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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 0877894262 ends on 22.10.2026 at 11:28 o'clock.
At €2,690, this sits essentially on top of the recent market center for comparable EUR listings: just above the €2,677 median and within the tight €2,640 to €2,707 interquartile band, so it reads as fair rather than cheap or stretched. For a specialist DS Audio setup, that’s a sensible ask if the package is complete and the condition checks out.
What makes it worthwhile is the DS Audio concept itself: optical cartridge plus matching EQ, known for clean retrieval, strong separation, and a very quiet background compared with many conventional phono chains. If the stylus/cantilever is healthy and the EQ is included with the right cables and power supply, this is the kind of used buy that gives real performance per euro; at this price, originality and completeness matter more than haggling over a small spread.
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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