Aurender has launched the NH10, a purpose-built network hub that aims to raise the bar for digital audio performance. According to Aurender, the new NH10 delivers remarkable accuracy and emotional impact through a combination of clean power, precise clock speeds, and advanced noise cancellation.
Unlike off-the-shelf network equipment available in computer stores, the NH10, according to its designers, was designed from the ground up for serious audio applications, applying the same obsessive attention to detail as Aurender’s reference music servers and streamers. According to the designers, standard network hubs introduce jitter and electrical noise that can disrupt timing accuracy and rob recordings of subtlety and space. The NH10’s mission is to avoid and minimize disruptive influences to preserve sonic purity and rhythmic precision. These, according to the manufacturer, are the hallmarks of accurate hi-fi reproduction.
According to Aurender, listeners can expect a smoother, more natural sound with less harshness and flare. By improving clock stability and power integrity, the NH10 aims to deliver a wider, more defined soundstage and an emotionally engaging musical experience.
So how does it work? Aurender’s secret weapon is, by its own admission, an OCXO clock with a frequency stability of less than 0.005 ppm, far exceeding the TCXO designs used elsewhere. All internal processes are synchronized via FPGA control to a single master clock, with an external 10 MHz input allowing integration with a reference clock for even greater precision.
While conventional hubs rely on noisy switching power supplies, Aurender opts for a purely linear control across each circuit. This approach guarantees exceptionally clean power supply, eliminating high-frequency interference at the source and eliminating the need for costly power supply upgrades.
To keep everything whisper-quiet, Aurender goes one step further: every RJ-45 and optical SFP port isolates to stop unwanted noise before it reaches the DAC or streamer. The SFP ports act as a noise firewall, isolating each connection so nothing unwanted penetrates your music. The solid aluminum casing feels as refined as it looks, serving as both a shield and a statement piece. As befits an Aurender, even the flashing LEDs can be disabled.
Aurender claims the NH10 delivers top-quality network performance right out of the box, without the speed compromises or modular upgrades found in some audiophile hubs. It maintains full Gigabit throughput while remaining exceptionally low noise—a rare combination in this category. The company adds that the NH10 is a complete, self-contained solution for digital audiophiles, requiring no complex setup or additional accessories to reach its full potential.
The Aurender NH10 will be available worldwide from November 10, 2025, in silver and black. It comes with a two-meter fiber optic cable and a three-meter CAT-7 LAN cable.
