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Tested and Working. This was pulled from a working environment. Please look at all pictures before purchasing, only what is included in pictures is included in sale.Will ship same day purchased in a professionally packaged box. (D)S112L SS
The Vintage California Audio Labs Aria tube analog CD player holds a cult following among tube lovers for its warm, analog-like Red Book playback, bridging digital sterility with valvular glow in a compact '90s design.
At USD700 asking, this hits the 25th percentile of our recent comps (median USD1,165; 75th USD2,922), making it a solid bargain if functional—well below typical used ranges for serviced examples. Check tube life first, as they're prone to microphonics or hiss after 20+ years; verify the laser assembly spins smoothly, since CAV sticky mechanisms often fail without recap. Insist on original remote and manual for full analog bliss.
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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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