Aurender ACS100 Music Server Streaming Transport with CD Ripper
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The Aurender ACS100 offers a sensible solution to add CD Ripping, Library Management, and Central Server functionality to any Aurender system. Conceived as an accessory upgrade or add-on, ACS100 includes all the utility of ACS10 in a simpler package. ACS100 uses a less expensive external switch-mode power supply instead of a linear power supply. It also omits the dedicated filtered & isolated USB audio output since its highest and best use is as a stand-alone Central Server. Therefore, it is the ideal add-on companion to A200, A15, A20, N20, W20SE and N30SA. And, while adding valuable functionality to another Aurender, ACS100 can simultaneously be used as a source component for a second system.
The ACS100 is the more budget-minded version of the ACS10. While it can certainly work as a standalone source, it's designed to offer CD ripping, library management, and extra processing to any of these Aurender products: N100H, N100C, N100SC, N10, A100, A10, A30, or W20SE.
Unlike the ACS10, it does not function as a network switch, and is intended to connect to your router from anywhere in your home.
Note, this is a CD ripper only, not a disc player.
Reference Quality Automatic CD Ripping
ACS is for the music lover looking to convert a collection of CDs to a file-based format in the highest quality available. Enjoy lossless, error-corrected CD rips using ACS’s TEAC optical drive and customized audiophile CD ripping engine.
Central Server Hub
Do you have more than one system in your home? Think of ACS as your musical “mothership” where your music library lives. Other Aurender systems on your network can stream your library from ACS seamlessly. With ACS handling the content storage/server tasks, your other systems run nice and light for superior audio performance.
Metadata Editing and Library Management
Like any precious collection, Music Libraries need curation. The dedicated ACS Manager app allows the user to manage, catalog, and groom a vast library for easy access. Browse your library with pride again.
User-Installable Storage Options
ACS100 is built with two trays for user-installable storage. Install up to two 8TB SSDs for 16TB of internal storage capacity! This is enough to accommodate even the largest music libraries.
Nimbie Auto-Loader Compatibility
For large CD archival projects, connect an Acronova Nimbie Auto Loader (sold separately) for automated batch ripping.
Future-Proofed Processing Power
The ACS system incorporates significant processing power and system memory designed to maximize headroom for expanded functionality now and in the future.
Features
- Automatic CD Ripping
- Library Management
- Metadata Editing Central Server Hub for Library Expansion and Multi-Room Systems
- 2x Slots for User-Installable 2.5″ HDD or SSD Drive
- Digital Output Network Transport
Specifications
Physical Specifications
| Dimensions | 8.5″W x 10.1″D x 4.4″H (3.9″H) |
| Weight | 11 lb |
| Material | Machined Aluminum Chassis |
| Front Panel Display | 4.0″ IPC LCD |
Technical Specifications
| Power Supply | External SMPS 19V(3.42A) DC Adapter |
| CPU | Intel Low Power Quad Core |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Library Storage Capacity | 2X 2.5″ Compartments (User-Installable Storage) |
| SSD for System & Cache | 240GB NVME |
| Data USB Ports | 1X USB 3.0 (Rear), 1X USB 3.0 (Front), 1X USB 2.0 (Rear) |
| Software Suite | Aurender Conductor, ACS Manager |
| Ethernet Port | Double-Isolated Gigabit LAN |
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) |
Yes (Super Capacitors) |
| Power Consumption | Play (16.5W), Peak (23.5W), Standby (6.5W) |
| CD Ripping Capability | Yes, Slot-Loading Optical Drive, Compatible with Nimbie Autoloader |
Audio Specifications
| Analog Outputs | N/A |
| DAC Chipset | N/A |
| Audio Word Clock | X-TAL |
| Analog Outputs Supported Format | N/A |
| Digital Outputs | USB (basic) |
| USB Output Supported Format | Up To 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD128 (DoP), DSD512 (Native) |
| SPDIF & AES/EBU Output Supported Format | N/A |
| Digital Inputs | N/A |
| Headphone Section | N/A |
| Master Clock Input | N/A |
| MQA Support | MQA Core-Decoder Upgrade Available |
| Compatible Formats | DSD (DSF, DFF), WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, M4A, APE and others |
| DSD-to-PCM Conversion | N/A |