Aurender Content Server

[Mike]

https://youtu.be/a_4NEfSlb_I


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[The Sandman]

How does the ACS connect to the N10?

[Mike]

How does the ACS connect to the N10?

Via Ethernet (over the network)


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[The Sandman]

Via Ethernet (over the network)

Of course the ACS needs to be in the network but there's no other digital connection (AES/EBU or proprietary) between them?

[Mike]

Of course the ACS needs to be in the network but there's no other digital connection (AES/EBU or proprietary) between them?

Nope. Ethernet via network.


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[jdandy]

Mike.......I emailed Jesse Locken at Aurender asking for information about the Aurender Content Server:

I realize the Aurender Content Server is not yet available but it has some interest among our forum members. There seems to be some confusion about whether the Aurender Content Server is a standalone music server that includes built in ripper, or if the ACS is a music file repository with a built in ripper that only serves as a central music file storage for other network attached Aurender music servers. In the interview with Mr. Lee I heard him say the ACS was controlled with the Aurender Conductor app on an iPad and there would be an additional app that would allow editing of meta data to correct any downloaded errors. Please help me understand the function and purpose of the Aurender Content Server and how it will be used in a high-end audio system. As always, I appreciate your time.

Jesse replied:

Hi Dan,

There will be two models of ACS, one with a more powerful CPU and RAM, a larger chassis (N10 Size), and more storage capability (3.5” size HDD slots). The smaller unit will be half size (N100) and will accept 2.5” size HDDs.

Both units will have integrated CD ripping (including support for the Nimbie bulk ripper), and automatic tagging of the CD content metadata. There will be a separate App for editing the metadata on the server and managing content located on the ACS, as well as integrated download services like HD Tracks and others. Both units will also incorporate a UPS (uninterruptible power supply).

The intent behind the ACS is for existing Aurender users to use it as a sort of “Aurender NAS” (though there is no redundancy like other NAS drives), or for a non-Aurender user to have a solution for ripping their CDs and storing their music content without needing to involve a computer. If a user already owns an Aurender and purchases an ACS, the content on the Aurender is able to be synched to the ACS over the network and the ACS will then become the main repository for the content, with the Aurender then acting as a “backup” of the ACS. It will also allow content expansion up to 10TB (smaller model) or 20TB (larger model).

The ACS will not have any playback capability and is only intended as a CD ripper, NAS, and download service manager.

Beyond this, I don’t have much more information as we are still finalizing hardware and software design.

Best Regards,

Jesse Locken
Technical Support

[Projectman]

@Mike - Any update on the Aurender Content Server’s availability?

[Mike]

Coming...still a few months away


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[bmichels]

I wonder why the ACS has 3 Ethernet outputs ? any explanation where those 3 ethernet cable go ?

In my opinion the internal storage on the ACS is quite redundant with the internal storage of the Aurender player supposed to be attached to the ACS, so IMO the ACS make more sense attached to a streaming DAC that do not have internal storage like a dCS Rossini, a Brinkmann Nyquist, .....