Aurender N 20 - Signature Music Server
€13,900.00
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Aurender N20 – Digital network transport with OCXO clocking and multi-output architecture
The Aurender N20 is a digital network transport for DAC-based high-end systems where the quality of data delivery is crucial. Its focus is not on signal processing, but rather on time-stable, low-noise, and clock-accurate output of digital audio data via multiple parallel interfaces.
Compared to pure streaming solutions, the N20 relies on a consistently hardware-based architecture with OCXO clocking for S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs, as well as isolated USB audio. This makes it particularly suitable for systems where the DAC is intentionally used as the central, sound-defining component.
The hybrid power supply combines linear power supply sections with an uninterruptible power supply unit based on supercapacitors. The aim is a stable supply for the digital and control logic without affecting the audio output.
Two user-configurable 2.5" drive bays are available for the local music library. Alternatively, the N20 can be used entirely in streaming mode without internal storage.
An 8.8" IPS display on the front shows metadata and album art in high resolution and serves as direct visual feedback of the ongoing playback process.
Technical classification (for DAC systems)
The Aurender N20 is neither a DAC nor an all-in-one source, but a pure digital transport. Its purpose is to provide the most stable, low-jitter, and format-wide audio data possible for external digital-to-analog converters.
It is particularly relevant for systems with high-quality DACs connected via AES/EBU or S/PDIF, as well as for USB-based reference converters.
Technical specifications – Aurender N20
Digital outputs
- USB Audio (isolated, dedicated)
- AES/EBU (OCXO-clocked)
- SPDIF coaxial RCA (OCXO-clocked)
- SPDIF BNC (OCXO-clocked)
- SPDIF optical / Toslink (OCXO-clocked)
Supported formats
- USB PCM: up to 768 kHz / 32 bit
- USB DSD: DSD512 native, DSD256 DoP
- SPDIF / AES/EBU PCM: up to 192 kHz / 32 bit
- SPDIF / AES/EBU DSD: DSD64 (DoP)
- Formats: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, APE, M4A, DSD (DSF, DFF)
Clocking & Synchronization
- OCXO clocking for digital outputs
- External Word Clock / Master Clock Input (BNC, 75 Ω)
- Supports 10 MHz, 12.8 MHz and 44.1 / 48 kHz base clocks and multiples up to 512×
Upsampling & Processing
- FPGA-based DSD – PCM conversion (S/PDIF only)
- Upsampling for S/PDIF up to 176.4 / 192 kHz
- USB output is always bit-perfect without DSP
System architecture
- Intel Quad-Core Low Power CPU
- 8 GB RAM
- 480 GB NVMe SSD (system & cache)
- 2 × 2.5' user memory slots
- Double-insulated Gigabit Ethernet
- Control via Aurender Conductor App
power supply
- Linear power supply with integrated UPS (supercapacitors)
- Consumption: approx. 40 W (playback), 70 W (peak), 3.5 W (standby)
Case & Display
- CNC-milled aluminum housing
- 8.8" IPS color display (1920 × 480)
- Dimensions: 430 × 356 × 112 mm
- Weight: approx. 13.5 kg
Brief summary
The Aurender N20 is designed for systems where the digital source is not seen as a convenience device, but as a technically defined component of the playback chain. Its strengths lie in its consistently separate power supply, stable clock architecture, and wide, high-quality digital output stage.
| Color: | black |
|---|---|
| Condition: | Brand new |
| Product type: | Music server |
Manufacturer
Aurender Inc.
1612
OBIZ Tower
Dongan-gu
Anyang-si
14057
Südkorea
E-Mail: PabloArconada@aurender.com
EU Representative
Audio Components Vertriebs GmbH
Leverkusenstraße 3
22761 Hamburg
Deutschland
Telefon: +49 40 401130380
E-Mail: info@audio-components.de
Safety Information
Product-specific safety instructions can be found in the operating manual.
