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STEP 5: Connect to DAC
USB
All Aurender music servers feature dedicated USB audio outputs. These USB audio outputs are
filtered and isolated for the purest possible transmission of digital signal via USB. The dedicated
USB audio port is clearly marked on the back of your Aurender (location varies by model). For
best USB audio performance, please be sure to use the dedicated USB audio port (not to be
confused with the USB data ports) for audio!
A note on USB Compatibility - As a general rule, if the DAC does NOT require drivers to work
with an Apple computer, then it will work with Aurender's USB output. Please check with Auren-
der support or the DAC manufacturer to confirm compatibility.
SPDIF (includes AES/EBU, Coax RCA/BNC, Optical)
N10 and W20 benefit from a suite of SPDIF outputs in addition to USB. The SPDIF output section
on N10 and W20 is controlled by the extremely precise OCXO clock. Therefore, in many cases,
your DAC may sound better when connected to one of these outputs as opposed to USB.
To use these outputs, connect the corresponding cable from the desired output on the Auren-
der to the input of the same type on your DAC.
The N100C features a coax output which is a converted signal from the USB output. It does not
feature the precision of the OCXO clock.
For more information on advanced hookups especially regarding W20, please see the Web Man-
ual at www.aurender.com/user-guides
Analog Outputs - (RCA/XLR) - A10, A30 / (RCA) - A100 Only
A10, A30 and A100 feature RCA/XLR or RCA only analog outputs. Since the A10, A30 and A100
has high-quality digital volume control, you can run these analog outputs into your preamp,
or straight into your power amplifier if you like. If connecting straight to your power amplifier,
it is essential that you make sure the volume on your A10, A30 and A100 is turned down before
playing music! Failure to do so may cause damage to your system.
For best performance, we recommend setting the volume output to "direct" mode if being used
with a preamp.
Before connecting your Aurender to a DAC, integrated amp, or preamp, please make sure that the
device you are connecting to is powered OFF before you make the connection. This will ensure a
solid "handshake" between the Aurender and DAC, and it will prevent accidental damage to your
system by "hot-swapping" cables.
All outputs are active at all times. Which output sounds best will depend on your DAC.
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