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Aqua Acoustic La Scala MKii Optologic DAC I am selling all of my setup due to relocating. The La Scala is the current MKii Optologic model. It is in excellent condition, no visible mark or scratch. The DAC has a Gold Lion Genalex Tube and a Mullard ECC81 tube installed. I have the original packing box, can ship interstate at buyer's cost. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Lucas P 0 Comments AUD $6,100 Date: June 2, 20241 yr
Should you jump on it at A$6,100? Against your own recent comp set, it’s slightly above the A$6,002 median and still inside the middle of the market, so this reads as fair rather than cheap—not a bargain, but not overpriced either.
What makes it worth a look is the reputation: Aqua’s DACs are known for a naturally fluid, resolved presentation with real musical ease, and the OPTOLOGIC version is a strong implementation if you value clean digital isolation. In excellent condition, the upside is mainly peace of mind and potentially a long, trouble-free run; just confirm the included accessories and that all inputs/outputs are behaving properly, since at this level you want the full package.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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