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Offered is „Rossini APEX player“ by DCS as second-hand device from the category „Digital Sources (CD/DVD/Streamer...)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9197087838 ends on 13.11.2026 at 00:48 o'clock.
At €16,000, this sits a touch above the €14,444 median for recent used EUR listings and just shy of the €17,946 75th percentile, so it reads as a fair-to-slightly-strong ask rather than a bargain. Given how reference-level dCS digital front ends tend to hold value, that’s not out of line if the unit is complete and clean.
What makes it worth serious attention is the Rossini’s core strength: effortless resolution, low noise, and the kind of timing and tonal poise that keeps it musically engaging rather than merely analytical. If the package includes the original remote, box, and any key accessories, and the seller can confirm stable operation, this is the sort of well-regarded digital component that can justify paying near the top of the used range.
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dCS: British Digital Audio Pioneer
dCS (Data Conversion Systems) was established in Cambridge, England in 1987, emerging from a background in advanced signal processing and radar systems for aerospace applications including RAF Harrier and Typhoon aircraft. This foundation in hard science and digital engineering has defined the company's trajectory from electronics consultancy to specialist audio manufacturer. The company transitioned to consumer audio in 1989 with the 900 ADC, an analogue-to-digital converter for professional studios, and by 1996 launched the Elgar, claimed to be the first 24-bit high-resolution DAC for the domestic hi-fi market.
dCS specializes exclusively in digital audio conversion technology, with their product range centered on DACs (digital-to-analogue converters) and associated digital processing components. Every product incorporates the company's proprietary Ring DAC technology, a hallmark of their engineering approach. Rather than diversifying into amplifiers, speakers, or other categories, dCS has maintained singular focus on mastering the conversion and playback of digital audio signals with maximum fidelity.
The brand occupies the ultra-premium, high-end segment of the audio market, positioning itself among the world's most respected specialist manufacturers. All products are hand-assembled in-house at their Cambridge facility by a dedicated team of designers and technicians. dCS commands significant respect among professional recording engineers and discerning audiophiles seeking uncompromising digital audio performance, representing a rare example of a British hi-fi company that has sustained innovation and manufacturing excellence over nearly four decades.
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