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AURALiC ALTAIR G1.1 Wireless Streaming DAC

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With its robust Wi-Fi connectivity and analog output, the ALTAIR G1.1 Digital Audio Streamer is a clean one-box solution for all your digital music.

    $2,989.08 - $3,249.00
    $3,249.00
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    Newly Updated G1.1 Version of High-Performance Preamp, DAC, Streamer, and One-Box Digital Source

    With its robust Wi-Fi connectivity and analog output, the ALTAIR G1.1 Digital Audio Streamer is a clean one-box solution for all your digital music. Connect the ALTAIR G1.1 to your amplifier or powered speakers and enjoy a world of music streaming options at your fingertips.

    The new ALTAIR G1.1 version has an improved Femto clock, providing an even higher level of precision for the integrated DAC. It also has a more powerful built-in headphone amplifier, making the headphone listening experience even better.

    The G1.1 update also features the high-mass base from AURALiC's award-winning G2.1 series products. This satin silver base plate improves the overall aesthetic and provides extra vibration damping for better sonic performance. The ALTAIR G1.1 also supports AirPlay 2, further expanding your streaming options.

    The Lightning Streaming Platform

    The ALTAIR G1.1 benefits from all the features and functionality of Lightning Streaming. That's the infrastructure that AURALiC developed for its streaming products. On-Device Playlists, Memory Caching, Gapless Playback and Bit-Perfect Multi-Room functionality are all standard Lightning features that give you a huge amount of power and control when enjoying your favorite music.

    Designed and consistently updated in-house, the Lightning streaming platform has led the industry since its release in 2014. Focused on providing the best possible sound and an outstanding user experience, Lightning streaming includes several unique features such as memory cache, CD playback and ripping, and wireless streaming up to 384 PCM and DSD512.

    The Lightning DS iOS app provides native integration with high-resolution streaming services like Amazon Music, Qobuz, and HighResAudio, as well as other lossless services such as TIDAL, KKBox, and NetEase, providing a world of musical exploration. AURALiC’s Lightning streaming platform also supports TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and acts as a Roon Ready endpoint allowing you the freedom to access and control your music however you like.

    Memory Playback

    Memory Playback is the latest must-have feature that AURALiC has added to Lightning streaming technology. Memory Playback allows ALTAIR G1.1 to fetch and cache the entire track in its memory or system storage in advance, and then play the track locally without the need of network data transfer for a significant improvement in sound quality.

    About AURALiC

    Founded in 2009, AURALiC has established a worldwide reputation for creating innovative digital audio components of the highest quality. AURALiC’s elegantly-crafted products combine classic analog designs with cutting-edge digital technologies to forge new pathways into the future of high-end audio.

    AURALiC’s seamlessly integrated hardware and control software provide effortless command of high-resolution music playback throughout the home. Whether you are streaming from Internet services or local music collections, AURALiC components let you discover, share, and connect like never before, expanding the horizons of your audio system with new levels of functionality and performance.

    Product Features

    Overview

    • Updated G1.1 version of high-performance preamp, DAC, streamer, and all-in-one digital source
    • New! AirPlay2 support
    • New! High-mass base from AURALiC's award-winning G2.1 series products
    • New! Higher-precision Femto clock for jitter-free operation
    • New! More powerful built-in headphone amplifier
    • Power Supply: Purer-Power internal linear power supply, 10uV low noise design for audio circuits
    • On-Device Display: 3.97" retina resolution display
    • Control Software: Lightning DS, Roon, 3rd party OpenHome control software

    Streaming Inputs

    • Network shared folder
    • USB Removable Drive
    • uPnP/DLNA Media Server
    • TIDAL and Qobuz
    • Internet Radio
    • Spotify Connect
    • SongCast
    • AirPlay2
    • Bluetooth
    • RoonReady

    Supported File Formats

    • AAC, AIFF, ALAC, APE, DFF, DSF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WV and WMA

    Supported Digital Formats

    • PCM at 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz at 16-32 bits
    • DSD64 to DSD 512

    Streaming Platform

    • AURALiC Tesla G2 General Computing
    • 2GB system memory, 4GB data storage

    Digital Inputs

    • Ethernet streaming (up to 32-bit/384 kHz, DSD 512)
    • USB Audio Device (up to 32-bit/384 kHz, DSD 512)
    • AES/EBU, Coax, Toslink (up to 24-bit/192 kHz)

    Analog Outputs

    • Balanced Output (THD <0.0002%, DNR >124 dB)
    • Singled-Ended Output (THD <0.0003%, DNR >121 dB)

    Control Software

    • AURALiC Lightning DS
    • Roon
    • Third Party OpenHome compatible control software

    New Lighting V10 Firmware Update

    AURALiC continually improves and enhances its Lightning DS firmware. Now available is the latest Lightning V10 firmware update via OTA updates for all AURALiC G series and S series products (as of April 26 2024). Please read AURALiC's latest software release note here:

    https://support.auralic.com/hc/en-us/articles/206579677-Current-Device-Firmware

    New V10 Features

    • New 'Playing' interface design allows interface to show currently activated processing features, internal processing frequency, tone mode setting
    • Added Tone Mode control
    • Added PureDAC Mode (VEGA G2.2)
    • Added Lightning Server support (VEGA G2.2)

    New V10 Improvements

    • Updated Lightning Link communication protocol, preparing for new features in the coming update
    • Improved KKBox playback format compatibility

    New V10 Fixes

    • Some radio station links won't play properly - Fixed
    • AirPlay stopped working after iOS 17.4 update – Fixed

    Product Specs

    • Dimensions: 13.4" W x 3.1" H x 12.6" D
    • Weight: 15 lbs.

    Product Warranty

    Parts & Labor 1 Year AURALiC Warranty Information

    "The Auralic Altair G1.1 is a reference point for streamers in this class."

    "...we rate the Auralic Altair G1.1 the best buy in this class. The combination of ease of use, connectivity and sound quality scores highest in our book, and the last is especially important. So there’s no doubt. The Auralic Altair G1.1 is the reference in its class."

    - Lasse Svendsen, L&B Tech Reviews, February 17, 2023

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