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Angeboten wird „Bartok 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 6833688849 endet am 12.09.2026 um 06:17 Uhr.
The dCS Bartók APEX is notable for its deep under-the-hood hardware upgrade that slashes distortion by 12dB, making it the current standard for the line. At €14,000, this asking price sits just below the median of €14,275 from your ground truth, marking it as a fair and solid deal rather than a bargain, but certainly not ambitious given the 75th percentile of €14,564. It is a worthwhile buy because the APEX upgrade delivers audibly more refined and coherent sound than earlier versions, leveraging the proprietary Ring DAC for exceptional linearity. The clean EUR condition, likely original-owner status, and inclusion of the factory-backed one-year warranty on upgraded units add significant upside, making this a genuine buying opportunity for an enthusiast seeking top-tier streaming DAC performance without the Rossini price tag.
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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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