Auralic Altair G2.1 Review w/ Upscale Audio's Kat Ourlian
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
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Auralic has done an incredible job with the new Altair, as Kat finds out. This Roon Ready streaming DAC has a line-in, an MM phonostage, analog volume control, and many music-service options, and comes in an all-new chassis with a beautiful color screen.
Love my Auralic Vega! Thanks for the rundown on the new Altair Kat. I bet it sounds amazing.
This is the absolute best review of any HiFi audio product I’ve seen, read or heard anywhere! I especially appreciated her various examples of setups she experimented with (source component/Altair/speakers) and the resulting sound effect. I’m currently using the Arcam ST-60 which is a decent sounding streamer with built-in DAC, but it lacks sophistication in its functionality. I’m going to pickup this Altair G2.1, an iPad and a new ASUS router and connect it to my Parasound P6 preamp to my Parasound JC5 power amplifier to my Q Acoustics Concept 500 speakers and I’m anticipating a new level of musical bliss!
Another Great Review Kat…!
Thank You…
More reviews from Kat, please. She’s enthusiastic, aware, informative and well-learned. I own the Altair G1 and Kat very effectively pointed to some of the main differences between the versions. She’s quite helpful and amazingly upbeat.
@@glichasasha750 brand-aware
Wow, wish my pocketbook was as deep as your knowledge. Great video!
The picture of the 4 Orpheus is out of date. There are actually two modules, not 4. This was discussed in the forums. I went to my dealer and this unit is only recommended if it’s going to be used as a preamp. If rcas are used to connect to an integrated they recommended me to stick with the G1.
Thank You again Kat🥰🎶
Thanks Kat and keep those great reviews coming!
I own the Altair G2.1 It truly is a great product. The sound is excellent, extremely low noise floor. The DAC combined with the Class A orpheo output modules really makes this sound amazing. It does not sound like your typical digital streamer with the way its engineered. It can truly drive your amp while keeping the music playing simple. Just make sure your amp and speakers can take advantage of this unit.
Just make sure you are using the balanced outputs, otherwise no benefits of orpheo.
Hi. I also learned the product introduction from a Taiwan UA-camr who advises that the fuse and power cable are also important. I bought the unit a week ago experiencing my very first time with a wifi-connected streamer. May I have your kind advice about replacing higher grade fuse and power cable for optimizing the performances. Thank you.
Another great review Kathryn!! Your products are top of the line too
Well done!
I’ve read many reviews, but this is very useful to me as I own the Focal Sopra No.2’s. I was going to replace my Devialet Expert Pro 440 with the Altair G2.1 and NAD M23, but might consider the Prima Luna Evo 300 now.
Awesome review and clear understanding of the item. Watch out K......
Keep up the great job! 😘
Looks like a cool all in one. Great job, Kat!
Got one. Love it.
Two Thumbs Up, Yes. GO, GIRL. We love you.
I have NO idea WTH she's talking about - I gather it pounds the hell out of some electrons? Suddenly I appreciate Kevin talking baby-talk and the 60's rock music.
Great job Kat, and who ever loves that digi-do-dat stuff I'm guessing should be impressed and buy this immediately. oxoxoxo
I already happy owner of Aries Mini and not sure to keep it and jump to Vega or upgrade with altair. Not sure how much better can be sound with Vega compare to the comfort of having with altair a all in one unit at home, difficult choices… Tks for suggestions
What about that big green tube hanging in the back. I will take one thanks.
Another good one
Lol, pause, who's doing internet radio. My mom.😀 Oh wait mama doesn't need this level of goodness. Kudos for bringing up hip hop. All well recorded music sounds phenomenal on resolving gear. And it's true, Tubes and Focal are an excellent match.❤️🔥
What is this great tube lamp on the wall? :D
Got to be honest. While I really enjoy the technological review of various pieces of audio equipment, Kat could be pointing out the finer points of crocheting a sweater and I’d still watch.
Stop being thirsty. It’s unbecoming.
@@toucheslapper so is your name
That's some good kit, Kat. 😉
ouch 6k, but I'm sure it's amazing compared to my node.
@Kat O It is a great for 500 bones, btw do you have the kanta 2 in stock or is everything back ordered?
"that's SUPER RAD" lol Great review !
You go Glenn Coco. You are killing it Kat. Kevin who? LOL Keep up the great videos
@Kat O hahahaha. I bet you didn’t see that coming. LOL
How does it compare to the PS Audio Directstream DAC?
I'm trying not to fall in love with Kat, resisting my inner dork. BTW I do internet radio, guys check out 90.7 FM
WWOZ New Orleans 90.7
Great local music is played.
I’ll check it out, thx
Now compare it to a Hifi Rose 150B… this is a beast of a solution and can’t praise it enough
Just took a look at it. Engineering wise the front panel is impressive. The innards look good but Altair has better engineering, more isolation, and the Class A output modules. Cant say on the DAC itself, but similar specs. Altair has a THD+N 0.00012% (XLR) the Rose is 0.0003%(Balanced). I imagine it really comes down to what software you like.
How does it compare in your opinion to LUMIN T2?
Who's doing internet radio? Virtually everybody.
Ayo I do internet radio!! ABC Jazz, Art District Radio, Trekstation Jazz & Black Gospel Radio
Does it do SACD? HDCD? MQA? Can it core a apple? Thanks
I'm gonna miss Kevin. Guess they are getting him ready for the old folks home...
It's a shame your customer service isn't as good as your UA-cam video productions. Upscale audio is the kind of company that will happily take a sales call but will only take customer service questions over email. They also force customers to pay return shipping for defective products.
She’s been hanging out with Kevin for too dang long. Hahaha
6 grand lol
Not a review. Sales pitch.