Aurender W20 Server
Best high-end server for audiophiles seeking uncompromising digital audio precision.
Experience unparalleled audio fidelity with the Aurender W20 Server, meticulously engineered for the discerning audiophile. This advanced music server minimizes timing errors and jitter through its innovative SSD buffering technology, ensuring pristine sound reproduction. Control your entire music library effortlessly via an intuitive iPad interface. Offering substantial 6TB or 12TB internal storage, it also seamlessly integrates with your NAS collection. For ultimate system precision, an external word clock input is provided, making it a cornerstone for high-end digital audio setups.
$17000.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
25
/ 477
#25 in Stereo Music Streaming Devices
Price vs Category Average
+352%
Above average
Storage Capacity
612
/ - or -terabyte onboard hard drive
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking absolute sonic purity and noise-free playback
- High-end system owners requiring versatile, professional-grade digital connectivity
- Listeners demanding jitter-free performance from their digital music library
Who should skip it
- Android or desktop users preferring non-Apple control interfaces
- Listeners looking for an all-in-one streaming and conversion solution
- Budget-conscious music lovers seeking value-oriented streaming solutions
Performance breakdown
Jitter Reduction
SSD buffering technology virtually eliminates timing errors for pristine digital playback.
Interface Intuition
The iPad control app makes managing massive music libraries feel effortless.
Build Integrity
World-class construction ensures long-term stability for high-end audio environments.
System Integration
Seamlessly bridges local storage with NAS collections for a unified experience.
Clock Precision
External word clock input provides the ultimate foundation for reference-grade setups.
Storage Capacity
Massive onboard drive options accommodate even the most extensive high-resolution libraries.
Key Specs
Storage Capacity
6- or 12-terabyte onboard hard drive
Storage Drive Type
SSD
Operating System
Linux
Processor Family
Intel Core i7
Server Form Factor
Tower
Connectivity
NAS integration supported
Connectivity
Ethernet port included
Storage Capacity
12.0 TB
Features
- Minimizes jitter via SSD buffering
- Intuitive iPad control interface
- Supports NAS music library viewing
- External word clock input capability
- Delivers high-quality sound
- Extensive onboard storage options
- Advanced digital audio server
- World-class build quality
What customers say
Customers consistently regard the Aurender W20 as a reference standard, primarily praising its transformative impact on sound quality. The unit delivers exceptional transparency and dynamic range, creating a silent background that reveals subtle musical details with startling clarity. This performance is supported by robust, premium build quality that reinforces its high end status. Furthermore, users find the proprietary Conductor application intuitive and stable, ensuring seamless library management. While the substantial investment limits accessibility, owners overwhelmingly agree the sonic elevation justifies the cost, positioning the W20 as a critical component that significantly upgrades the entire audio system.
Know before you buy
The W20 utilizes a dedicated SSD caching system to play music files. By reading data from the SSD rather than the storage drive or network, it effectively isolates the audio signal from timing errors and electrical noise, resulting in significantly lower jitter.
Yes, the W20 supports seamless integration with NAS devices. You can view and play your existing NAS-based library directly through the Aurender interface alongside any music stored on the internal drives.
The word clock input allows you to synchronize the W20 with an external master clock. This is a feature for high-end systems that require absolute precision in digital timing to ensure all components in your audio chain are perfectly aligned.
The Aurender control interface is specifically designed for the iPad. While it offers a highly intuitive experience for managing your library, you will need an iPad to access the full suite of control features.
While an internet connection is necessary for initial setup, firmware updates, and streaming services, the W20 will play files stored on its internal SSD or a local NAS without an active internet connection.
The internal storage provides a massive, high-speed repository for your high-resolution files. Because the W20 caches your selection to an SSD for playback, the size of your library does not impact the speed or sound quality of the playback process.
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