Description
Altair G1
The Altair G2.1 by AURALiC is an all-encompassing digital and analog source component which provides abundant capabilities to the performance-oriented G2.1 Series.
Combining every function available from AURALiC into the ultra-quiet G2.1 chassis, Altair G2.1 is perfect for the most demanding music lover. Whether you desire a high-resolution title from an online streaming service, a file from your NAS drive, or a vinyl LP from your turntable, Altair G2.1 will deliver exquisitely rendered, dynamic music, from almost any source.
As part of the range-wide 2.1 update, hardware upgrades include the Unity Chassis II, a copper enclosure minimising interference, an anti-vibration footer system on a massive base, clocking armed with hyper-accurate femto-second clocks, a Purer-Power power supply, and Class-A Orfeo Output modules.
Internet radio, Airplay™, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, and optional internal storage are also available.
Control Altair G2.1 intuitively via the proven Lightning DS app, or via the controls clearly shown on the high-resolution 4-inch colour display. Completing this extensive feature set are full Wi-Fi and ethernet connectivity, smart IR control, and a locked-in analog volume control.
Features
- High Performance DAC
- Phono Stage
- Network Streaming
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Qobuz, Tidal
- Airplay, Spotify Connect, HRA
- Roon Endpoint
- 32/384 PCM
- Analogue Volume Control
- Home Theatre Bypass
- USB Drive Connect
- Selectable Digital Filters
- Unity Chassis II
- Lightning Server
- Dual Femto-Second Clocks
- XLR (Balanced) + RCA Outputs
- Gapless Playback
- Onboard SSD Storage Option
- DSD12 Over Wi-Fi
- Line-Level Analogue Input
- iOS-Compatible Lightning OS
- Class-A Orfeo Analogue Output
- Purer-Power Power Supply
- Multi-Room Audio
Specifications
- Frequency Response: 20 – 20KHz, +/- 0.1dB
- THD+N: < 0.00012% (XLR); < 0.00015% (RCA), 20Hz-20KHz at 0dBFS
- Dynamic Range: 126dB, 20Hz-20KHz, A-weighted
- Lossless Streaming File Formats: AIFF, ALAC, APE, DIFF, DSF, FLAC, OGG, WAV and WV
- Lossy Streaming File Format: AAC, MP3, WMA
- PCM Sampling Rate: 44.1KHz to 384KHz in 32Bit
- DSD Sampling Rate: DSD64(2.8224MHz), DSD128(5.6448MHz), DSD256(11.2896MHz), DSD512(22.57892MHz)
- Control Software, AURALiC Lightning DS for iOS, AURALiC Lightning DS for web browser (device setting only), OpenHome compatible control software (BubbleUPnP, Kazoo), Roon (Roon Core required separately)
- Digital Inputs: AES/EBU, Coaxial, Toslink, USB Audio
- Analog Inputs: Line-stage (2Vrms max), MM Phono (0.3Vrms max)
- Streaming Inputs: Network shared folder, USB Storage, USB CD Drive, Optional Internal Storage, UPnP/DLNA Media Server, Amazon Music Unlimited, HighResAudio, TIDAL, Qobuz Sublime+ Spotify Connect, Internet Radio, AirPlay, RoonReady
- Balanced Audio Output: XLR (4.5Vrms at 0dBFS, output impedance 10ohm)
- Unbalanced Audio Output: RCA (4.5Vrms at 0dBFS, output impedance 50ohm)
- Headphone Output: 6.35mm Headphone Jack (output impedance 5ohm)
- Wired Network: Gigabit Ethernet
- Wireless Network: 802.11b/g/n/ac Tri-Band WiFi
- Power Consumption: Playback: 50W at max.
- Dimensions: 34 x 32 x 8 cm (W x D x H)
- Weight: 10.0 kg
- Finish: Anodised aluminium case in matte black with copper EMI shielding.
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