Aurender A200 Music Streamer Server MQA DSD DAC

The A200 is the entry point to Aurender's range of DAC-equipped music servers, offering a budget-friendly solution without compromising on features or audio performance. Packed with a high-performance DAC featuring full MQA decoding, the A200 allows you to enjoy the vast selection of MQA-encoded music from Tidal or your stored files. Its compact design supports massive storage capacity, accommodating up to two 8TB user-installable drives for virtually limitless music libraries. Whether you're replacing an aging CD player, upgrading from a computer audio system, or seeking the simplicity of a one-box source component, the A200 delivers unrivaled performance at a real-world price.

Key Features

• High-Performance DAC with Full MQA Decoding: Equipped with the AKM4490 chipset, the A200 supports PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512 for exceptional sound quality.
• Versatile Connectivity: Functions as a preamplifier with adjustable volume control, digital inputs/outputs, and supports direct connection to power amplifiers or active speakers.
• Massive Storage Capacity: Two rear-panel slots accommodate user-installable 2.5" HDD or SSD drives up to 8TB each, allowing up to 16TB of internal storage.
• Precision Clock and Linear Power Supply: FPGA-based clock with sub-100fs jitter and a full-linear power supply with individual toroidal transformers ensure low noise and high fidelity.
• Aurender Conductor App: An intuitive app for iPad, iPhone, or Android devices provides easy control of your music library and streaming services.

Design and Build

The A200 features a compact yet robust design with a machined aluminum chassis that complements any high-fidelity music system. Its elegant front panel showcases a vibrant 6.9-inch widescreen LCD display, rendering album artwork and system information in vivid color. The minimalist aesthetic is both functional and visually appealing, with front-panel controls for volume adjustment, playback, and playlist selection. The supplied machined aluminum IR remote control adds convenience, allowing you to manage essential functions without relying on a phone or tablet.

Performance

Delivering higher fidelity to your high-resolution digital files and streams, the A200's AKM4490 DAC chipset provides exceptional clarity, transparency, and a natural sonic signature. The full-decoder MQA capability ensures the highest possible sound quality from MQA-encoded content, allowing you to experience music as the artists intended. The linear power supply and precision clock contribute to a low-noise environment, minimizing jitter and ensuring accurate digital audio data transmission. Whether streaming or playing files from its massive storage, the A200 offers a detailed and immersive listening experience.

Technology

At the heart of the A200 is a high-precision clock generation system incorporating FPGA technology with a sub-100fs jitter-reducing clock generator, ensuring precise timing of digital audio data. The full-linear power supply utilizes three individual toroidal transformers dedicated to the music server, digital circuitry, and DAC, reducing electrical noise and interference. The A200's caching storage system uses a 240GB solid-state drive to cache music for playback, eliminating noise from spinning disks and moving parts. The Aurender Conductor App provides a user-friendly interface for controlling playback and accessing streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and Internet Radio. MQA full-decoding technology allows for playback of MQA files and streams, delivering studio-quality sound.

Versatility and Compatibility

The A200's flexible connectivity options include unbalanced RCA analog outputs with variable or fixed volume settings, allowing direct connection to power amplifiers, active speakers, or integration with existing preamplifiers. Digital inputs—coaxial and optical—enable the use of the A200's superior DAC with external sources like CD transports or Blu-ray players. A USB audio output is also provided for sending digital signals to other systems or DACs. With support for virtually all lossless and lossy file codecs, including PCM up to 32bit/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512, the A200 is compatible with a wide range of audio formats and setups.

The Listening Room Experience

At The Listening Room, we take pride in offering more than just high-fidelity audio equipment. We provide expert advice, personalized service, and a commitment to helping you find the perfect sound system for your space. From delivery to custom setup, our goal is to ensure that every piece of equipment you purchase performs at its absolute best in your environment. Trust us to be your partners in the pursuit of exceptional sound.

Specifications

• Front Panel Display: 6.9" 1280 x 480 IPS Color LCD
• CPU: Intel Low Power Quad-Core N4200
• System Memory: 8GB
• SSD for System and Cache: 240GB NVMe
• Main Clock: TCXO-Based Precision Jitter-Reducing Clock
• DAC: AKM4490 (stereo design), MQA Full-Decode
• Analog Audio Outputs: Unbalanced RCA, 2.0Vrms Output
• Supported Formats (Analog Output): PCM up to 32bit/768kHz, DSD up to DSD512
• USB Audio Output Supported Formats: PCM up to 32bit/768kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD256, Native DSD up to DSD256
• Storage (User-Installed): 2 x 2.5" HDD or SSD (up to 15mm height each)
• I/O Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 (rear)
• Digital Audio Outputs: USB Audio Class 2.0 x 1
• Digital Inputs: Coaxial x1, Optical x1
• Volume Control: Variable or Fixed Output
• Ethernet: Double-Isolated Gigabit LAN x1
• Power Supply: Full-Linear with Super Capacitor–Based UPS
• Control Software: Aurender Conductor App for iPad, iPhone, and Android
• Streaming Support: Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Internet Radio
• Remote Control: Machined Aluminum IR Remote Included
• Material: Machined Aluminum Chassis
• Dimensions: 350 mm (W) x 96 mm (H) x 355 mm (D)
• Weight: 9.6 kg
• Power Consumption: Play (26W), Peak (30W), Standby (6.5W)