All-In-One Audiophile Hub Is a Reference Caching Server, Streamer, MQA Decoder, CD Ripper, Storage Drive, Headphone Amp, and DAC: Aurender A30 Loaded with Features 

At its heart, the Aurender A30 is a reference-grade music server and streamer designed to provide you with perspective-changing high-resolution 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512 listening experiences. Yet this unsurpassed audiophile hub is much more – a standard-setting, all-in-one digital-source component to be exact. As Aurender's flagship analog-output digital player, A30 boasts full MQA decoder technology, a one-touch CD ripper, 8TB of internal storage, a high-quality headphone amplifier, and a full complement of metadata-editing and library-management tools that allow for computer-free organization. Seamless interfacing with TIDAL, Qobuz, and Internet radio comes standard. And the fact A30 can be controlled via Aurender's award-winning Conductor app and shows everything on a massive, ultra-wide 8.8-inch color IPS LCD display only adds to impressive abilities. And we haven't even begun to crow about its engineering. architecture, and technology.

Loaded with a dual-mono next-generation flagship AKM AK4497 DAC chipset with linear power supplies, a full MQA decoder DAC, discrete linear power supply with a "Super Capacitor"-based Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for stabilization under any abrupt power-outage condition, and an FPGA-based Precision Data Re-Clocking System with sub 100fs world-class jitter-reducing clock generator, A30 arrives ready to swing with the big boys – and to dominate every function. Five individual toroidal power transformers (for the server, digital, dual DACs, and headphone amp) and an enhanced volume control further the state-of-the-art performance capability. Then there's the versatility.

Want to rip CDs? A slot-loading, industrial-grade CD-ROM drive with choice of FLAC, WAV, or AIFF codecs is at your service. The one-step ripping process includes metadata and cover-art retrieval. Need storage? No prob. You get an 8TB enterprise-grade HDD for files as well as a 480GB SSD for cache playback and 8GB DDR3 for system memory. Support for NAS and USB storage, Smart Copy feature for easy transfer of music libraries from other network-attached devices, and software support for Acronova Nimbie AutoLoader for automated ripping are all onboard, too.

In terms of connective, A30 has you covered – and then some. Its headphone amplifier includes three jacks (4-pin XLR, 4.4mm balanced, 6.5mm unbalanced). Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, a dedicated USB output with ultra-low-noise circuitry, two USB 3.0 data ports, and a double-isolated Gigabit Ethernet port for connection to a router invite you to go crazy. And since A30 boasts its own software programs for metadata editing and digital-file management, you can combine, organize, and correct crucial information any way you want – and all without the need for a computer. A30 even has its own separate app, A30 Manager, to assist you.

What more could you want? How about a rock-sold two-year manufacturer's warranty and our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on top of Aurender's IT support via Conductor. When you're ready to experience the ultimate in high-resolution streaming and serving, A30 is just a click or phone call away.

"Aurender's track record for great products and customer service over the last decade, now enhanced by its analog flagship A30, is proof that this company has taken itself to another level. I believe Aurender should now be considered one of the blue chip companies in hi-fi. I unquestionably recommend the A30 to even the most knuckle-dragging, stubborn, old school audiophiles."
—The Computer Audiophile

"There's no denying that the A30 is a remarkably comprehensive device, and – from its stylish lines and display through to the slick Conductor app – clearly one that's been thoroughly thought through. It handles a huge range of formats, is easy to configure and a delight to use. Settle on a favored digital filter and 'current mode', and few network/streaming DACs will deliver so much musical information."
—Andrew Everard, Hi-Fi News, Editor's Choice

"The A30 is not inexpensive. Yet, the fact that the A30 offers this level of performance in four key device areas makes this a solid bargain. Once you invest an afternoon in taking your time to configure it properly it will reward you with simple operation using it together with the very well thought out Conductor app. After ripping all of your CD's, configuring and logging into your streaming accounts and boxing up your many old devices you can settle back and decide which of the forty million songs you should enjoy. That may be your most difficult audio decision left to you. Bravo Aurender, the simplicity benchmark."
— Eric Neff, Hi-Fi+