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This is a buyer’s market for this category, and at US$2,299 this asking price is well into seller-friendly territory versus the recent used pool: it sits far above the US$204 median and even above the US$700 75th percentile. That makes it an ambitious ask unless this example is exceptionally complete, mint, and boxed.
The upside is that this is a respected dual-mono integrated with MM phono, so the appeal is real: strong current delivery, good channel separation, and a built-in phono stage that can simplify a high-quality vinyl setup. For a buyer, the key is verifying condition, service history, and whether the original remote, packaging, and paperwork are included; at this price, those details matter a lot.
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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