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At US$249, this sits at the 75th percentile of your recent comps, so it reads as top-of-market but still within the going range, not a bargain. Against a median of US$159 and a 25th percentile of US$35, the ask is clearly on the strong side; I’d only call it fair if the unit is exceptionally clean or includes meaningful extras.
That said, this kind of matrix controller can be a very useful piece for a serious install: it’s the sort of utility gear that solves routing problems cleanly and is worth paying up for when it’s complete and working properly. If it’s well-kept, fully functional, and comes with the right power supply or documentation, the premium can make sense; if not, I’d want a little more room off the ask.
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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