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Offered is „Aria“ by Audiomat as exhibit from the category „Tube-Fullamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7492152705 ends on 26.10.2026 at 13:26 o'clock.
Audiomat’s Aria sits in that sweet spot of respected French integrateds: muscular, refined, and still sought after on the used market. At €4,599, this is clearly ambitious versus the local comparator set, sitting well above the €4,228 75th percentile and far over the €2,508 median; it’s not outrageous for a premium piece, but it does need to be especially strong on presentation and provenance to justify itself.
The upside is the usual one with Audiomat: organic tone, real drive, and a presentation that flatters both vocals and acoustic music while still having enough grip for demanding speakers. A clean, well-kept example can be a smart buy for someone who values the brand’s sound and wants to avoid the churn of cheaper alternatives, but at this asking price I’d want evidence of careful ownership, service history if applicable, and all original accessories before leaning in.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Aria Guitars does not appear to be a hi-fi or consumer-audio brand focused on amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Extensive searches reveal it as a musical instrument manufacturer specializing in electric, acoustic, and classical guitars, plus basses, amplifiers, and drums for guitarists. No verifiable evidence links it to the hi-fi sector.
The brand originated in Nagoya, Japan, in 1956, founded by classical guitarist Shiro Arai. Arai started by importing nylon strings due to local shortages, then expanded into importing guitars and manufacturing his own starting in the early 1960s. The Aria name is an anagram of Arai, with the flagship Aria Pro II electric series launching in 1976, gaining fame among pros like Neal Schon of Journey.
Aria holds a solid mid-tier reputation in the guitar market, prized for professional-grade electrics at accessible prices during the 1970s and 1980s. It remains a global player in fretted instruments, produced across Japan, Korea, and elsewhere, but lacks presence or heritage in high-end hi-fi. Knowledgeable buyers seeking hi-fi gear should look elsewhere, as this is an obscure mismatch for audio reproduction categories.
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