Redefining the relationship between Digital Audio and Music
A20 is derived from A30 and delivers the very same reference-level audio performance, but without the CD ripping and library management functionality. A20 also replaces A30’s factory-fitted 10TB HDD with two user accessible bays to install one or two 2.5” HDDs or SSDs for the music storage capacity needed or desired.
Employing the same renowned dual-mono AKM 4497 chipset as that found in model A30, you can expect nothing but the best in sound quality. A20 is ideal for the user seeking exceptional audio performance from files and streams without the fuss or complexity of separate components.
A20’s scaled back design makes no compromise where audio performance is concerned. Music lovers who have no need for CD ripping functionality and want a high-end DAC without adding more boxes will find A20 to be a stellar foundation to any system.
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 16.9"W x 14"D x 4.4"H (3.9 w/o feet)
Weight: 31.3 lb
Material: Machined Aluminum Chassis
Front Panel Display: 8.8" 1920 x 480 Wide IPS Color LCD
Technical Specifications
Power Supply: Full Linear, 1x50W (CPU), 2x25W (DAC L&R), 1x35W (FPGA & Headphone)
CPU: Intel Low Power Quad Core
RAM: 8GB
Library Storage Capacity: 2X 2.5" Compartments (User-Installable Storage)
SSD for System & Cache: 480GB NVME
Data USB Ports: 2X USB 3.0 (Rear)
Software Suite: Aurender Conductor
Ethernet Port: Double-Isolated Gigabit LAN
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS):Yes (Super Capacitors)
Power Consumption: Play (47W), Peak (80W), Standby (6W)
CD Ripping Capability: N/A
Audio Specifications
Analog Outputs: XLR (Balanced), RCA (Unbalanced)
DAC Chipset: AKM 4497 - Dual-Mono
Audio Word Clock: OCXO
Analog Outputs Supported Format: PCM: Up to 32-bit / 768 kHz; DSD: Up to DSD512
Digital Outputs: USB Audio (Dedicated)
USB Output Supported Format: Up To 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD128 (DoP), DSD512 (Native)
SPDIF & AES/EBU Output Supported Format: N/A
Digital Inputs: 1X Coax RCA, 1X Coax BNC, 2X Optical/Toslink
Headphone Section: 1 x 1/4" (6.5mm) Unbalanced
Master Clock Input: N/A
MQA Support: MQA Full-Decoder On Board
Compatible Formats: DSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others
DSD-to-PCM Conversion: N/A
