Thick dac streamer. Full, rich and round, that's how this manufacturer makes its products sound. The background is quiet, which makes for open and clear playback. The timing is precise, so listening without distraction people.
AURALiC has been discontinued as a brand. Bummer! We were dealers of the brand and always extremely satisfied with the build quality, can't be broken. That's also the reason we still have them on the shelves here. Roon, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, everything continues to work flawlessly with the latest software.
No worries! We offer a very good 12-month warranty on used products.
The AURALiC ALTAIR G1.1 is a versatile digital audio streamer that combines several features in one device. With robust Wi-Fi connectivity and analog outputs, it provides access to a variety of digital music sources. You can stream music from local network drives, USB storage, and through services such as Amazon Music, Qobuz, Tidal, KKBOX, Internet radio and Spotify Connect. It also supports AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth, allowing you to easily play music from your mobile devices.
The ALTAIR G1.1 features an integrated DAC with an enhanced Femto clock for accurate digital-to-analog conversion. The unit also features a powerful headphone amplifier, ensuring an optimal listening experience through headphones.
The design includes a 4-inch color display with over 300 ppi resolution that provides clear feedback on playback status, settings and your music library. The housing features a solid base plate inspired by the G2.1 series, which contributes to improved aesthetics and additional vibration damping for better sound quality.
With the ALTAIR G1.1, you have a comprehensive digital music streaming and playback solution suitable for a variety of listening preferences and systems.
Frequency response: 20 – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB; THD+N: < 0.0002% (XLR); < 0.0003% (RCA), 20 Hz–20 kHz at 0 dBFS Dynamic range: 124 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz, A-weighted Lossless streaming file formats: AIFF, ALAC, APE, DIFF, DSF, FLAC, OGG, WAV, and WV Lossy streaming file formats: AAC, MP3, and WMA PCM sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz at 32-bit DSD sampling frequency: DSD64 (2.8224 MHz), DSD128 (5.6448 MHz), DSD256 (11.2896 MHz), DSD512 (22.57892 MHz) Control software: AURALiC Lightning DS for iOS, AURALiC Lightning DS for web browser (device settings only), OpenHome-compatible software (BubbleUPnP, Kazoo), Roon (requires separate Roon Core) Digital inputs: AES/EBU, Coaxial, Toslink, USB Audio Streaming inputs: Network shared folder, USB storage, USB CD drive, Optional internal storage, UPnP/DLNA media server, Amazon Music Unlimited, HighResAudio, KKBOX, Qobuz Sublime+, NetEase Music, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, Internet Radio, AirPlay 2, RoonReady, Bluetooth Balanced outputs: XLR (4.4 Vrms at 0 dBFS, output impedance 10 ohms) Unbalanced outputs: RCA (2.1 Vrms at 0 dBFS, output impedance 50 ohms) Headphone output: 6.35 mm headphone jack (output impedance 2.5 ohms) Wired network: Gigabit Ethernet Wireless network: 802.11b/g/n/ac Tri-Band Wi-Fi Power consumption: Playback: up to 50W Dimensions (W x D x H): 34 cm x 32 cm x 8 cm Weight: 7.4 kg
The AURALiC Altair G1.1 is designed as an all-in-one digital audio streamer, developed by the team around founder and chief engineer Xuanqian Wang. The housing is made of solid aluminum with high shielding against EMI and vibration. Internally, it features a Tesla G2 streaming platform, linear power supply and high-quality components such as an ESS9038Q2M DAC. Everything is focused on uncompromising sound quality and reliability.
AURALiC was founded in 2009 by Wang Xuanqian and Yuan Wang, who met at a concert in Berlin. Their shared passion for music and high-quality sound reproduction led to the founding of the company. AURALiC focuses on designing and developing audio equipment that integrates seamlessly into modern interiors and is easy to operate. The company strives to allow users to enjoy the benefits of digital music formats without the complexity of traditional audio equipment. In 2025, the company ceased its avtivities.
