Aurender N200

N200 Rack Appeal. Step up your streaming game. High-Performance Digital Output Network Transport with USB and Coaxial digital outputs, handsome color screen, and 2 x 2.5″ Slots for user-installable library storage The Art of Music Making N200 represents a milestone in terms of exceptional sound quality, unique feature set, and high value. In order to make N200 accessible to as many music lovers as possible, we have omitted the expensive OCXO-controlled digital audio board in favor of a simple, dedicated USB audio output. N200 sports all the recent Aurender technological innovations including cache-based playback, a low power Intel quad-core processor, our latest generation modular USB Audio output, double isolated gigabit ethernet port, and super-capacitor based uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for safe shut downs. N200 is capable of handling PCM up to 384kHz and DSD content up to an amazing DSD512! A 6.9” full-color IPS LCD display renders album artwork and track information in gorgeous detail. We’ve also expanded the internal music library storage capacity by providing two user-installable SSD/HDD trays to suit your needs. And, if you’re 100% streaming, no storage drives need to be installed. N200 delivers audio performance very close to the pinnacle Aurender experience, with only compromises that are irrelevant except in the context of the most extreme high-end systems.   Key Features Flagship DNA, Repurposed The same technological advances that make N20, N30SA, and W20SE so special are also found on N200. But, by omitting the OCXO clock controlled SPDIF & AES/EBU digital outputs, we are able to deliver stellar USB audio performance in a smaller, more economical package. 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. N200 features 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. 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.     User-Installable Storage Options N200 is built with two trays for user-installable storage. Need a lot of capacity? Load up to 2 8TB SSDs! Not into storing files and prefer to stream? Leave them empty, and don’t pay for storage capacity you won’t use. 6.9″ Front Panel Display An impressive 6.9″ full-color IPS LCD display reproduces the album art, artist name and song title in utter elegance. Coax RCA Audio Output In addition to N200’s exceptional USB Audio Output, a coax RCA output is also included for your convenience to connect to a legacy DAC or second system.     REVIEW & AWARDS Aurender N200 Network Audio Transport - Read More "In common with most server/streamer components, the N200 has its own idiosyncrasies and will take a little familiarisation. Nevertheless, its combination of performance and sensible approach to adding user-defined hard drives makes it a highly attractive prospect, and one that rapidly becomes a delight to use. In fact, even if you only ever use it with online services, you're likely to be delighted by what it can do." - Andrew Everard   Aurender A200 Caching Music Server Review - Read More "The A200’s dependable stability and exceptional sound quality, combined with the flawless operation of the Aurender Conductor app make listening to digital music a thoroughly rewarding experience. Having an app that is snappy, responsive, and never hangs or crashes goes a long way toward achieving what we’re all after in this hobby: pure musical enjoyment. Aurender has succeeded in creating a device that combines a local music library, streaming transport, and DAC all inside one elegantly machined aluminum chassis. If you can afford the steep cost of entry, you won’t be disappointed by the A200’s performance. " - Drew Gagliano     SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 13″W x 14″D x 3.8″H (3.3″H w/o Feet) Weight 19.4 lb Material Machined Aluminum Chassis  Front Panel Display 6.9″ 1280 x 480 Wide IPS Color LCD Power Supply 2x35W CPU Intel Low Power Quad Core RAM 8GB Library Storage Capacity 2X 2.5″ Compartments (User-Installable Storage) SSD for System & Cache 240GB NVME Data USB Ports 2X USB 3.0 (Rear) Software Suite Aurender Conductor Ethernet Port Double-Isolated Gigabit LAN Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Yes (Super Capacitors) Power Consumption Play (15W), Peak (35W), Standby (5.1W) CD Ripping Capability N/A Audio Analog Outputs N/A DAC Chipset N/A Audio Word Clock TCXO Analog Outputs Supported Format N/A Digital Outputs USB Audio (Dedicated), RCA Coax SPDIF (basic) USB Output Supported Format Up To 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD128 (DoP), DSD512 (Native) SPDIF & AES/EBU Output Supported Format PCM: Up to 32-bit / 192 kHz; DSD: Up to DSD64 via DoP 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 Not Supported