N20 Streaming Music Server

The new model N20 is an upgraded-in-every-way N10, much like how the W20SE evolved from the original W20. All new circuit topologies inside and a fresh new cosmetic exterior make this a product sure to be a big success.

Highlights and Features

• The brand new linear power supply for N20 utilizes 2 transformers, 4 cores, large audio-grade capacitors, and isolated grounding! It is extremely sophisticated and dead quiet! A power supply this good contributes immediately audible improvements to any audio component.
• Grounding for the SPDIF outputs is now isolated by a separate transformer for an even lower noise floor on AES/EBU, Coax RCA & BNC, and Toslink outputs compared to N10.
• All new circuit boards populated with higher precision OCXO clock and oscillator exhibiting 4 to 10 times more stability (frequency stability vs. load) than the N10. Musicality, timing, pace and rhythm are greatly enhanced.
• Like A30, ACS10 and ACS100, the N20 features a built-in super capacitor-based uninterruptible power supply. This prevents disc and operating system corruption in the event of an abrupt power outage by safely shutting down the system.
• A word clock input facilitates syncing N20 with an external word clock.
• N20 features a full color 8.8” 1980 x 480 wide screen as found on A30. The chassis size is just slightly taller than the N10 giving it a more substantial appearance.
• The N20 is supplied without hard drives installed. As with N100SC and ACS100, hard drives are the customer’s choice. Each of the two rear panel mounting sleds accommodates a 1, 2,4 or 8TB 2.5 inch SSD or up to 5TB 15mm height 2.5inch HDDs. Since users have different storage requirements, we feel this is the best way to satisfy everyone.
• Next-generation USB Audio Class 2.0 Module designed with an emphasis on lowering jitter and lowest possible latency.
• Like the W20SE and ACS10, the N20 uses a double isolated LAN port for filter out router induced noise.
• Double the DRAM (8GB) of the N10 providing ample system resource for support of native DSD 512 playback.
• Improved and higher capacity SSD for caching. Upgraded to 500GB M2 NVME. N10 uses a 2.5” 240GB SATA.
• Available in silver or black finish.

Aurender Music Server Comparison

N10

Proprietary CPU

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2x 3.7 AMOLED

4TB / 8TB HDD Built in Storage

240GB SSD System Cache

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Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect

MQA Decoding Purchaseable

Sample Rate
DSD 64 / DSD 128 (USB DSD)
Up to 32bit / 384 kHz (USB PCM)
Up to 24bit / 192kHz (S/pdif PCM)

FPGA Loop System

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Outputs
RCA, Toslink, AES/EBU, BNC, USB
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Headphone Outputs
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Balanced
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Power SE
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1 Gbps Ethernet

2x USB A

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Full Linear Power Supply

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27.0 lbs

16.9 x 3.8 x 14.0 inches

N20

Intel N4200 Quad Core

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8.8" IPS LCD

2 x 2.5" SATA HDD Bays Configurable Storage

500GB M.2 NVME System Cache

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Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect

MQA Decoding Purchaseable

Sample Rate
DoP 256 / Native 512 (USB DSD)
Up to 32bit / 768kHz (USB PCM)
Up to 24bit / 192 kHz (S/pdif PCM)

FPGA Loop System

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Outputs
RCA, Toslink, AES/EBU, BNC, USB
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Headphone Outputs
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Balanced
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Power SE
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2x 1 Gbps Ethernet

2x USB A

Word Clock Input

Full Linear Power Supply

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29.8 lbs

16.9 x 4.4 x 14.0 inches

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