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Carefully owned in a smoke-free home. Fully functional. Only very minor cosmetic signs of use, with a couple of tiny paint marks on the underside/rear edge (see photographs). Front panel, display and top are in excellent condition. Complete with original box, packaging, manuals, accessories and fitted 1 TB internal SSD.
This is a strong buyer’s opportunity in the used AURALiC market, as the £725 asking price sits just £3 above the median of £722 from three recent GBP listings, making it a fair and competitive deal. With the 25th percentile at £700 and the 75th at £750, this listing lands squarely in the typical used range, offering solid value without the ambition of prices above £750.
The Altair G1 is highly regarded as a complete one-box streaming DAC and preamp that excels in network flexibility, supporting PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD512, plus Roon, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, and Airplay. Its built-in DAC delivers exceptional clarity with THD+N under 0.0003% and 124dB dynamic range, while the integrated preamp and headphone output add meaningful versatility. At £725 in excellent condition, this is a clean, well-spec’d entry into AURALiC’s sophisticated ecosystem—ideal for buyers seeking top-tier streaming and DAC performance without overspending.
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AURALiC was founded in 2009 by Xuanqian Wang and operated as a Hong Kong-based digital-audio specialist. The company built its reputation around the philosophy that high-fidelity audio should be accessible to serious listeners rather than confined to ultra-luxury markets. Though headquartered in Asia, AURALiC maintained a global distribution network and cultivated a dedicated following among audiophiles worldwide.
The brand specialized in digital streaming components and high-resolution audio sources, with their product lineup centered on network streamers such as the Altair, Aries, and Vega models, alongside digital-to-analog converters and integrated streaming solutions. AURALiC positioned itself in the premium mid-to-high-end segment, offering feature-rich, sonically accomplished products that combined innovative technology with thoughtful industrial design. Their ecosystem approach—pairing hardware with mobile control applications—appealed to listeners seeking convenience without compromising sound quality.
AURALiC ceased operations in September 2025 following an 80% sales collapse in that year. The company's decline resulted from converging pressures: US tariff barriers that suspended American sales, intensifying competition from budget streaming alternatives, economic contraction in China, and mounting software-development costs. Founder Wang's departure in January 2025 preceded the company's final dissolution, leaving owners of its premium products without ongoing support or software updates—a cautionary reminder of the vulnerabilities facing even well-regarded independent audio brands.
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