A Smart Decision for the Sound
Obsessed on a Budget
The N150 represents the entry-level
point of Aurender’s range of music
servers/ streamers. It delivers
exceptional audio performance and is
the perfect model to choose if, for
example, you are upgrading from a
laptop-based audio system. N150 is
the latest iteration of the
legendary N100H and incorporates
several upgrades and improvements
that bring it to a new level of
audio performance and functionality.
The heart of the N150 is the newly
specified low-power Intel dual-core
CPU providing low-noise processing
for the desirable quiet background
your music will emerge from. Also,
contributing to lower noise
operation is the new 2X isolated
Gigabit LAN port and ultra-clean
Audio Class 2.0 USB output.
Additionally, a built-in
super-capacitor based uninterrupted
power supply (UPS) is there to
safely boot-down the N150 in case of
an abrupt power outage. We’ve also
expanded the options for internal
music library storage by providing a
single user accessible HDD/SSD tray
allowing for the drive type and
capacity of your choice. And, if
you’re streaming 100%, hard drives
are totally unnecessary!
N150 is a compact component
incorporating everything needed to
browse and stream hi-res music from
Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify or internet
radio using our dedicated
application, Aurender Conductor.
Should you wish to add digital files
to the N150, there’s a provision to
add a single 2TB or 4TB HDD or an
1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB SSD in order to
fully accommodate the size of your
file library. And the N150 handles
virtually any file format. From its
“clean” Audio Class 2.0 USB output
file resolutions supported include
32-bit / 384kHz, 1-bit, 2.8MHz
(DSD64); 1-bit, 5.6MHz (DSD128),
11.2MHz (DSD256) and DSD512. Updated
and improved upon by virtue of an
all-new dual-core processor,
low-noise linear power supply and
increased system memory brings
higher fidelity to your digital
files and streams. The beautifully
machined aluminum chassis sports a
3.0” AMOLED display that indicates
the album and song name in an
alphanumeric readout.
All Aurender music servers are
controlled by our exclusive app,
Aurender Conductor which is
supported on iPad, iPhone, Android
phone and tablets.
The N150, as is true will all
Aurender models, benefits from being
an inclusive design, meaning that
all the necessary technology
required for file serving or
streaming music is incorporate
within one audio component. This
approach provides a high level of
stability, reliability and
predictability of operation which
results in superior sound quality
and user experience.
Innovative Technology
The N150 digital music player
incorporate technology derived from
our best-in-class models. For
example, the solid-state 240GB MVMe
caching drive for playback
eliminates latency and the potential
of drop-outs often associated with
using IT storage devices like NAS
and USB drives for music playback.
And our dedicated high-performance
Audio 2.0 USB digital audio output
features ultra-low-noise power
circuitry to deliver a pristine
digital stream to the connected DAC.
The N150 greatly benefits from
“trickle down” technology from our
far more expensive models making
them both deliver audio performance
that belies its cost. Aurender’s
unique adaptive storage system lets
you decide the amount of storage
necessary for your file library and
the type of drive preferred, HDD or
SSD. Either drive is user installed
at purchase, any time thereafter or
never if you stream 100% of the
time.
Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port for
Network Connectivity
For network connectivity,
streaming, upgrades and file
transfers, the N150 has a Gigabit
Ethernet Port along with two USB 2.0
data ports for copying files from a
USB HDD or USB thumb drive.
Copying Content
Loading music into your Aurender
is simple and easy. You can choose
between two methods depending upon
where your digital music library
currently resides – direct from a
USB storage device or over the
network from a NAS.
The Aurender Conductor App Takes
Control of Your Music
The Aurender Conductor App turns
your iPad, iPhone, Android phone or
tablet into a highly versatile user
interface for Aurender Music Servers
making managing, viewing, playing
and streaming high-resolution music
collections a breeze. All
permissions, behaviors and functions
of the Aurender Music Server /
Streamer can be easily accessed
through the Settings menu of the
Aurender Conductor App. Embedded
within Conductor are the lossless
streaming services Tidal and Qobuz (subscription
required). Spotify Connect and
internet radio are also available as
alternative music sources. When
using a streaming service, Aurender
handles the streaming content the
same way as files stored internally
(Tidal and Qobuz only), so all
functions and operations are the
same with either library. In fact,
it’s easy to combine streaming
content into your library of files
making all content appear to be one
and the same.
MQA Core Decoder (optional in-app
purchase)
Aurender’s MQA Core Decoder
upgrade enables first unfold to play
MQA files through a non-MQA
certified DAC at up to 88.2kHz or
96kHz. The Core Decoder can also
deliver the first unfold to MQA
certified DACs requiring it so the
DAC can perform the final rendering.
USB HD and NAS (Network-Attached
Storage) Support
Best performance occurs when
music is stored on the Aurender’s
internal storage. However, the
Aurender platform is also capable of
seamlessly integrating content
stored on a NAS or external USB hard
drive using AMM (Aurender Media
Manager).
Network Streaming with
Solid-State Drive (SSD) Caching
Playback
After a song or album is
selected from the Aurender Conductor
App, that specific music is cached
to the 240GB SSD from the internal
HDD and the N150 will then playback
directly from the SSD. This
minimizes wear and tear on the
storage drive installed as after
loading to the caching drive, the
storage drive goes idle.
Additionally, by caching songs to
the SDD for playback, it eliminates
any sound quality degradation and
even drop outs due to a non-optimal
network connection from for example,
a NAS drive.
Dedicated USB Audio Class 2.0
Output with Noise-Free Power
Circuitry
Our dedicated USB Audio Class
2.0 output is designed to deliver an
exceptionally transparent audio
signal, free of noise and shielded
from any outside electrical or RFI
interference.
Linear Power Supply
A full-linear power supply
provides clean and stable power to
the CPU and audio output circuitry.
Linear supplies are renowned for
their ability to deliver a wide
dynamic range capability, deep and
powerful low frequency response and
a wide and deep soundstage.
Remote Internet Technical Support
In the unlikely event you may
need technical support, you can do
so right from the Aurender Conductor
App. Sending a Remote Support
Request from our app allows
engineers to quickly diagnose and
correct problems over the Internet,
should they ever occur. 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
- Front Panel Display: 3.0” AMOLED
- CPU: Intel Low Power Dual-Core
- System Memory: 8GB
- SSD for System and Cache: 240GB
NVMe
- Storage (optional-user installed):
2.5” HDD or SSD x 1 (15mm height max)
- I/O Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 (rear)
- Master Clock: OSC
- Digital Audio Outputs:
32-bit / 384kHz
1-bit, 2.8MHz (DSD64)
1-bit, 5.6MHz(DSD128)
11.2MHz (DSD256)
22.4MHz (DSD512)
- Compatible Formats: DSD (DSF, DFF),
WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE
- MQA Core Decoder: Yes, (optional
in-app purchase)
- Gigabit Ethernet: Double-Isolated
x 1
- Power Supply: Full-Linear (35W x
2)
- UPS: Yes (Super Capacitor based)
- Control Software: Aurender
Conductor for iPad, Android Phone /
Tablet
- Material: Machined Aluminum
Chassis
- Dimensions: 215 x 63 x 355mm.
- Weight: 5.3kg
- Power Consumption: Play (12W),
Peak (32W), Standby (5.1W) |