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Auralic Aries G1.1

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description Auralic Aries G1.1 Overview

The Auralic Aries G1.1 is a network streaming transport produced by the audio manufacturer Auralic. It functions as a digital source component, fetching audio files from local networks or streaming services and outputting the signal to an external digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The device features the company's Tesla G3 processing platform and is designed to support high-resolution audio formats for audiophile systems.

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Does the Auralic Aries G1.1 have a built-in DAC for speakers?

No, the Auralic Aries G1.1 is strictly a network streaming transport, meaning it does not have a built-in digital-to-analog converter. It is designed to fetch audio files from your network or streaming services and output the raw digital signal to a separate, high-quality external DAC.

What streaming services are compatible with the Auralic Aries G1.1?

The Aries G1.1 utilizes Auralic's proprietary Lightning DS platform, which natively supports high-resolution streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, and Amazon Music. It can also seamlessly play high-res audio files stored locally on a network attached storage (NAS) drive.

What kind of audio outputs does the Auralic Aries G1.1 feature?

To connect to your external DAC, the Aries G1.1 offers multiple high-end digital outputs, including USB Audio, AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical connections. The inclusion of AES/EBU and USB Audio makes it highly versatile for connecting to premium audiophile DACs.

How does the Auralic Aries G1.1 connect to my home network?

The streamer supports dual-band Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity, as well as a dedicated gigabit Ethernet port for the most stable wired connection. Auralic generally recommends using a wired Ethernet setup to ensure flawless playback of massive high-resolution audio files.

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