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Offered is „DS - 002 Tonabnehmer & Phonostufe (EQ)“ by DS Audio from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6614302383 ends on 16.10.2026 at 12:26 o'clock.
Compared with buying a new cartridge-plus-phono stage combo at this level, €2,690 is very much in the fair zone for the used market. Against your database anchor, it sits essentially on the €2,685 median and just above the €2,712 upper quartile, so this reads as a normal asking price rather than a bargain or an overreach.
The appeal here is the DS Audio system itself: it’s a distinctive optical design that many listeners prize for speed, openness, and low noise, with the matching EQ keeping the setup straightforward. In good condition, the real value is getting a complete, premium analog front end at a sensible market price; just confirm the stylus condition, the EQ’s power supply, and that all original accessories are present, since completeness matters more than chasing a discount here.
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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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