{"product_id":"a1000","title":"Aurender A1000 Music Server, Streamer \u0026 DAC | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_5 et_section_regular\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender A1000 Analog Music Server, Streamer \u0026amp; DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender A1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a next-generation analog-output \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emusic server, network streamer, DAC and digital preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built for modern high-end systems. It combines a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edual-mono AKM AK4490REQ DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, full linear power supply, user-installable internal SSD\/HDD storage, variable RCA analog output and dedicated USB\/coaxial digital outputs with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI ARC, USB Audio input, Bluetooth aptX HD, Google Cast, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect and AirPlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and native DSD512\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the A1000 is substantially more than an entry-level streamer. It can serve as the complete digital front end of a two-channel system while also integrating a television, computer, Bluetooth source and external digital components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-Mono AKM AK4490REQ DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A1000 uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo AKM AK4490REQ DACs in a dual-mono configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the left and right channels dedicated conversion architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts internal analog stage supports:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative DSD up to DSD512\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable analog output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA line-level connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dual-mono implementation is notable at the A1000's position in the Aurender range, bringing architecture previously associated with higher-level A-Series models into a more compact platform. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Linear Toroidal Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender equips the A1000 with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull linear toroidal power supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than relying on the switch-mode power architecture common to compact network streamers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe power architecture supports the server, DAC and output circuitry within the A1000's machined-aluminum chassis while maintaining a relatively low \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15-watt playback power consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI ARC for TV Integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the A1000's most important additions is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI ARC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect a compatible television to the A1000's ARC input and TV audio can play through the same high-end stereo system used for music. HDMI CEC support allows the television remote to control A1000 volume, while the A1000 can automatically power on and off with the television when operating in ARC mode. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a premium two-channel room that also serves as the primary television system, this eliminates the need to add an AV receiver simply to accommodate TV audio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB Audio Input for Computers \u0026amp; Digital Sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A1000 adds a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB Type-B Audio input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing a compatible computer or digital source to access its internal dual-mono DAC directly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts complete digital-input suite includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB Audio, HDMI ARC, coaxial S\/PDIF and optical\/Toslink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the A1000 significantly more flexible as a system hub than earlier Aurender analog-output players. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth aptX HD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth with aptX HD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides convenient direct playback from phones, tablets and other compatible devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A1000 can maintain connections with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to two Bluetooth devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making casual playback straightforward without requiring the Aurender Conductor app for every listening session. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoogle Cast, TIDAL Connect \u0026amp; Spotify Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A1000 expands Aurender playback beyond its traditional Conductor interface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt supports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTIDAL Connect and Spotify Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, plus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoogle Cast Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing compatible apps to send music directly to the A1000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender specifically lists Google Cast compatibility with services including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQobuz, YouTube, Deezer, Bugs and Melon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Cast playback supported up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-bit\/96kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. AirPlay is also supported. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A1000 can additionally operate as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPnP network renderer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with compatible controller applications such as JPLAY, mConnect and BubbleUPnP. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/33194272805399-Use-Aurender-as-a-Network-Renderer-Player?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated USB \u0026amp; Coaxial Digital Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A1000 can function as a complete analog-output streamer or as a digital transport feeding an external DAC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital outputs include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB Audio 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA coaxial S\/PDIF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB output supports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and native DSD512\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving an upgrade path to an external high-end DAC without replacing the A1000 as the music server and streaming platform. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUser-Installable Internal Music Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rear-accessible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5-inch HDD\/SSD bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allows local music storage to be added when required. Users focused entirely on streaming can operate the A1000 without installing an internal library drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe server architecture uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32GB eMMC system storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120GB NVMe playback cache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4GB DRAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.0GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender currently specifies a maximum library database of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150,000 audio files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when combining local and scanned external storage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender Conductor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A1000 remains fully integrated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender Conductor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing Aurender's dedicated interface for browsing local libraries, streaming services, creating queues and playlists, controlling playback and configuring the player.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Gigabit Ethernet connection provides the primary network interface, while a rear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB 3.0 data port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accommodates external music storage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable RCA Analog Output \u0026amp; 12V Trigger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA analog outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allow the A1000 to feed a conventional preamplifier or integrated amplifier, or connect directly to a compatible power amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V trigger output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can control compatible downstream electronics, allowing a streamlined A1000-based system to power connected amplification automatically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.9-Inch IPS Color Display \u0026amp; BLE Remote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machined-aluminum front panel incorporates a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.9-inch 1280 × 480 wide IPS color LCD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with album information, playlists, network information and playback status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical controls provide direct access to power, input, output, display mode, playback and volume. Aurender also supplies a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth LE remote control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with dedicated buttons for input and output selection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender A1000 Technical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender A1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog Music Server \/ Network Streamer \/ DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual-Mono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC Chipset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × AKM AK4490REQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Analog PCM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32-bit \/ 768kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Analog DSD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative DSD512\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStereo RCA \/ Unbalanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Audio Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Coaxial, Optical\/Toslink, USB Type-B, HDMI ARC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × ARC input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to aptX HD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth Connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 2 devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoogle Cast Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, up to 24-bit\/96kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTIDAL Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotify Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirPlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPnP Renderer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Coaxial S\/PDIF + USB Audio 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum USB Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32-bit \/ 768kHz PCM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB Native DSD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to DSD512\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × user-installable 2.5\" HDD\/SSD bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32GB eMMC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayback Cache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120GB NVMe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuad-Core 2.0GHz ARM Cortex-A55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4GB DRAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eData USB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × USB 3.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100\/1000 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender Conductor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V Trigger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Linear Toroidal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.9\" Wide IPS Color LCD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1280 × 480\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluetooth LE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachined Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.8\"W × 14\"D × 3.8\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight Without Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.3 lb \/ 8.3 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayback Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeak Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandby Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.4W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese specifications are from Aurender's current A1000 hardware documentation, updated January 2026. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.aurender.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/25351870643863-A1000-Hardware-Guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eAurender\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the A1000 Fits in the Aurender Lineup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1000 brings Aurender's analog-output platform into a more modern, lifestyle-friendly system architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its combination of a dual-mono AKM DAC, local music storage, USB digital output and Aurender Conductor is joined by connectivity that matters in contemporary systems: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDMI ARC, USB Audio input, aptX HD Bluetooth, Google Cast, TIDAL Connect and Spotify Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with the A200, the A1000's appeal is less about simply moving up or down an audiophile hierarchy and more about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esystem versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is particularly compelling for a high-end two-channel room that needs to accommodate music streaming, local files, television audio, computers and mobile devices through one source component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender A1000 at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurender A1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent foundation for a streamlined premium audio system. Pair its variable analog output directly with amplification, use it as the DAC and streamer for an integrated amplifier, or connect its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB or coaxial digital output to an external DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the system evolves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi can configure the A1000 with the appropriate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einternal SSD storage, amplification, loudspeakers, network infrastructure and digital connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a complete high-end system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder the Aurender A1000 from The Grid HiFi or call (713) 218-8120 for expert system matching and configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aurender","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54221600096593,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":54221600129361,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/A1000_photo_4-1.webp?v=1791125656","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/a1000","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}