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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 9307747210 ends on 11.12.2026 at 09:17 o'clock.
This is a strong deal. At €2,690, the asking price is below the comparable-market 25th percentile of €2,742 and under the €2,781 median, making it notably attractive rather than merely fair. Against recent asks topping out around €2,803, there is very little room for a better-priced example unless condition or completeness is compromised.
The DS Audio DS-002 package is appealing because it brings DS Audio’s distinctive optical-cartridge approach—low moving mass, excellent transient precision, and a notably clean, open presentation—together with its dedicated equalizer. In good condition, that pairing is the main attraction: it avoids the usual cartridge/equalizer matching uncertainty and offers a relatively accessible entry into the format. Confirm that the optical cartridge, dedicated EQ, power supply, and original accessories are all included, but assuming the listing is complete and functional, this is a buying opportunity.
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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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