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Angeboten wird „Bartók APEX“ von DCS als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2109158780 endet am 19.06.2026 um 22:04 Uhr.
At €22,500 new in Europe, the dCS Bartók APEX’s €11,000 asking price is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile (€12,609) of recent comparable used EUR listings and far under the median (€13,953). This isn’t just fair—it’s a genuine deal that rewards the buyer immediately.
The Bartók APEX is widely revered for its ultra-low distortion ring DAC, seamless streaming, and preamp functionality, delivering the sonic clarity and depth expected from dCS’s top-tier engineering. With APEX reducing 3rd-order harmonic distortion by 12dB over the original Bartók, this unit offers near-flagship performance in a compact form. At this price, especially in good condition, it’s a standout buying opportunity for anyone seeking elite DAC performance without the new-unit cost.
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dCS: British Digital Audio Pioneer
dCS (Data Conversion Systems) was established in Cambridge, England in 1987, emerging from a background in advanced signal processing and radar systems for aerospace applications including RAF Harrier and Typhoon aircraft. This foundation in hard science and digital engineering has defined the company's trajectory from electronics consultancy to specialist audio manufacturer. The company transitioned to consumer audio in 1989 with the 900 ADC, an analogue-to-digital converter for professional studios, and by 1996 launched the Elgar, claimed to be the first 24-bit high-resolution DAC for the domestic hi-fi market.
dCS specializes exclusively in digital audio conversion technology, with their product range centered on DACs (digital-to-analogue converters) and associated digital processing components. Every product incorporates the company's proprietary Ring DAC technology, a hallmark of their engineering approach. Rather than diversifying into amplifiers, speakers, or other categories, dCS has maintained singular focus on mastering the conversion and playback of digital audio signals with maximum fidelity.
The brand occupies the ultra-premium, high-end segment of the audio market, positioning itself among the world's most respected specialist manufacturers. All products are hand-assembled in-house at their Cambridge facility by a dedicated team of designers and technicians. dCS commands significant respect among professional recording engineers and discerning audiophiles seeking uncompromising digital audio performance, representing a rare example of a British hi-fi company that has sustained innovation and manufacturing excellence over nearly four decades.
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