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Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Employs a PhoenixUSB Lite Reclocker, which significantly impacts the sound of digital files sent to the DAC
- Features ARC6 active rectification with Mundorf capacitors and a 300VA audiophile-grade toroidal transformer, designed for vibration damping and magnetic screening
- Uses Single-Level Cell SSD technology for the operating system, offering better durability and lower noise
- Delivers precise timing and rhythm, as well as highly articulate bass
- Excellent clarity and detail retrieval, revealing more nuances in music
- Requires a network switch and Ethernet cables designed for audio in mind, to hear its potential
Product Considerations
- Sense app lacks the rich metadata and information found in Roon
- Does not offer Spotify or Amazon Music streaming services natively
- Sound can occasionally be a little lean, erring on the side of accuracy rather than warmth
- Special rubberized feet are good for isolation, but the unit cannot be slid around easily without peeling the feet off
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Lumin T1: Pulsar delivers a more highly focused presentation, while the T1 initially seems more open and airy
- Vs Antipodes Oladra: Pulsar is built to exceptional tolerances, like the Oladra, but for considerably less money
- Vs Innuos Statement Next-Gen: Innuos Pulsar's sound is different versus the Next-Gen's, yet not inferior—the Next-Gen is better in dynamics and intensity
Takeaway: The Innuos Pulsar is a fantastic streamer for those who primarily stream their music and want a high-quality, easy-to-use device with excellent sound. Its focus on detail, clarity, and rhythmic precision makes it a worthwhile addition to any audiophile's system.
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Specifications
- Digital Output: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Up to 32bit/768KHz, Up to DSD256 via DoP, Up to DSD512 via Native DSD)
- CPU: Intel Quad Core N4200
- Memory: 8GB DDR3 Low-Voltage RAM (4GB Dedicated for RAM Playback)
- Power Consumption (Idle): 7W
- Power Consumption (Peak): 13.7W
- Dimensions: 420mm x 290mm x 76mm (W x D x H)
- Weight: 10.17 kg (11.5 kg boxed)
- Mains Supply: 230V AC / 115V AC
- Ethernet: 2 x rear panel RJ45 – Bridged Gigabit Ethernet
- USB: 4x USB 3.0
Description
Whether you're streaming from an existing music server, NAS or streaming service, PULSAR will deliver you a large, deep soundstage with incredible instrument separation and true-to-life sound textures that bring emotion to your listening experience. PULSAR is the star of our PULSE Series network music players and it's packed with things that make it stand out the moment you hear it.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- They emphasize a holistic approach to digital audio, demonstrated by their custom motherboards, focus on vibration control, and design of linear power supplies.
- Innuos products feature a USB output that incorporates a PhoenixUSB reclocker, designed to lower the noise floor and improve sonic precision when paired with a DAC.
- They customize their operating system, innuOS, to optimize performance, including selecting components and actively removing EMI sources.
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Pulse Mini
- Positioning: The entry-level network music player in the Innuos lineup.
- Description: Offers a compact design with a custom-designed motherboard and Intel quad-core processor, making it a great starting point for those new to HiFi streaming. It supports high-resolution audio up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD512, similar to the Zen Mini, but at a more accessible price point, making it ideal for small rooms or budget-conscious users.
Pulse
- Positioning: The mid-tier option in the Pulse series, offering enhanced performance over the Pulse Mini.
- Description: Features a custom RECAP2 LPSU power supply, providing improved sound quality with high-grade components like Mundorf capacitors. It includes upgraded digital outputs and 8GB RAM, offering better connectivity and performance than the Pulse Mini.
Zen Next-Gen
- Positioning: A versatile music server and streamer in the Zen series, offering modular storage and connectivity options.
- Description: Features a Gallium Nitride regulated power supply and a custom PreciseAudio mainboard, providing a pristine digital signal for enhanced audio performance. It offers modular architecture for storage and output, allowing customization beyond the capabilities of the Pulse series.
Zenith Next-Gen
- Positioning: A premium music server and streamer, offering advanced features over the Zen Next-Gen.
- Description: Includes an ARC6 NGaN Power Supply and a Core i7 processor, providing superior power and processing for high-end audio performance. It features a pSLC SSD for lower operating noise, offering a more refined sound than the Zen Next-Gen.
Statement
- Positioning: The flagship music server and streamer, representing the pinnacle of Innuos' offerings.
- Description: Features a groundbreaking Next-Gen Power Supply with 8 independent power rails and custom-designed components for unmatched audio precision. It surpasses the Zenith Next-Gen with its dedicated power supplies and re-clocking capabilities.
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Our take on the brand
Innuos is a Portuguese hifi brand that handcrafts digital audio components with advanced power supply designs and custom-built components, including their signature PhoenixUSB Reclocker for improved USB signal quality. Their proprietary InnuOS operating system and Sense 2.0 music app are praised for delivering more natural sound than Roon, while offering unique features like Assisted CD Ripping and rule-based music import engines.
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Aurender
A20
15000
15000
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6
Reviews
Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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Product Strengths
- The A20 is a full-fledged, high-performance server, streamer, preamplifier, DAC, and headphone amplifier
- Excellent DAC with a natural, detailed, clean, and neutral sound
- Impressive storage capabilities with slots for user-installable SSD or HDD drives and limitless storage options by integrating content from a NAS or external USB drive
- The Aurender Conductor App is highly user-friendly, with an intuitive interface and is easy to navigate
Product Considerations
- The A20 is not compatible with Roon
- The A20 does not have built-in CD ripping functionality
- The A20's sound signature might not immediately impress
- There is a learning curve for maximum functionality
Takeaway: The Aurender A20 is a great option for audiophiles seeking a digital hub that covers both headphone and loudspeaker listening and whose music collection is already digitized. It has excellent sound quality, hardware, software, and customer service.
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Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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N20
12500
12500
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7
Reviews
Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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Product Strengths
- Integrates the functions of a music server, a content streamer, and a LAN port, consolidating multiple devices into one for simpler setup
- Has two internal, hard-drive storage bays, which allow users to customize on-board music storage according to their needs (up to 16TB with SSDs)
- Employs an all-digital, phase-locked-loop subsystem (ADPLL) with an oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) to reduce jitter, improving the musical presentation
- Supports various digital file codecs, including native DSD512, handled by a dedicated Intel Quad-Core CPU
- Exceptional build quality, with a minimalistic, stylish design and a large, high-resolution (1920 x 480 pixels) AMOLED display for album art and information
- Outstanding customer service is available
Product Considerations
- Does not have a built-in DAC, requiring an external DAC for audio output
- Roon is not fully supported as a RAAT device, only as an Airplay device
- The Android version of the control app may not be as user-friendly as the iOS version
- HDDs/SSDs not included, so the cost of storage is not part of the overall price
- The Aurender N20 does not offer a hardware remote, which might be a problem for some users
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Aurender A20: The N20 is a superior streamer for upscale rigs due to its dedicated functionality and higher parts quality, whereas the A20 is an excellent choice as a streamlined hifi
- Vs Aurender W20SE: The reviewer believes the sweet spot in the Aurender lineup is the N20 unless dual AES output is needed, in which case—the W20SE would be better
- Vs Small Green Computer CAPS 20.1: The Aurender N20 is a state-of-the-art server with great sound quality for plug and play, while CAPS 20.1 needs maintenance
- Vs Linn Klimax DSM/3: Unlike the Linn Klimax DSM/3, the N20 comes with two internal hard-drive storage bays
Takeaway: The Aurender N20 is a well-designed music server/streamer with high-quality sound that offers a streamlined user experience and integration of various digital audio functions. It is a solid choice for audiophiles seeking simplicity, stability, and excellent sound quality in a digital source component.
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Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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Antipodes
KALA 50
19000
19000
/
4
Reviews
The KALA 50 is the flagship of the KALA range, with an electronic design that is derived from the Kala 50, delivering compelling musical performance at a more affordable level. Every panel in the KALA 50 is precision machined from a thick solid plate of premium alloy for a perfect fit and finish, and outstanding vibration control.
Antipodes is a hifi audio brand specializing in audiophile-grade music servers and streamers that reduce jitter and noise. The brand uses a proprietary Linux-based operating system for audio playback to maintain high signal purity.
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Product Strengths
- Robust and solid build quality
- Excellent sound quality, reproducing music with high fidelity
- Gives music life, verve, vigor, and emotional involvement
- Antipodes optimizes the power supplies to increase speed and lower noise
- Offers a platform for the best available applications
Product Considerations
- The burn-in process can take a long time
- Worldwide chip shortages forced a few changes to the design, and the beta software would not be bug-free
- The USB output is considered the worst in terms of sound quality and receives the least amount of isolation and reclocking
- Removing Roon local option can be a problem for some users
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs. Aurender N20: The K50 replaced an Aurender N20
- Vs. Innuos Statement: The Innuos Statement has a warm and smooth signature
- Vs. HiFi ROSE RS150b: The K50 provides interconnectedness between sounds that the HiFi ROSE does not
- Vs. Antipodes K41 and K22: Combining an Antipodes K41 and K22 will make for a two-box K50 if one is so inclined
Takeaway: The Antipodes K50 is a well-built music server that brings soul back into a digital system. It creates a natural and inviting sound that can help you rediscover your favorite music.
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Antipodes is a hifi audio brand specializing in audiophile-grade music servers and streamers that reduce jitter and noise. The brand uses a proprietary Linux-based operating system for audio playback to maintain high signal purity.
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Playback Designs
Edelweiss MPS-X
11290
11290
/
3
Reviews
Playback Designs, founded by DSD pioneer Andreas Koch, stands out for using custom-programmable FPGA chips instead of standard DAC chips, and for converting all digital inputs to DSD format to reduce distortion. The brand's 1-bit DACs feature their proprietary PLINK optical connection system to isolate from electrical noise, along with separate power supplies for each channel, helping make even lower-resolution files sound exceptionally good.
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Product Strengths
- Achieves ideal isolation for best performance using PLINK, PDFAS clocking technology, and separate chassis with high-quality linear power supply
- Offers superb sound quality whether streaming from UPnP or using local or streaming Roon RAAT sources
- Delivers a neutral, fast, lively, and expressive sound that is also finely nuanced, fluid, spacious, and gently svelte
- Has a direct, rhythmic, fast, pure, and impactful sound, combined with deep tonal saturation and an enveloping soundstage
- The MPS-X is designed to allow multiple clock signals for the streamer, network bridge, etc, but it then re-clocks all digital signals through the proprietary high-precision clock generator before sending the signal out to the DAC via its fiber optical interface (PLINK)
Product Considerations
- PLINK is not 100% compatible with Nagra Link, there is skipping/glitching on certain sample rates
- Aftermarket feet could alter pacing and drive, so it is best to start with the MPS-X's own feet
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to Aqua LinQ, the MPS-X excels in being liquid, free-flowing, and spacious, particularly possessing more distinct layering in the depth plane, while the Aqua LinQ is more immediate and direct
Takeaway: The MPS-X offers excellent streaming audio performance with great sound quality and isolation, improving the sound of music servers and offering further potential within a Playback Designs system. It is an expertly crafted device that should make listening to music even more enjoyable.
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Playback Designs, founded by DSD pioneer Andreas Koch, stands out for using custom-programmable FPGA chips instead of standard DAC chips, and for converting all digital inputs to DSD format to reduce distortion. The brand's 1-bit DACs feature their proprietary PLINK optical connection system to isolate from electrical noise, along with separate power supplies for each channel, helping make even lower-resolution files sound exceptionally good.
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Aurender
A200
6300
/
Released
2022
A200 replaces model A100 as Aurender's most compact and economical Analog Output Network Player. Offering superlative audio performance and the renowned Aurender user experience, A200 is an ideal choice for the music lover building a high-performance yet economical digital audio system.
Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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Product Strengths
- Combines music server, streamer, and DAC functionalities into an all-in-one system
- Features user-installable storage with two bays for 2.5' drives
- Equipped with the AKM 4490 DAC chipset, known for musicality and a rich, smooth sound
- Comes with the Aurender Conductor app, which is simple, intuitive and stable for browsing and control
- Uses a caching system with a 240GB SSD to ensure stable playback and minimize stress on storage drives
Product Considerations
- The overall unit size is fairly large
- Requires a stable network connection for streaming
- Storage drives are for 2.5 inch drives, rather than the more common and affordable 3.5 inch desktop size disk drives
- Internet Radio and Spotify Connect are available on the app, but cannot be cached because they're considered a constant stream
- May be overkill for casual listeners
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to Aurender A100, the A200 runs cooler, boots up faster, and has a larger screen—the A200 also offers two user-installable drive bays for large libraries of local files
- Compared to AURALiC Vega G1, the A200 offers a deeper and more introspective look inside each song, but lacks horizontal soundstage expansiveness and 3D imaging effects
Takeaway: The Aurender A200 is a versatile digital audio solution that offers a combination of excellent sound quality, user-friendly software, and flexible storage options. It could be the perfect choice for audiophiles seeking a streamlined and high-performance music server and streamer.
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Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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Rockna
Wavelight (Server)
6000
/
Released
2023
The Wavelight audiophile music Server – or the WLS – is your perfect source partner for Wavelight/Wavedream dacs, or just any dac, especially if equipped with a I2S input. In addition the I2S output, USB, AES/EBU, SPDIF, and optical output (Toslink) are available.
Rockna Audio is distinguished by its proprietary DAC chips and hybrid ladder topology, which work together with advanced clock systems to reduce jitter and deliver natural sound reproduction. The brand's flagship Wavelight DAC features an analog volume control and chameleon-like sound signature that adapts its tonality to each recording.
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Product Strengths
- Natural and realistic sound, not 'tubey' but refined
- Organic warmth and a touch of 'tube magic'
- Technical abilities combined with a natural, alive sound signature
- Exceptional transient response with inner detail and lifelike information
- Many inputs and outputs available
Product Considerations
- The sound can initially be very 'digital' before properly conditioned, requiring a couple of days to achieve its optimal sonic signature
- A reviewer noticed a subtle midrange bump, which may cause congestion in super-complex music compared to higher-priced DACs
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Bricasti M3: Wavelight is slightly warmer sounding with somewhat deeper bass, and overall, the Wavelight is preferred for its musicality at a lower price point
Takeaway: The Rockna Wavelight is a well-built DAC/preamp that provides a balanced, natural, and engaging listening experience. It offers high-end performance with unique technologies and features.
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Rockna Audio is distinguished by its proprietary DAC chips and hybrid ladder topology, which work together with advanced clock systems to reduce jitter and deliver natural sound reproduction. The brand's flagship Wavelight DAC features an analog volume control and chameleon-like sound signature that adapts its tonality to each recording.
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Aavik
Aavik S-180
7200
/
Released
2022
The Aavik S-180 streamer provides an audiophile dimension with a dynamic musicality and a natural sound stage. From the early concept stage of audio engineering, the Aavik streamer has been designed with a view to redefining and distinctly up-grading the audio quality of streaming network-based music. The Aavik streamer opens the gates for a dynamic musicality and a natural sound stage that features an unprecedented clarity and precision.
Aavik Acoustics crafts amplifiers using natural composite materials inspired by musical instruments, with their cabinets designed to enhance audio potential. Their products feature unique noise-cancelling technologies including Tesla coils and dither circuitry, while offering distinctive features like their U-300's input-specific gain adjustment system and the U-380's signature "aged-in-wood" bass sound.
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Product Strengths
- The Aavik S-180 produces a vital and alive sound with strong immediacy and impressive low-level resolution
- It is easy to use and has a reliable and consistent control app (Aavik Stream Control App)
- Sound quality is best when streaming 'local' sources, characterized by an extended frequency response and a large, drawn-to-scale soundstage
- The Aavik S-180's cabinet is well-built and shares the same design with other Aavik components, allowing for aesthetically pleasing stacking
- Good looks makes it a no-brainer to purchase along with another Aavik component
Product Considerations
- The Aavik app is based on Conversdigital's mconnect software and demands an iPad to work
- The red LED display, while excellent, can be too bright in a less-than-bright room and can be an eye-catcher
- The remote control is an ordinary Apple remote
- It does not include mains cables
- Absence of a regular power cord
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Innuos Statement: The Innuos Statement is more energetic, wiry, immediate, contoured, open, investigative, and spatially more enveloping—with deeper and harder-hitting bass
- Vs fidata HFAS1-S10U: The Aavik S-180's aesthetic fits right in-between the fidata HFAS1-S10U (warm, fluffy, round, thick, calm, intimate, tonally rich) and the Innuos Statement (resolution, quickness, openness, raw power, spatial stunts)
Takeaway: The Aavik S-180 is a revealing and engaging streamer that provides a relaxed but detailed sound, and it works very well with other Aavik components. It is worth consideration for those seeking a high-end streamer that is easy to use and sounds great.
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Aavik Acoustics crafts amplifiers using natural composite materials inspired by musical instruments, with their cabinets designed to enhance audio potential. Their products feature unique noise-cancelling technologies including Tesla coils and dither circuitry, while offering distinctive features like their U-300's input-specific gain adjustment system and the U-380's signature "aged-in-wood" bass sound.
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T+A
MP 200
5900
/
Released
2021
The MP 200 was developed with the design requirement of combining compact dimensions with a wide range of sources. From Bluetooth and CD to the very latest streaming and radio reproduction, the unit is able to exploit all sources to their fullest potential. The MP 200 can handle not only FM, FM-HD and DAB+ reproduction, it also offers equally convenient streaming from mobile devices and local network memory devices. External digital sources benefit equally from its outstanding signal processing capabilities.
T+A is a hifi brand that combines transistor and valve technologies in their HV-Series amplifiers, using high voltage for linear performance, while their A 200 Power Amplifier uses PURIFI Eigentakt technology for low distortion regardless of speaker load.
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Product Strengths
- The T+A MP 200 combines Compact Disc playback, streaming, and FM radio into a single chassis without compromising audio performance
- Styling is classy and understated, with a nicely executed finish and solid chassis
- The T+A MP 200 can also be the control center for the whole 200 series ecosystem, going beyond the usual volume control
- Intended to be your sole source for all your digital audio files, it has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ethernet, digital inputs, USB, and SCL (streaming client) in addition to a DAB/FM tuner
Product Considerations
- The T+A MP 200 does not include an internal DAC
- It does not play audiophile legacy formats like SACD and DVD-Audio
- There is no integrated support for AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify, and other streaming services favored by younger listeners
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Eversolo DMR-A6 Master Edition: The Eversolo has a built-in DAC and a well-developed interface, with a large touch-screen and Spotify support, but its build quality is not comparable
Takeaway: The T+A MP 200 is a unique audiophile component that combines CD playback, streaming, and FM radio in a stylish and well-built chassis, making it an excellent front-end for a high-end audio system. If building a T+A Series 200 system, this selection is a no-brainer.
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T+A is a hifi brand that combines transistor and valve technologies in their HV-Series amplifiers, using high voltage for linear performance, while their A 200 Power Amplifier uses PURIFI Eigentakt technology for low distortion regardless of speaker load.
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Aurender
A15
8400
/
Released
2022
The revolutionary A10 changed the paradigm for Aurender by introducing our first music server/streamer with a built-in DAC. A15 is the upgraded replacement of A10, featuring many new features and audible improvements. And, while it's a true high performance all-in-one Digital Source Component, it is priced to be highly competitive with comparable separate DAC & Transport setups.
Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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Product Strengths
- Beautifully crafted with smooth lines, elegant heat sinks, and available in silver or black finishes
- Features a large, super clear, and easy-to-read 6.9-inch display
- Offers onboard storage for media files via two user-accessible storage bays on the rear panel
- Dual-mono AKM4490 DAC configuration delivers exceptional channel separation and a remarkably low noise floor
- Supports Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and Internet Radio
Product Considerations
- Premium price point
- Storage drives are not included
- Might be feature-rich for users seeking a simpler solution
Takeaway: The Aurender A15 is a stunning and precision-crafted piece of gear, packed with technology, that delivers convenience and sound quality. It allows one to enjoy music at a level rarely achievable.
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Aurender is a hifi brand focused on digital music servers that offers unique storage configurations with user-installable drives up to 16TB, particularly beneficial for audiophiles who prefer streaming services. Their servers feature specialized components like Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators for AES/EBU output and dual-mono DACs with analog R2R stepped-attenuator volume controls, which minimize noise and jitter for superior sound quality.
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