AURALiC ARIES G2.2

A high-end Roon Ready streamer with multiple outputs, DSP, and a great control app.

Auralic has poured 10 years of state-of-the-art digital research and development into the Aries G2.2. Its hardware has been completely upgraded and there is a significant increase in processing power, better USB DAC compatibility, and it comes with a cleaner power supply.

The G2.2 comes with the future in mind, with the ability to accommodate future streaming features and keep you on the cutting edge of technology for years to come. The Aries G2.2 has the flexibility to connect music stored locally, or from online services such as Amazon Music Unlimited, KKBox, TIDAL, Qobuz. Auralic's advanced Lightning streaming platform lets you take advantage of features such as on-device playlists, memory caching, gapless playback, and bit-perfect multi-room functionality. It also offers advanced features such as resampling, parametric EQ, and virtual speaker placement.

A Great App

Auralic is one of the few streaming companies whose factory app is one that we unequivocally recommend. Lightning DS is designed exclusively for Auralic streaming devices and offers seamless music management with a user-friendly interface.

Browse and play your favorite tunes from various sources, including local files, streaming services, and internet radio, all with ease. The app's intuitive layout, efficient navigation, and advanced feature set make it a must-have for audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike.

Features

• Tri-band Wi-Fi
• USB 3.0 music storage
• Connect an optical drive to rip CDs
• Lightning link to Vega and Leo
• Master clock input
• Galvanically isolated digital outputs

Specifications

Sampling Rates
PCM: 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz in 32 bit
DSD: 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 control software (BubbleUPnP, Kazoo)
Roon (Roon Core required separately)

Streaming Inputs: Network shared folder, USB drive, USB CD drive, UPnP/DLNA media server, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Qobuz Sublime , Internet Radio, AirPlay,  Spotify Connect, TuneIn, Internet radio, RoonReady

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

Network
Wired: Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n/ac Tri-Band WiFi

Power Consumption
Standby: <0.5 W
Sleep: <10 W
Playback: 50 W at max.

Dimensions (WDH): 13.4" x 12.6" x 3.7" (34 x 32 x 9.6 cm)

Weight: 22.5 lb (10.2 kg)