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High-Performance Preamp, DAC, Streamer, and All-in-One Digital SourceThe updated and enhanced ALTAIR G1 is the newest addition to the critically acclaimed G1 Series of products from AURALiC. As a premium digital hub for any high-performance system, the ALTAIR G1's software and hardware function in much the same way as the original ALTAIR. The ALTAIR G1 is able to act as a preamp, a DAC, a streamer, and an all-in-one digital source. But is also now fitted with the G1 chassis, which offers a matching four-inch color display and a Smart IR feature. And that's only the beginning of the upgrades. "With the ARIES Mini discontinued, the ALTAIR G1 is the new entry point to Auralic’s TESLA streaming platform where an ARM 1GHz Quad-Core Cortex A9 CPU, 1GB DD3 RAM and 4GB of (operating) system storage are deployed to route and tidy up the streamer’s digital audio feed," notes John H. Darko, darko.audio, September 28, 2019. "With a hard-drive fitted inside the ALTAIR G1 – or a hard drive connected to its rear-panel USB-A socket – this streamer becomes a server/streamer. The ALTAIR G1 can stream to itself. Buh-bye broom closet server. Auf wiedersehen, NAS." "A Versatile High-End Rocket Ship"Computer Audiophile didn't hold back on its praise for the Altair G1. "The Auralic Altair G1 digital audio streamer is rare in the world of high end audio. Most of us are used to single-purpose components that require numerous add-ons for additional features – or components that are multi-function but serve as a jack of all trades, masters of none," notes review Chris Connaker. "The Altair G1 is rare because it provides consumers with nearly everything they want, does nearly everything right, and is relatively inexpensive compared to the other options in this often crazy world of HiFi." Chris Connaker concludes, "The Auralic Altair G1 digital audio streamer is a versatile high-end rocket ship capable of taking listeners to terrific heights while also being that comfortable Cadillac that makes life simple and does it in style." New DAC and New Upgraded Analog Circuitry, TooAs a digital audio streamer, ALTAIR G1 has received several updates from both the G1 and G2 series of products. It now uses the ESS 9038Q2M conversion chip, providing the user with more detail and perceived resolution than ever before. To match the higher levels of performance available from this new DAC chip, the analog circuitry received necessary parts upgrades and an improved layout for a balanced presentation. Additionally, the processor platform has been upgraded to Tesla G2 from Tesla G1, featuring 2GB of system memory, providing you with a seamless, powerful musical experience. Excels with Streaming ServicesAs a digital hub, the ALTAIR G1 functions as a Roon Endpoint, can stream subscription music services such as Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify Connect, and offers Bluetooth, Airplay, and SongCast for a multifaceted and varied set of feature needs. Supports the Highest Resolution Digital Music FormatsALTAIR G1 supports both streaming and conversion of all of today’s highest-resolution digital music formats, up to DSD512 and PCM in 32-bit/384 kHz, and it stays up to date with OTA updates from AURALiC. Lightning Streaming is the foundation for ALTAIR G1’s streaming functionality, and as always that means On-Device Playlists, Memory Caching, Gapless Playback and Bit-Perfect Multi-Room features are part of the package. The Lightning DS control app for iOS supplies all playback and browsing features, and there’s a web admin for setup and configuration. ALTAIR G1 also supports Spotify Connect and RoonReady features. Memory PlaybackMemory Playback is the latest must-have feature that AURALiC has added to Lightning streaming technology. Memory Playback allows ALTAIR G1 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 AURALiCFounded 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. Overview
"If you’re on the lookout for a complete digital audio streaming package, and one that includes its own user-friendly app offering access to Tidal, Qobuz, and more (plus Roon for those so inclined), that delivers a finely refined sound that serves the music at play, look long and hard at the Auralic Altair G1." - Michael Lavorgna, Twittering Machines, December 16, 2021 "The ALTAIR g1 is a versatile product that is loaded with features and performs all its functions competently. Coupled with its refined sonic performance, the ALTAIR G1 offers substantial value at its price point." "Needless to say, AURALiC has successfully created a worthy successor to its ALTAIR product line in the ALTAIR G1. AURALiC manages to keep the versatile nature of the product while changing its appearance and improving some of its key elements. The ALTAIR G1 sports an understated handsome look, is well built and is equipped with an enhanced computational platform, newer DAC chip, and improved networking technology. These improvements result in noticeably quicker and robust streaming performance, and more importantly, audibly improved sonic performance. The ALTAIR G1 is a solid streamer/DAC/digital preamplifier combo product that performs all its functions extremely well while exhibiting refined sonic performance. While I still like the original ALTAIR, I like the ALTAIR G1 more. In my opinion, the ALTAIR G1 brings significant value that justifies its price of admission and for that, I recommend it highly." - Yongki Go, P.H.D., Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, March 15, 2021 "Auralic has tweaked the specification for this latest iteration and – minor quibbles over the removal of the USB DAC output aside – the result is a product that offers pretty much everything you need and little that you don’t. The result has to be seen as one of the best, if not the best streaming front ends..." - Hi-Fi Choice, August 11, 2020 "It proved easier than many rivals to set-up, thanks to the ability to create a temporary local network and configure it with a web browser, if you so wish." "This is a fine sounding product – as crisp, open and detailed as you can expect at the price. Indeed, the Altair G1 shows just what is now possible in terms of value for money..." "One of the most impressive products at or near its price, this is an essential audition for value-conscious audiophiles who are serious about streaming." - David Price, StereoNET™ Australia, May 8, 2020 "The Auralic Altair G1 digital audio streamer is rare in the world of high end audio. Most of us are used to single-purpose components that require numerous add-ons for additional features – or components that are multi-function but serve as a jack of all trades, masters of none. The Altair G1 is rare because it provides consumers with nearly everything they want, does nearly everything right, and is relatively inexpensive compared to the other options in this often crazy world of HiFi." "The Auralic Altair G1 digital audio streamer is a versatile high-end rocket ship capable of taking listeners to terrific heights while also being that comfortable Cadillac that makes life simple and does it in style. The build quality of the G1 is far beyond that of other components in its class, including the rich aluminum chassis and saturated full-color front panel display." "Using the Altair G1 as it was designed is a misnomer. This DAC was designed to be flexible and reproduce audio at very high levels. One can use all the built-in features that make listening simple, elegant, and sonically very good or push the boundaries of HiFi and the G1 by using external DSP and volume control. The Altair G1 ensures that choice if yours." "For my money the Auralic Altair G1 is an all-around excellent digital audio streamer that I happily recommend to my friends and would purchase myself if I wasn't awash in audio components. The Altair G1 is the right product for a large percentage of music aficionados and those who like options that not only enhance one's experience but may also elongate the life of a component." - Chris Connaker, Computer Audiophile, April 24, 2020 "If you’re not streaming yet, shame on you. This is where you would start, and could end, in my view. The Auralic Altair G1 is stable, has a fantastic App in Lightning and it sounds infinitely brilliant. If you are already streaming, you need to hear this if your streamer is in anyway niggly and fidgety, this product is rock solid, warm and performs beautifully. If you are streaming but you’re not as happy with your streaming quality as you feel you could be, this is the one to test drive and upgrade to after this Coronavirus pandemic is passed. It is of the highest fidelity and the Auralic Altair G1 is a fine piece of equipment that will do you very well, long term, at this price. The Auralic Altair G1 is everything you really need in the streaming world, the Vega G2 was outstanding, at this price this Auralic Altair G1 is outstanding." - Simon Wilce, HiFi and Music Source, April 3, 2020 "With the ARIES Mini discontinued, the ALTAIR G1 is the new entry point to Auralic’s TESLA streaming platform where an ARM 1GHz Quad-Core Cortex A9 CPU, 1GB DD3 RAM and 4GB of (operating) system storage are deployed to route and tidy up the streamer’s digital audio feed." "With a hard-drive fitted inside the ALTAIR G1 – or a hard drive connected to its rear-panel USB-A socket – this streamer becomes a server/streamer. The ALTAIR G1 can stream to itself. Buh-bye broom closet server. Auf wiedersehen, NAS." - John H. 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