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EarMen Tradutto DAC in as new condition New in January 2025 Bargain high quality fully balanced DAC Selling because now using a Trinnov device that is easier to set up with internal DAC Details of specification and performance in review link
This looks like a fair ask rather than a bargain: at £225, it sits a little below the £241 median and well inside the recent £187 to £295 used range. It’s not cheap enough to call a steal, but it is sensibly priced for an excellent-condition unit.
That makes it a solid buy if you want a well-regarded DAC without waiting for a rare low listing. The appeal here is straightforward: clean used condition, a compact premium DAC from a respected brand, and pricing that leaves room for value if the sale is complete with the right cables, packaging, and proof it’s been handled carefully.
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EarMen emerged from the visionary world of Serbian audio pioneer Milomir "Miki" Trosic, whose passion for perfect sound took root in the 1990s as a DJ dreaming of ideal home amplifiers and speakers. In 1998, he launched his first company, evolving it into Auris Audio in 2013—a respected European high-end brand renowned for tube amplifiers and luxury hi-fi components. EarMen was established shortly thereafter as Auris's portable-focused sister brand, carrying forward Trosic's heritage of neutral, natural sound in compact, meticulously engineered designs manufactured to exacting European standards.
The brand specializes in portable and desktop audio essentials, including USB DAC/headphone amplifiers like the Angel and CH-Amp, as well as streamers such as the Staccato and more ambitious desktop stacks like the Tradutto DAC. Unlike Auris's opulent tube amps and tonearms, EarMen emphasizes battery-powered portability with plug-and-play simplicity, expanding into serious headphone amplification for phones, computers, and hi-fi setups—delivering clean power without the bulk.
Positioned as a niche boutique contender in the high-end portable sector, EarMen earns praise for its transparent, unbiased reproduction and mature hi-fi aesthetics, bridging accessible pricing with premium European build quality. It appeals to discerning listeners seeking sonic elevation on the go or at the desk, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with marques like Chord Electronics while honoring traditional values in a mobile age.
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