Auralic VEGA G2.2 Manuel utilisateur

VEGA G2.2

Streaming DAC

User’s Guide

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the AURALiC VEGA G2.2 streaming DAC. Please

take some time to read through this manual which provides a comprehensive,

thorough overview of the products features and functions.

Our VEGA DACs have won numerous awards for their exceptional sonic performance

since their debut in 2012. The VEGA G2.2, the result of over a decade of meticulous

research and development, is set to captivate music enthusiasts worldwide. We

continuously improve our hardware and software platforms, ensuring that each product

release represents a new level of DAC technology. The VEGA G2.2 has undergone a

major hardware upgrade that significantly boosts its capabilities—allowing for the

integration of future technologies and ensuring that it will remain on the cutting edge

for years to come.

Your Vega G2.2 incorporates several powerful features into its unique architecture. One

of the most unique features is called Direct Data Recording, it completely abandons the

use of PLL (phase lock loop) to extract clock signal from incoming signal: VEGA G2.2

records the audio data directly into system memory in binary format, bypassing the

original clock signal entirely. As a result, the VEGA G2.2 is immune to the input signal's

distortion and jitter, delivering the highest level of sound quality possible.

Based on the values of choice, natural sound, and reliability, our philosophy is a

fundamental part of every product we design. Sonically, we engineer both our software

and hardware to ensure a neutral and natural sound, allowing you to tailor your musical

taste through speaker choice and room setup. As part of our philosophy, we've

developed our own software ecosystem. This ecosystem lets us quickly and easily adapt

to technological changes or add new features and services, letting you relax and enjoy

the music. Your VEGA G2.2 runs on our fast and reliable Lightning streaming platform,

allowing you to control different settings in the DAC. It also provides access to the

optional streaming components built into your VEGA G2.2 if you would like to connect

it to services like Qobuz, Tidal, or Amazon Music Unlimited.

Keeping your VEGA G2.2 current is easy with our over-the-air software updates. We

regularly add new features and services, allowing you to relax and enjoy state-of-the-art

streaming music. When working as a streamer, your VEGA G2.2 will automatically

download and install new updates as we release them. If you use VEGA G2.2 as pure

DAC, don’t forget to connect it to Internet regularly so it can receive the latest updates.

Welcome to the AURALiC community. We sincerely hope the VEGA G2.2 gives you years

of listening pleasure.

Table of Contents

Welcome ................................................................................................................... 2

Understanding the Technology .................................................................................. 5

Network Requirements ............................................................................................. 6

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 7

Unpacking ................................................................................................................. 9

Placement and Cabling .............................................................................................. 9

Placement ......................................................................................................................... 9

Check Your AC Mains Voltage .......................................................................................... 10

Fuse Specification ............................................................................................................ 10

Cabling ............................................................................................................................ 11

Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 15

Power Management ................................................................................................ 16

Power On/Off .................................................................................................................. 16

Standby ........................................................................................................................... 16

Sleep ............................................................................................................................... 16

Force Off .......................................................................................................................... 17

Connect VEGA G2.2 to a Home Network .................................................................. 18

Use Lightning DS Setup Guide .......................................................................................... 18

Use Front Panel Control ................................................................................................... 20

Setup Music Library and Streaming Service .............................................................. 22

Add UPnP/DLNA Media Server as Music Library ............................................................... 22

Add Streaming Service in Lightning DS ............................................................................. 23

Display and Operation ............................................................................................. 25

Welcome Screen .............................................................................................................. 25

Main Menu ...................................................................................................................... 26

Playing ............................................................................................................................. 27

Queue .............................................................................................................................. 28

System ............................................................................................................................. 28

Streamer .......................................................................................................................... 29

Master Clock .................................................................................................................... 29

Input ................................................................................................................................ 30

Lightning Web Control Interface .............................................................................. 31

Smart-IR Remote Control ......................................................................................... 33

Lightning DS ............................................................................................................ 34

Main Interface ................................................................................................................. 34

Album Information .......................................................................................................... 35

Playback Control .............................................................................................................. 36

Queue Interface ............................................................................................................... 37

Side Menu ....................................................................................................................... 38

Use with Other Software ......................................................................................... 40

Device Activation and Deactivation ......................................................................... 41

Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 42

Support & Contact ................................................................................................... 43

Specifications .......................................................................................................... 44

AURALiC Product Registration Form ........................................................................ 45

Understanding the Technology

When use it as a streamer, your VEGA G2.2 has the ability to work with different

technologies and control software. The most common way to operate your new

streamer is in Lightning mode. This is when you take full advantage of our Lightning

Streaming Platform by controlling it with our iOS App Lightning DS or another

OpenHome protocol based control software. When operating in Lightning mode, there

are three fundamental elements to the system: Renderer, Server, and Controller. The

Renderer is the physical device that plays the music, e.g. VEGA G2.2. The Server provides

the music library. When playing files stored locally on your network, the server can be

any UPnP/DLNA media server. If you use an internet streaming service like Qobuz, Tidal,

or Amazon Music, that platform acts as the server as well.

The Controller is the software you use to browse and select music. With AURALiC

products, you have the freedom to choose from a number of different Controller

options. When operating in Lightning mode, you can use our Lightning DS App or any

OpenHome protocol based software such as BubbleUPnP or Kazoo as your controller.

Operating in this mode allows the Renderer to fetch the music data directly from the

Server without passing through the Controller. Since Lightning mode is an integral part

of our system, it allows us to apply some advanced technologies, like our memory cache,

to optimize the sound quality. This feature preloads the music data from the server into

the Renderer’s memory, allowing it to be played bit-perfect from the most pristine

environment possible.

Your VEGA G2.2 can also work in many ways other than Lightning mode. If you prefer

the Roon ecosystem, the VEGA G2.2 will operate seamlessly as a certified RoonReady

endpoint. It also works directly with TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, and provides the

option of an AirPlay or Bluetooth connection. Each of these systems has its own specific

operating environment, which requires us to bypass our memory cache system. Some

of the other processing features available via Lightning mode may be disabled as well.

Your VEGA G2.2 will sound slightly different when using these software options, but not

necessarily worse. Each of these systems uses its own technology to optimize for sound

quality.

Network Requirements

If you are planning to use your VEGA G2.2 as a streamer, it is very important to be aware

the network requirements for proper operation.

Our Lightning streaming technology utilizes SSDP (Simple Service Discovery Protocol), a

network package that facilitates communication between Lightning DS and your

streaming device. However, poorly designed routers and network switches often

mishandle SSDP, causing issues. We have encountered WiFi routers that fail to broadcast

SSDP messages effectively between Ethernet and WiFi connected devices or within the

same WiFi network. If you are using a low-cost WiFi router provided by your ISP, it is

likely to be insufficient for this task, resulting in difficulties finding the streaming

device within Lightning DS or experiencing significant delays in device detection.

The ability to stream Netflix or play Pandora on your smart speaker does not necessarily

guarantee that your router can handle specific multicasting (SSDP) messages without

dropouts or block certain (IGMP/ICMP) data packets that AURALiC Lightning devices rely

on for optimal performance. In many cases, lower-performing routers provided by your

Internet Service Provider may struggle with this type of traffic due to their firmware

limitations. Additionally, a weak WiFi connection can also impact the transmission of

these UDP discovery data packets, even if your other data connections appear to be

functioning as they should.

We recommend upgrading to a high-performance aftermarket router manufactured by

reputable brands like Netgear, ASUS, or Linksys to resolve these issues and ensure the

best streaming experience.

It's worth noting that some enterprise-level network routers and switches implement

additional security measures that require specific configuration to enable SSDP

messages, those security measures may also block IGMP/ICMP messages which are

essential for your AURALiC devices to join your network properly. If you are using this

type of equipment, we advise consulting an IT professional for assistance in setting up

the firewall policy correctly.

Warranty

AURALiC offers a 1-Year factory limited warranty from the date of purchase as a general.

For devices originally sold and used in EUC or UK, AURALiC offers a 2-Year factory limited

warranty from the date of purchase.

The warranty will be extended to three years if the original owner completes the product

registration within 30 days from purchase. You could either activate the device inside

Lightning DS software under your AURALiC account or fill out the ‘AURALiC Product

Registration Form’ on page 45 and send it back to [email protected] to finish the

registration. This extended warranty is nontransferable and for the original owner only.

We recommend registering your device using Lightning DS as it provides the easiest way

to complete the registration process. AURALiC values your privacy and does not collect

any personal sensitive data during the registration process. To register your device, you

will need to provide a valid email address, your name, and the country you are living in.

For detailed instructions on how to activate and deactivate your device, please refer to

the 'Device Activation and Deactivation' on page 41.

Warranty coverage includes all parts and labor. Warranty is void if damage is due to

abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications. Costs associated with the return of this

product are the sole responsibility of the owner. All repair work must be carried out by

AURALiC or by an authorized AURALiC repair agency. Work done by unauthorized

persons will void any and all warranty coverage.

AURALiC products are uniquely identified with a serial number (S/N) printed on the label

attached under the unit. This number is required to validate your warranty. Please

provide your serial number if service is required.

Before the product can be returned for service, an RMA (Return Material Authorization)

number must be issued by AURALiC. Contact your dealer or AURALiC for further

information. Units without an RMA number will not be accepted for service.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

l All safety and operating instructions must be read before actual operation, and

retained for future reference.

l This product should be connected only to the type of power source indicated on

the back of the unit. If you are not sure of the type of your mains power supply,

please consult your dealer or local power company.

l To completely disconnect this product from the AC mains, disconnect the power

supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

l Do not use the product near water, i.e. near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub,

in a wet basement, near a swimming pool etc.

l Do not install the product near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. See “Placement and Cabling” on

page 9.

l Do not let objects or liquids fall into the product. Do not expose the product to

dripping or splashing. Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the

product.

l Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

l Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage. Refer all servicing to authorized service

personnel. See ‘Support & Contact’ on page 43.

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