The Aurender is a high-fidelity music server designed for audiophiles, offering advanced features for storing, managing, and playing digital music. It functions as a central hub for your music library, providing a robust and reliable platform for both local and streaming content.
Function Description:
The Aurender music server is primarily used for storing and playing digital audio files. It connects to a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), integrated amplifier, or preamplifier to deliver high-quality audio playback. The server is controlled via dedicated iOS or Android applications, allowing users to browse their music library, manage playlists, and access streaming services. Aurender servers are designed with a focus on delivering the purest possible digital signal, incorporating features like isolated LAN ports and dedicated USB audio outputs to minimize noise and interference. It supports various audio formats, including high-resolution files, ensuring a premium listening experience. The device also offers "Smart Copy" features for easily transferring music from USB drives or Network Attached Storage (NAS) to its internal storage. For users with specific Aurender models like the ACS10 or A30, additional manager apps provide features such as CD ripping and metadata editing.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Connectivity: Requires a hard-wired Ethernet connection to a router; does NOT work on WiFi for primary server connection. Supports CAT5SE, CAT6, and CAT7 LAN cables.
- Control Apps: Aurender Conductor App for iPad (iPad Air or later, iOS 12.4 or later recommended for iPad Air2 or iPad Pro for faster processing and 801.11ac wireless). Aurender Lite for iPhone (iOS 12.4 or later). Aurender Conductor App for Android Phone (Android 7.0 or later).
- Network Speed: A router supporting gigabit speeds (1000Mb) is recommended for faster music file transfer over LAN and robust streaming support, although 10/100Mb routers will work.
- USB WiFi Adapter (Optional): Can be used to create an isolated LAN for local content playback if a wired Ethernet connection is unavailable. This scenario does not provide Internet access for streaming. Compatible USB WiFi adapters should be consulted with Aurender support.
- Audio Outputs:
- USB Audio: Dedicated, filtered, and isolated USB audio outputs for pure digital signal transmission. Compatibility with DACs that do not require drivers for Apple computers is a general rule, but users should check with Aurender support or DAC manufacturers.
- SPDIF (N10 and W20 models): Includes AES/EBU, Coax RCA/BNC, and Optical outputs, controlled by a precise OCXO clock for enhanced sound quality.
- Coax Output (N100C model): Converted signal from the USB output, without the precision of the OCXO clock.
- Analog Outputs (A10, A30, A100 models): RCA/XLR or RCA only analog outputs with high-quality digital volume control. These can connect directly to a preamp or power amplifier. All outputs are active simultaneously.
- Internal Storage: Supports internal music content storage. ACS10 is factory-configured as RAID 1 (Mirror) but can be reconfigured for maximum HDD capacity by deleting RAID.
- Power: Connects to 110/220V electrical outlets or power conditioners/surge protectors.
Usage Features:
- App-Based Control: The Aurender Conductor app serves as the primary interface for managing and playing music.
- Music Library Management: Users can browse their music library by various categories (song, artist, album, genre, composer, folder).
- Smart Copy: Facilitates easy transfer of music files from external USB hard drives or NAS to the Aurender's internal storage.
- Streaming Service Integration: Allows users to log in to their streaming service subscriptions (e.g., TIDAL, Qobuz) directly through the Conductor app, enabling access to streaming content.
- Playback Queue System: Operates on a "play queue" basis, caching selected songs or groups of songs to the internal solid-state drive for optimal audio performance.
- Playback Control: Offers options to play now, play random, replace queue, add to next, add to end, and view album covers.
- Remote Support: A built-in "Send Remote Support Email" feature in the Conductor app allows users to request technical assistance. This provides Aurender technicians with remote access to diagnose and fix software/firmware issues, typically within 24-48 hours.
- Software Updates: The Conductor app facilitates software updates for the Aurender server, ensuring access to the latest features and improvements.
- ACS/A30 Manager Apps: Dedicated apps for ACS10 and A30 models provide additional functionalities like CD ripping, metadata editing, and configuring specific device features.
- Companion Unit Mode (ACS10): When used as a companion to another Aurender server/player, the ACS10 can merge library contents and act as a filter to isolate the primary player from Ethernet noise.
Maintenance Features:
- Proper Shutdown Procedure: Emphasizes the importance of properly shutting down the Aurender to prevent hardware damage. This can be done by holding the "play" button in the Conductor app to select "Restart" or "Turn off," or by pressing and releasing the power button on the unit's front panel. Users are explicitly warned NOT to press and hold the power button, as this causes a forced shutdown.
- Software Updates: Regular software updates are provided to maintain and improve device functionality.
- Remote Diagnostics: The remote support feature allows technicians to diagnose and resolve software-related issues without requiring the user to send the unit in for service.
- Physical Placement: For best performance, it is recommended not to stack Aurender products directly on top of one another to ensure proper vibration isolation.
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