A30 is the
flagship model from Aurender’s range
of analog output digital music
players. Like A10 and A100, A30 is,
at its essence, a caching music
server / streamer & DAC with
internal storage and control via
Aurender Conductor. The Aurender A30
also includes 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. What
distinguishes A30 from the others is
the pure audio performance and
exhaustive feature set. Aurender
have designed A30 to be the
comprehensive digital focal point of
your system providing useful aides
not usually associated with a
typical music server. Functions like
CD ripping, a high-quality headphone
amplifier, 10TB of internal storage,
ultra-wide color LCD display and an
integrated software suite of
metadata editing and library
management tools. All this, and much
more, makes the A30 the new
performance standard in all-in-one
digital source components.
Integrated Dual-Mono Full Decoder
MQA DAC
with Fully Discrete Linear Power
Supplies
Aurender engineered 768KHz/32bit
dual-mono DAC designed around next
generation flagship AKM AK4497 DAC
Chipset with dual-mono linear power
supplies delivers reference-class
fidelity. Aurender designed the A30
for those seeking the simplicity of
an all-in-one but unwilling to
sacrifice a high level of resolution,
transparency and the reproduction of
inner detail. The Aurender A30
includes full MQA Decoder technology,
which enables you to play back MQA
audio files and streams, delivering
the highest possible sound quality
of the original master recording.
Flexible Volume Adjustment
When A30 is used as a preamplifier,
volume can be adjusted from three
locations; the front panel rotary
control, iPad app and supplied IR
remote control. When used with a
preamplifier the variable output can
be set to fixed direct output in
settings.
High-Performance Headphone Amplifier
Incorporated within the topology of
the A30 is a high-quality headphone
amplifier suitable for use with the
finest headphones. Three different
jacks can accommodate the popular
balanced and unbalanced jacks found
on the best headphones and upgraded
aftermarket cables.
Balanced (XLR) / Unbalanced (RCA)
Audio Outputs
Both balanced and unbalanced outputs
are provided for interface to a
preamplifier or power amplifier.
When A30 is connected directly to a
power amplifier the analog output is
adjustable to best match the
sensitivity of the amplifier used.
The two settings for balanced are
4.0Vrms and 5.4Vrms. Unbalanced
outputs are selectable 2.0Vrms or
2.7Vrms.
FPGA-Based Precision Clock with
World-Class Jitter Reduction
Precision clock generation system
incorporaties Field-Programmable
Gate Arrays (FPGA) with sub 100fs
jitter-reducing clock generator
precisely times digital audio data
transmissions and minimizes jitter
to below negligible levels.
Linear Power Supply for Ultra-Low
Noise Floor
Full-linear power supply and
extensive shielding prevent noise
from being delivered to sensitive
DACs for the best sound reproduction.
Four discrete toroidal transformers
power the server system, digital
output and dual DACs respectively.
Linear Power Supply with Integrated
UPS
Full-linear power supply with “super
capacitor” uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) for stabilizing the A30
under an abrupt power outage
condition.
Aurender Conductor App Packed with
Convenient Features for
Full-Function Control
The Aurender Conductor App turns
the iPad into a versatile user
interface for all Aurender Music
Server/Players. All settings and
functions of the Aurender can be
easily accessed through the Settings
menu, and Aurender Conductor comes
with extensive features to make
managing, viewing and playing high
resolution music collections a
breeze. The subscription streaming
services TIDAL and Qobuz are
imbedded within Aurender Conductor
creating a seamless user experience.
Merging streaming service content to
your main file library provides easy
access to all your favorite music
and the ability to blend content
when creating playlists.
10TB Hard Disk Drive Storage with
Solid-State Drive Cache for Playback
A30’s internal 3.5″ hard drive
provide 10TB of storage and a second
480GB solid-state drive is used to
cache music for playback. If a
selected song or album is already
cached to the solid-state drive, the
hard drive remains asleep. This
minimizes wear and tear on the main
library hard drive. By caching files
to the solid-state drive for
playback, electrical and acoustic
noise resulting from spinning disks,
moving heads and motors are also
completely eliminated.
Dedicated USB Audio Class 2.0 Output
with Ultra Low Noise Power Circuitry
The dedicated USB Audio Class 2.0
output is designed to deliver an
exceptionally transparent audio
signal free of noise, and is
shielded from outside electronic
interference. It can be used, for
example, to allow the A30 to source
a different DAC for another system.
USB and NAS (Network-Attached
Storage) Support
The best audio performance occurs
when music is stored on Aurender’s
internal storage. However, the
Aurender platform is also capable of
seamlessly integrating content
stored on a NAS, external USB hard
drive, or thumb drive.
A30 Manager Companion App
A30 is so packed with features, we
had to give it its very own app! The
ACS Manager companion app is used to
configure all system settings
including CD ripping preferences and
behaviors. Smart Copy, Move, Delete,
Editing and Duplicate Checker are
just some of the library management
software-based tools provided
allowing you to organize your music
library the way you want.
State-of-the-Art Automatic CD
Ripping
Aurender’s CD ripping software,
which was custom engineered,
designed and optimized to work with
the high-quality TEAC CD-ROM, yields
shockingly good CD rips in WAV, FLAC
or AIFF codecs. Sophisticated error
detection and correction
softwaretware ensures accurate rips
for great sounding digital files.
A30 supports the Acronova AutoLoader
(not included) which allows for
unattended and automated ripping of
up to 100 cds at a time.
Massive Storage for the Largest
Music Libraries
A30 is fitted with a single 3.5″
10TB hard drive with capacity to
provide enough storage space for
even the largest digital music
libraries.
SSD Caching
Unique to Aurender is its caching
system. While music files are stored
on conventional spinning hard drives
(HDD), playback always occurs from a
solid state drive (SSD). This method
allows for the HDD to only be
concerned with loading content onto
the SSD for playback. The result is
that the drives experience a short
duty cycle of operation before going
idle contributing to their long term
reliability.
Support for High-Resolution Formats
All major codecs supported. PCM
up to 786kHz/32-bit. DSD up to 256
DoP. Native DSD up to 512.
Upsampling
The A30 is capable of upsampling
non-DSD files to 705.6/768kHz to the
analog outputs. You can also choose
PCM audio to reach the DAC without
alteration and allow the DAC to
preform its own upsampling.
User Adjustable Analog and Digital
Filters
The parameters of the digital and
analog filters are able to be
adjusted by the user for precisely
fine tuning the sound to best
compliment the audio system the A30
is used in. There is a factory
default filter setting which can be
selected. MQA content requires a
filter setting that cannot be
changed as it is a fixed for the MQA
decoding process.
Critical Listening Mode
For best audio performance,
circuitry related to panel
illumination, cd ripping and other
background function can be defeated.
This mode conserves system resources
for the best possible sound quality.
2X Isolated LAN Port
A30 features a 2X isolated LAN
port in which to connect directly to
your router. This LAN port will
isolate the A30 from any noise
introduced by the LAN/Router
connection.
Digital Connectivity
Four digital inputs are provided:
one RCA Coax, one BNC Coax and two
Optical. These inputs allow for the
interface of additional digital
sources such as a CD transport, DVD
player, television etc. Any device
connected this way will now be able
to take full advantage of the
superior sound quality of the DAC
within the A30.
USB Connectivity
A30 features two USB 3.0 ports
either for super fast copying from a
USB storage device, or allow for the
interface of a Nimbie AutoLoader (not
included) for automated ripping of
up to 100 cds.
Remote Internet Technical Support
A Remote Support request can be sent
through the Aurender App which
allows engineers to quickly diagnose
and correct issues over the
internet.
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. The
Aurender A100 includes full MQA
Decoder technology, which enables
you to play back MQA audio files and
streams, delivering the highest
possible sound quality 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 A100’s front
panel 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.
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Specifications
- HDD for Music Library Storage:
10TB 3.5″ X 1 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: 1xRCA
SPDIF, 1 x BNC SPDIF, 2 x TOSLINK up
to 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Data USB: 2 x USB 3.0 (Rear)
- Dedicated Audio USB Port: 2
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 Outputs: 1x4pin
XLR Balanced, 1x4.4mm Balanced,
1x6.5mm Unbalanced
- CD Ripping: TEAC Slot-Load
CD-ROM Drive Automated ripping
support for Arconova
Nimbie Autoloader via
USB 3.0 port (optional)
- 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
256 – Native DSD Up
to 512
- Analog Audio Outputs:
Unbalanced (RCA): 2.0 or 2.7 Vrms /
Balanced (XLR): 4.0 or 5.4
Vrms selectable
- Dimensions (WHD): 430 x 141
x 355 mm.
- Weight: 17 Kg. |