Description
Elegance. Finesse. Resolution. Grace.
If ever Aristotle’s adage: “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is applicable in audio, it applies to AP20. And, given the quality and quantity of parts in this equation, that’s saying a lot.
AP20 delivers unprecedented audio performance from an integrated amplifier. It includes the world’s best Class D amp modules in a dual-mono configuration, an analog R2R relay-based volume control and preamp section, Aurender’s best DAC, a master clock input, a headphone output, a suite of digital and analog inputs and outputs, and the most sophisticated linear power supply block Aurender has ever deployed.
The result? An audio component that paints every musical timbre with full-bodied realism. With a delicate touch that’s backed up by enormous headroom for transients and dynamic swings, AP20 drives even the most demanding speaker loads and casts a soundstage that is both expansive and laser-focused.
All of this performance, with the heart of an Aurender.
Other integrated amplifier solutions on the market may offer support for app-controlled streaming, but in nearly every case, the user experience, library management, and software playback engine are an afterthought requiring third-party software and hardware to get the job done. In AP20’s case, more than 10 years of industry-leading experience has made Aurender the digital source component of choice in the world’s finest audio systems. Now, that same holistic digital playback engine and user experience is available from an integrated amplifier that completely removes the need for more components and cables.
Just add speakers, and enjoy a premium HiFi experience, without all the HiFi boxes.
Physical Specifications
| Dimensions | 16.93″W x 14.2″D x 5.9″H |
| Weight | 57.3 lb |
| Material | Machined Aluminum Chassis |
| Front Panel Display | 8.8″ 1920 x 480 Wide IPS Color LCD |
Technical Specifications
| Power Supply | Full Linear, 2x 400VA Toroidy Transformers (L&R Power Amp), 2x 50W (L&R Audio Boards), 1x50W (CPU), 1x25W (FPGA) |
| 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, A30 Manager |
| 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
| Volume Control | Relay-Based R2R Stereo Attenuator -64dB ~ 0dB., Velocity Sensitive Operation |
| Analog Outputs | XLR (Balanced) |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Amplifier Specifications
| Amplifier Module | 2x Purifi 1ET400A Class D Amplifier Module in Dual-Mono Configuration |
| Rated Power Output | 200 W into 8 ohms / 350 W into 4 ohms |
| THD (20Hz-20kHz) | 0.003 % (1W to 200 W, 8 ohms and 4 ohms) |
| Damping Factor | 800 (ref. 8Ω 20 Hz to 6.5 kHz) |
| Output Impedance | <65μΩ @ 1kHz |
| Power Configuration | Full linear & Dual-Mono – 2 x 400VA Audio grade Toroidy toroidal transformers |
| Power Supply Filter Capacitors | Total 80,000uF ( 40,000 uF / channel) |
| Binding Posts | WBT nextgen™ pole terminal – Signal conductor made of pure copper |
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