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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 4753612509 ends on 05.12.2026 at 08:06 o'clock.
This is a buyer’s market for the DS-002: at €2,690, it sits below the €2,734 25th-percentile comparable and €82 under the €2,772 median, making it a strong deal rather than merely fair. The 87-listing sample is tightly grouped, so getting a complete system at this level is genuinely attractive.
The DS-002 remains a compelling optical setup, with low moving mass, a Shibata stylus, clean channel separation, and notably direct, extended bass. Its dedicated equalizer is part of the system, not an optional extra, and the cartridge/equalizer pairing can deliver an unusually transparent, low-smear presentation. Confirm that both units, the correct power supply, and output cables are included, and check stylus wear; assuming those basics and good working order, this looks like a worthwhile buy.
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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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