Aurender N50 Music Server

Shipping in September 2025

In the pursuit of digital perfection, the ultimate goal is silence—a deep, black background from which music can emerge with breathtaking purity and realism. The Aurender N50 is an instrument engineered to achieve that silence. It is a new benchmark in high-end music servers, meticulously designed to deliver a sound that is profoundly quiet, natural, and immersive. By employing a radical Triple-Module Architecture and a fanatical approach to noise isolation at every stage, the N50 creates a vast, stable soundstage where every musical detail is revealed with unerring accuracy. This is not just a server; it is a direct conduit to the soul of the recording.

Key Features

• Triple-Module Architecture: A revolutionary chassis design that physically separates the Power, Server, and Audio blocks into three isolated modules to dramatically reduce internal interference.
• OCXO Clock with FPGA Control: An ultra-high-precision OCXO clock delivers a stable, ultra-low jitter reference for unmatched timing, rhythm, and musical flow.
• Dual Supreme Toroidal Transformers: Laboratory-selected transformers for the audio block are vacuum-encapsulated in polished stainless-steel enclosures for maximum isolation.
• Isolated Network Ports: Provides a clean, noise-free signal path from your network to preserve the full integrity of the audio source.
• Comprehensive Digital Outputs: A complete suite of outputs including a newly designed low-noise USB, Dual AES/EBU, Coax (BNC & RCA), Optical, and a user-installable I²S module slot.
• External Master Clock Input: Allows for system synergy and even higher performance when connected to an external master clock.
• Multi-Layer Power Filtering: Advanced AC and DC filtering at multiple stages eliminates power-line noise before it can reach sensitive audio circuits.
• User-Installable Storage: Features two 2.5" compartments for user-installable SSD or HDD drives for local library storage.
• NVMe Caching SSD: A 480GB NVMe SSD is used for system operation and as a cache for playback, eliminating latency and noise from storage drives.
• Powerful Intel Quad-Core CPU: A robust processor ensures seamless operation, fast library management, and flawless playback.
• Stunning 8.8" Wide IPS Display: A beautiful, high-resolution front-panel display shows vibrant, full-color album art and track information.
• Full Format & Streaming Support: Plays all major formats including DSD (up to DSD1024), PCM (up to 768kHz), and offers an optional MQA Core Decoder. Integrates with TIDAL, Qobuz, and Spotify.

A Foundation of Silence: The Triple-Module Architecture

The N50’s groundbreaking performance begins with its chassis. Rejecting conventional design, Aurender has engineered a Triple-Module Architecture that physically isolates the three most critical sections of the server. The power supply, the main server/CPU board, and the sensitive audio output board are each housed in their own machined aluminum module. This physical separation is the ultimate defense against internal noise and interference, ensuring that the audio signal path remains pristine and uncorrupted. It is this fanatical commitment to isolation that creates the N50’s signature pitch-black background.

The Heartbeat of the Music: Precision Timing

In digital audio, timing is everything. The N50 employs an Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) clock, a reference-grade component typically found only in the most expensive master clocks. This ultra-stable clock, governed by an FPGA, provides a timing reference of breathtaking precision, virtually eliminating the jitter that can smear detail and flatten the soundstage. The result is a sound that is rhythmically coherent and effortlessly natural, with a sense of musical flow that is truly captivating. For those seeking the absolute pinnacle of system synergy, an external master clock input is also provided.

Power, Purified

A great audio component is only as good as its power supply. The N50’s audio block is fed by a heroic power supply built around dual Supreme toroidal transformers. These laboratory-selected transformers are vacuum-encapsulated and housed within polished stainless-steel enclosures, shielding them from the rest of the circuitry. This is complemented by multi-layer AC and DC filtering that scrubs away any noise from your home’s power line. This delivery of immaculately clean, stable power is fundamental to the N50’s ability to reproduce stunning dynamics and micro-details with absolute composure.

The Ultimate Digital Hub

The N50 is designed to be the versatile, high-performance center of any digital audio system. Its connectivity is both comprehensive and engineered for the highest quality. The network ports are isolated to prevent noise from your router from entering the signal path. The newly designed USB output significantly reduces jitter and noise compared to conventional designs. A full suite of OCXO-controlled outputs, including Dual AES/EBU, Coax, and Optical, provides a perfect connection to any DAC. For the ultimate connection, an I²S output module can be installed, offering a direct, ultra-low-jitter link to compatible DACs.

The Listening Room Difference

When you shop with The Listening Room, you get more than just gear. As a third-generation, family-run business with a passion for music and decades of experience, we offer personalized service that goes far beyond the sale. Call, text, or email, and you’ll get a real human who knows this equipment inside and out. From in-store demos to curated home system design and wide-radius delivery, we’re here to help you get the absolute best out of your purchase.

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