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Unit is in mint condition and has had the hoer-wege power board upgrade installed. comes in original box and can ship au wide for $50. I will include the original power board which is still in fine working order.https://hoer-wege.de/content/uploads/2022/11/ARIES-G2.1-hoer-wege-PSU-Installation-ma...
Ambitious ask. At A$3,250, this sits above the A$2,830 75th percentile and well over the A$1,903 median for recent AUD listings, so it needs either standout condition, strong provenance, or extras to justify the premium. As a price check alone, it is not a bargain.
The upside is that this is a respected streamer with a solid reputation for clean, refined playback and easy system integration, so a good unit can still be worth paying for if you want the platform. I’d be looking for original packaging, remote, firmware status, and proof it’s been used carefully; without that, the ask feels a bit rich for a used network streamer unless the seller can show why this one is exceptional.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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