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AURALiC Altair G1.1 Streamer/DAC This Altair G1.1 was purchased in December last year from Douglas Hifi. It has a 2tb hard drive installed. I have upgraded to the 2.1 and this has been sitting unused for two months so time to move it on. It would come with rest of warranty and I have the receipt. I have the box so can ship at buyers cost and organisation. This is a very versatile DAC streamer and pre amp. It has had a number of great reviews. Just look up online. I transferred my previous Bluesound library to the hard drive and ripped any new cds which is a simple process. Happy to answer a
A$3,500 is above the median but still well inside the normal used range here, so it reads as a fair-to-slightly-ambitious ask rather than a bargain. Against recent comparables, it sits above the A$2,990 median and below the A$5,952 upper quartile, which is acceptable if the unit is genuinely clean and complete.
The Altair G1.1 is a strong buy when you want a refined streaming DAC with a polished, open presentation and very solid all-round performance for a serious system. At this level, the upside is in condition and provenance: if it’s tidy, from a careful owner, and includes the original packaging, remote, and power lead, it’s the kind of piece that should slot in easily and hold appeal to fellow enthusiasts.
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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