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Angeboten wird „I-QUAL ARMMATE Auto Arm lifter IQ1000A“ von DS Audio als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Plattensp. Zubehör“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5176865241 endet am 17.06.2026 um 08:19 Uhr.
# DS Audio I-QUAL ARMMATE Auto Arm Lifter IQ1000A – €70
This is a buyer's market for tonearm accessories right now, and €70 for a used auto arm lifter sits well below typical secondhand pricing. Based on recent comparable listings, the median asking price hovers around €1,259 EUR for DS Audio items in this category, with the 25th percentile at €878 EUR and 75th percentile at €2,400 EUR—though those figures likely reflect full preamps or integrated units rather than standalone lifters. For a dedicated arm-lift mechanism, €70 is genuinely competitive, assuming the unit is fully functional and complete. This looks like solid value if you need this specific accessory.
Before committing, verify that the solenoid engages cleanly and the lift arm moves smoothly through its full range without sticking or noise. Confirm all original wiring is present and undamaged, and that it ships with any required power supply or control connector. Auto lifters can suffer contact corrosion or mechanical wear if stored damp, so ask the seller directly about storage conditions and whether it's been tested recently on an actual turntable. If documentation is included, that's a bonus.
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# DS Audio
DS Audio is a Japanese hi-fi specialist founded in October 2013 by Tetsuaki Aoyagi, building on his father's three-decade legacy in laser optics through Digital Stream Corporation. Based in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, the brand emerged from a deliberate mission to reinvent analog playback and "create the future of analog music." This heritage in precision optics proved instrumental in developing the company's signature technology.
The brand is renowned almost exclusively for optical phono cartridges—a category in which DS Audio stands alone as the world's sole major manufacturer. Their cartridges employ proprietary LED-based optical transducers that dramatically improve upon earlier Toshiba designs, eliminating traditional stylus contact and offering exceptional longevity (approximately 50,000 usable hours). DS Audio complements these cartridges with matching phono stages and turntable accessories, maintaining a tightly focused product ecosystem.
DS Audio occupies the high-end and ultra-high-end market segment, commanding premium pricing justified by proprietary innovation and limited competition. The brand has cultivated a devoted following among analog enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, with its optical cartridges climbing to the upper echelons of audio desirability. This is unquestionably a niche boutique manufacturer, but one with genuine technological differentiation and a growing reputation for excellence in a specialized domain.
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