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Angeboten wird „STRATOS DAC mit Vorstufe neuwertig !“ von Ayon Audio als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5689366913 endet am 04.10.2026 um 11:48 Uhr.
Ayon’s Stratos sits in the serious-DAC camp, so the question here is price discipline rather than whether it’s a worthy piece. At €7,990, it lands well above the €6,323 75th percentile and far above the €4,656 median for recent used EUR listings, so this is ambitious rather than a fair-market ask.
What makes it interesting is the reputation: these are admired for weighty, refined, highly resolved playback with strong drive and a naturally fluid presentation that suits systems built around transparency and tone. If the unit is genuinely clean, working properly, and complete, the upside is owning a well-regarded flagship-style DAC in a mature, respected design. At this price, I’d want exceptional condition, proof of care, and ideally original packaging or accessories to justify the premium.
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Ayon Audio traces its roots to Austria, where it emerged four decades ago as VAIC before evolving into Ayon Audio in 2001 under the leadership of founder Gerhard Hirt. This transition marked a pivotal shift toward innovative vacuum tube audio design, building on Hirt's enduring ownership of the VAIC trademark and his passion for sonic purity.
The brand specializes in a comprehensive lineup of vacuum tube components, including power amplifiers, preamplifiers, headphone amplifiers, CD players, DACs, and streamers. Ayon's signature "Voicing"—its proprietary DNA—infuses every product with a distinctive soundstage renowned for depth, realism, and emotional engagement, setting new benchmarks in pure Class A circuit topologies.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Ayon commands global respect with distributors in over 55 countries and a trophy cabinet brimming from "Best Sound" and "Cost No Object" accolades at major audio shows. Austrian-engineered and award-winning, it appeals to discerning audiophiles seeking boutique excellence in tube amplification, far beyond mid-tier compromises.
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