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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 0743826785 ends on 18.11.2026 at 09:34 o'clock.
At €2,690, this sits essentially right on the used-market median of €2,707 and comfortably inside the normal range, so it reads as a fair ask rather than a steal or an overpriced punt. For a buyer, that’s the right zone if the condition is truly good and the package is complete.
What makes it appealing is the DS Audio approach itself: the optical cartridge/phono-stage combo is prized for very low noise, excellent tracking, and a clean, spacious presentation that can feel more effortless than many moving-coil setups. If the stylus assembly, EQ, power supply, and cables are all present and the item has been well cared for, this is the kind of listing that makes sense for someone wanting a serious step into DS Audio without paying fresh-retail money.
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# 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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