Aurender ACS100

Yes, the ACS100 features two rear-panel slots that allow you to easily install your own 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs for library storage. This gives you the flexibility to choose the capacity that best fits your music collection.

While it is primarily designed as a server and ripper, it can function as a standalone player when connected to a USB DAC. However, its true strength lies in acting as a central hub for other Aurender streamers or as a Roon Ready endpoint.

The ACS100 uses a high-quality TEAC slot-loading drive to perform error-corrected rips. You simply insert the disc, and the system automatically handles the ripping, metadata tagging, and cover art retrieval.

Yes, the ACS100 is Roon Ready. It can function as a Roon Endpoint, allowing you to integrate it seamlessly into a Roon-managed ecosystem for playback control.

The internal 240GB NVMe SSD is dedicated to the operating system and caching. By caching your music files to this drive during playback, the system minimizes mechanical noise and ensures stable, high-fidelity audio performance.

Absolutely. The included ACS Manager software provides advanced tools for editing metadata, allowing you to organize your library, correct tags, and manage cover art for both ripped CDs and existing digital files.