Article: AURALiC ARIES G2 Review

[Superdad]

It is clear that Auralic put some focus on improving the USB output of this piece--since that how many (most) people will be attaching it to a DAC.  In one of the photos you took, it is clear that they derive their DAC-intented USB output by going XMOS > SMSC hub chip > Silanna galvanic isolator chip > further unknown (under white strips) USB processor (most likely another hub chip), with reasonably low-jitter clock.

It's like a built-in ISO REGEN or iGalvanic.  Nice. 

 

[Superdad]

Found another photo of the G2's USB output stage (the one labeled for DAC connection):

The TI hub chip in the used is the exact same USB 3.1 model we chose (for best signal integrity) for the ISO REGEN long ago.  Great minds think alike.  Guess we won't plan on Auralic G2 owners ordering our widget. 

 

The G2 really does look like an terrific--and fair priced--feature-packed unit. I've always been impressed with the company--and products--that the two Mr. Wangs have built.

@The Computer Audiophile, will you also be reviewing the new Vega G2 DAC?

[Superdad]

Very nice review @LowMidHigh!