The Art of Delivering Music
The N200 represents a milestone in
the ever-expanding offerings of
music server / streamers from
Aurender. Its combination of
exceptional audio performance,
unique feature set and selling price
make the N200 a highly desirable
model within the Aurender range.
N200 is yet another leap in audio
performance that one would expect
from a new Aurender model. Updated
and improved upon by virtue of an
all-new low-power Intel quad-core
processor, low-noise linear power
supply and increased system memory
brings higher fidelity to your
digital files and streams. A
beautiful machined aluminum chassis
sporting a 6.9” color LCD display
lends the N200 the look of a mini
N20. Also included are all the
Aurender innovations you’ve come to
expect including our
latest-generation Audio Class 2.0
USB and Coaxial digital outputs, 2X
isolated gigabit ethernet port and
super-capacitor based uninterrupted
power supply (UPS). We’ve also
expanded the options for internal
music library storage capacity by
providing two user accessible dual
HDD/SSD trays allowing for the user
to the drive type and capacity that
best suits your needs. And, if
you’re streaming 100%, no drives
would need to be installed. All
Aurender music servers are
controlled by our exclusive app,
Aurender Conductor which is
supported on iPad, iPhone, Android
phone and tablets.The N200, as is
true will all Aurender models,
benefits from being an inclusive
design, meaning that all the
necessary technology required for
file serving or streaming music is
incorporated within one audio
component. This approach provides a
high level of stability, reliability
and predictability of operation
which results in superior sound
quality and user experience.
Innovative Technology
The N200 digital music server /
streamer incorporates technology
derived from our best-in-class
models. For example, the solid-state
240GB NVMe caching drive for
playback eliminates latency and the
potential of drop-outs often
associated with using IT storage
devices like NAS and USB drives for
music playback. And the dedicated
high-performance Audio 2.0 USB
digital audio output or SPDIF Coax
feature ultra low-noise power
circuitry to deliver a pristine
digital stream to the connected DAC.
The N200 greatly benefits from
“trickle down” technology from our
far more expensive models making
them both deliver audio performance
that belies their cost.
Storage, Your Way
Many consumers today are using
streaming services exclusively. For
these users, no internal hard drive
is necessary, however the N200 has a
rear panel tray that can accommodate
dual 2.5″ HDDs or SSDs. Either drive
is user installed at purchase, any
time thereafter or never.
Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port for
Network Connectivity
For network connectivity, streaming,
upgrades and file transfers, N200
has a Gigabit Ethernet Port along
with two USB 2.0 data ports for
copying files from a USB HDD or USB
thumb drive.
Copying Content
Loading music into your Aurender is
simple and easy. You can choose
between two simple methods depending
upon where you digital music library
currently resides – direct from a
USB storage device or over the
network from a NAS.
The Aurender Conductor App Takes
Control Of Your Music
The Aurender Conductor App turns
your iPad, Android phone or tablet
into a highly versatile user
interface for Aurender Music Servers
making managing, viewing, playing
and streaming high-resolution music
collections a breeze. All
permissions, behaviors and functions
of the Aurender Music Server /
Streamer can be easily accessed
through the Settings menu of the
Aurender
ConductorApp.
Embedded within the Aurender App are
the lossless streaming services
Tidal and Qobuz (subscription
required). When using a streaming
service, Aurender handles the
streaming content the same way as
files stored internally, so all
functions and operations are the
same with either library. In fact,
it’s easy to combine streaming
content into your library of files
making all content appear to be one
and the same.
MQA Core Decoder (optional in-app
purchase)
Aurender’s optional MQA Core Decoder
upgrade enables first unfold to play
MQA files through a non-MQA
certified DAC at up to 88.2kHz or
96kHz. The Core Decode upgrade can
also deliver the first unfold to MQA
certified DACs requiring it so the
DAC can perform the final rendering.
USB HDD and NAS (Network-Attached
Storage) Support
Best performance occurs when music
is stored on the Aurender’s internal
storage. However, the Aurender
platform is also capable of
seamlessly integrating content
stored on a NAS or external USB hard
drive.(In this case, stored content
navigation is accomplished from the
folder view)
Network Streaming With
Solid-State Drive (SSD) Caching
Playback
After a song or album is selected
from the Aurender Conductor App,
that specific music is cached to the
240GB NVMe SSD from the internal
drive and the N200 will then
playback directly from the SSD. This
minimizes wear and tear on the
drives as after loading to the
caching drive, the storage drive(s)
goes idle. Additionally, by caching
songs to the SDD for playback, it
eliminates any sound quality
degradation and even dropouts due to
a non-optimal network connection
from, for example, a NAS drive.
Dedicated USB Audio Class 2.0
Output With Noise-Free Power
Circuitry
Our dedicated USB Audio Class 2.0
output is designed to deliver an
exceptionally transparent audio
signal, free of noise and shielded
from any outside electrical or RFI
interference.
Ultra High-Quality SPDIF Digital
Audio Output
SPDIF audio outputs differ from
asynchronous (USB) outputs in that
the clocking is done from within the
server as opposed to the DAC. Which
is best? One must try that in the
context of your system to know.
However, there many very good
performing legacy DACs manufactured
before USB existed and here the
SPDIF RCA Coax may be your only
connectivity option.
Linear Power Supply
A full-linear power supply provides
clean and stable power to the CPU
and audio output circuitry. Linear
supplies are renowned for their
ability to deliver a wide dynamic
range capability, deep and powerful
low frequency response and a wide
and deep soundstage.
Remote Internet Technical Support
In the unlikely event you may need
technical support, you can do so
right from the Aurender Conductor
App. Sending a Remote Support
Request from our app allows
engineers to quickly diagnose and
correct problems over the Internet,
should they occur.
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Specifications
- Front Panel Display: 6.9” 1280
x 480 IPS Color LCD
- CPU: Intel Low Power Quad-Core
- System Memory: 8GB
- SSD for System Cache: 240GB NVMe
- Main Clock: TCXO Based Precision
Jitter Reducing Clock
- Storage (optional-user installed):
2.5” HDD or SSD x 1 or 2 (15mm
height max)
- I/O Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 (rear)
- Digital Audio Outputs: USB Audio
Class 2.0 x 1 and SPDIF Coaxial x 1
- SPDIF Audio Output: PCM up to
24-bit / 192kHz
- USB Audio Output: 32-bit / 384kHz,
1-bit, 2.8MHz (DSD64); 1-bit, 5.6MHz
(DSD128),
11.2MHz (DSD256), 22.4MHz (DSD512)
- Compatible Formats: DSD (DSF,DFF),
WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE
- Gigabit Ethernet: Double-Isolated
Port x 1
- Power Supply: Full-Linear (35W x
2)
- UPS: Yes (Super-Capacitor based)
- Control Software: Aurender
Conductor for iPad, Android Phone /
Tablet
- Material: Machined Aluminum
Chassis
- Dimensions & Weight: 13 x 3.8 x
14in., 19.8lbs. / 330 x 96 x 355mm.,
9.0kg
- Power Consumption: Play (25W),
Peak (40W), Standby (3.5W) |