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Questyle CMA Twelve Dac/Amp with remote in excellent cond.. this is built like a tank! 7.2 lbs and is 12.99 wide x 7.87 deep and is 1.38 inches tall... its one of the cleanest sounding desktop dac/amps that youll ever hear! Has jacks for 4.4 ,6.3 and has xlr connections for headphones.. This works especially well with the Sennheiser HD800s headphones as well as hi end planar headphones...includes original packaging and instructions...U.S shipping is free... cross listed on ebay.. hope it sells here because the fees are less on my end!
At US$699, this Questyle CMA12 2019 listing sits right at the 75th percentile of the current used market, where the median asking price is US$376 across 21 comparable listings, making it an ambitious but not unreasonable price for a clean unit. While it exceeds the median by nearly double, it matches the top quartile threshold, so it’s fair only if the condition is pristine and accessories are intact; otherwise, it’s overpriced relative to typical used deals.
The CMA Twelve (often called CMA12) is a respected 2019 flagship DAC/headphone amp/preamp combo known for Questyle’s current-mode amplification, delivering clean, punchy sound with exceptional power into low-impedance headphones. Its all-metal chassis, premium build, and versatile output options (including 4.4mm and 4PIN balanced) make it a sought-after used find. If this listing is from an original owner with no wear and includes the power cable and manuals, it’s a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking high-end performance without the US$1,495 original cost.
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Questyle Audio emerged in December 2012 from Shenzhen, China, founded by Jason Wong, an innovator whose university experiments in 2006 sparked the company's signature Current Mode Amplification (CMA) technology. This patented approach, filed globally just 18 months after launch, revolutionized amplifier design by adapting current amplification from high-speed communications to audio, prioritizing lossless, high-fidelity playback. Rooted in China's tech hub and manufactured by Foxconn, Questyle quickly built a global footprint through relentless R&D focused on overcoming environmental and technical barriers to pure sound.
The brand specializes in premium digital-to-analog converters (DACs), headphone amplifiers, and integrated desktop solutions, with standout portable dongles like the M12 and M15 embodying CMA alongside ESS flagship chips for PCM 384kHz/32-bit, DSD256, and MQA decoding. Their lineup emphasizes minimalist elegance, from compact mobile amps to robust desktop DAC/headphone amps like the Q192, delivering effortless, high-resolution performance without gimmicks.
Questyle holds a confident position in the high-end portable and desktop hi-fi market, earning acclaim as a premium challenger to established names through superior build, explosive detail, and V-shaped dynamics. Audiophiles praise its trouble-free excellence and technological edge, cementing its reputation among discerning buyers seeking innovative, no-compromise audio gear.
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