At €1,999, this is above the recent used-market range rather than a bargain: the median is €1,815, with the 75th percentile at €1,906. It is therefore an ambitious ask for excellent condition, though not wildly out of line if the unit is complete and especially clean.
The Akurate DS/3 remains a serious streamer, with a refined, involving presentation, balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs, high-resolution support, and Linn’s strong network-playback ecosystem. Its low-jitter architecture and excellent build make it a compelling digital source in a Linn-based system. At this price, confirm the remote, original packaging, accessories, software functionality, and that the seller can demonstrate stable network playback; otherwise, negotiating toward €1,800–€1,900 would make the proposition considerably stronger.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.