[Andrew_WOT]

Not here. Both SE and BAL are the same.

 

[Basil65]

I think it's also mentioned in the user manual (http://www.auralic.com/download/TAURUSMKII_USERSGUIDE_R1.pdf) on page 10. So this is correct behaviour

Excuse my ignorance, but does this mean that it runs in balanced mode on the headphone xlr connection, even though the selector is on STD?

 

[mitchb]

I loved my Taurus Mk2 amp when I had it. I am loving an Aries G2.1 streamer to my Directstream dac connected with an Audioquest Wel Signature AES/EBU cable. Nice sound.

 

[PhenixS1970]

If someone is lurking for a G1 mine is in the classifieds.

 

[SCBob]

I'm looking the the Auralic Altair G 2.1 to simplify my home setup. Can anyone comment on the quality of this unit's DAC? Is the DAC the same or lesser quality as the Vega G 2.1. Thanks.

 

[griff500]

I'm looking the the Auralic G 2.1 to simplify my home setup. Can anyone comment on the quality of this unit's DAC? Is the DAC the same or lesser quality as the Vega G 2.1. Thanks.

Assuming you mean the Altair, my understanding is that the DAC in the Vega should be better than the one in the Altair.

 

[THGM]

I'm looking the the Auralic Altair G 2.1 to simplify my home setup. Can anyone comment on the quality of this unit's DAC? Is the DAC the same or lesser quality as the Vega G 2.1. Thanks.

Auralic, on their website, state that the DACs for the Altair G2.1 and Vega G2.1 are both 'high performance': https://us.auralic.com/pages/which-product-to-buy

The Altair G2.1 is designed to be an all-in-one digital front end.

The Vega G2.1 is designed to be a DAC first and foremost, with streaming functionality and a headphone amplifier bolted on. It is intended to be used as a complete digital front end in partnership with their Aries G2.1 streamer and Sirius G2.1 upsampling processor, with a further option to add the LEO GX.1 reference master clock.

When I decided to go for the Vega G2.1, I wanted the option to add a headphone amplifier, streamer and upsampling processor at a later date. The DAC performance of the Vega G2.1 is extraordinary, punching far above its weight and price point, especially if you can find an ex-demo model.

Finally, try and find a dealer that will let you demo Auralic gear at home for a few days, rather than listening for a couple of hours in the store. They don't have to be local either, mine is 500 miles away!

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Looks like Auralic lineup changed a lot, and not to the better.
Full focus on streamers with pretty bad value proposition comparing to others.

 

[SCBob]

Looks like Auralic lineup changed a lot, and not to the better.
Full focus on streamers with pretty bad value proposition comparing to others.

Would you elaborate and let us know what other streamers you think are a better value proposition? I am new to this and would appreciate your thoughts, especially about the Auralic G 2.1. Thanks.

 

[griff500]

Looks like Auralic lineup changed a lot, and not to the better.
Full focus on streamers with pretty bad value proposition comparing to others.

Changed a lot since when? The Altair is the newest product and the original one was their entry level all-in-one. I heard that and it was very good for the money. I imagine that the 2.1 is very good. I lived with the Vega 2.0 for a month or so and was very impressed with it.

I think Auralic are excellent products and offer good value based on performance, quality, the app and the fact that Auralic are committed to providing software updates on a regular basis and also update the firmware on a regular basis, even for products that they have discontinued.

I’m not sure what products offer better value.

 

[griff500]

Would you elaborate and let us know what other streamers you think are a better value proposition? I am new to this and would appreciate your thoughts, especially about the Auralic G 2.1. Thanks.

You mean the Altair G2.1 - there are a lot of products called ‘G2.1’.

 

[DJW50]

I am very happy with my Aries G1 streamer it provides a superb and faultless source for my Amazon music content. It is as an important part of my system as the DAVE it feeds then to my Inpol Ear then Utopia's
Can't see myself changing this set up for quite some time.

 

[SCBob]

You mean the Altair G2.1 - there are a lot of products called ‘G2.1’.

Yes, I do mean the Altair G 2.1.

 

[Byrnie]

Changed a lot since when? The Altair is the newest product and the original one was their entry level all-in-one. I heard that and it was very good for the money. I imagine that the 2.1 is very good. I lived with the Vega 2.0 for a month or so and was very impressed with it.

I think Auralic are excellent products and offer good value based on performance, quality, the app and the fact that Auralic are committed to providing software updates on a regular basis and also update the firmware on a regular basis, even for products that they have discontinued.

I’m not sure what products offer better value.

I believe he's referring to back when they still made the Vega and Taurus mk2 and didn't have all these "G2.1" monikers afterward. I'm only saying that because I thought the same thing he did when I saw their latest lineup. I still love my Auralic Taurus mk2!

 

[Andrew_WOT]

I believe he's referring to back when they still made the Vega and Taurus mk2 and didn't have all these "G2.1" monikers afterward. I'm only saying that because I thought the same thing he did when I saw their latest lineup. I still love my Auralic Taurus mk2!

When they released Vega and Taurus it was exceptional for that time design that really put the company into spotlight. Plus it had a killer value for buck ratio.
Now it's just another manufacturer making boring all look alike overpriced streamers, not getting into headlines or featured at head-fi meets.