Auralic rhyme ARIES Aries G2.1 HD DSD512 digital music network player
In the near future, Shengyun Audio will comprehensively upgrade the award-winning G2 and GX series products. The great success of G2 series products has brought many important enlightenments to the whole group. We found that most audio enthusiasts who use digital audio sources value the following three factors: excellent sound quality, excellent appearance design, and product functional diversity. 
Although the G2 series of products are a compelling chapter in the history of sound and sound, we feel that it is time to upgrade the series of products in terms of hardware, software and functions, driven by the enthusiasm for innovation.
We are very proud to introduce you to the latest upgrade progress of G2: G2.1 series. It includes the following products:
Below, we will introduce to you in detail the improvements and upgrades of the new G2.1 and GX.1 series products.
The second generation of integrated structure box（Unity Chassis II）
The G2.1 series uses a double shell design, or called“Chassis sets of chassis”design. Among them, the outer case is made of high-grade aluminum, while the inner case is made of copper. This design can better shield EMI interference, allowing you to listen to more pure music performance. The new metal engraving base provides a more reliable, high-quality, and heavy-weight chassis for the G2.1 and GX.1 series of products. Together with the newly upgraded chassis feet, it provides a solid platform for your equipment. The new base design not only increases the overall weight of the product, but also improves the sound quality of the product on the basis of ensuring the restrained and elegant appearance of the sound and sound.
Comprehensive upgrade of the anti-vibration system
The internal weight balance distribution design of G2 and GX products is followed, and the newly designed anti-vibration feet further isolate the product from external mechanical vibration. Each foot nail contains six damping springs and an acoustically calibrated fiber nail core to absorb potentially harmful vibrations. Each spring is adjusted to a different tension point to absorb vibrations of different frequencies, thereby obtaining a clearer sound texture and a more open sound field performance.
Optimization of internal circuits
While upgrading the external components, we also enhanced the internal circuits. Taking ARIES G2.1 streaming media player as an example, we have improved its USB output to make it more versatile and compatible with most brands of USB input interfaces. The HDD port for connecting local hard disks has also been enhanced to handle mobile hard disk devices that require higher output power.
CD playback and ripping–The latest content of the Lightning OS operating system
At the same time, we also pay great attention to the upgrade and function expansion of the software part. Now, Lightning 7.0 operating system can provide you with CD playback function and optional track ripping function. You can connect the optical drive with our products through the USB interface to achieve the above functions.
When playing a CD, the Lightning CD player program will read each disk sector multiple times to ensure that the most accurate data information can be finally obtained. Then save the information to the memory cache to provide a completely jitter-free CD playback experience. Even with those more expensive standalone CD players in the same arena, our products are not inferior.
Although you may have stored most of the CD discs on some kind of hard drive or NAS device, if you can use your phonological audio products to grab CD discs in an easier way, why not For? Our track grab function, while grabbing music information, can also automatically match album and cover pictures, and automatically save them to your designated NAS device or hard drive. ARIES（Not ARIES Mini）, ALTAIR, POLARIS and its G series products all support this function. Just connect the CD drive to our product via a USB cable, and you can enjoy this powerful function.
VEGA G2 is a comprehensive surpassing of the past products, using a large number of brand-new research and development results and higher-level components. Sound and sound engineers put a lot of energy into the research and development of signal isolation and power purification to minimize the impact on sound quality; at the same time, a large number of innovative patented technologies can provide you with more abundant functions. Precise musical expression and powerful functions are the ultimate goals pursued by the G series. If you are looking for a reference decoding device that can precisely process music data and have impeccable musical expression, then VEGA G2 is the right product for you.
First of all, it is obvious from the appearance that the overall VEGA G2 chassis is thicker, and its total volume is about 1.5 times larger than that of VEGA, so the display screen interface can also be enlarged at the same time, and the navigation and operation menus will be clearer and more convenient.
Next, look at the back of the body. In addition to USB, AES/EBU, optical and coaxial, VEGA G2 digital inputs have one set each, plus Ethernet, master clock and Lightning Link; the analog output is one set each for XLR and RCA.
The VEGA DAC, launched in 2012, initially only supported DSD128. Over the years, AURALiC has not hesitated to provide updated drivers for users to make free upgrades. Later, they have been updated to DSD256. Now the brand new VEGA G2 has been upgraded to Supports up to DSD512. The lower left picture shows the specification comparison table of VEGA and VEGA G2. From the picture, you can directly compare the technological evolution of VEGA G2 from scratch, good and better; the lower right picture lists VEGA G2 including Lightning Link and Tesla Operation\Compute platform, electrical isolation, full passive volume control, ORFEO type A output module…With a variety of cutting-edge technologies and features, it is equipped with dual femtosecond clocks, with a calibration accuracy of 72 femtoseconds. It has never been seen before that DAC products can use the built-in clock to fully control the time base, while AURALiC has achieved the lowest time base error. Precision performance.
VEGA G2 and ARIES G2, a new technology jointly added-Lightning Link, utilizes high-speed HDMI-type hardware connectors to provide unprecedented high-resolution digital music transmission control. Lightning Link has a two-way transmission bandwidth of 18Gbps, which can operate with zero time base error to all connected devices. For example, by connecting VEGA G2 and ARIES G2, the clock function of VEGA G2 can be used to drive ARIES G2 upstream through Lightning Link. You can get the zero-timing error original music file from ARIES G2. Lightning Link can even convey the control data of the overall system, such as sound control or processor settings, etc., fully integrate all interconnected AURALiC devices, and set and control them in a single interface.
Dual 72 fs femto clock
A dedicated low-noise 3uV power supply is used to reduce the phase noise and make it as quiet as possible. Our 72 femtosecond master clock is accurate and reduces jitter and sound. Its 72 femtosecond period——Which is 72 quadrillionths of a second——Set a new standard for signal timing. Temperature adjustment to maintain consistent performance, this clock is always there to keep things stable.
Galvanic isolation
A high-speed galvanic isolator of VEGA G2 is located between the Tesla processing platform and its high-sensitivity DAC circuit. Data can flow through the isolator, even if it is physically separated and shielded from DAC interference. As a result, compared with the original VEGA DAC, the noise level has been reduced by 80%.
Flexible filtering mode
Flexible filtering modes give you a subtle level of control over your audio output. Its various modes are developed using a combination of objective data models and subjective tests. Each mode provides a unique set of filters to match the sound quality of the source. Whether you are adjusting the modes of in-band ripple, out-of-band attenuation, ultrasonic filtering, etc., you always have the ability to adjust the performance you want.
ORFEO Class A Module
Inspired by classic analog circuit design, ORFEO can drive a range of loads to match the characteristics of various amplifiers. ORFEO uses small-signal components with excellent linearity, good thermal balance and bias, and can drive loads up to 600 ohms while keeping low open loop distortion below 0.001%.
Smart-IR control
Smart infrared remote control allows your AURALiC device to map its functions to any remote control you want. Just let the device know which remote control you like, all its operations (play/pause, volume control, track selection, etc.) can be assigned to the buttons in the way you like.
Dual Purer-Power
The pure power linear power supply adopts the power purification module, which can reduce the DC current noise by 90dB. Using a designed transformer and a unique circuit, the vibration is reduced, and the pure power noise is kept below 1uV in the audible spectrum, allowing you to discover the details in the music until the last point.
Specification:
Frequency response: 20-20KHz, +/- 0.1dB*
(THD + N:< 0.00012%(XLR);<0.00015% (RCA), 20Hz-20KHz, 0dBFS
Dynamic range: 130dB, 20Hz-20KHz, a-weighted
Streaming media file format
Lossless: AIFF, ALAC, APE, DIFF, DSF, FLAC, OGG, WAV and WV.
Lossy: AAC, MP3, MQA and WMA
Sampling Rate
PCM: 44.1KHz to 384KHz, 32 bit*
DSD64(2.8224MHz), DSD128(5.6448MHz), DSD256(11.2896MHz), DSD512(22.57892MHz)**
controlling software
Aurora Lightning on iOS
AURALiC Lightning DS for web browser (set device only)
OpenHome compatible control software (BubbleUPnP, Kazoo)
Roon (Roon Core needs to be separated)
Audio input
Digital input: Lightning link, AES/EBU, coaxial, Toslink, USB audio
Analog input: RCA row level (2Vrms maximum)
Streaming media input: uPnP/DLNA media server, native tide and Qobuz Sublime+ streaming media, Spotify Connect, Internet Radio, RoonReady
Audio output
Balance: XLR (4.0 vrms, output impedance 5ohm)
Unbalanced: RCA (4.8Vrms at 0dBFS, output impedance 50ohm)
Headphone: 6.35mm headphone jack (output impedance 5ohm)
The internet
Connection: Gigabit Ethernet
power consumption
Playback: 50 w max.
Dimensions-W x D x H.
13.4 x 12.6 x 3.2 inches. (34cm x 32cm x 8cm)
weight
17.2 lbs (7.8 g catty )
Product completed
Extruded aluminum profile with anodized precision machining in matte black
Accessories
AURALiC VEGA G2 DAC
power cable
USB cable
Lightning-Link cable
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The VEGA decoder caused a sensation when it was launched in 2012. It has won numerous global audio awards and is the first American fever bible.（Stereophile）Chinese brand decoder products on the cover. For the next six years, VEGA has been a decoder product with the A+ level in the recommended ranking of feverish books. Now, Shengyun Audio has comprehensively upgraded this classic product and launched the VEGA G1 streaming media decoder. VEGA G1 not only has a comprehensive improvement in sound quality, but also has the streaming media playback technology of phonological sound.
The core of VEGA G1''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s hardware is the Telsa processing platform of phonological sound. The Tesla platform uses a quad-core Cortex A9 processor with 1GB of system memory and 4GB of data storage space, which can realize the functions of Lightning streaming media technology. VEGA G1 can play high-definition digital music in the network shared folder through the home wired network. In addition, VEGA G1 also supports TIDAL, Qobuz, SpotifyConnect online streaming music services and Internet radio functions.
VEGA G1, using the VEGA G2“Zero distortion playback”Technology, using the Tesla platform to record the input signal into the system memory for temporary storage, and then the decoding chip controls the playback at an independent clock frequency. This technology eliminates the need for the decoding chip to lock the input frequency, and the frequency of the input signal is completely independent of the playback frequency of the decoding chip, thereby achieving complete immunity to jitter problems in the digital input signal, allowing VEGA G1 to be connected to any digital signal source. Maintain the same level of sound quality.
Like the flagship product VEGA G2 of Shengyun Audio, VEGA G1 uses a custom decoder chip design fully optimized for the Tesla platform. It also has the same dual 72 femtosecond clock source and ORFEO Class A output module as VEGA G2. The filter mode switching function popular among users in VEGA is also retained and optimized in VEGA G1.
The exterior design of VEGA G1 also inherits the aesthetic characteristics of the G2 series. The black chassis is made of all metal. The curved front panel has a 4-inch high-definition resolution color screen, which can display the working status of the device and the information of the playing track; the silver button on the front panel can help users complete the hardware settings of the device. Users can also let VEGA G1 learn the functions of other infrared remote controllers and quickly complete various operations such as playback and volume control.
The Lightning streaming media module used by VEGA G1 can support 32Bit/384K PCM music files and DSD512 format DSD music, and provides“In-device playlist”,“Seamless playback”,“Memory buffer”,“HD group playback”Unique sound and sound technology. The iOS platform free software LightningDS independently developed by Shengyun Audio is a powerful and easy-to-use music management and playback control software. Through LightningDS, users can browse the music library and control VEAG G1 for playback at any time. In addition, VEGA G1 can also be used as a RoonReady playback node compatible with Roon software.
In terms of traditional interfaces, VEGA G1 has AES/EBU, coaxial, optical and USB inputs. AES/EBU, coaxial, optical fiber support 24Bit/192K PCM input signal, USB input supports 32Bit/384K PCM and DSD512 DSD music signal.
The main differences of Aries G1 compared to the flagship G2: 1. It uses an aluminum alloy case instead of the expensive special case and special shock-absorbing feet of the G2. 2. There is no Lightning Link interface. 3. The LEO GX clock of the same factory cannot be connected. 4. The physical isolation technology of G2 series is not adopted.
Specifications
- Frequency response: 20-20KHz, +/- 0.1dB*
- (THD + N:< 0.00012%(XLR);<0.00015% (RCA), 20Hz-20KHz, 0dBFS
- Dynamic range: 130dB, 20Hz-20KHz, a-weighted
- Streaming media file format
- Lossless: AIFF, ALAC, APE, DIFF, DSF, FLAC, OGG, WAV and WV.
- Lossy: AAC, MP3, MQA and WMA
- Sampling Rate
- PCM: 44.1KHz to 384KHz, 32 bit*
- DSD64(2.8224MHz), DSD128(5.6448MHz), DSD256(11.2896MHz), DSD512(22.57892MHz)**
- controlling software
- Aurora Lightning on iOS
- AURALiC Lightning DS for web browser (set device only)
- OpenHome compatible control software (BubbleUPnP, Kazoo)
- Roon (Roon Core needs to be separated)
- Audio input
- Digital input: Lightning link, AES/EBU, coaxial, Toslink, USB audio
- Analog input: RCA row level (2Vrms maximum)
- Streaming media input: uPnP/DLNA media server, native tide and Qobuz Sublime+ streaming media, Spotify Connect, Internet Radio, RoonReady
- Audio output
- Balance: XLR (4.0 vrms, output impedance 5ohm)
- Unbalanced: RCA (4.8Vrms at 0dBFS, output impedance 50ohm)
- Headphone: 6.35mm headphone jack (output impedance 5ohm)
- The internet
- Connection: Gigabit Ethernet
- power consumption
- Playback: 50 w max.
- Dimensions-W x D x H.
- 13.4 x 12.6 x 3.2 inches. (34cm x 32cm x 8cm)
- weight
- 17.2 lbs (7.8 g catty )
- Product completed
- Extruded aluminum profile with anodized precision machining in matte black
- Accessories AURALiC VEGA G2 DAC
- power cable
- USB cable
- Lightning-Link cable
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