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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 4563747184 endet am 01.10.2026 um 21:36 Uhr.
Condition-wise, good puts this in the sweet spot for a buy that should present well without needing a collector premium. At €2,690, it lands exactly on the median of the recent comparable market, with the 25th percentile at €2,658 and the 75th at €2,719, so this is a fair, clean-market ask rather than a bargain or an ambitious sticker.
What makes it worthwhile is the usual DS Audio appeal: the optical cartridge/phono stage combo is admired for very low noise, quick transient response, and a notably open, detailed presentation when the system is matched properly. In good condition, the upside is mostly in getting a well-regarded, relatively specialized package at a sensible price; I’d just want confirmation of the stylus/optical element health, the matching EQ unit, and any original accessories or packaging, since those matter more here than with a generic MM setup.
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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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