Aurender N300X and DA100 — a digital music server and DAC

Aurender has introduced two major products at Vienna High End 2026, with expanded connectivity.

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The N300X digital server uses two enclosures, with Server and Enhance modules. Enhance controls Server remotely over the network, isolating streaming, storage, processing and audio output stages. This reduces noise and improves clarity at the USB, AES/EBU, I2S, optical and coaxial outputs. Two USB 3.0 inputs and an interchangeable Gigabit Ethernet or SFP network port are included. An FPGA board with an OCXO and PLL chips provides precise clocking. An external 10 MHz master clock input supports 50 or 75 ohms. A dedicated toroidal transformer powers each module to isolate the output stage from noise.

The 300X brings Google Cast, Bluetooth and HDMI eARC to the N series for integration with TVs and mobile devices, unlike previous generations. Streaming circuits can be disabled for dedicated source operation with an external DAC. The front 6.86-inch IPS display has 1,280 × 480 pixels. The device supports Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect including Lossless, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready and UPnP, with control through Aurender Conductor. An eight-core 2.4 GHz ARM processor, 8 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC run Debian 11, with startup taking under 23 seconds. Storage includes four 250 GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 drives and two bays for 2.5-inch SSDs or HDDs.

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The DA100 streaming DAC complements Aurender's music server and also integrates with other manufacturers' sources. It uses AK4499 DAC circuitry in a dual-mono configuration for channel separation and high resolution. A low-impedance discrete Class A output stage reproduces analogue audio with low distortion. Decoding supports up to 32-bit/768 kHz PCM and DSD512. Four toroidal transformers provide isolated power: separate supplies for the CPU and digital output, plus two for the DAC stage.

Clocking uses an FPGA-based OCXO system with PLL chips. An external 10 MHz, 50-ohm clock input connects a master clock. Inputs include coaxial, optical, USB, AES/EBU and I2S, plus Gigabit Ethernet. Analogue outputs use RCA and XLR. The device supports the Aurender RC1000 BLE remote and has the same 6.86-inch, 1,280 × 480 IPS display as the N300X. Like the server, the DA100 brings Google Cast, Bluetooth and HDMI eARC to the brand's ecosystem. It also integrates Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect including Lossless, Qobuz Connect, Roon and UPnP. Connectivity and streaming circuits can be switched off for dedicated DAC operation and maximum sound quality.

Pricing and availability for Aurender N300X and DA100 have not yet been announced.