Auralic - VEGA G3 - Reference Streaming DAC

Auralic’s latest innovation in delivering an unparalleled musical experience! The VEGA G3 streaming DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) is not just a product, but a testament to Auralic’s unwavering dedication to providing the most captivating and immersive musical experience ever imagined. The VEGA G3 integrates a range of state-of-the-art technologies that surpass expectations.

VEGA G3 Specifications

Streaming Input

Music stored on UPnP/DLNA Media Server

TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music Limited, HRA, KKBOX

vTuner and TuneIn Radio

Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect

AirPlay

Roon Ready

File Format

AAC, AIFF, ALAC, APE, DFF, DSF, FLAC,

MP3, OGG, WAV, WV and WMA

Sampling Rate

PCM in 44.1KHz – 384KHz at 16 -32 bits

DSD64 – DSD512

Processing Platform

AURALiC Tesla G3 64bit quad-core central processor

AURALiC Proteus X1 FPGA co-processor

Digital  Input

Lightning Link (Up to 384K/32bit, DSD512)

USB Audio Device (Up to 384K/32bit, DSD512)

AES/EBU, COAX, TOSLINK (Up to 192K/24Bit)

HDMI eARC (Up to 192K/24Bit)

RCA Analog Input

Analog Output

Balanced Output (THD < 0.0001%, DNR > 134dB)

Single-Ended Output (THD < 0.0001%, DNR >127dB)

Internal Clock

Dual 60fs Femto Clocks

Power Supply

Purer-Power internal linear power supply

0.8V low noise design for audio circuit

Noise Elimination

Galvanic Isolation between DAC and processor

EMI-shielding Unity Chassis II

On-Device Display

3.97-inch retina resolution display

Control Software

Lightning DS

Roon

3rd party OpenHome control software

Dimensions

340mm*320mm*80mm (W*D*H)

Weight

9.4kgs

Proteus X1 Co-Processor

The Proteus X1 in the VEGA G3 is an advanced technology built around a Xilinx XC7A200T FPGA chip, featuring over 200,000 logic cells and 740 DSP slices. This chip shares the Tesla G3's 4GB DDR4 system memory, allowing for powerful data processing capabilities. The Proteus in the VEGA G3 exclusively processes the signal with advanced digital filter and oversampling, ensuring that all input signals work at the DAC's optimal sampling frequency.

The algorithm running inside Proteus X1 of VEGA G3 is specially optimized processing music signal from online sources, whether it is through the built-in streamer or the digital inputs. This optimization significantly improves the listening experience for music that may not be available in highest resolution format.

Better DAC, Higher Performance

The VEGA G3 incorporates the same Fusion DAC design as the VEGA 2.2, but with an important upgrade: a final output switch network for analog conversion at an even higher level of precision. This advancement results in a significant 30% reduction in distortion and noise and a 50% improvement in dynamic range, making the VEGA G3 an exceptional choice for even the most discerning listeners seeking unparalleled audio performance.

Pure DAC Mode

Pure DAC mode in the VEGA G3 allows for an optimized signal path by disabling the streaming capabilities of the device. This feature is especially beneficial for users who prefer to rely on other methods for streaming their audio content. With Pure DAC mode, the VEGA G3 provides the cleanest possible signal path, resulting in a high-quality audio playback experience.

New Tesla G3 streaming platform

Auralic's new Tesla G3 streaming platform uses a 64-bit architecture that enables it to achieve eight times the processing power of the previous version. The memory capacity has also been increased to 4 GB, and Direct Memory Access Technology (DMA) has been integrated into the system. These advancements are engineered in such a way that all audio-related circuits connect directly to the system memory, substantially reducing latency and jitter by 90% comparing to its predecessor.