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Aqua Acoustic La Scala MKii Optologic DAC This Aqua La Scala DAC is the current MKii Optologic version. It is in perfect condition, no visible mark or scratch, comes with original double packing carton. I am selling the whole setup, have sold my Luxman L590AXii amp and B&W 804D3 to interstate members. You can check their feedbacks, they are both very happy with the transaction. I can ship the DAC at buyers cost. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Lucas P 0 Comments AUD $5,500 Date: September 1, 20241 yr
The timing is good here: this is a mature DAC design, so the real question is condition and completeness, not whether you’re buying into an obsolete generation. At A$5,500, it lands comfortably below the A$6,002 median and even under the A$5,049 25th percentile of recent comparable AUD listings, so this reads as a strong buy rather than an average-priced one.
That makes sense for a well-regarded Aqua unit: these are prized for a smooth, resolved presentation and a strong analog-like flow, and the SCALA MKII OPTOLOGIC variant adds a genuinely interesting implementation for buyers who care about the digital front end. If it’s genuinely excellent condition and comes with the right accessories, this is the kind of listing worth moving on; I’d mainly want to confirm remote, power supply, and any original packaging, but at this price the upside is already baked in.
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Aqua Acoustic Quality, founded in 2010 in Milan, Italy, emerged from the vision of product designer and CEO Cristian Anelli, alongside electronics specialist Stefano Jelo. Operating as a boutique two-man team in the city's Opera district, the company embodies a hands-on ethos, with Anelli crafting circuits and Jelo managing outreach. This Italian heritage roots Aqua in a tradition of meticulous engineering, prioritizing sonic purity over commercial trends from its inception.
The brand focuses intently on digital audio reproduction, excelling in high-end DACs such as the acclaimed Formula xHD, La Voce, and La Scala models—some featuring discrete designs and tube output stages for refined analog-like warmth. Complementing these are network interfaces like the LinQ, CD transports including the La Diva M2, and a select range of speakers: the Tenore, Contralto, and flagship Mimesis. This narrow specialization underscores their mastery of the digital domain, shunning broader categories like amplifiers or turntables.
Positioned as a niche high-end contender, Aqua Acoustic Quality commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its hand-built, innovation-driven gear that recreates live music's fidelity. Free from market fashions, their Milan-made products—often showcased at events like Rocky Mountain Audio Fest—earn praise in specialist circles for exceptional transparency and build, appealing to buyers seeking true hi-fi excellence over mass appeal.
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