RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
AURALiC ARIES G1 Wireless Streaming Transporter – Excellent Cosmetic ConditionSelling my AURALiC ARIES G1 streamer/transport. It is in excellent cosmetic condition and has been used in a high-end two-channel system feeding an external DAC.The ARIES G1 is a dedicated digital transport with Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity, USB and S/PDIF digital outputs, Lightning DS support, Spotify Connect, Qobuz/Tidal integration, and AURALiC’s memory-caching and low-noise streaming architecture. It is a very refined-sounding transport with a smooth, spacious, natural presentation.The ARIES G1 also includes AURALiC’s built-in DSP functionality, allowing digital signal processing within the streamer before the signal reaches your DAC. That gives you useful flexibility for things like EQ and other playback adjustments without adding another box to the system. I found it particularly useful for tailoring difficult recordings while still using the ARIES as a dedicated digital transport.I am selling because I am moving to a different streaming platform. It powers up normally, connects, plays music, and is in excellent physical condition.This could be an excellent value for someone comfortable troubleshooting network/streaming behavior, using it in a different network environment, or integrating it into an existing AURALiC setup.Highlights: AURALiC ARIES G1 streaming transport Excellent cosmetic condition Ethernet and Wi-Fi USB digital audio output Coaxial and AES/EBU digital outputs Spotify Connect Qobuz/Tidal streaming support Works with AURALiC Lightning DS Designed for use with an external DAC Original MSRP approximately $2,700 Please let me know if you have any questions.
Should you jump on this at US$725? Yes — that lands just under the 25th percentile of recent US$ listings and comes in well below the US$803 median, so it reads as a strong buy rather than a merely fair one.
The Aries G1 is a respected streamer transport: clean, stable digital output, flexible network playback, and a sound that still has real standing in serious systems. At this price, the upside is simple: you’re getting a well-regarded piece of kit at the low end of the market, so condition, included accessories, and whether it’s been kept in a complete, working setup matter more than usual.
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.
See all AURALiC listings on RADAR.
