Aurender A1 15th Anniversary Edition Streamer

Aurender A1 15th Anniversary Edition Streamer

To celebrate 15 years of innovation and excellence, Aurender proudly introduces the A1 15th Anniversary Edition—a limited-edition music server that redefines digital playback for the most discerning audiophiles. With only 300 units available worldwide, this exclusive model is a tribute to our legacy of delivering pure, uncompromising sound and world-class engineering. Every unit features a commemorative gold plate and an ergonomic rotary remote controller, designed for both tactile precision and elegant usability.

At the heart of the A1 15th Anniversary is Aurender’s unwavering “sound-first” design philosophy. Engineered for a rich, immersive listening experience, it incorporates a quad-DAC architecture using four AKM4499EX DAC chips. This setup ensures exceptional channel separation and a natural, analog-like tonality. Our proprietary analog output stage and R2R volume control preserve fine musical details and dynamics, delivering a transparent, noise-free signal at any volume.

The A1 15th Anniversary offers native support for all major streaming platforms, including TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Google Cast, and Roon Ready—no external devices needed. With broad input connectivity like Bluetooth (lossless), HDMI eARC, I2S, AES/EBU, SPDIF, and USB-Audio, it integrates effortlessly into any high-end system.

Audiophiles who favor headphone listening will appreciate the premium headphone outputs, including 3.5mm, 6.3mm unbalanced, and 4.4mm balanced connections. The robust analog stage drives even the most demanding headphones with clarity, power, and precision.

The Aurender A1 15th Anniversary isn’t just a music server—it’s a celebration of sound, engineering, and exclusivity.

Aurender A1 15th Anniversary Edition Streamer Specification:

• Core Features
  • DAC: AKM4499EX Quad (2x per channel) – High-end DACs are essential to achieving top-tier audio fidelity.
  • Clock: OCXO and FPGA high precision – Accurate, low-jitter clocking is critical for digital audio performance.
  • Power: Full Linear Toroidal – Linear power supplies are preferred for their cleaner, more stable output.
  • Decoding Specifications: PCM 32bit/1536kHz, DSD1024 (native) – Support for high-resolution formats is vital.
  • Clock Input: 10MHz BNC External Clock IN – Enables syncing with high-precision master clocks.
  • Analog Outputs: XLR and RCA – Balanced and unbalanced options for flexibility and reduced noise.
  • Headphone Output: 3.5mm, 6.3mm, 4.4mm – Supports a range of headphone connection standards.
• Audio Input/Output
  • Digital Inputs: Coaxial, Optical, USB, AES-EBU IN, I2S IN – Provides wide compatibility with digital sources.
  • Digital Outputs: USB OUT, Coaxial OUT – Allows digital signal to be routed to external gear.
  • Streaming Support: G-cast, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect – Native streaming enhances convenience and quality.
  • Music Client: Aurender Conductor – Trusted interface for high-end audio playback.
  • Bluetooth: AptX-Lossless – Provides decent wireless audio quality.
  • ARC Support: Yes – Useful for integrating TV audio into a hi-fi setup.
• System Hardware and Expandability
  • Processor and Memory: RK3588 Octa-core 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM / 32GB storage – Important for system responsiveness.
  • Internal Storage: 240GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 – Fast, local music storage solution.
  • Drive Bays: Two 2.5″ trays for SSD/HDD – Expandable storage for large libraries.
  • USB 3.0 Ports: Two – For external drives or music sources.
• Networking and Control
  • Ethernet: Gigabit (100/1000) – Provides a stable connection for streaming and updates.
  • Remote Control: BLE-based with rotary NC machined knob – Offers precise, tactile control.
  • G-cast Hardware Module: Built-in – Handy for casting, though less critical than direct playback.
  • 12V Trigger OUT: Present – Allows triggering of compatible external devices.
• Physical Design and System UI
  • Front Display: 8.8″ 1920×480 IPS LCD – Visually informative, but doesn’t affect audio quality.
  • Buttons and Jog Dial: Power, seven buttons, volume jog – Physical controls for convenience.
  • Casing: 430mm full-size (8T) – Primarily an aesthetic and fitment concern.
  • Dimensions: 430 x 130 x 355 mm – Important for installation space, not performance.
  • Operating System: Debian 11 (boot time under 20 seconds) – Provides system stability and reliability.
  • 12V Trigger IN: Not included – A minor omission for some system integrators.