power Quad Core

RAM

8GB

Library Storage Capacity

10TB (3.5" HDD)

SSD for System & Cache

480GB NVME

Data USB Ports

2X USB 3.0 (Rear)

Software Suite

Aurender Conductor, A30 Manager

Ethernet Port

Double-Isolated Gigabit LAN

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Yes (Super Capacitors)

Power Consumption

Play (47W), Peak (80W), Standby (6W)

CD Ripping Capability

Yes, Slot-Loading Optical Drive, Compatible with Nimbie Autoloader

Audio Specifications

Analog Outputs

XLR (Balanced), RCA (Unbalanced)

DAC Chipset

AKM 4497 - Dual-Mono

Audio Word Clock

OCXO

Analog Outputs Supported Format

PCM: Up to 32-bit / 768 kHz; DSD: Up to DSD512

Digital Outputs

USB Audio (Dedicated)

USB Output Supported Format

Up To 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD128 (DoP), DSD512 (Native)

SPDIF & AES/EBU Output Supported Format

N/A

Digital Inputs

1X Coax RCA, 1X Coax BNC, 2X Optical/Toslink

Headphone Section

1 x 1/4" (6.5mm) Unbalanced, 1 x 4-pin XLR Balanced, 1 x 4.4 mm Balanced

Master Clock Input

N/A

MQA Support

MQA Full-Decoder On Board

Compatible Formats

DSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others

DSD-to-PCM Conversion

N/A

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