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Offered is „dCS Vivaldi Upsampler“ by DCS as second-hand device from the category „Digital Streamer“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3374079033 ends on 11.10.2026 at 10:51 o'clock.
At €13,700, this sits essentially on top of the €13,714 median and just below the €13,707 25th percentile, so it reads as a fair, slightly buyer-friendly asking price rather than a steal. Against those recent comps, there is no need to force a bargain label, but it is priced cleanly enough to be worth serious attention.
As a dCS Vivaldi upsampler/DAC, the appeal is the scale and refinement of a true reference-grade digital front end: top-tier conversion, very low noise, and the sort of timing and spatial precision that keeps this line highly regarded. If the unit is complete, original, and in genuinely good cosmetic/mechanical shape, the upside is buying into a still-respected statement piece without paying the wide-open premium of the upper-end comp set.
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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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