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Angeboten wird „dCS Scarlatti DAC High End D/A Wandler in silber“ von DCS als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 7790541575 endet am 18.09.2026 um 20:49 Uhr.
This €5,499 asking price for a used dCS SCARLATTI DAC is a strong deal, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €4,374 and far under the median of €5,499 for recent EUR listings. While the original US retail for the DAC alone was roughly €22,000–€24,000, this listing offers the flagship sound at a fraction of that cost, making it an exceptional buying opportunity for enthusiasts.
The SCARLATTI DAC remains one of the most revered converters in hi-fi, renowned for its transparency, dynamic range, and ability to render micro-details without fatigue. Its modular architecture allows for future upgrades, and at this price, even a single unit delivers system-defining performance. With the condition listed as EUR (good), this is a rare chance to own a top-tier reference DAC without the new-system price tag.
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dCS: British Digital Audio Pioneer
dCS (Data Conversion Systems) was established in Cambridge, England in 1987, emerging from a background in advanced signal processing and radar systems for aerospace applications including RAF Harrier and Typhoon aircraft. This foundation in hard science and digital engineering has defined the company's trajectory from electronics consultancy to specialist audio manufacturer. The company transitioned to consumer audio in 1989 with the 900 ADC, an analogue-to-digital converter for professional studios, and by 1996 launched the Elgar, claimed to be the first 24-bit high-resolution DAC for the domestic hi-fi market.
dCS specializes exclusively in digital audio conversion technology, with their product range centered on DACs (digital-to-analogue converters) and associated digital processing components. Every product incorporates the company's proprietary Ring DAC technology, a hallmark of their engineering approach. Rather than diversifying into amplifiers, speakers, or other categories, dCS has maintained singular focus on mastering the conversion and playback of digital audio signals with maximum fidelity.
The brand occupies the ultra-premium, high-end segment of the audio market, positioning itself among the world's most respected specialist manufacturers. All products are hand-assembled in-house at their Cambridge facility by a dedicated team of designers and technicians. dCS commands significant respect among professional recording engineers and discerning audiophiles seeking uncompromising digital audio performance, representing a rare example of a British hi-fi company that has sustained innovation and manufacturing excellence over nearly four decades.
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