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Angeboten wird „DS - 002 Tonabnehmer & Phonostufe (EQ)“ von DS Audio aus der Kategorie „Tonabnehmer MC“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 8592630187 endet am 26.09.2026 um 10:09 Uhr.
Think of it as the used-market equivalent of paying right at the going rate rather than hunting for a bargain: at €2,690, this sits just under the €2,694 median and essentially in line with the main cluster of recent comparables in the €2,662–€2,730 band. That makes it fairly priced, not a discount and not ambitious.
That works because this is a well-regarded all-in solution: the cartridge and matching phono stage are designed to play together, so you get the low-noise, high-resolution DS Audio electrostatic-style performance without the usual setup guesswork. In good condition, it’s the sort of buy that makes sense for someone who wants to step into the system as intended, especially if the original accessories, PSU, and packaging are present.
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# DS Audio
DS Audio is a Japanese hi-fi specialist founded in October 2013 by Tetsuaki Aoyagi, building on his father's three-decade legacy in laser optics through Digital Stream Corporation. Based in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, the brand emerged from a deliberate mission to reinvent analog playback and "create the future of analog music." This heritage in precision optics proved instrumental in developing the company's signature technology.
The brand is renowned almost exclusively for optical phono cartridges—a category in which DS Audio stands alone as the world's sole major manufacturer. Their cartridges employ proprietary LED-based optical transducers that dramatically improve upon earlier Toshiba designs, eliminating traditional stylus contact and offering exceptional longevity (approximately 50,000 usable hours). DS Audio complements these cartridges with matching phono stages and turntable accessories, maintaining a tightly focused product ecosystem.
DS Audio occupies the high-end and ultra-high-end market segment, commanding premium pricing justified by proprietary innovation and limited competition. The brand has cultivated a devoted following among analog enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, with its optical cartridges climbing to the upper echelons of audio desirability. This is unquestionably a niche boutique manufacturer, but one with genuine technological differentiation and a growing reputation for excellence in a specialized domain.
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