{"product_id":"aune-n5","title":"Aune N5 Desktop Music Player — ES9039Q2M DAC, USB Drive Playback, XLR Out","description":"\u003cp class=\"tp-summary\"\u003eThe Aune N5 is a desktop music player that plays files from USB drives through an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC to RCA and XLR balanced outputs, with coaxial, optical and I2S digital outputs and a 10MHz clock input. It suits hi-fi systems that want a computer-free source, in Standard, Bluetooth (aptX HD, LDAC) or Streaming (Wi-Fi with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect) editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Aune N5 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic libraries on USB drives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two USB ports read USB sticks and portable drives up to 2TB each, playing DSD, FLAC, WAV, APE, ALAC, AIFF, CUE and MP3 files without a computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive speakers and power amps:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA and XLR balanced analog outputs can run at a fixed or variable level, so the knob or remote can set the volume for powered speakers or a power amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding an existing DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coaxial, optical and I2S-over-HDMI outputs make it a digital transport, and the 10MHz input accepts an external clock such as Aune's NC1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhone and app streaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bluetooth edition receives aptX HD and LDAC; the Streaming edition adds Wi-Fi with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and the IEAST app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a USB DAC for a computer or a headphone jack — the USB ports only read storage drives, the outputs are line level only, and Bluetooth can receive but not send audio to wireless headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAune N5 key specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desktop digital music player with built-in DAC (line outputs, no headphone jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS ES9039Q2M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 USB ports for USB drives or portable hard drives (exFAT, up to 2TB each); not a USB DAC input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSD64 to DSD512; WAV up to 32-bit\/768kHz, FLAC up to 32-bit\/384kHz, APE up to 24-bit\/192kHz; MP3, WMA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF and CUE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA single-ended and XLR balanced, fixed or variable level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital outputs and clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coaxial and optical (up to 24-bit\/192kHz, DoP64); I2S over HDMI; dual PLL with 10MHz external clock input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard: no wireless; Bluetooth: Bluetooth receiver with aptX HD and LDAC; Streaming: Bluetooth plus Wi-Fi with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e THD+N -107dB at 1kHz; 2.5µV noise floor; 20Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize, weight and power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 × 208 × 63mm; 3kg; 9V DC input (external supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power cord, remote control with 2 batteries, quick guide; antenna(s) with the Bluetooth and Streaming editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tp-trust\"\u003eGenuine Aune stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aune","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":46346799317127,"sku":"Aune N5-Standard","price":318.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bluetooth","offer_id":46346799349895,"sku":"Aune N5-Bluetooth","price":340.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Streaming","offer_id":46346799382663,"sku":"Aune N5-Streaming media","price":406.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/5833\/0247\/files\/7691925910.jpg?v=1793185732","url":"https:\/\/tonepier.com\/products\/aune-n5","provider":"TonePier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}