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Offered is „Rossini Apex Player“ by DCS as second-hand device from the category „CD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5321052777 ends on 15.10.2026 at 16:15 o'clock.
At €20,000, this sits above the €15,646 median and clear of the €18,836 75th percentile for recent used EUR listings, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. It is not wildly out of line for a flagship dCS digital front end, but at this level a buyer should expect either standout condition, strong provenance, or a very complete package to justify the premium.
The Rossini is well regarded for its clean, highly resolving presentation, excellent timing, and genuinely reference-grade conversion and streaming performance. If this is a clean, fully functioning unit with box, remote, and any original accessories, it can still be a smart buy for someone building a serious digital system; just make sure firmware, outputs, and display behavior are all in order, since premium digital gear is only as good as its full feature set.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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