Inheriting Aurender's unique
next-generation family design
identity, the N30SA is visually
distinguished by both its
dual-chassis form factor and
wide-screen full-color LCD display
first seen on the A30 and N20. At
first glance, you immediately notice
its substantial presence, elegance
and grace – a visual metaphor of
what to expect sonically. However,
N30’s audiophile essence also lies
within its inner beauty. N30SA takes
its hardware and circuit topology
innovations first explored on the
N20 to its empirical conclusion.
N30SA goes above and beyond the N20
in terms of noise and jitter
reduction, increased dynamics and
uncompromised purity of the audio
signal.
Features
- Full-Color 8.8” 1920 x 480 wide
IPS LCD
- CPU updated to Intel low power
Quad-Core with 8GB system memory
- 8TB Storage SSD and 480GB Caching
SSD with rear panel slot for
additional drive
- Audio Class USB 2.0 x 1
- Double-Isolated LAN port
- Robust machined aluminum chassis
structure x 2
- Super-Capacitor based UPS
- Word Clock Input
- 2 sets of linking cables. 1 x 0.5m
and 1 x 1.5m for placement
flexibility
Physical Separation of Audio
Circuitry and Power Supplies
As mentioned, the N30SA consists
of two separate chassis linked
together by two cables. The power
box houses all power supplies,
display driver, HDD/SSD storage and
all circuitry related to system
control The audio box contains SPDIF
audio board with all digital output
protocols and the OCXO clock. Both
chassis are distinguished by their
10mm thick top covers which act as
an effective EMF shield as well as
having anti-resonance properties. In
the audiophile world, two-chassis
designs connote “ultrahigh end” such
as a separate CD transport / DAC or
preamplifier with separate power
supply. However, in the N30SA, this
is not just a mere stylistic gesture
as significant benefits in fidelity
are realized with this configuration.
For example, the power box can be
located up to 1.5m away from the
audio box greatly reducing the
potential for spurious noise
pollution cause by physical
interaction. But more importantly,
the AC powered linear power supply
converts and delivers a clean DC
power source from which the audio
box is powered. This arrangement
dramatically lowers the noise floor
resulting to an uncannily quiet
background from which music can
emerge. Through segregation of the
noise inducing componentry such as
the AC socket, LCD display driver,
AC to DC power rectifier, hard drive
spindle noise and LAN port results
in an unprecedented level of audio
purity.
Additional Noise Suppression
Methods Employed
In addition to removing AC power
noise from the outside by converting
it into a clean DC power, another
major source of outside noise is
from the ethernet cable. Like the
AC/DC conversion the N30SA’s LAN
ports have a similar behavior. LAN
signals containing noise from the
router are separated by galvanic
isolation through a transformer and
double-isolated LAN port. Viewing
the audio outputs, located on the
rear panel there is one each AES/EBU,
BNC, Coax, Tos-Link and Audio 2.0
USB. This audio signal processing
unit outputs an extremely low noise
audio signal made possible by a
unique grounding technique,
electrical isolation and operation
by DC power supplied from the power
supply unit and filtered again
inside the audio box. The resulting
noise floor is nearly unmeasurable.
OCXO Main Clock
A high-quality Oven Controlled
Crystal Oscillator (same as the one
in W20SE) is used for the SPDIF
outputs in the Aurender N30SA. Since
only the parts directly related to
audio playback are located together
in one chassis, they can be totally
isolated and free from noise
generated from other than audio
signal processing. That noise may
occur inside the chassis and can be
delt with through meticulous
internal processing.
Word Clock/Master Clock Input
This input allows interface with an
external word or master clock which
are offered by several
high-performance DAC manufacturers.
Simply put, a word clock is a device
that is given the job of keeping
perfect time and preventing digital
audio data errors when multiple
components are used together. Using
the 75 Ω BNC connector as a
connection method, both master clock
and word clock inputs are supported
for various scalability options.
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Control by Aurender Conductor
Aurender Conductor is an
award-winning music management
application that is at the heart of
every Aurender music server /
streamer. It provides quick access
to your favorite files or steaming
service and is intuitive, easy to
use and simple to master. Conductor
is supported on iPad, iPhone,
Android Phones and Tablets. An
Aurender music server is inclusive
and designed in such a way so that
both hardware and software work in
harmony. This integration ensures
better sound quality, reliability,
stability and predictability of
operation. It also allows Aurender
to provide an unprecedented level of
customer support via our app-based
remote support login.
Specifications
- Front Panel Display: Full-Color
8.8” 1920 x 480 wide IPS LCD
- CPU: Intel Low Power Quad-Core
- System Memory: 8GB
- SSD for System and Cache: 480GB
SSD
- Main Clock: OCXO Based Precision
Jitter Reducing Clock
- Storage: 8TB SSD installed. Slot
for additional 2.5” drive
- Word Clock Input: BNC 10MHz,
12.8MHz (44.1kHz and 48kHz multiples
from 1 to 512),
- Input impedance: 75 ohms
- I/O Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 (rear)
- Digital Audio Outputs: AES/EBU,
Coaxial, BNC, Optical and USB Audio
Class 2.0 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
- DSD-to-PCM: Precision DSD-to-PCM
conversion for SPDIF outputs Support
for
DSD64/128/256/512 to 88.2kHz or 176.4kHz
- MQA Core Decoder: Optional
- Gigabit Ethernet: Double-Isolated
x 1
- Power Supply: Full-Linear supply
isolated by separated chassis
- UPS: Yes (Super Capacitor based)
- Control Software: Aurender
Conductor for iPad, Android Phone /
Tablet
- Material: Machined Aluminum
Chassis
- Dimensions & Weight (each): 16.9 x
3.8 x 14.0in., 48.5lbs / 430 x 96 x
353mm., 22.0kg
- Power Consumption: Play (40W),
Peak (70W), Standby (3.5W) |