A10
Caching Music Server / Streamer / Player
with full MQA Decoder DAC and Balanced and Unbalanced Analog Outputs
4TB Storage

A10
A10 is an exceptionally high value music player with a superior built-in digital-to-analog converter. The full-decoder MQA DAC has a rich, organic sound that is extremely competitive sonically against stand-alone DACs costing as much or even far more than the A10 itself! With a 4TB internal hard disk drive and 120GB solid-state drive cache for playback and control by Aurender Conductor, the A10 is the perfect one-box solution for those replacing high-end CD players or just seeking performance and simplicity.

• Dual 768KHz/32bit Next Generation Flagship AK4490 DAC Chip
• Volume Adjustment from App, IR Remote or Front Panel Rotary Control
Integrated Flagship Dual-Mono DACs with Fully Discrete Dual-Mono Linear Power Supplies
• Dual 768KHz/32bit Next Generation Flagship AK4490 DAC Chip
• Volume Adjustment from App, IR Remote or Front Panel Rotary Control
FPGA-Based Precision Clock with World-Class Jitter Reduction
Linear Power Supply for Ultra-Low Noise Floor
Full linear power supply and extensive shielding prevent noise from being delivered to sensitive DACs for the best sound reproduction.Four discrete toroidal transformers power the server system, digital output, and dual DACs, respectively.
Aurender Conductor App Packed with Convenient Features for Full-Function Control
4TB Hard Disk Drive Storage with Solid-State Drive Cache for Playback
Dedicated USB Audio Class 2.0 Output with Ultra Low Noise Power Circuitry
USB and NAS (Network-Attached Storage) Support
Remote Internet Technical Support

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)
MQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the studio. The final MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream, while also being backward compatible, so you can play MQA music on any device. MQA technology is licensed by labels, music services, and hardware manufacturers worldwide.
Visit mqa.co.uk for more information.
The Aurender models A10 include Full-Decoder MQA DAC technology, delivering the maximum audio performance of MQA. These are fully compliant MQA end-to-end solutions providing the ideal sound of the “original master recording.” This method of decoding delivers the highest possible performance available from MQA.
The Aurender Conductor App and front panel display will indicate that “MQA” or “MQA Studio” content is being played. A green or blue dot next to the MQA logo indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. The blue dot indicates it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner.
*The MQA logo is a trade mark of MQA Limited. © MQA Limited 2017
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
16.9 x 2.2 x 14.0 inch / 430 x 55 x 355 mm (unit only)
16.9 x 2.7 x 14.0 inch / 430 x 68 x 355 mm (unit with foot)
22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg





A10 SPECIFICATIONS
Compatible Formats | DSD(DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others |
Bit and Sample Rates | SPDIF : Up to 24-bit, 192kHz (PCM); 1-bit, 2.8MHz (DSD64) USB : 32bit /384kHz, 1-bit, 2.8MHz (DSD64); 1-bit, 5.6MHz (DSD128) |
SSD for System and Cache | 120G |
Music Storage | 4TB (2.5″ HDD) |
Power | Full-Linear |
Display | 3.0″ AMOLED |
Digital Audio Output | USB Audio Class 2.0 |
Digital Audio Input |
SPDIF Optical up to 24-bit / 192 kHz (Optical Input will be routed to Analog Out only. Not to USB Out) |
Other I/O | Gigabit Ethernet, USB Port x 2 |
Analog Audio Output |
Unbalanced(RCA): 2Vrms / Balanced(XLR): 4Vrms |
Volume Control |
-90 dB ~ 0dB, 0.5 dB step Velocity Sensitive Operation |
USB Audio Output | PCM: up to 32-bit / 384 kHz DSD: DSD64, DSD128 / DoP Mode |
DAC Chip | AK4490(AKM) x 2 (Dual-Mono Design) |
THD + N | Min. -112dB, IMD(SMPTE) Min. -113 dB |
THD (1KHz 2.5Vrms XLR output) | 0.00013 % |
Dynamic Range | MAX 128 dB (CCITT filter) |
Stereo Crosstalk | Better than -135dB, 20-20kHz. |
User Software | Aurender Conductor App for iPad, iPhone, Android Phone and Tablets |
Dimensions |
16.9 x 2.2 x 14.0 inch / 430 x 55 x 355 mm (unit only) |
Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |