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Aurender A15 - High-End Audio Streaming and Serving
Immerse yourself in a musical experience like never before with Aurender's A15, the future of high-end audio streaming and serving. Forging a lasting impression on digital music technology following our lauded A10 model, Aurender now elevates the audio landscape with the advent of the A15—a music server/streamer/DAC that leverages state-of-the-art features and remarkable enhancements in audio quality to deliver a listening experience that rivals live performances.
Through its innovative design, the A15 expertly consolidates the functions of a dedicated streamer and standalone DAC, eliminating the opacity and high costs associated with conventional system setups. Its heart— a high-performance, dual-mono AKM4490 DAC integrated with MQA full-decoder technology— allows smooth and detailed audio translation, supported further by balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analogue outputs. The A15 also features two rear panel bays for easy installation of 2.5" HDDs or SSDs, enabling mass storage of your music library. Its vibrant full-colour front panel encapsulates the essence of your melodies via vivid album art display, further enhancing the user's connection with the music.
Features:
Dual-Mono MQA Full-Decoder DAC: The A15 boasts a dual-mono layout of the recognized AKM4490 DAC chipset, refining audio performance, channel separation, dynamics, and noise floor reduction for optimal sound quality.
FPGA-Based Precision Clock: The device incorporates a highly precise clock generation system that considerably lowers jitter levels, ensuring flawless digital audio data transmission.
Linear Power Supply: The A15's fully-linear power supply includes four high-quality toroidal transformers and advanced shielding and isolation to prevent noise interference.
Versatile Connectivity: The A15 can function as a sound source or a preamplifier, making it both adaptable and straightforward to use. It can be connected directly to a power amplifier or an active speaker system.
Flexible Digital Inputs / Output: The device comes with both a coaxial (RCA) and an optical (TosLink) digital input for maximum flexibility and improved audio fidelity.
High-Resolution Streaming and File-Based Content: The A15 supports all widely-used file formats like DSD, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE, and MP3, ensuring none of your favourite tunes get left out.
Adaptive File Library Storage: The device comes with two user-accessible storage bays that can accommodate both SSDs and traditional HDDs, offering up to 16TB of storage space.
Cache-based Playback: All playback happens from an internal solid-state cache, curbing possible electrical and acoustic noise and enhancing the overall audio performance.
Convenient Control through Conductor App: The Aurender Conductor App gives you complete control over all your Aurender devices.
Benefits:
Top-Notch Audio Quality: The dual-mono MQA Full-Decoder DAC offers smooth and rich audio quality, rivalling live performances.
Minimized Jitter: The FPGA-Based Precision Clock helps in minimizing jitter below negligible levels, leading to flawless digital audio.
Clean Audio Playback: The device's linear power supply helps in noise elimination, which can be a major disruption in the audio pathway.
Simplified Matching: The A15’s versatile connectivity removes the stress of pairing and compatibility, shortening your system setup time.
Enhanced Audio Fidelity: The RCCA and TosLink digital inputs allow added sources to be connected to the A15, enhancing audio quality.
Wide-Range Compatibility: Its support for all common audio file formats assures no hassles when attempting to play your favourite music.
Tailored Storage: With adaptive file library storage, the user can select the type and capacity of storage they need best.
Optimal Performance: Cache-based playback means less wear and tear on internal storage drives and better audio performance.
User Convenience: The Conductor App ensures ease of management, view, and playback of high-resolution music from your device, providing unparalleled convenience.
Specification | Description |
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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 Converter | 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 |
In sum, the Aurender A15 exemplifies the pinnacle of music server/streamer/DAC design and performance. Crafted with precision and nourished by innovative technology, it bestows a transformative and effortless way of accessing, storing and experiencing your music. Its high-performance dual-mono DAC, abundant storage, and vivid front panel display resonate with Aurender’s commitment to quality and user-centric design. Whether you're passionate about classical symphonies, send shivers down your spine with hard rock, or relax with smooth jazz, the A15 delivers your favourite tunes with exemplary accuracy and soul-stirring richness. Experience a revelation in music listening when you bring the Aurender A15 into your sound system. It's not just an investment in superior audio equipment - it's an investment in extraordinary sonic journeys. Visit us at The Audio Tailor, Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store. Here, your quest for refined audio experience is our highest priority. Step into a world of elevated sound bliss. Step into a world of Aurender. Discover the A15 today!
ℹ Specifications
Specification | Description |
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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 Converter | 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 |