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Offered is „DS-002“ by DS Audio as second-hand device from the category „Pick-up“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1777923564 ends on 24.11.2026 at 15:14 o'clock.
Good condition at €2,650 makes this a fair-to-strong buy, sitting just under the €2,726 median and a touch below the €2,694 25th percentile for recent comparable listings. It’s not a slam-dunk bargain, but it is priced a little favorably versus the typical used market, which is exactly where a patient buyer wants to be.
That makes sense for a well-regarded optical cartridge system: the DS-002 is known for speed, clarity, and an unusually effortless, low-grain presentation, and the included equalizer is part of the value. At this level, a clean, complete set with the correct power supply, cables, and a healthy stylus path is the key check; if those are in order, this looks like a solid enthusiast purchase rather than a risky one.
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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