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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 1685150693 ends on 14.11.2026 at 13:46 o'clock.
At €2,690, this sits essentially on the market median for recent used comparables, so it reads as a fair ask rather than a bargain or an overreach. With the 25th percentile at €2,659 and the 75th at €2,715, it’s right in the sweet spot for a clean, good-condition example.
That makes it a sensible buy if you want this DS Audio setup and don’t want to wait for a rarer dip. The appeal here is the DS Audio electrostatic-style playback approach: exceptionally low noise, quick transient response, and a very clean, spacious presentation when paired correctly. For a used one, the main value is completeness and condition—confirm the matching power/connection pieces, stylus hours if known, and that both cartridge and EQ are functioning properly.
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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