Aurender A1 15th Anniversary Edition Music Server/Streamer
Our Price: £21,000.00
What HFL Thinks
Aurender A1 Music Server/Streamer – By continually pushing the boundaries of technology in terms of a streamlined user experience and no-compromise audio performance, Aurender’s core goal is simple: to combine exceptional hardware engineering with a software suite that is specifically optimized to take maximum advantage of the hardware at hand. By applying a traditional audiophile component-based design concept to a modern digital solution, Aurender delivers an utterly transparent audio presentation unlike any other.
To mark Aurender’s 15th anniversary, we proudly present the A1 15th Anniversary, a special edition music server that embodies our dedication to musical purity and engineering excellence. Limited to 300 units worldwide, this model sets a new standard in analog performance. Engineered for a rich, engaging sound, the A1 15th Anniversary showcases our uncompromising “sound-first” design philosophy—ideal for discerning audiophiles.
• Features four AKM4499EX DAC chips for superior channel separation and natural tonality
• Aurender’s proprietary analog output stage preserves detail and dynamics
• R2R volume control ensures precise, transparent adjustment without signal loss
Comprehensive Streaming Support
• Native compatibility with Google Cast, AirPlay, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Qobuz, and Roon Ready — no external devices required
Versatile Input Connectivity
• Supports Bluetooth (lossless), HDMI eARC, I2S, AES/EBU, SPDIF (Coaxial/Optical), USB-Audio — for seamless system integration
Premium Headphone Output
• Equipped with 3.5mm and 6.3mm unbalanced outputs, and a 4.4mm balanced output
• The robust analog stage effortlessly drives high-performance headphones, delivering exceptional clarity and control
Specifications
Specifications
| Basic HW Specs | |
| SoC / Memory | RK3588 (Octa-core) 2.4Ghz, 8G/32G |
| Casing | 430mm full size (8T) |
| Dimension | 430 x 130 x 355 mm |
| Front display | 8.8″ 1920×480 IPS LCD |
| NVMe | 240GB PCI3.0x |
| Power | Full Linear Toroidal |
| Clock | OCXO & FPGA high precision |
| DAC | AKM4499EX Quad (2x/CH) |
| Headphone Amp | Yes |
| Ethernet | 100/1000 (Gigabit) |
| Buttons/ Jog | 1x Power/ 7x Buttons/ 1x Volume Jog |
| Streaming Inputs | |
| Summary | G-cast/ BT/ ARC/ SPDIF-in/ USB-in/ SSD |
| G-cast builtin | 1x HW module |
| BT | AptX-Lossless |
| ARC | Yes |
| 2.5″ tray | 2x 2.5″ tray for SSD/HDD |
| Digital Inputs | |
| Coaxial/ Optical/ USB | 1x/ 1x/ 1x |
| AES-EBU IN | 1x |
| I2S IN | 1x |
| USB IN | 1x |
| Clock Input | |
| External Clock IN | 10Mhz BNC |
| Analog/ Digital Outputs | |
| Coaxial OUT | 1x |
| USB OUT | 1x |
| Analog OUT | 1x XLR, 1x RCA |
| Other IO/ Headphone Outputs | |
| Headphone Output | 3.5mm/ 6.3mm/ 4.4mm Sony |
| USB 3.0 | 2x for external storage |
| 12V Trigger OUT | 1x for external equipment |
| 12V Trigger IN | – |
| Software/ Decoding Specs/ Remote | |
| OS | Debian 11 (booting time < 20 seconds) |
| Streaming Support | G-cast / Tidal Connect/ Spotify Connect |
| Music Client | Aurender Conductor |
| Decoding spec | PCM 32bit/1536Khz, DSD1024 (native) |
| Remote (BLE) | Basic + Rotary NC machined |