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ANK Audionote DAC 4.1X Professional edition Digital Analog Converter (DAC) Very nice sounding R2R tube Dac with USB module installed Bought from Audiophile shop Aus on 18/6/24 This unit has the triple C core transformers No box so pickup preferred Will trade for high end speaker cables over 2m or a streamer with USB out to feed a Dac Introducing the DAC4.1x Professional Edition – where affordability meets DAC extravagance! Elevate your audio experience with our meticulously crafted finished product, featuring all the signature components of the DAC4.1x series. The result? An absolute m
Against a typical used DAC 1x / 1x Signature asking price, A$4,250 is on the firm side, not a bargain. Recent used examples can be found far lower — one DAC 1x Signature was listed at A$900, while Audio Note’s own pricing context puts the 1x family in a much broader, model-dependent bracket, so this listing looks ambitious unless it’s a notably higher-spec variant or exceptionally complete.
What keeps it interesting is the Audio Note house sound: these DACs are valued for a musical, relaxed, non-fatiguing presentation that can make Red Book playback feel very engaging, especially with sympathetic partnering gear. If it’s the right version, with box, remote, and clean provenance, it could still be a worthwhile buy — but at A$4,250, I’d want clear confirmation of the exact model, spec level, and condition before treating it as a straightforward deal.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audio Note (UK) traces its roots to 1991, when Peter Qvortrup, a seasoned valve amplifier designer with prior experience at Audio Innovations, founded the company in Sussex, England. Collaborating initially with Hiroyasu Kondo, Qvortrup launched the OTO PP integrated amplifier that year—a modular valve design still in production today, hand-built in their Partridge Green factory. This enduring debut underscores the brand's commitment to timeless engineering over fleeting trends.
The company specializes in complete, in-house valve-based audio systems, crafting everything from turntable cartridges and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, speakers, and cables. Their modular philosophy permeates the lineup, allowing tailored configurations while prioritizing premium components like custom-wound transformers and silver wiring for purest signal paths.
Positioned as Europe's largest and most prestigious maker of ultra-performance valve hi-fi, Audio Note (UK) commands the high-end niche, appealing to discerning audiophiles seeking musical authenticity over mass-market convenience. With a global distribution network and a reputation for longevity, it stands as a boutique benchmark for those investing in heirloom-grade sound reproduction.
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