PCM from 44.1KS/s to 384KS/s in 32Bit (352.8KS/s and 384KS/s USB only)
DSD64( 2.8224MHz) and DSD128(5.6448MHz) - 'DoP V1.1' standard, USB only
Frequency Response: 20 - 20KHz, +/- 0.1dB*
Signal/Noise:126dB, 20Hz-20KHz, A-weighted
THD+N:<0 .0003=".0003" 0dbfs="0dbfs" 20hz-20khz="20hz-20khz" at="at" p="p">Dynamic Range:130dB, 20Hz-20KHz, A-weighted
Digital Inputs
1*AES/EBU
2*Coaxial
1*Toslink
1*USB 2.0 buffered by ActiveUSB™
Analog Outputs
1*Balanced(output impedance 2.2ohm)
1*Single-ended(output impedance 50ohm)
Website: AURALiC
Price: US$ 3499 / € 3299
AURALiC Sanctuary
Audio Processor
Sanctuary audio processor, the heart of VEGA, is based on
multi-core ARM9 architecture with calculating capability at 1000MIPS which is
ideal for handling multi-channel high resolution music. AURALiC also introduces
the second generation ActiveUSB ™ to VEGA that separates the USB PHY into a discrete
chip to future reduce EMI from computer.
Resorting to these technologies, VEGA not only support DXD format(352.8KS/s and
384KS/s PCM signal in 32bit) but also able to decode DSD stream at 2.8224MHz
and 5.6448MHz in native though 'DoP V1.1' transmission standard.
Megahertz Upsampling
By using the latest ground breaking algorithm, megahertz
upsampling technology can process and up-sample all incoming PCM format to
1.5MHz at 32bit depth. These not only improve the precision of DAC, but also
create a new Nyquist frequency for all PCM signal which farther away from the
top end of audio frequency. As a result, our engineers are able to design a
bran-new analog circuit structure with more bandwidth and faster slew rate.
Comparing to previous design, the new structure is more transparent to audio
signal with lower distortion and less noise, it also lets red book CDs sound more
rich and smooth.
Femto Master Clock
The purpose of Femto master clock is to give DAC an ultimate
clock with extremely low jitter and phase noise. It utilizes aerospace grade
crystal oscillator, ultra low noise linear power supply and temperature compensation
technology to generate master clock with extremely low jitter performance at 82
femtoseconds(0.082 picoseconds). What's more important, the phase noise which
affect sound quality a lot has been dramatically reduced to -168dBc/Hz. Driving
by such amazing clean clock, VEGA can easily reproduce the music details in the
'last bit', represent a rock solid stereo image you may never experience
before.
Fully Customized
Digital Filters
VEGA has six built-in digital filters which are developed
under AURALiC's subjective auditory sense and objective testing data relationship
models. These filters are specially designed to optimize the listening
experience for different music and format. The linear phase filter exhibits
perfect in-band ripple and out-band attenuation performance while the minimum
phase filter is better for enjoyment as it has no 'pre-ringing' effect. There
are also slow roll-off filter and several noise filters for native DSD conversion.
To maximum usage of these filters, VEGA allows its user to customize according
to different formats, tuning sound best to personal preference.
AURALiC ORFEO Class-A
Output Module
In order to drive various loads, matching different power
amplifiers, VEGsA is equipped with AURALiC's patented ORFEO Class-A module as
the output stage which inspired by Neve 8078 analog console’s circuit design. The
principle of this module is to use a mass of small signal components with best
linear characteristic. By packing them though a thermal balance procedure and
bias the transistors into Class-A, ORFEO achieves impressive performance with
open loop distortion less than 0.001%. The ORFEO module used in VEGA has been
selected and tweaked for lower noise while maintains its driving capability for
600ohm load without distortion raise.
