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Offered is „S-3 Reference“ 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 1202608098 ends on 25.12.2026 at 09:54 o'clock.
Good condition is exactly what you want with a 27kg flagship disc player, and €13,990 sits just above the €13,365 median of 67 comparable used listings. It remains within the normal upper-market band—below the €14,416 75th percentile—so this is a fair, strong-market price rather than a bargain or an obvious overreach.
The S-3 Reference is a serious CD/SACD player and DAC, combining unusually broad digital inputs with balanced and single-ended outputs, an ultra-low-jitter clock, and SoulNote’s distinctive no-feedback analogue circuitry. It is particularly appealing if you value dynamic, transparent digital playback and want a single heavyweight source component rather than separate transport and DAC. Confirm that the remote, spikes, original power cable, and wooden plinth are included, and check that both CD and SACD playback are faultless; otherwise, the clean condition makes this a compelling listing at a defensible price.
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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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