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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 2672044477 ends on 25.10.2026 at 09:19 o'clock.
This one lands right on the money, and timing matters because it’s an established optical design rather than a moving target in the current DS Audio line. At €2,690, the asking price is essentially at the recent median of €2,663 and just above the 75th percentile of €2,692, so it reads as fair-to-slightly-strong rather than a bargain.
The appeal is the combination: a highly regarded optical cartridge system with its matching equalizer, known for very low noise, strong separation, and a big, composed presentation that suits serious vinyl listeners. The upside is that complete, clean sets are relatively uncommon, and a good-condition listing can save a lot versus buying piecemeal. At this level, the key checks are practical: confirm stylus/play hours, that the equalizer is original and functioning properly, and that all mounting and connection bits 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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