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Angeboten wird „LINA X“ 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 3206312311 endet am 25.09.2026 um 01:33 Uhr.
This is a fair ask, sitting just below the €8,166 median and comfortably inside the normal spread; at €7,500, it’s above the €7,045 25th percentile but still not far off the middle of the pack. For a strong used DAC like this, that reads as sensible rather than opportunistic: not a bargain-bin score, but also not stretched.
What makes it worthwhile is the dCS pedigree: the Lina DAC is well regarded for low-noise, highly resolving playback with a clean, refined presentation that scales well in serious systems. In good condition, the upside is mainly in getting a compact, modern reference-grade DAC without paying top-of-market money; if it includes the original box, remote, and cables, that adds real value.
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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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