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Offered is „S-3 Reference SACD/CD Player mit DAC“ by Soulnote as exhibit from the category „SACD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5858425040 ends on 13.12.2026 at 21:01 o'clock.
At €13,990, this is a fair-to-slightly-premium ask rather than a bargain: it sits above the €12,922 median of 68 comparable used listings but remains below the €14,443 75th percentile. The “good” condition therefore needs to mean genuinely clean, complete, and fully functional to justify paying near the upper half of the market.
The S-3 is a serious one-box digital source, combining SACD/CD playback with a highly capable DAC, balanced and single-ended outputs, USB, AES/EBU, coaxial, and external-clock connectivity. Its dual-mono, non-feedback architecture, substantial 27 kg chassis, and unusually sophisticated clocking make it an appealing long-term component for a revealing system. Confirm the remote, spike feet and receiver plate are included, check the tray and disc-reading behaviour—especially with SACDs—and verify the unit’s 230 V specification.
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Soulnote is a Japanese high-end audio manufacturer established in 2004 by former Marantz Japan engineers under the parent company CSR, Inc., headquartered in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The brand emerged from deep expertise in professional audio development, with Chief Sound Manager Hideki Kato bringing decades of experience from legendary amplifier projects at NEC and Philips. This heritage positions Soulnote as a brand rooted in serious engineering pedigree, though operating as a relatively boutique player with approximately 50 employees.
Soulnote specializes primarily in amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters, with a distinctive focus on integrated and mono amplifiers built entirely in Japan. The brand is particularly known for its zero negative feedback circuit design philosophy, a purist approach that sets it apart from mainstream manufacturers. Their product line includes models such as the A-2 integrated amplifier and various DAC offerings, all designed with an emphasis on dynamic performance and waveform accuracy.
Positioned firmly in the high-end segment, Soulnote occupies a niche boutique space within the audiophile market. The brand has cultivated a dedicated following among listeners who prioritize listening-based design methodology over conventional measurement standards—a philosophy that generates both passionate advocacy and skepticism within the audio community. With international distribution networks and approximately two decades of market presence, Soulnote maintains credibility among discerning enthusiasts, though it remains less established than major high-end manufacturers in terms of global recognition and support infrastructure.
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