All-In-One Aura Note Music System
markmarc
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Fellow Polkers, unfortunately it's time to sell off one of my all-time favorite pieces of gear. The April Music Aura Note, more than just a receiver, it includes a top loading CD player along with am/fm tuner, USB, RCA, and iPod (analog) or memory stick input with Cirrus Logic CS4398 D/A chip. The USB input can be programmed to either standard or random play. The exterior was designed by the famous British designer Kenneth Grange.
Output is via Hitachi J162 / K1058 MOSFET single-ended push-pull transistor is 50wpc into 8 Ohms. For the head gear enthusiasts a headphone jack is also included. The Aura Note had no problems driving my Magnepan 1.6's yesterday when put to the test (though I'd never claim it to be good match!). It has spent the last five years on the credenza in my wife's office, the equivalent to the little old lady who drove her car to church and the grocery store on Sunday. Truly a pampered existence!
Originally, this unit sold for $2350, then later $2495. I'm going to let it go for just $700 + ground shipping via Fedex to USA and Canada. It comes with all of its original packing/box. Payment via Paypal.
Flaws- only one, the power button on the remote no longer works, though the rest of the buttons work just fine. A replacement can be had for $35 from April Music. The manual can be downloaded from: http://www.aprilmusic.com/eng/bbs/bbsView.php?id=11&page=2&code=bbs_product_m
So why sell? My wife wants to take my mother-in-law to New York for her upcoming 90th birthday, and due to her job hours being cut last spring to 1/3rd time, letting go of the Aura Note is realistic option.
Reviews:
Six Moons- http://www.aprilmusic.com/eng/bbs/bbsView.php?id=3&page=5&code=bbs_industry
Hi-Fi World- http://www.aprilmusic.com/eng/bbs/bbsView.php?id=8&page=5&code=bbs_industry
Affordable$$Audio- http://www.aprilmusic.com/eng/bbs/bbsView.php?id=9&page=5&code=bbs_industry
Specifications:
Preamp & Power Amp Section
Input: AUX (RCA) x 1, USB-A x 1(for MP3, WMA,
OGG file), USB-B x 1(for PC)
Output: Speaker and Headphone
Volume: Cirrus Logic CS3310 (0.001%THD, 116dB
Dynamic range)
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 25kHz (-0.5dB)
Output: 50W + 50W (8 Ohms)
Power Amp: MosFet Single Ended Push Pull
CD/DAC
Type: Top loading mechanism
Media: CD / MP3 CD / USB Memory
D/A Conversion: Cirrus Logic CS4398, 120dB,
192kHz
Digital Filter: Proprietary 3rd order filter
Memory Buffer: RAM Buffer Playback 16MB SRAM
10sec ESP
Tuner
Band: FM / AM
Preset: 20 Stations
USB
Decoder: Micronas USB CODEC
Playback Format: MP3 / WMA / OGG (UPTO 192K BPS)
Recording Format: MP3 128K BPS (FIXED)
Playback File: 44.1kHz / 16bit - 96kHz/24bit
Dimensions
Size: W278 x H84 x D278mm (W10.94 x H3.3 x D10.94 inch)
Weight: 7kg (15.4lb. Net)
Power Consumption: 11W (standby), 30W (nominal), 200W (max)
Additional Features
Credit Card Remote
IEC/Detachable Power Cord
Manufacturer: April Music of Korea
Price: $2350
Output is via Hitachi J162 / K1058 MOSFET single-ended push-pull transistor is 50wpc into 8 Ohms. For the head gear enthusiasts a headphone jack is also included. The Aura Note had no problems driving my Magnepan 1.6's yesterday when put to the test (though I'd never claim it to be good match!). It has spent the last five years on the credenza in my wife's office, the equivalent to the little old lady who drove her car to church and the grocery store on Sunday. Truly a pampered existence!
Originally, this unit sold for $2350, then later $2495. I'm going to let it go for just $700 + ground shipping via Fedex to USA and Canada. It comes with all of its original packing/box. Payment via Paypal.
Flaws- only one, the power button on the remote no longer works, though the rest of the buttons work just fine. A replacement can be had for $35 from April Music. The manual can be downloaded from: http://www.aprilmusic.com/eng/bbs/bbsView.php?id=11&page=2&code=bbs_product_m
So why sell? My wife wants to take my mother-in-law to New York for her upcoming 90th birthday, and due to her job hours being cut last spring to 1/3rd time, letting go of the Aura Note is realistic option.
Reviews:
Six Moons- http://www.aprilmusic.com/eng/bbs/bbsView.php?id=3&page=5&code=bbs_industry
Hi-Fi World- http://www.aprilmusic.com/eng/bbs/bbsView.php?id=8&page=5&code=bbs_industry
Affordable$$Audio- http://www.aprilmusic.com/eng/bbs/bbsView.php?id=9&page=5&code=bbs_industry
Specifications:
Preamp & Power Amp Section
Input: AUX (RCA) x 1, USB-A x 1(for MP3, WMA,
OGG file), USB-B x 1(for PC)
Output: Speaker and Headphone
Volume: Cirrus Logic CS3310 (0.001%THD, 116dB
Dynamic range)
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 25kHz (-0.5dB)
Output: 50W + 50W (8 Ohms)
Power Amp: MosFet Single Ended Push Pull
CD/DAC
Type: Top loading mechanism
Media: CD / MP3 CD / USB Memory
D/A Conversion: Cirrus Logic CS4398, 120dB,
192kHz
Digital Filter: Proprietary 3rd order filter
Memory Buffer: RAM Buffer Playback 16MB SRAM
10sec ESP
Tuner
Band: FM / AM
Preset: 20 Stations
USB
Decoder: Micronas USB CODEC
Playback Format: MP3 / WMA / OGG (UPTO 192K BPS)
Recording Format: MP3 128K BPS (FIXED)
Playback File: 44.1kHz / 16bit - 96kHz/24bit
Dimensions
Size: W278 x H84 x D278mm (W10.94 x H3.3 x D10.94 inch)
Weight: 7kg (15.4lb. Net)
Power Consumption: 11W (standby), 30W (nominal), 200W (max)
Additional Features
Credit Card Remote
IEC/Detachable Power Cord
Manufacturer: April Music of Korea
Price: $2350
Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
Former Staff Member TONEAudio
2 Ch. System
Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
Former Staff Member TONEAudio
2 Ch. System
Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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Version 1.Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
Former Staff Member TONEAudio
2 Ch. System
Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
