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Weiss Dac-202 USB DAC Mint condition USB version of this world renowned DAC. Full pre-amp functionality, and brand new unused remote control this unit's condition will not disappoint. Factory Boxed, with papers and drivers it's ready to ship anywhere. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Paypal, EFT, Cash on Pickup etc Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By craigl 0 Comments AUD $2,800 Date: July 30, 20241 yr
This A$2,800 asking price sits comfortably below the 75th percentile of A$4,450 and well above the 25th percentile of A$138, but it is notably higher than the median of A$459 for comparable AUD listings, making it an ambitious rather than fair deal for a used unit. The DAC202 is a discontinued reference-grade converter from Weiss Engineering, still revered for its pristine digital filtering and robust FireWire/USB architecture, but timing matters here: newer Weiss models like the DAC204 have entered the market, and this generation is no longer manufactured.
That higher price reflects the DAC202’s status as a cult favorite among serious listeners who value its transparent, uncolored sound and professional-grade inputs including AES/EBU and dual FireWire. If this listing includes the original box, remote, and power cable as seen in similar recent sales, that completeness adds meaningful upside for a buyer seeking a mint-condition classic. However, given the price is well above median, only proceed if the unit is verified working, has no missing accessories, and the seller confirms it’s from an original owner with no prior repairs.
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Weiss Engineering was founded in 1985 by Daniel Weiss in Switzerland, near Zürich, following his five years at Willi Studer AG where he pioneered digital audio innovations like sampling frequency converters and processors for recorders. A self-taught electronics enthusiast who built his own synthesizers, amplifiers, and even an electric violin in his youth, Weiss established the company to specialize in digital audio equipment for mastering studios, launching the modular 102 Series that remains relevant today at 24-bit/96 kHz. This heritage in professional signal processing laid the foundation for the brand's precision engineering ethos.
The company focuses on high-end digital audio components, excelling in digital-to-analog converters (DACs), CD transports, streaming devices, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifiers, all designed and manufactured in-house by a small team of eight. Early products like the Gambit Series—featuring standalone equalizers, dynamics processors, de-noisers, and converters with 40-bit floating-point processing—targeted mastering engineers, while the 2000 expansion into hi-fi introduced audiophile favorites such as the MEDEA DAC and Jason CD transport, now staples in discerning home systems worldwide.
Weiss Engineering occupies a niche boutique position at the pinnacle of the high-end hi-fi market, revered for its Swiss-made transparency, ergonomic excellence, and unmatched digital fidelity among knowledgeable audiophiles and professionals. Daniel Weiss's 2021 Technical Grammy Award underscores its authoritative status in digital audio, appealing to buyers seeking reference-grade performance over mass-market compromises.
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