Does the 'Buck' Start with the DAC?

@david_ten 

It's pretty well documented on the Auralic community board, and by statements made by the designer - Xuanqian, that the Aries G1/G2 provide improved SQ when paired with the Vega G1/G2 compared to using the very basic built-in streaming capabilities that come with the Vega DACs.  I don't think the improvements are tremendous but there is general consensus that they are there, not to mention that much better functionality/buffering/etc of the Aries streamer compared to the built-in one on the Vega.  That's one thing I have my eye on is looking for a good deal on a used Aries G1 to pair with the Vega if I can find it.

@three_easy_payments  Thank you!  Auralic wasn't on my radar... I'll take a deeper look.

Since you are up on Auralic, is there any information on whether a full GX series is in the works?

david_ten OP3,358 posts11-22-2019 9:36am@atdavid

- Reasons for "the streamer should not matter at all"?

- Which DACs fit these criteria, according to you? Which streamers would you pair with them?

Thanks.

I can answer that on behalf of @atdavid - simply by knowing ASR thought process and "proof":

In terms of DAC: anything from China measures good enough. Example: Topping at $50 a piece

Streamer: does not really matter. A Chromecast Audio at $35 will do

@david_ten 

I have not heard about a GX Series roll out but I dont follow as closely as some.  You may find a lot of info through this link:

https://community.auralic.com/

@three_easy_payments  Thanks for the link. I'll wade into it. : )

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