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Auralic Vega 1 vs Auralic Vega 2/2.1

Was looking out for a network streamer and read rave reviews about Auralic products. Then I noticed that the Auralic Flagship streamer DAC comes in three versions. Going from Vega G1 to Vega G2 the price increases by $2600(Vega G1 retails at $3999 vs the Vega G2 at $6599) . When I read about the differences, I do not know that I can justify spending that kinda money on a better volume pot and a unified chassis. I have a feeling Auralic has priced themselves out with the Vega G2 and Vega G2.1. I know some audiophiles will possibly say, they don't care, but for regular 9 to 5 working class folks $2600 is a lot of money(still). Is it just corporate greed or did Auralic just price themselves out?
jitters
jaybe
735 posts
 
Is there a point? If you can’t afford it or don’t want it, don’t buy it. Rather than talk garbage about a good company.


big_greg
6,620 posts
 
There are much more expensive streaming products out there.  Many people spend more than $2600 on their digital front end.

Auralic makes good stuff that is priced competitively.  You can often find bargains on used Auralic gear. 

Spend what makes sense for you and your budget.  If the Auralic gear is out of your price range, then get a Bluesound Node 2i and call it good.  It's a very nice unit, but won't have the same sound quality of some of the higher end digital gear available.  That old maxim "you get what you pay for" is true here.
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jitters OP
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Wow! I got flamed! Easy guys...was just asking. Geez!
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