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Streaming DAC med volymkontroll. En ägare sedan ny, ca 4 år gammal. Jättefint skick! Kommer med original manualer. Ingen strömkabel eller låda. Säljes åt kund. Fler bilder i länken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Välkomna till HiFi Stället. Vi erbjuder vid köp: 4 månaders garanti på begagnade varor. Finansiering. Inbyten - diskuteras Varor skickas i regel 3 dagar efter mottagen betalning. www.hifistallet.se Hälsningar Radiohand

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Against the obvious alternative at this money — a newer mid-tier DAC/streamer rather than a statement-level box — this asking price looks fair, not flashy. With recent SEK comparables centered at kr74,601 and the 25th/75th percentile band at kr69,141 to kr82,452, kr79,000 sits comfortably in the upper-middle of the market, close enough to median to read as reasonable rather than ambitious.

That makes it a buy if the unit is clean and complete, because the Bartók is still one of the most admired all-in-one digital front ends: superb conversion, excellent streaming, and a presentation that stays refined and controlled without sounding sterile. The upside is obvious if this is well cared for and includes the original packaging and accessories; at this level, condition and completeness matter more than trying to shave a few thousand kronor.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About dCS

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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