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Aurender N200
Music Server
Signature Music Server
Slots
2 x Slots for 2.5″ HDD or SSD Drive (user installable)
Outputs
USB and Coaxial Digital Outputs
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High-Performance Digital Output Network Transport with USB and Coaxial digital outputs, handsome color screen, and 2 x 2.5″ Slots for user-installable library storage
Product Description
N200 represents a milestone in terms of exceptional sound quality, unique feature set, and high value. In order to make N200 accessible to as many music lovers as possible, we have omitted the expensive OCXO-controlled digital audio board in favor of a simple, dedicated USB audio output.
N200 sports all the recent Aurender technological innovations including cache-based playback, a low power Intel quad-core processor, our latest generation modular USB Audio output, double isolated gigabit ethernet port, and super-capacitor based uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for safe shut downs. N200 is capable of handling PCM up to 384kHz and DSD content up to an amazing DSD512!
A 6.9” full-color IPS LCD display renders album artwork and track information in gorgeous detail. We’ve also expanded the internal music library storage capacity by providing two user-installable SSD/HDD trays to suit your needs. And, if you’re 100% streaming, no storage drives need to be installed.
N200 delivers audio performance very close to the pinnacle Aurender experience, with only compromises that are irrelevant except in the context of the most extreme high-end systems.
Key Features
Flagship DNA, Repurposed
The same technological advances that make N20, N30SA, and W20SE so special are also found on N200. But, by omitting the OCXO clock controlled SPDIF & AES/EBU digital outputs, we are able to deliver stellar USB audio performance in a smaller, more economical package.
Audio Grade Linear Power Supply with UPS
Clean power is the single most important factor in enjoying your favorite music with the highest fidelity from a digital source component. N200 features a fully linear power supply block for a low noise floor, allowing the nuances and detail of your music to sing out. Super Capacitor UPS system protects your Aurender in case of abrupt loss of power.
Aurender’s Dedicated USB Audio Output
USB is historically prone to transferring noise between devices. That’s why Aurender’s dedicated USB Audio output is physically and electrically isolated from the noise-generating CPU board to minimize noise in the sensitive audio interconnect.
User-Installable Storage Options
N200 is built with two trays for user-installable storage. Need a lot of capacity? Load up to 2 8TB SSDs! Not into storing files and prefer to stream? Leave them empty, and don’t pay for storage capacity you won’t use.
6.9″ Front Panel Display
An impressive 6.9″ full-color IPS LCD display reproduces the album art, artist name and song title in utter elegance.
Coax RCA Audio Output
In addition to N200’s exceptional USB Audio Output, a coax RCA output is also included for your convenience to connect to a legacy DAC or second system.
Hallmarks of Aurender
Hardware & Software Integration
A closed system. Aurender playback and control software is developed in the same building as its hardware. Superior integration means that Aurender’s software engineers are able to specifically optimize playback performance of the extremely robust hardware at their disposal.
Caching Playback Engine
Other systems buffer. Aurenders cache. Every Aurender model features a massive solid state memory from which all playback occurs. This important feature helps to minimize system resource requirements for enhanced audio performance and stability.
Dedicated USB Audio Output
USB is prone to transferring noise between devices. Aurender’s dedicated USB Audio output is physically and electrically isolated from the noise-generating CPU board to minimize noise in the sensitive audio interconnect.
Low-Power High-Efficiency CPU
A powerful CPU is essential to making any computer run smoothly and quickly. However, with more power comes more noise. Aurender’s low-power high-efficiency Intel CPUs have enough headroom to run the machine while minimizing the amount of current drawn in order to keep the noise floor as low as possible.
Elegant Front Panel Display
Easy to read high resolution LCD display. Dynamic, elegant, understated.
Double Isolated LAN Port
Two layers of transformer based isolation to filter noise out of Ethernet connection.
Local Library Storage Capacity
Every Aurender contains either massive built-in internal storage capacity, or at least one slot for super easy user-installable storage options. Enjoy localized media storage, and ditch the cumbersome NAS or HDD.
Integrated Streaming Services
The entire world of streaming music content is available to you within one great app. Enjoy integrated access to TIDAL, Qobuz, and Internet Radio. Plus Spotify Connect and AirPlay.
Critical Listening Mode
Enable Critical Listening Mode to defeat the front panel screen, buttons, and all background computing activity that is not essential for playing music. CLM offers an even quieter, more transparent audio presentation.
USB HDD and NAS Connectivity
The best user experience occurs when your music content is stored on Aurender’s internal storage. However, USB 3.0 data ports and NAS share connectivity are included in order to play or import content stored on a NAS, external USB hard drive, or thumb drive.
Support for All Major Audio Codecs & Formats
Remote Internet Technical Support
In case you should encounter any difficulty or problems, Aurender’s dedicated support team may log into your system remotely to diagnose and fix any issues. We take support extremely seriously, and we’re here to help!
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Professional Reviews 91/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
88/100
Features Usability
88/100
Value for Money
88/100
The speed, clarity, and composure of this network transport make complex music feel vivid and controlled. HiFi News and Audiophilepure praise its articulate detail, deep soundstage, and effortless handling of dense passages, while Aurender’s cache-based design keeps playback stable and refined. For serious streaming systems, it feels purpose-built rather than merely feature-packed.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Delivers exceptional speed, definition, and control, making complex music sound clear and well organized.
Produces a vivid, spacious presentation with strong ambience and convincing instrumental shape.
Easy user-installable storage and cache-based playback help keep operation stable and convenient.
Strong support for major streaming services and a high-quality machined chassis add to its appeal.
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Cons
No built-in DAC, so it must be paired with an external converter or compatible amp.
Not Roon-compatible, which may limit flexibility for users centered on that ecosystem.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers consistently describe a very lively, articulate presentation with strong drive and a sense of ease. They praise its speed, definition, well-shaped instruments, and the ability to keep complex music coherent and dramatic, with one reviewer calling the presentation 'quite breathtaking.'
Overall Sound
94/100
Reviewers repeatedly praise the N200 for speed, definition, and musical shape. Descriptions such as 'quite breathtaking,' 'wonderfully well-shaped,' and 'a real sense of concert hall ambience' point to a transport that adds clarity, drama, and composure rather than sounding flat or mechanical.
Digital Signal Integrity
91/100
The reviews specifically mention double-isolated Ethernet, internal SSD caching, and a design that avoids glitches or drop-outs while idling the source drive after caching. That engineering approach is tied to stable playback and clean delivery, with no reviewer hinting at timing problems or data instability.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 88/100
The control experience appears strong, with Aurender Conductor, caching playback, support for Qobuz and Tidal, and simple internal storage setup all called out positively. The main limitation is that the N200 is not Roon-compatible, so flexibility is good but not complete for every streamer setup.
Streaming Software
88/100
Reviewers present Aurender's player and Conductor ecosystem as smooth and effective, with caching intended to avoid glitches or drop-outs and support for major services like Qobuz and Tidal. The one notable drawback mentioned is the lack of Roon compatibility.
Features Connectivity
87/100
Connectivity is practical rather than extravagant: dedicated USB audio output, coaxial S/PDIF, double-isolated Ethernet, and rear USB ports for external storage. Reviewers also note the internal SSD cache and easy user-installable storage support, but there is no broad claim of unusually deep I/O flexibility.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
Reviewers describe a machined aluminium housing, a large bright display, and straightforward storage installation, which together suggest a well-executed piece of hardware. The comments support solid construction and careful physical design, though they do not dwell on long-term durability or elite craftsmanship in much depth.
Value for Money
88/100
At around £6700, reviewers frame the N200 as a serious but attractive purchase rather than a bargain. The value praise comes from the combination of performance and the sensible ability to add user-defined hard drives, which they say makes it a 'highly attractive prospect' and a delight to use.
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