The Auralic Aries G2.1 is a high-performance wireless streaming transporter designed to deliver bit-perfect audio up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD512. It utilizes the Tesla G2 platform for faster processing and improved isolation, housed in a double-enclosure “Unity Chassis II” with a copper inner layer to minimize EMI.
Key Features and Specifications:
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Performance: Uses the Tesla G2 hardware platform with 2GB system memory and 8GB data storage.
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Build: Features a 4-foot multi-spring suspension system and a high-mass, vibration-damping chassis.
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Connectivity: Includes Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB audio output, USB storage input, coaxial, TOSLINK, and AES/EBU, along with proprietary Lightning Link.
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Streaming Support: Compatible with TIDAL, Qobuz, HighResAudio, Internet Radio, AirPlay, Bluetooth, Songcast, and RoonReady.
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The G2.1 is designed to be paired with an external DAC, with an emphasis on reducing noise and jitter via dual linear power supplies and dual Phento clocks
Unfortunately Auralic closed in late 2025, but their products continue to operate flawlessly. The Aries G2.1 is incredibly well built, great sounding audiophile grade server / streamer. It’s internal software is very stable. The Auralic provided music player software Lightening DS operates flawlessly. And the Aries is fully compatible with 3rd party music player software such as Qobuz Connect. There are many reviews on the internet praising this unit.
I’m the original owner and this unit is in flawless cosmetic condition and operates perfectly. It comes with all original packaging and accessories. It has the last software update and has been reset to factory settings
Asking $2,000 obo
