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Angeboten wird „SCARLATTI TRANSPORT + DAC + UPSAMPLER“ von DCS aus der Kategorie „High-End Kombinationen“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2662198816 endet am 02.10.2026 um 14:45 Uhr.
This €27,400 asking price for a used dCS SCARLATTI DAC in EUR condition is significantly ambitious, sitting well above the 75th percentile of €16,403 and far exceeding the median of €5,499 from our recent comparable EUR listings. While the original US retail for the DAC alone was roughly $24,000 (approximately €21,000–€22,000 depending on historical rates), this listing commands a premium that places it in the top tier of the used market, making it a hard buy unless the condition is pristine and accessories are complete.
The SCARLATTI remains a legendary reference DAC renowned for its unmatched resolution, timbral accuracy, and ability to drive challenging loads with authority, often paired with the matching transport and clock for a full €80,000 system experience. If this unit is truly original-owner, includes all power cables and original packaging, and shows no signs of age-related wear, it offers genuine upside for a buyer seeking the absolute peak of digital conversion without building a new system from scratch. However, at this price, verify the clock and upsampler status carefully, as missing modules would drastically reduce value.
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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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