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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 4015463759 ends on 19.12.2026 at 07:39 o'clock.
This is a strong deal. At €2,690, it sits below the €2,729 25th-percentile mark and undercuts the €2,766 median from 96 recent comparable listings, making it an unusually attractive ask for a complete DS-002 cartridge and EQ rather than merely a fair price.
The DS-002 remains a compelling optical system: its Shibata stylus, wire-suspended cantilever, clear separation, calm transparency, and rich, low-smear presentation are genuine strengths. The dedicated EQ is essential and outputs standard line-level RCA, so integration is straightforward—just connect it to a line input, not a phono input. At this price, verify that both units, the dedicated cabling, stylus guard, and original accessories are included, and ask about stylus hours; otherwise, this looks like 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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