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Aqua Acoustic La Diva CD Transport Hi. Up for sale is the following item. - Aqua La Diva Mk2 CD transport Purchased December 2023 Unit is in as new condition Any questions please ask. Thanks for looking Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: PayPal , EFT Region/State: (TAS) Tasmania/Australia By Czechzlin 0 Comments AUD $9,000 Date: August 17, 20241 yr
The Aqua Acoustic Quality La Diva (specifically the M2 CD transport) is a revered solid-state CD player known for its exceptional transparency and lack of digital glare, often paired with Aqua’s Formula DACs. At A$9,000, this like-new listing is a strong bargain compared to the typical used market; new prices sit around A$14,000, and recent used listings in Europe convert to roughly A$16,000–A$17,000. This asking price is well below the 25th percentile of expected used values, making it an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking top-tier CD extraction.
The La Diva M2 excels at rendering CDs with the depth and nuance of high-resolution files, thanks to its advanced optical pickup and direct I²S output for external DACs. Its rarity in the Australian market and the “like-new” condition from a likely original owner add significant upside, as these units are rarely found in pristine shape. With no common failure points reported for this model and the inclusion of original accessories implied by the condition, this is a clear buying opportunity for enthusiasts who value analog warmth from digital sources.
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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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