£1749
Product Feature
Assembling all the components for a feature-rich, wireless digital streaming Hi-Fi audio system that sounds great can be a formidable and expensive undertaking. That’s why we built an outstanding DAC and gave it the ability to stream ultra-high-resolution digital music. The ALTAIR Wireless Streaming DAC connects to just about everything, all on its own. It’s a lot of technology in a single box that opens your system to the world.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Benchmark | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20KHz, +/- 0.1dB* |
| THD+N | <0.0003%, 20Hz-20KHz at 0dBFS |
| Dynamic Range | 124dB, 20Hz-20KHz, A-weighted |
| Streaming File Format | |
| Lossless | AIFF, ALAC, APE, DIFF, DSF, FLAC, OGG, WAV and WV |
| Lossy | AAC, MP3, MQA and WMA |
| Sampling Rate | |
| PCM 44.1KHz to 384KHz in 32Bit*** | |
| DSD | DSD64(2.8224MHz), DSD128(5.6448MHz), DSD256(11.2896MHz)**** |
| Control Software | |
| AURALiC Lightning DS for iOS | |
| AURALiC Lightning DS for web browser (device setting only) | |
| OpenHome compatible control software (BubbleUPnP, Kazoo) | |
| Roon (Roon Core required separately) | |
| Audio Inputs | |
| Streaming Inputs | Network shared folder, USB Drive, Internal Music Storage**, uPnP/DLNA Media Server, native TIDAL and Qobuz Sublime+ streaming, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Bluetooth, Songcast, RoonReady |
| Digital Inputs | 1*AES/EBU, 1*Coaxial, 1*Toslink, 1*USB device to computer |
| Audio Outputs | |
| Balanced | XLR (4Vrms at 0dBFS, output impedance 10ohm) |
| Unbalanced | RCA (2Vrms at 0dBFS, output impedance 50ohm) |
| Headphone | 6.35mm Headphone Jack (output impedance 5ohm) |
| Network | |
| Wired | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11b/g/n/ac Tri-Band WiFi |
| Power ConsumptionSleep | <10WPlayback||35W at max. |
| Dimensions - W x D x H | 13 x 9 x 2.6 in. (33cm x 23cm x 6.5cm) |
| Weight | 7.0 lbs (3.2kg) |
| Product Finishing | |
| Anodized precision machined extrusion aluminium case in matte black or matte silver. | |
| Contents | |
| AURALiC ALTAIR Wireless Streaming DAC, AURALiC RC-1 remote control, External WiFi antenna (2pcs), Power cord, USB cable, User's guide | |
Modern Connectivity, Classic Sound
The ALTAIR is a High-End digital-to-analogue converter that takes its cues from our celebrated VEGA flagship DAC, providing the sonic depth your high-resolution music deserves. With fifteen digital inputs, the ability to stream DSD256 and PCM 32bit/384k over Wi-Fi, the ALTAIR can easily become the central hub of your home audio system.
The Art of High-End Streaming
We developed Lightning OS to be the highest-quality streaming environment you’ve ever heard. A meticulously-crafted software architecture designed specifically to work hand-in-hand with the powerful Tesla hardware platform found in AURALiC streaming products, Lightning OS is full of cutting-edge innovations that bring your music to life like never before. Connect to all your of high-resolution sources, take control with user apps like Lightning DS or Roon, and meet true audiophile streaming.
15 Input Channels. Limitless Possibilities.
A bounty of physical connections is just the start for the ALTAIR. It features ports for just about every hardware connection type, but native integration of Lightning OS means the possibilities don’t stop there. Streaming from local network locations is a snap, and online streaming like TIDAL, Qobuz and Internet Radio are all at your fingertips. The ALTAIR is a Roon Ready endpoint too, or use Bluetooth, AirPlay, and SongCast for access to all your mobile device and computer services.
Tesla G1
Scalable Power, Custom-Built for Streaming Audio
Our Tesla G1 hardware platform is the processing engine that gives the ALTAIR the power and flexibility it needs to meet the demands of modern high-resolution streaming. Designed around a high-performance Quad-Core Cortex-A9 processor running at 1GHz, Tesla G1 sports 1GB DDR3 RAM and 4GB of storage. Automatic updates keep the Tesla G1 platform outfitted with the latest features and support, so your device is always ready for peak performance and up-to-the-minute functionality.
Femto Clock
Based on 120 femtosecond cycles, this extremely precise clock keeps a tight reign on timing for less jitter, and better sound. It’s capable of adjusting frequencies for varying sampling rates too, and with a dedicated low-noise 9uV power supply it’s just as quiet as it is accurate. A specially adapted aerospace-grade crystal is the beating heart that gives our 120 Femto Master Clock its impeccable rhythm.
Flexible Filter
Flexible Filter Mode gives you a nuanced level of control over your audio output. Its four filter modes were developed using a combination of objective data models and subjective testing, with each mode offering a unique array of filters to match the sonic quality of the source. Whether it’s modes to tweak in-band ripple, out-band attenuation, ultrasonic filtering and more, you’ve always got the power to dial in the performance you want.
Purer-Power
The Purer-Power linear power supply reduces DC current noise by as much as 90dB with its power purification module. Using a specially designed transformer and unique wiring that minimizes vibration, noise from Purer-Power is kept below 1uV across the audible spectrum, leaving you to discover the details in your music, down to the last bit.
Backed Up By A 2 Year Auralic Warranty
