Aurender N20 Music Server

Aurender N20 Music Server

The Aurender N20 Music Server is available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.

The N20 caching music server / streamer provides the fidelity, features and flexibility the digital audiophile will find attractive and meaningful. A significant advantage is that the N20 contains two empty storage bays. This allows you to customize storage to best meet your budget and intended use. For example, these days many music lovers listen exclusively to streaming content. Therefore, no internal storage is necessary (although it can be easily added at any time if desired). Have a modestly sized music collection? Install an inexpensive 2TB HDD. Own a massive music library? Opt-in for 2 SSDs or HDDs. Fully loaded, the N20 is capable of accommodating an incredible 16TB of solid-state storage!

Within the Aurender range of models, the N20 truly represents the best cost / performance ratio in terms of audio performance, features and functionally. Many performance enhancing design techniques, circuit topologies and upgraded component parts have been employed to push its advancement of digital audio reproduction.

An Intel Quad Core CPU is used to support the most demanding digital file codecs including Native DSD512 transmission. All file types and formats are handled by this processor with exceptional ease and aplomb. Our latest generation SPDIF digital output suite employs transformer isolated grounding for the lowest possible noise floor, and our USB Audio Class 2.0 output benefits from our latest jitter and noise reducing designs. A word clock input is included as well. This allows for an external word clock to be connected, pushing our reference-class SPDIF digital output performance even higher! And, a double-isolated Ethernet LAN port significantly reduces network / router noise, lowering the overall system noise floor for a clearer and more pristine audio signal.

However, improvements are not limited only to the N20’s exceptional audio performance. The new, bold 8.8” full-color front panel display illustrates the album cover artwork as well as the album name and artist using a large and vibrant readout. And, practically speaking, an internal uninterrupted power supply (UPS) has the ability to perform safe shutdown under an abrupt power outage preventing system and/or disc corruption.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Aurender N20 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 N20 more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Aurender N20 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 N20 Music Server Specification:

• Compatible Formats: Native DSD, DSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE
• Bit and Sample Rates , SPDIF: Up to 24-bit, 192kHz, USB: 32bit / 384kHz, DSD: Up to DSD256 (DoP), Native – Up to DSD512
• User Software Aurender Conductor App for iPad, iPhone, Android Phone and Tablets
• SSD Caching Drive/DRAM 1 x 500GB, M.2 MVME / DDR3 8GB
• SPDIF Output Isolation Isolated by separate transformer core. Full-Linear power supply
• DSD-to-PCM Precision DSD-to-PCM conversion for SPDIF outputs
• Dedicated USB Audio Output Audio Class 2.0, Module-type
• Digital Audio Outputs(1 each) AES/EBU, Coaxial, BNC (75Ω), TOS-LINK, USB
• Digital I/O 1 2X Isolated Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 2 x USB 3.0 data ports
• ​Audio Clock Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) jitter reducing clock
• Internal UPS Super Capacitor based uninterrupted power supply for safe shutdown
• Master Clock Input Word Clock or Master Clock Input (BNC) 10MHz, 12.8MHz (44.1kHz and 48kHz multiples from 1 to 512)​, Input impedance 75Ω
• Content Storage None. Two trays for 2.5” 15mm/7mm HDDs/SSDs. User installed
• Power Consumption ​Play (27W), Peak (37W), Standby (3.1W)
• Dimensions
• 16.9 x 3.9 x 14.0 inch / 430 x 98 x 353 mm (unit only)
• 16.9 x 4.4 x 14.0 inch / 430 x 111 x 353 mm (unit with foot)
• Weight 29.8 lbs / 13.5 kg