{"product_id":"aurender-a15","title":"Aurender A15","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aurender A15 is a network music server, DAC, and preamplifier in a single chassis, the upgraded replacement for the A10. With a built-in dual-mono DAC, MQA full decoding, digital-level volume control, and user-installable storage, it is a highly competitive all-in-one analog-output source that sits between the A200 and A20 in Aurender's lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eType and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog-output caching music server with a dual-mono AKM4490 DAC and MQA full decoder, decoding PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD up to DSD512. A TCXO word clock and full linear power supply support the digital stage. DAC-level lossless volume control lets the A15 act as a preamplifier feeding a power amplifier directly, and all playback is cached to solid-state memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-mono AKM4490 implementation is voiced for a resolving yet natural presentation. Running the A15 directly into a power amp via its lossless volume control keeps the signal path short, favoring transparency and low-noise detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachined aluminum chassis with a 6.9-inch IPS color display. Balanced XLR (4.0 Vrms) and unbalanced RCA (2.0 Vrms) analog outputs, a dedicated USB audio output to feed a second DAC, and coaxial and optical digital inputs for external sources. Two rear bays accept user-installable 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs up to 8TB each, and a super-capacitor UPS protects against power interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListeners who want an all-in-one Aurender server and DAC with preamp capability, MQA decoding, and expandable local storage, able to drive a power amp directly or feed an existing preamp or integrated amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAurender A15 music server \/ DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog-output network music server \/ DAC \/ preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAKM4490, dual-mono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR balanced (4.0 Vrms), RCA unbalanced (2.0 Vrms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB audio (dedicated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x optical\/Toslink, 2 x coax RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/768 kHz; DSD up to DSD512; MQA full decoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC-level lossless (preamp function)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWord clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCXO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPU \/ RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntel low-power quad-core \/ 8GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240GB NVMe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 2.5-inch user-installable (up to 8TB each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull linear; super-capacitor UPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9-inch 1280 x 480 IPS color LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.9 x 14 x 3.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Reviewers Say\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Kids Toys AV takes a close look at the Aurender A15 in this video review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xfV-En5tsL0\" title=\"Big Kids Toys AV reviews Aurender A15\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":53466532479255,"sku":null,"price":9250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":53466532512023,"sku":null,"price":9250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/4262\/files\/A15_photo_1.webp?v=1779938533","url":"https:\/\/www.mimic-audio.com\/products\/aurender-a15","provider":"Mimic-Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}