Aurender A30

The Aurender A30 is the flagship of Aurender's analog output network player lineup, the only component in the range that combines Aurender's finest internal DAC architecture, a full-featured CD ripping and library management system, 10TB internal storage, a dedicated headphone section with three output types, and a full linear power supply with five independent toroidal transformers, all in one full-width chassis. The most complete single-component digital source Aurender has ever made.

Type and Technology

Flagship all-in-one analog output network player with integrated DAC, CD ripper, and headphone amplifier. Dual-mono AKM AK4497 DAC with OCXO word clock, the same dual-mono architecture used in Aurender's flagship transports, now integrated into an all-in-one source component for listeners who want the fewest possible boxes without sacrificing performance. FPGA-based precision clock generation with sub-100fs jitter for all digital audio transmissions. Full linear power supply: five independent toroidal transformers, 50W for CPU, 25W each for DAC left and right channels, 25W for headphone section, 25W for FPGA. Supercapacitor UPS for safe shutdown. Slot-loading CD-ROM drive (TEAC) with Aurender's audiophile ripping software, accurate rips in WAV, FLAC, or AIFF with error detection and correction. Nimbie autoloader compatible for unattended batch ripping of up to 100 CDs. 10TB 3.5" HDD internal storage. 480GB NVMe SSD for system and cache. MQA full decoder. PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512 internally. USB audio output up to 384kHz/DSD512 natively. Digital inputs: 1x coaxial RCA, 1x coaxial BNC, 2x optical TOSLINK. Headphone outputs: 6.35mm unbalanced, 4-pin XLR balanced, 4.4mm balanced. Lossless DAC-level variable volume control enabling direct connection to a power amplifier. A30 Manager companion app for library management. Aurender Conductor app (iOS). Double-isolated Gigabit Ethernet.

Sound Character

The dual-mono AK4497 DAC with OCXO clocking and five independent linear power supplies, each channel of the DAC powered by its own dedicated toroidal transformer, produces a level of channel separation, resolution, and tonal authority that integrated source components at this price rarely approach. The headphone section is a genuine overachiever: three output types including fully balanced, powered by its own dedicated transformer.

Build and Finish

16.9" W x 14" D x 5.6" H (4.7" without feet), 37.5 lbs. Machined aluminum chassis with 8.8" 1920x480 wide IPS color LCD front panel display. Controlled via Aurender Conductor and A30 Manager apps (iOS).

Best For

Audiophiles who want Aurender's finest DAC architecture, CD ripping capability, headphone amplification, and 10TB local storage in a single component, the definitive all-in-one Aurender solution for those who want maximum performance with minimum boxes.

What's in the Box

• Aurender A30
• Power cable
• Documentation

Specifications