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Auralic Altair G2.2 Streaming DAC
Versatile streaming DAC and preamp with phono stage, HDMI ARC, and internal storage options.
Description
The Altair G2.2 is the centrepiece for listeners who want performance without clutter. It’s a fully balanced preamp, a high-end streaming DAC, a vinyl-ready phono stage and a smart hub for all your sources—including HDMI eARC for TV integration.
At its core is Auralic’s new Tesla G3 platform and Fusion DAC, delivering ultra-low jitter, enhanced dynamic contrast and sonic purity that reveals every detail in your music—whether you stream, spin or plug in.
This is more than a digital front end. It’s a complete musical foundation, designed to grow with you, offering internal storage options and wide-ranging connectivity to suit future upgrades.
Features
- Fusion DAC architecture with Tesla G3 platform
Customised digital decoding engine with dual 60fs Femto clocks, linear PSU and oversampling-free DAC design for lifelike sound. - Fully balanced analogue circuit with Orfeo Class A modules
Smooth, low-noise amplification that retains dynamics and texture. - Analogue ladder volume control
Precise and transparent attenuation with no DSP manipulation or signal degradation. - Flexible input support
Includes USB, coaxial, Toslink, AES/EBU, HDMI eARC and analogue MM phono stage. - Optional internal SSD storage
Store your digital library directly on the unit—no NAS required. - Lightning DS, Roon Ready and OpenHome support
Stream seamlessly with support for Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify Connect and internet radio. - Broad compatibility and simple control
Works with a wide range of sources and integrates easily into any system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Altair G2.2 includes a high-quality moving magnet (MM) phono stage, so you can connect a turntable directly without needing an external phono preamp.
Absolutely. The Altair G2.2 is Roon Ready and supports Lightning DS, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Internet radio and more.
The Altair G2.2 supports optional internal NVMe SSD storage. Storage can be pre-installed at the factory or by an authorised dealer like Strictly Stereo.
Yes, it functions as a high-quality preamp and is ideal for use with a separate power amp or active speakers.
Yes. Thanks to its HDMI eARC input, the Altair G2.2 can be connected to a TV for high-quality audio playback from television sources. There are optical and coaxial digital inputs for older TVs.
The Altair G2.2 is a complete, self-contained digital and analogue hub with built-in streaming, DAC, preamp, and MM phono stage. The Vega G2.2 is a dedicated high-performance DAC and preamp designed for modular systems, with upgrade paths via the Aries streamer, Leo GX clock, and Lightning Link.
Specifications
Attributes | Value |
---|---|
Brand |
Auralic |
Colour |
Black |
Storage Capacity |
None, 4 TB SSD |
Audio Inputs |
1 x coaxial digital RCA, 1 x HDMI eARC, 1 x unbalanced RCA, 1 x USB type A, 1 x USB type B, 1 x wired Ethernet, Bluetooth, 1 x MM phono, 2 x optical digital Toslink, WiFi |
Audio Outputs |
1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack, 1 x balanced XLR (fixed or variable), 1 x unbalanced RCA (fixed or variable) |
Supported Formats |
AAC, AIFF, ALAC, APE, DIFF, DSF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, WV |
Sample Rates |
DSD up to DSD512 (native), PCM up to 32 bit / 384 kHz |
Frequency Response |
20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB |
Distortion |
<0.00012% (XLR), <0.00015% (RCA) |
Dynamic Range |
130 dB |
Power Consumption |
50 W (maximum), <0.5 W standby, <10 W (sleep) |
Dimensions (WxDxH) |
340 x 320 x 80 mm |
Weight |
10 kg |
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