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The condition is listed as unknown, but at USD 200 this is still a strong deal: it sits well below the comparable-listing median of USD 352 and below the USD 270 25th percentile. For a recognized NFB-11.38/318B version, that is bargain territory rather than merely fair pricing.
The appeal is a substantial all-in-one component: a discrete DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamp with USB, optical, and coaxial inputs, plus a low-output-impedance 6.3 mm headphone output. The 318B clock version is the more desirable specification, and Audio-gd units are generally appreciated for their robust construction and powerful headphone drive. With unknown condition, confirm that USB, all digital inputs, headphone and RCA outputs, volume control, and the correct power cord work; if they do, USD 200 is an easy buying opportunity.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audio-gd, a high-end Chinese audio brand, traces its origins to over two decades of operation, with products like the DAC-19 now marking a tenth anniversary. Founded and led by Mr. He Qinghua, a First Prize winner in the National Semiconductor (USA) Audio competition, the company has built its heritage on innovative engineering from China, emphasizing proprietary technologies such as the ACSS (Audio-gd Current Signal System) for current-domain signal transmission.
The brand specializes in two-channel hi-fi components, including DACs renowned for R2R ladder converters, preamplifiers, headphone amplifiers, and balanced designs in its flagship Master and HE series. These products incorporate advanced features like regenerative power supplies, positioning Audio-gd as a purveyor of digital-to-analog converters and amplification solutions rather than speakers, turntables, or headphones.
Audio-gd holds a strong niche in the high-end market, celebrated for exceptional price-to-performance ratios that deliver refined, silent soundscapes—earning multiple Qobuzism awards for standout models. Boutique appeal draws discerning buyers seeking value-driven excellence over mainstream luxury pricing, with a reputation for technical prowess that shocks even seasoned audiophiles.
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