Aurender ACS10

ACS10 Library management powerhouse, Audiophile USB output High Performance Digital Output Network Transport with Automatic CD Ripping / Library Management / Metadata Editing and Massive Dual-HDD Storage Central Server Hub for Large Libraries “Aurender is trying to kill your computer.” – AudioStream Designed and developed to eliminate the reliance upon computers and other IT products in your digital audio system, the Aurender Content Server (ACS10) unifies the activities of CD ripping, Network Attached Storage (with RAID mirroring), and advanced library management/metadata editing with exceptional USB audio output. Not only does ACS10 excel as a stand-alone Digital Transport with the same filtered & isolated USB audio output found on the most high-end Aurender models, the included ACS Manager companion app incorporates advanced library management utilities right from your iPad or Android tablet. A CD-ROM drive and ACS’s reference quality CD Ripping engine authors the best sounding files from your CDs in your choice of FLAC, WAV or AIFF codecs. Metadata is automatically retrieved and fully editable if desired. Music collectors with massive libraries or more than one high-end system in the home will appreciate ACS10 as a Central Server Hub for other Aurender players. Connectivity is accomplished over the network, allowing the ACS10 to be conveniently located in your main audio system or in a separate location. Key Features Reference Quality Automatic CD Ripping ACS is for the music lover looking to convert a collection of CDs to a file-based format in the highest quality available. Enjoy lossless, error-corrected CD rips using ACS’s optical drive and customized audiophile CD ripping engine. Metadata Editing and Library Management Like any precious collection, Music Libraries need curation. The dedicated ACS Manager app allows the user to manage, catalog, and groom a vast library for easy access. Browse your library with pride again. Aurender’s Dedicated USB Audio Output USB is historically prone to transferring noise between devices. That’s why Aurender’s dedicated USB Audio output is physically and electrically isolated from the noise-generating CPU board to minimize noise in the sensitive audio interconnect.     Audio Grade Linear Power Supply with UPS Clean power is the single most important factor in enjoying your favorite music with the highest fidelity from a digital source component. ACS10features a fully linear power supply block for a low noise floor, allowing the nuances and detail of your music to sing out. Super Capacitor UPS system protects your Aurender in case of abrupt loss of power. Central Server Hub Do you have more than one system in your home? Think of ACS as your musical “mothership” where your music library lives. Other Aurender systems on your network can stream your library from ACS seamlessly. With ACS handling the content storage/server tasks, your other systems run nice and light for superior audio performance. Massive Built-In Storage Capacity ACS10 ships standard in a 2 x 8TB RAID1 configuration, where the 2 HDDs are set up as mirror images of one another in case of drive failure. However, if you require more capacity, ACS can be easily reconfigured to make use of the full capacity of both drives. Need even more storage? Special order ACS10 with up to 2 x 14 TB HDDs!     Nimbie Auto-Loader Compatibility For large CD archival projects, connect an Acronova Nimbie Auto Loader (sold separately) for automated batch ripping. Future-Proofed Processing Power The ACS system incorporates significant processing power and system memory designed to maximize headroom for expanded functionality now and in the future.         REVIEW & AWARDS Aurender ACS10 Music Server/Streamer/CD Ripper/HDD Storage - Read More "Because the ACS10 must be used in conjunction with an external and independent DAC, the final sonic result will always be a combination of the ACS10 and your DAC’s sonic capabilities. Whether you will discover that the ACS10 is a sonically superior source when compared to your current USB signal chain will be affected not only by the ACS10 but also by your DAC’s internal USB signal-handling. But if your goal is to acquire a streamer source that will deliver the highest possible sonic quality currently available from higher-resolution streaming sources, handle all the ripping and storage, and do it elegantly, you will be hard-pressed to find a better, more comprehensive self-contained hardware/software option than the Aurender ACS10." - Steven Stone   Aurender ACS10 review - Read More "The Aurender ACS10 is an impressive feat of engineering with enormous capabilities and superb reliability. It’s even very easy to use… once you learn how. But you will need to exercise a lot of care when choosing the DAC you will use with it." - Australian Hi-Fi    Aurender Content Server ACS10 Full Review - Read More "The fit and finish is classic Aurender, as is the high-touch product support. The one-touch ripping, automatic data redundancy, and completely computer-less operation from start to finish are, among other things, what people are paying for with the ACS10. Add in the fact that the ACS10 functions on a platform of ever increasing possibilities only limited by one's imagination and continual iOS app updates, and I believe many audiophiles will find that the Aurender ACS10 is the product for which they've been looking a long time.  " - The Computer Audiophile     SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 16.9″W x 14″D x 3.8″H (3.3″ w/o Feet) Weight 27 lb Material Machined Aluminum Chassis  Front Panel Display 4.0″ IPC LCD Power Supply Full Linear CPU Intel Low Power Quad Core RAM 8GB/16GB for 24 and 28 TB models Library Storage Capacity 28TB SSD for System & Cache 240GB NVME/480GB NVME for 24 & 28 TB Models Data USB Ports 1X USB 3.0 (Front), 1X USB 3.0 (Rear) Software Suite Aurender Conductor, ACS Manager Ethernet Port 1 Double-Isolated + 2 Standard Gigabit LAN Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Yes (Super Capacitors) Power Consumption Play (16.5W), Peak (23.5W), Standby (6.5W) CD Ripping Capability Yes, Drawer-Loading Optical Drive, Compatible with Nimbie Autoloader Audio Analog Outputs N/A DAC Chipset N/A Audio Word Clock TCXO Analog Outputs Supported Format N/A Digital Outputs USB Audio (Dedicated) USB Output Supported Format Up To 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD128 (DoP), DSD512 (Native) SPDIF & AES/EBU Output Supported Format N/A Digital Inputs N/A Headphone Section N/A Master Clock Input N/A MQA Support MQA Core-Decoder Upgrade Available Compatible Formats DSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others DSD-to-PCM Conversion N/A