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Selling my beloved Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC in close to mint condition.Comes complete with Flight case, Original box, XLR-RCA adapters, white gloves and apple remote.Let me know if you have any questions! I can also send more photos if needed!
At US$8,995, this like_new TAMBAQUI sits just above the 75th percentile (US$8,452) of recent used listings, making it ambitious compared to the median of US$7,416, though still a solid step below rivals like the Chord DAVE at roughly US$11,500. It is not a bargain, but the price reflects the rare “original-owner, flight-case included” condition that often commands a premium in this tier.
The TAMBAQUI is revered for its analog warmth, seamless headphone amplification, and streaming flexibility, delivering a cohesive, high-resolution sound that rivals DACs twice its retail price of roughly US$13,400. With no known failure points and a listing that includes the original flight case, this is a trustworthy entry into top-tier Mola Mola performance—fair for a pristine, complete example, even if it’s not the cheapest on the market.
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Mola Mola emerged in 2011 from the Dutch city of Groningen, founded by renowned audio engineers Jan-Peter van Amerongen and Bruno Putzeys. Putzeys, celebrated for pioneering Hypex Ncore amplifier modules, brought his expertise in Class D amplification to the venture, aiming to strip away all distortions for pure musical reproduction. Rooted in the Netherlands' tradition of innovative hi-fi engineering, the brand quickly established itself as a forward-thinking force.
The company focuses on a select lineup of high-performance components, including the Kaluga monoblock amplifiers, Makua preamplifier, and the flagship Tambaqui standalone DAC. eschewing mass-market categories like speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables, Mola Mola hones in on power amps, preamps, and digital converters that leverage proprietary discrete PWM technology and FPGA-based processing for unprecedented transparency.
Positioned firmly in the high-end boutique market, Mola Mola commands reverence among discerning audiophiles for delivering "natural, nimble, rich, and musically enthralling" sound that rivals live performance. Its radical philosophy—removing everything but the music—sets it apart as a niche leader, with products like the Tambaqui redefining digital audio boundaries through custom, chip-free designs that prioritize fidelity over convention.
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