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Offered is „DS E 3 Tonabnehmer“ by DS Audio as second-hand device from the category „Pick-up“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4880352263 ends on 19.10.2026 at 14:08 o'clock.
The asking price of €999 is a clear bargain versus the recent used market here: it sits far below the €2,630 25th percentile and well under the €2,667 median, so this is the kind of listing that should get serious attention fast.
What makes it worthwhile is the usual DS Audio advantage: optical cartridges are prized for speed, separation, and a very clean, low-distortion presentation that many vinyl fans find more resolving than traditional designs. If the stylus, cantilever, and included parts are all in good shape, this is the sort of purchase that offers a lot of performance per euro; at this price, the main thing to verify is complete functionality and whether any matching DS Audio phono stage or required accessories are included.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
# 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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