Auralic Vega G2 Streaming DAC w LEO GX Clock - Consignment
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Auralic Vega G2 Streaming DAC w LEO GX Clock - Consignment
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Leichhardt NSW 2040
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Auralic Vega G2 Streaming DAC w LEO GX Clock - Consignment
Condition: Used. Good, some chips and scratches (See photos)
Includes: Master-clock, LinkPower and Power Cables (No Box, No Remote)
SN: UXK22VAM / 8P68TM2W
Includes 7 day warranty
Overview
The AURALiC Vega G2 is a high-performance network streaming DAC and digital preamplifier, with the LEO GX Master Clock providing an external reference for enhanced clock stability. The G2 is based on a customised ESS Sabre DAC capable of decoding PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD512, with galvanic isolation separating the digital processing platform from the DAC section.
The unit is capable of Tidal and Qobuz Connect, also Roon Ready and accessible via some third-party applications including mConnect. While the Lightning DS platform is no longer available for download, it is still functional if you already have it downloaded. Airplay is also quick and easy for casual listening.
For use as a pure DAC, G2 includes AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF, TOSLink optical and USB inputs. Four selectable PCM digital filters—Smooth, Balance, Dynamic and Precise—allow the digital response characteristics to be configured, with separate filtering available for DSD material.
The accompanying LEO GX master clock uses a temperature-controlled SC-cut crystal oscillator with direct-to-DAC 3.3V CMOS output, operating at 90.3168MHz for 44.1kHz-based material and 98.3040MHz for 48kHz-based material. Communication between the LEO GX and VEGA G2 is provided through the included master-clock connection and Lightning Link, allowing the two units to operate as a synchronised digital system.
Independent bench testing of the Vega G2 and LEO GX found extremely low distortion and strong jitter suppression, with the LEO GX providing additional suppression of jitter at higher sampling rates. In testing with 24/192 material and deliberately introduced jitter, the VEGA G2 alone showed measurable jitter-related side peaks, while the combination with the LEO GX suppressed those artefacts.
This particular Vega G2 unit has the internal clock disabled and will only operate with the LEO GX Clock.
Specification
Vega G2 Streamer
Type: Streaming DAC preamplifier
THD: <0.00015%, balanced <0.00012%
Dynamic Range: single ended <124dB, balanced <130dB
Streaming Inputs: Network shared folder, USB Drive, uPnP/DLNA Media Server, TIDAL and Qobuz streaming, Internet Radio, Songcast (limited)
Digital Inputs: AES/EBU, Coaxial, Toslink, USB B, Lightning Link, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Analogue input: single ended RCA
Supported File Formats: AAC, AIFF, ALAC, APE, DFF, DSF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WV and WMA
Supported Digital Formats: PCM from 44.1kHz to 384kHz in 32Bit, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
Output Voltage: 4Vrms at 0dBFS (XLR), 2Vrms at 0dBFS (RCA)
Dimensions WxHxD: 338 x 84 x 300mm
Weight: 7.8kg
LEO GX Clock
Type: Temperature-controlled Rubidium atomic clock
Supported sample rates:
PCM: 44.1KHz to 384KHz in 32Bit
DSD:DSD64(2.8224MHz), DSD128(5.6448MHz), DSD256(11.2896MHz)
Frequency: 90.3168MHz (44.1KHz) |98.3040MHz (48KHz)
Output Level: 3.3V CMOS (Direct-to-DAC Design)
Oscillator: Temperature-controlled SC cut crystal
Dimensions (H×W×D): 84 ×338 ×300mm
Weight: 8.1kg
✔️ Seven day warranty on Consignment*
✔️Passed our checks for functionality
✔️A full inspection noting for any defects
✔️A full completeness check for all included parts and accessories