Aurender N20 cache streaming transport

Aurender N20 Music Server

The Aurender N20 is a high-performance digital output network transport that sits at the sweet spot of cost versus performance within the Aurender range. Built with flagship-level design principles, it delivers exceptional sound quality, low noise and high stability for use with high-end DACs.

Key features:

• ultra high-performance digital output network transport
• OCXO clock-controlled SPDIF and AES/EBU outputs
• isolated USB Audio Class 2.0 output
• word clock / master clock input
• dual user-installable storage bays
• 8.8” full-colour IPS display
• linear power supply with advanced grounding
• Aurender Conductor app control

Design and performance:

The N20 is a complete redesign over the N10, with new circuit topologies, upgraded clocking and a significantly improved power supply. It is engineered to deliver low noise, precise timing and excellent musical coherence.

The advanced linear power supply uses dual transformers, multiple cores and large audio-grade capacitors, ensuring stable and clean power delivery across all circuits. This contributes directly to improved clarity, dynamics and timing.

Noise and jitter reduction:

• precision OCXO clock with improved stability
• isolated grounding for SPDIF outputs
• double-isolated LAN port to filter network noise
• upgraded USB module for reduced jitter and latency
• separate transformer isolation for digital outputs

These refinements provide a lower noise floor, improved timing accuracy and a more natural, engaging sound.

Connectivity:

• USB Audio Class 2.0 output
• AES/EBU output
• coaxial SPDIF (RCA) output
• BNC output
• Toslink optical output
• word / master clock input (75Ω BNC)

Storage and expansion:

• two user-installable drive bays
• supports 2.5” SSD (1TB–8TB) or HDD (up to 5TB)
• flexible storage configuration based on user needs
• internal NVMe SSD for high-speed caching

Technical highlights:

• FPGA-based DSD-to-PCM conversion for SPDIF outputs
• supports high-resolution formats including native DSD512
• 8GB RAM for improved system performance
• upgraded internal caching system for smoother playback
• extremely low noise and high dynamic performance

Power and reliability:

• advanced linear power supply with dual transformers
• supercapacitor-based UPS for safe shutdown during power loss
• improved grounding architecture for lower noise

Display and control:

• 8.8 inch full-colour IPS LCD display
• shows album art, artist and track information
• Aurender Conductor app for full system control
• supported on iOS and Android devices

What’s included:

• Aurender N20 music server
• power cable
• documentation

Note:

The N20 is designed as a high-end digital transport to be paired with an external DAC. With its upgraded clocking, power supply and flexible storage options, it offers a balance of performance and usability suited to both reference and high-performance systems.