Aurender A20 Music Server

Aurender A20 Music Server

The Aurender A20 Music Server is available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.

A20 is the latest addition to Aurender’s range of analog output music players. The A20, shares the same basic circuitry topologies, DAC chipset and form factor as the flagship A30. However, it dispenses with the CD ripping functionality, metadata editing software and the headphone connection provided is a single standard ¼” jack. By being scaled back, the A20 will appeal to the digital music lover whose library is already digitized and wants a full-fledged, high-performance server, streamer, preamplifier, DAC and headphone amplifier.

The A20 can be customized to your needs in terms of storage capacity and type. Two trays located on the rear panel each can accommodate a hard drive (HDD) or SSD. For users with large music collections, each tray could be fitted with an 8TB SSD providing a massive 16TB of digital file storage. Consequently, if the user is 100% streaming, no drives are required to be installed, but can be added later should you change your mind.

What distinguishes A20 from other analog output models is its pure audio performance. Employing the world-renown AKM 4497 chipset in a dual-mono with dual linear power supplies, you can expect nothing but the best in sound quality. Also included is 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.

Since many audiophiles will use the A20 as their “digital hub”, the ability to reduce system complexity is easily achieved. For example, the A20 can function as preamplifier allowing for direct connection to a stereo power amplifier or active speaker system. The preamp section has both SPDIF and optical inputs that allow other source components like a CD transport, Blu-Ray player or cable box to feed its audio through the A20’s DAC improving fidelity. Lastly, the system volume can be controlled three ways; the front panel rotary control, the Aurender Conductor app or using the supplied IR remote control.

Searching for a high-performance one-box source component? Look no further than the extraordinary A20 from Aurender.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Aurender A20 Music Server. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Aurender A20 more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Aurender A20 Music Server, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you.

Aurender A20 Music Server Specification:

• Compatible Formats: DSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others
• Bit and Sample Rates: PCM up to 768kHz/32bit. DSD up to 256 DoP. Native DSD up to 512(Internal play only)
• HDD for Music Library Storage: Tray for User Installation 2 x SSD or 2.5 inch HDD
• SSD for System and Cache: 480GB M.2 NVMe
• DAC Chipset: AKM AK4497 Dual-Mono Design with Dual-Mono Linear Power Supplies
• Power Supply: Full-Linear
• Display: 8.8″ 1920 x 480 WIDE IPS COLOR LCD
• Digital Audio Inputs 1 x RCA SPDIF / 1 x BNC SPDIF / 2 x TOSLINK up to 24-bit / 192 kHz / DOP up to DSD64
• Data USB: 2 x USB 3.0 (Rear)
• Dedicated Audio USB Port 1 x USB AUDIO Class 2.0
• Ethernet 1 x Double-Isolated Gigabit Ethernet
• Volume Control: -90 dB – 0dB, 0.5 dB step, Velocity Sensitive Operation Variable output control from front panel rotary knob, Conductor App and supplied IR remote control when used as preamplifier
• Clock Structure: Revised Full Differential System
• Headphone Output 6.5mm Unbalanced
• Main Clock Accuracy: OCXO Based Precision Jitter Reducing Clock Generator
• CPU: Intel N4200 Quad Core
• Internal UPS: Super Capacitor Based UPS (uninterrupted power supply)
• USB Audio Output PCM: Up to 32bit / 768kHz – DSD: DoP Up to 128- Native DSD Up to 256
• Analog Audio Outputs: Unbalanced (RCA): 2.0 or 2.7 Vrms / Balanced (XLR): 4.0 or 5.4 Vrms selectable
• User Software: Aurender Conductor App for iPad, iPhone, Android Phone and Tablets
• Dimensions
• Unit with foot: 430 x 111 x 355 mm / 16.9 x 4.4 x 14.0 inch
• Unit only: 430 x 98 x 355 mm / 16.9 x 3.9 x 14.0 inch
• Weight: 37.5 lbs / 17.0 kg