{"product_id":"aurender-a1-15th-anniversary-edition-music-server-streamer-dac","title":"Aurender A1 15th Anniversary Edition Music Server, Streamer \u0026 DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aurender A1 15th Anniversary Edition is a limited-production analog music server built to mark fifteen years of Aurender, with a conversion stage no other model in the Analog Output Series carries: four AKM4499EX chips, two per channel, feeding Aurender's own analog output stage through R2R volume control. Production is limited to 300 units worldwide, each with a commemorative gold plate on the faceplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Aurender A1 15th Anniversary\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuad AKM4499EX DAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Four chips, two per channel, for channel separation and natural tonality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eR2R volume control:\u003c\/b\u003e Resistor-ladder level adjustment without signal loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProprietary analog output stage:\u003c\/b\u003e Balanced XLR and RCA outputs that preserve detail and dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLimited edition:\u003c\/b\u003e 300 units worldwide, each with a commemorative gold plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNative streaming:\u003c\/b\u003e Google Cast, AirPlay, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, and Qobuz, with Roon Ready certification in progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull input suite:\u003c\/b\u003e Bluetooth with AptX Lossless, HDMI eARC, I2S, AES\/EBU, coaxial and optical S\/PDIF, plus USB Audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThree headphone outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5mm and 6.3mm unbalanced plus a 4.4mm balanced jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUser-installable storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Two 2.5\" bays for SSDs or HDDs up to 15mm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat Makes the 15th Anniversary Edition Special\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurender is building 300 examples of the A1 15th Anniversary worldwide. Each carries a gold commemorative plate beneath the display and ships with two remotes: the IR handset and a rotary controller that pairs over Bluetooth LE. The anniversary treatment goes deeper than the plate: the A1 is the only model in the Analog Output Series built on Aurender's quad-DAC architecture, and the company describes the design brief in two words: sound first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/aurender-a1-15th-anniversary-inline-three-quarter.jpg?v=1788283746\" alt=\"Aurender A1 15th Anniversary elevated three-quarter view showing the aluminum chassis and 8.8 inch display\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQuad DAC Architecture and R2R Volume Control\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1 15th Anniversary converts with four AKM4499EX DAC chips running two per channel, chosen for channel separation and natural tonality. The signal then passes through Aurender's proprietary analog output stage, and level control happens in a resistor-ladder R2R network, so lowering the volume never discards digital resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs under precise analog volume control, the A1 connects straight to a power amplifier and replaces a separate preamp. Timing comes from an OCXO clock with FPGA-controlled precision, and a 10MHz BNC input accepts an external master clock to lock the chain to one reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/aurender-a1-15th-anniversary-inline-internals.jpg?v=1788283745\" alt=\"Aurender A1 15th Anniversary internal view showing the quad DAC boards and toroidal linear power supply\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStreaming Without Extra Boxes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoogle Cast is built into the A1 15th Anniversary as a dedicated hardware module, joined by AirPlay, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, and Qobuz support. Aurender lists Roon Ready support with certification in progress. Decoding runs to PCM 768kHz and DSD512, and playback lives in Aurender's Conductor app, developed in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInputs and Outputs for the Whole System\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond streaming, the A1 15th Anniversary takes Bluetooth with AptX Lossless, HDMI eARC from your TV, I2S, AES\/EBU, coaxial and optical S\/PDIF, plus USB Audio. A 12V trigger input and output tie it into system switching, and coaxial and USB digital outputs can feed an outboard DAC. The eARC input means TV sound plays through the same quad-DAC stage and main speakers as your music, with no soundbar in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/aurender-a1-15th-anniversary-inline-rear.jpg?v=1788283744\" alt=\"Aurender A1 15th Anniversary rear panel with XLR and RCA analog outputs, AES\/EBU, I2S, coaxial, optical, USB and clock inputs\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eA Headphone Stage from the Main Analog Section\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree front-panel headphone outputs, 3.5mm and 6.3mm unbalanced plus a 4.4mm balanced jack, run from the same robust analog stage that feeds the rear outputs. Aurender specifies it to drive high-performance headphones with clarity and control, so headphone listening gets the full quad-DAC treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStorage the Way You Want It\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo rear trays accept user-installed 2.5\" SSDs or HDDs up to 15mm tall. No drives ship in the box, so you pay only for the capacity you want. A 500GB NVMe system drive runs the OS, and two USB 3.0 ports connect external drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBuilt on a Full-Size Linear Platform\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/aurender-a1-15th-anniversary-inline-front.jpg?v=1788284381\" alt=\"Aurender A1 15th Anniversary front view with the 8.8 inch display showing playback and the commemorative gold plate\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1 15th Anniversary is a 430mm full-width component, 19.25kg (42.4 lb) of aluminum chassis and heatsink, powered by a full linear toroidal supply. The 8.8\" 1920x480 IPS display spans the faceplate with album art and playback detail, with a volume jog and transport buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.tlr-cmp{margin:10px 0 4px;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{color:#6b6b68;font-size:13.5px;margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.5;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:15px;}.tlr-cmp a{color:#2a2b2a !important;text-decoration:none !important;opacity:1 !important;padding-bottom:2px;background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;transition:background-size .35s ease;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam\u003eli:hover a,.tlr-cmp a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 3px;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5;color:#2a2b2a;}.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d !important;font-weight:700;background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam{list-style:none !important;padding:0 !important;margin:8px 0 0 !important;}.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam\u003eli{padding:9px 0 !important;margin:0 !important;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5;cursor:pointer;}.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam\u003eli::before{display:none !important;content:none !important;}.tlr-cmp ul.cmp-fam a{font-weight:700;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the A1 15th Anniversary Fits in the Aurender Analog Line\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eEvery Analog Output Series server streams and converts in one box. Here is what each step up the line adds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aurender-a1000-music-streamer-server-dac\"\u003eAurender A1000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$3,900\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe compact entry point: a dual-mono AKM4490REQ DAC with HDMI ARC and Bluetooth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aurender-a200-music-streamer-server-mqa-dsd-dac\"\u003eAurender A200\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$7,500\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eAdds dual drive bays for up to two 8TB drives on an AKM4490 DAC.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aurender-a15-music-server-streamer-dac\"\u003eAurender A15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$10,500\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eMoves to dual-mono AKM4490 DACs and a linear supply with four toroidal transformers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aurender-a20-music-server-streamer-dac\"\u003eAurender A20\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$19,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to dual-mono AK4497 DACs and the same analog output stage as the A30.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aurender-a30-server-streamer-dac-cd-ripper\"\u003eAurender A30\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$24,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eDual-mono AK4497 DACs plus a built-in CD ripper and 10TB of factory storage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003eAurender A1 15th Anniversary \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$25,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe only quad-DAC model in the series: four AKM4499EX chips, R2R volume, HDMI eARC and I2S inputs, three headphone outputs. 300 units worldwide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eChoose the A30 if ripping CDs into built-in storage matters most; the A1 15th Anniversary is built around the conversion stage itself. Browse the line in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aurender-analog-output-servers\"\u003eAurender Analog Output Servers\u003c\/a\u003e or everything from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aurender\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eComplete the Aurender System\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eTwo Aurender components made for the A1 15th Anniversary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cmp-fam\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aurender-mc10-master-clock\"\u003eMC10 Master Clock\u003c\/a\u003e: a 10MHz rubidium master clock for the A1's BNC clock input, locking the whole digital chain to one timebase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aurender-nh10-network-hub\"\u003eNH10 Network Hub\u003c\/a\u003e: Aurender's low-noise network hub that hands the server a clean Ethernet feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNo Ethernet Run Near Your System?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-radius:8px;padding:15px 18px;margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#555;\"\u003eThe Aurender A1 15th Anniversary connects to your network over wired Ethernet. If there is no network port near your rack, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/netgear-ex6120-wifi-range-extender\" style=\"color:#a3704d;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ecdcca;\"\u003eNETGEAR EX6120 WiFi Range Extender\u003c\/a\u003e plugs into a nearby outlet, joins the WiFi network you already have, and gives the A1 a wired port to connect to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. At this level, every detail matters, and we're here to make sure you get it right. Whether you need help with system matching, setup guidance, or just want to talk through your options before pulling the trigger, owner Mike Hoatson is a phone call away. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, and our support lasts well beyond the sale. Call or text 410-239-2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAurender A1 15th Anniversary Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eAKM4499EX quad configuration (two chips per channel); R2R resistor-ladder volume control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e1x XLR (balanced), 1x RCA (unbalanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e3.5mm and 6.3mm unbalanced, 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e1x AES\/EBU, 1x I2S, 1x coaxial, 1x optical, 1x USB, HDMI eARC (TV audio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e1x coaxial, 1x USB Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClocking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eOCXO with FPGA control; 10MHz 50 ohm BNC external clock input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStreaming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eGoogle Cast (built-in module), AirPlay, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz; Bluetooth AptX Lossless; Roon Ready certification in progress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003ePCM up to 768kHz, DSD up to DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal Storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e2x 2.5\" trays for SSD\/HDD up to 15mm (drives not included); 500GB NVMe system drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Connections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eGigabit Ethernet; 2x USB 3.0 for external storage; 12V trigger in and out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlatform\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e8.8\" 1920x480 IPS LCD; RK3588 octa-core 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM; Conductor app; Debian-based OS boots in under 25 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eFull linear, toroidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e430 x 130 x 355 mm (16.9\" W x 5.1\" H x 14\" D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e19.25 kg (42.4 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eLimited to 300 units worldwide, commemorative gold plate; IR remote plus rotary Bluetooth LE remote included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":43113143894112,"sku":"AURA115THSI","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":43113142714464,"sku":"AURA115THBL","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/aurender-a1-15th-anniversary-three-quarter.jpg?v=1788283698","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/aurender-a1-15th-anniversary-edition-music-server-streamer-dac","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}