A200
The A200 is the entry point of
the Aurender range of DAC equipped
music servers / streamers. While the
A200 is a budget-friendly model, it
doesn’t scrimp on features,
functionality or audio performance.
This compact digital music player is
packed with features including a
high-performance digital-to-analog
convertor with full-decode MQA*
enabling it to take full advantage
of the vast selection of MQA encoded
music from the Tidal streaming
service (subscription required) or
from stored music files. It also has
the capability to store a massive
amount of content and playback files
of virtually any resolution and
bit-depth. Two rear panel ports can
accommodate drives of up to 8TB each
to store the largest of music
libraries.
Browsing your music collection
couldn’t be easier as our app,
Aurender Conductor is simple and
intuitive to operate. The A200 is a
great choice for those replacing an
aging CD player, computer audio
system or just wanting the inherent
simplicity of a one-box source
component. Whether you stream, play
hi-res files or both and seek a
cost-effective option to do so, look
no further than the A200.
Connectivity with Versatility
A200 can function as a preamplifier
and can be connected directly to a
basic power amplifier or an active
loudspeaker system for the utmost in
simplicity. Volume can be adjusted
from the Aurender Conductor app for
iPad, iPhone or Android devices. If
you already use a preamplifier, the
variable output can be set to a
fixed output level so control of
volume is the connected
preamplifiers job now. Additionally,
the supplied machined aluminum IR
remote control allows for adjustment
of volume, mute, input / output
select, play / pause and other
essential functions without reliance
upon your phone or tablet. The front
panel also provides the ability to
adjust volume, play / pause / skip
track as well as select and start a
created playlist.
Digital Inputs / Output
For maximum flexibility, the A200
features both a coaxial (RCA) and
optical digital input. These inputs
allow other sources like a Blu-Ray /
DVD player, CD Transport or cable
box to be connected to the A200 and
use its DAC to improve the audio
fidelity. A USB output is also
provided to send a digital signal to
a different system or DAC.
Audio / Visual
The faceplate of the A200 features a
6.9” widescreen LCD display
reproducing album artwork in vivid
color. A second alpha-numeric
display shows artist and album name
as well as other indications of
system status. The cover art and
text are rendered large enough to be
visible at a distance yet not enough
to be a distraction.
DAC with Full-Decode MQA
The stereo version of the AKM4490
chipset is the basis of the DAC
within the A200. Aurender engineers
have designed circuit topologies
around this chip achieving new
levels of audio performance and
fidelity. Fine-tuned and voiced for
a sonic signature that’s resolved
and not etched and smooth without
sounding dark. The analog outputs of
the A200 can reproduce PCM files up
to 32bit/768kHz and DSD up to
DSD512. In addition, high-resolution
streaming can be realized using the
A200’s MQA full-decode DAC for
TIDAL’s MQA Masters content. The
full decoder offers the highest
possible sound quality the MQA
process can deliver.
FPGA-Based Precision Clock
A high-precision clock generation
system incorporating
Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)
is at the heart of the A200. With a
sub 100fs jitter-reducing clock
generator precisely timing the
digital audio data transmission,
jitter is brough to well below
negligible levels.
Support for High-Resolution
Streaming and File-Based Content
The A200 is compatible with all the
lossless and lossy file codecs which
include DSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC,
AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and MP3. The
analog audio outputs can PCM formats
up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD up to 256
so you can expect the highest audio
performance.
Linear Power Supply Designed to
Keep the System Noise Level as Low
as Possible
A full-linear power supply along
with special shielding prevents
noise from being delivered to
sensitive DACs for the best sound
reproduction. Three individual
toroidal power transformers are used
for the music server, digital
circuitry and DAC.
Adaptive File Library Storage
The A200 provides two user
accessible ports on its real panel
that allow the user to install the
type and capacity of hard drive that
best meets their requirements. Most
users opt for SSDs which are
reliable, cost effective and are
available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 8TB
capacity. With the dual trays it’s
possible to fit the A200 with up to
a mindboggling 16TB of SSD storage!
If you’re a streaming enthusiast,
then no drive(s) need to be fitted.
But should your situation ever
change you can install them at a
later date and begin to collect and
storing hi-res file-based content.
Caching Storage
The internal hard drive you install
provides for storage of your
high-resolution files and a 240GB
solid-state drive is used to cache
music for playback. When the command
to playback a song or album is
initiated, the content moves from
the storage drive to the caching
drive for playback. When that
selected song or album is cached to
the solid-state drive, the hard
drive will remain asleep. This
minimizes wear and tear on the HDD.
By caching songs to the solid-state
drive for playback, electrical and
acoustic noise resulting from
spinning disks, moving heads and
motors are also completely
eliminated.
Aurender Conductor App Packed
with Convenient Features for
Full-Function Control
The Aurender Conductor App turns an
iPad, iPhone or Android phone or
tablet into a versatile user
interface for any Aurender Music
Server/Players. All functions,
preferences and behaviors of the
Aurender can be easily accessed and
customized through the Settings
menu. And the Aurender App comes
with extensive features to make
managing, viewing and playing your
high-resolution music collection or
streaming service a breeze.
Remote Internet Technical Support
Sending a Remote Support Request
through the Aurender Conductor App
allows engineers to quickly diagnose
and correct problems over the
Internet.
What is Roon and how it works?
Read more here >> MQA (Master
Quality Authenticated)
MQA is an award-winning British
technology that delivers the sound
of the studio. The master MQA file
is fully authenticated and is small
enough to stream, while also being
backward compatible, so you can play
MQA music on any device.
MQA technology is licensed by
labels, music services, and hardware
manufacturers worldwide.
Visit
www.mqa.co.uk for more
information.*
The Aurender models A30, A20, A15
and A200 include Full Decoder MQA
technology, and is a fully compliant
MQA end-to-end solution enabling you
to play back MQA audio files and
streams, delivering the sound of the
“original master recording”. This
method of decoding delivers the
highest possible sound quality
available from MQA.
The Aurender Conductor App will
indicate that “MQA” or “MQA Studio”
content is being played back. A
green or blue dot next to the MQA
logo indicate that the unit is
decoding and playing an MQA stream
or file, and denotes provenance to
ensure that the sound is identical
to that of the source material. The
blue dot indicates it is playing an
MQA Studio file, which has either
been approved in the studio by the
artist/producer or has been verified
by the copyright owner.
The front panel display also uses
text indicators to display MQA
playback and the respective sampling
rate of the file or stream being
played. ‘MQA’ or ‘MQA Studio’
indicates that the unit is decoding
and playing an MQA stream or file,
and denotes provenance to ensure
that the sound is identical to that
of the source material. ‘‘MQA
Studio’ indicates it is playing an
MQA Studio file, which has either
been approved in the studio by the
artist/producer or has been verified
by the copyright owner.
Specifications
- Front Panel Display: 6.9” 1280 x
480 IPD Color LCD
- CPU: Intel Low Power Quad-Core
- System Memory: 8GB
- SSD for System and Cache: 240GB
NVMe
- Main Clock: TCXO Based Precision
Jitter Reducing Clock
- D/A Convertor: AKM4490 (stereo
design), MQA Full-Decode
- Analog Audio Outputs: Unbalanced
RCA, 2.0Vrms Output
- Analog Audio Supported Formats:
PCM up to 32bit/768kHz, DSD up to
512
- USB Audio Supported Formats: PCM
up to 32bit/768kHz, DSD: DoP up to
256,
Native DSD up to 256
- Storage (optional-user installed):
2.5” HDD or SSD x 1 or 2 (15mm
height max)
- I/O Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 (rear)
- Digital Audio Outputs: USB Audio
Class 2.0 x 1
- SPDIF Digital Inputs: Coaxial x 1,
Optical x 1
- Volume Control: Variable or Fixed
Output
- Gigabit Ethernet: Double-Isolated
x 1
- Power Supply: Full-Linear
- UPS: Yes (Super Capacitor based)
- Control Software: Aurender
Conductor for iPad, iPhone and
Android
- Streaming Support: Tidal, Qobuz,
Spotify Connect and Internet Radio,
Roon.
- IR Remote Control: Supplied
- Material: Machined Aluminum
Chassis
- Dimensions & Weight: 350 x 96 x
355mm., 9.6kg
- Power Consumption: Play (26W),
Peak (30W), Standby (6.5W) |