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AURALiC ARIES S1 Streaming Processor - Black

The ARIES S1 is the latest outstanding audio streamer from AURALiC. Since its last version, The ARIES has undergone a significant evolution, transforming it from a streaming transport to a robust streaming processor.

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The ARIES S1 is the latest outstanding audio streamer from AURALiC. Since its last version, The ARIES has undergone a significant evolution, transforming it from a streaming transport to a robust streaming processor.

This item is no longer available.

Features

Overview

Streaming Processor
Streaming Platform: AURALiC Tesla G3
Direct Memory Access (DMA)
Direct Data Recording (DDR)
Galvanic Isolation
Streaming Inputs: via Ethernet using its proprietary Lightning DS software, Apple AirPlay 2, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Internet Radio, and via a variety of digital inputs, including USB audio, coaxial, and Toslink
Outputs: USB and digital outputs
File Format: AAC, AIFF, ALAC, APE, DFF, DSF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WV and WMA
Sampling Rate: PCM in 44.1KHz - 384KHz at 16 -32 bits, DSD64 - DSD512 (DoP and Native)
Network Input: RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio Output: AES/EBU, Coaxial, Toslink, USB Host Audio
Internal Clock: Dual Femto Clock, For Digital and USB audio outputs
Power Supply: Dual Purer-Power internal linear power supply, 10uV low noise design for audio circuits
On-Device Display: 3.97-inch retina resolution display
Control Software: Lightning DS, Roon, 3rd party OpenHome control software

Streaming File Formats

Lossless: AIFF, ALAC, APE, DIFF, DSF, FLAC, OGG, WAV and WV
Lossy: AAC, MP3, MQA and WMA

Sampling Rates

PCM: 44.1K kHz to 384 kKHz in 32-Bit
DSD: DSD64 (2.8224 MHz), DSD128 (5.6448 MHz), DSD256 (11.2896 MHz), DSD512 (22.57892 MHz)

Network

Wired: Gigabit Ethernet

Control Software

AURALiC Lightning DS for iOS
AURALiC Lightning DS for web browser (device settings only)
OpenHome compatible control software (BubbleUPnP, Kazoo)
Roon (pending)

Streaming Inputs

Streaming Inputs: via Ethernet using its proprietary Lightning DS software, Apple AirPlay 2, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Internet Radio, and via a variety of digital inputs, including USB audio, coaxial, and Toslink

Audio Outputs

Digital Outputs: AES/EBU, Coaxial, Toslink
USB Output: USB Host to compatible DAC

In the Box

AURALiC ARIES S1
External WiFi antenna (2pcs)
Power cord
User's guide

Note: This product provides full streaming functionality but does not have a DAC. External DAC required, or connection to integrated amp, receiver, or other compatible component with built-in DAC.

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