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DCS Network Bridge We have for sale a dCS Network Bridge This unit is pre-owned, silver finish. Supplied in original box (both inner and outer boxes) with a UK power cable and Ethernet Cable No printed manual, but this is available to download from the dCS website. Unit has been tested using the dCS Mosaic app and Qobuz, all working perfectly. The unit is up to date according to the app as well There are a few marks to the case, nothing overly serious or visible from a distance, please see images. Price includes UK PandP From dCS….. The dCS Network Bridge acts as an elegantly s... read more
At £2,699, this is ambitious rather than a bargain: it sits above the recent comparable median of £2,246 and exceeds the 75th-percentile asking price of £2,473. “Good” condition and a power cable alone do not obviously justify that premium, so the price would need unusually strong provenance or extras to make sense.
The Network Bridge remains a highly capable, polished digital source, with Ethernet and USB playback, broad streaming support, Roon compatibility, multiple digital outputs, dual-AES high-resolution capability, and dCS clocking/downsampling options. It is particularly attractive with a dCS DAC or a system needing flexible legacy digital connectivity. At this asking price, however, check firmware support, voltage configuration, remote/control-app operation, and whether the original accessories and packaging are included; otherwise, negotiating closer to £2,246 would be sensible.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
dCS: British Digital Audio Pioneer
dCS (Data Conversion Systems) was established in Cambridge, England in 1987, emerging from a background in advanced signal processing and radar systems for aerospace applications including RAF Harrier and Typhoon aircraft. This foundation in hard science and digital engineering has defined the company's trajectory from electronics consultancy to specialist audio manufacturer. The company transitioned to consumer audio in 1989 with the 900 ADC, an analogue-to-digital converter for professional studios, and by 1996 launched the Elgar, claimed to be the first 24-bit high-resolution DAC for the domestic hi-fi market.
dCS specializes exclusively in digital audio conversion technology, with their product range centered on DACs (digital-to-analogue converters) and associated digital processing components. Every product incorporates the company's proprietary Ring DAC technology, a hallmark of their engineering approach. Rather than diversifying into amplifiers, speakers, or other categories, dCS has maintained singular focus on mastering the conversion and playback of digital audio signals with maximum fidelity.
The brand occupies the ultra-premium, high-end segment of the audio market, positioning itself among the world's most respected specialist manufacturers. All products are hand-assembled in-house at their Cambridge facility by a dedicated team of designers and technicians. dCS commands significant respect among professional recording engineers and discerning audiophiles seeking uncompromising digital audio performance, representing a rare example of a British hi-fi company that has sustained innovation and manufacturing excellence over nearly four decades.
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