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TechDAS Air Force V Premium skivspelare DS Audio 003 Pickup & Equalizer Reed 1H Tonarm Nypris 345.000 Sålt 2024 Uppsatt och installerat utav Bengt från Sound by vinyl Superfint skick Finns på Mälaröarna

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This is an ambitious ask. At kr170,000, it sits well above the kr158,180 75th percentile and is roughly kr26,900 over the median, so it does not read as a market-matching bargain.

That said, the AIR FORCE line is highly regarded for its exceptional isolation and speed stability, and a clean example can be a serious long-term table for a buyer building a true reference vinyl front end. The upside here is mainly in finding a well-kept, complete setup with the right arm, pump, and accessories; at this price, provenance and completeness matter a lot more than for a typical deck.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About TechDAS

TechDAS emerged from the storied legacy of Japanese audio engineering, founded in 2010 as the house brand of Stella Inc., Japan's premier high-end audio distributor. Hideaki Nishikawa, a legendary figure known for his pioneering work at Stax and Micro Seiki—where he designed influential nonsuspended turntables like the RX-5000—established TechDAS to pursue ultimate analog playback. After leading an OEM venture post-Stax, Nishikawa channeled decades of expertise into air-bearing innovations, all crafted in Japan with meticulous precision.

The brand specializes exclusively in high-end analog turntables, renowned for the Air Force series that employs groundbreaking pneumatic technologies. Signature features include air suspension for vibration isolation, air-bearing platters, and vacuum hold-down systems, powered by external pumps. Models range from the accessible Air Force V at around $19,500 to the flagship Air Force Zero, exceeding $450,000, with each emphasizing superior machining, electronics, and soundstaging that redefines vinyl reproduction.

TechDAS commands a niche position at the pinnacle of the ultra-high-end market, earning global acclaim among audiophiles for its uncompromising craftsmanship and sonic transparency. Far from mid-tier or vintage fare, it appeals to discerning collectors seeking boutique excellence, with the Air Force line—starting from the seminal Air Force One—celebrated for pushing analog boundaries through "Digital Analog Supremacy."

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