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Aqua Acoustic Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic Digital Analog Converter (DAC) Please find for sale my Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic DAC. I am the original owner of this fine piece of hand-made Italian audio excellence. Having owned it for about 3 years, and it being purchased from local authorised dealer, this unit will be protected with the balance of 5 year Australian warranty. I can say the La Scala performs exactly as the reviews describe - simply stunning! It's sonic signature and presentation are characterised by exceptional micro level detail retrieval, pin-point imaging, wide and dee
Against the median comparable at A$6,001, this A$6,500 ask is a bit rich for a used DAC, and it also sits above the A$6,955 75th percentile only in spirit rather than by the numbers; in plain terms, it’s not a bargain and needs a cleaner-than-average story to justify itself. I’d call it fair-to-ambitious, with the burden on the seller to prove why it deserves top-end money.
That said, this is the kind of piece worth paying for if the condition is genuinely solid, because Aqua’s DACs are respected for a refined, natural presentation and strong resolution without sounding clinical. If it’s complete, lightly used, and ideally comes with original packaging or accessories, the upside is easy to see; I’d just want confirmation on service history and any remote, cable, or PSU specifics before calling it a confident buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Aqua Acoustic Quality, founded in 2010 in Milan, Italy, emerged from the vision of product designer and CEO Cristian Anelli, alongside electronics specialist Stefano Jelo. Operating as a boutique two-man team in the city's Opera district, the company embodies a hands-on ethos, with Anelli crafting circuits and Jelo managing outreach. This Italian heritage roots Aqua in a tradition of meticulous engineering, prioritizing sonic purity over commercial trends from its inception.
The brand focuses intently on digital audio reproduction, excelling in high-end DACs such as the acclaimed Formula xHD, La Voce, and La Scala models—some featuring discrete designs and tube output stages for refined analog-like warmth. Complementing these are network interfaces like the LinQ, CD transports including the La Diva M2, and a select range of speakers: the Tenore, Contralto, and flagship Mimesis. This narrow specialization underscores their mastery of the digital domain, shunning broader categories like amplifiers or turntables.
Positioned as a niche high-end contender, Aqua Acoustic Quality commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its hand-built, innovation-driven gear that recreates live music's fidelity. Free from market fashions, their Milan-made products—often showcased at events like Rocky Mountain Audio Fest—earn praise in specialist circles for exceptional transparency and build, appealing to buyers seeking true hi-fi excellence over mass appeal.
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