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Owned from new, this Aries G2.1 streaming transport is in excellent condition in full working order. See the review below for more info. Price includes shipping in the UK.
This is a buyer's market at present: £1,750 is almost exactly the £1,730 median from eight comparable listings, so it is a fair, market-level price rather than a bargain. It sits comfortably between the £1,664–£1,981 middle range; a little negotiation would improve the proposition, but there is no obvious overpricing here.
The Aries G2.1 remains a compelling digital transport, with excellent build quality, broad output connectivity, strong network support, and a notably mature Lightning DS platform. It can feed a separate DAC via USB, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical, or Lightning Link, while handling high-resolution PCM and DSD512. In excellent condition, this is a worthwhile buy for an owner who values a refined, stable streamer and already has a capable DAC; check that the remote, power supply, antennas, and original accessories are included.
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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