A15

The legendary 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 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.

Description

The legendary 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 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.

Specification

Analog Audio Output Supported Formats PCM up to 32bit/768kHz, DSD up to 512 (DSD512 converted to PCM by FPGA)
Analog Audio Outputs Balanced XLR, 4.0Vrms Output, Unbalanced RCA, 2.0Vrms Output
Control Software Aurender Conductor for iPad, iPhone and Android
CPU Intel Low Power Quad-Core
D/A Convertor AKM4490 (dual-mono design), MQA Full-Decoder Certified
Digital Audio Outputs USB Audio Class 2.0 x 1
Dimensions & Weight 16.9″ (W) x 3.8″ (H) x 14.0″ (D), 26.2 lbs, 430mm (W) x 96mm (H) x 355mm (D), 11.9 kg
Front Panel Display 6.9” 1280 x 480 IPS Color LCD
Gigabit Ethernet Double-Isolated x 1
I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.0 (rear)
IR Remote Control Supplied
Main Clock TCXO Based Precision Jitter Reducing Clock
Material Machined Aluminum Chassis
Power Consumption Play (29W), Peak (42W), Standby (7W)
Power Supply Full-Linear
SPDIF Digital Inputs Coaxial x 1, Optical x 1
SSD for System and Cache 240GB NVMe
Storage (optional-user installed) 2 bays accommodating 2.5” HDDs or SSDs (15mm height max)
Streaming Support Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect and Internet Radio
System Memory 8GB
UPS Yes (Super Capacitor based)
USB Audio Output Supported Formats PCM up to 32bit/768kHz, DSD: DoP up to 256, Native DSD up to 512
Volume Control Variable or Fixed Output

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