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Angeboten wird „DAC9 tube D/A converter“ von Audio Research als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 6050827638 endet am 07.10.2026 um 18:18 Uhr.
At €6,000, this sits just under the €6,061 median and within the tight recent band of €6,030–€6,091, so it reads as fair to slightly favorable rather than a bargain. It is not below the 25th percentile, but it is close enough to the middle that a buyer should feel comfortable if the unit is clean and ready to go.
That makes sense here: the DAC9 Tube is a well-regarded Audio Research piece, prized for its smooth, resolving presentation and the tube output stage’s easy musicality. For a good-condition example, the upside is in getting a respected, still-desirable DAC without paying a premium; I’d mainly want confirmation of tube health, remote/included accessories, and that the digital inputs and analog stage are behaving properly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audio Research Corporation, founded in 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by William Z. Johnson, traces its roots to his pioneering work in custom audio electronics during the 1950s and his operation of a specialty retail store through the mid-1960s. After a brief stint selling his designs to a larger firm, Johnson regained independence to establish ARC with a singular mission: advancing the state-of-the-art in music reproduction. From modest beginnings in the back of his shop, the company evolved into one of America's oldest continuously operating high-end audio manufacturers, now housed in a state-of-the-art 48,000-square-foot facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
ARC specializes in performance-driven electronics, renowned for vacuum-tube amplifiers, preamplifiers, and electronic crossovers that emphasize sonic purity over flashy features or aesthetics. Drawing on circuit designs rooted in the 1950s, the brand integrates tubes into modern contexts, delivering what it calls "high definition" sound through genuine technological advances. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, ARC's focused lineup prioritizes amplifiers and preamps that set benchmarks for musical realism.
Positioned at the pinnacle of high-end audio, Audio Research is hailed as a true originator of the genre, commanding respect among audiophiles for its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Enduring the 1970s tube revival against solid-state dominance, ARC thrives via elite specialist retailers worldwide, standing alongside peers like Conrad-Johnson as a vintage-inspired yet forward-thinking force in the niche boutique market.
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