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Angeboten wird „dCS Vivaldi Master Clock“ von DCS als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Externe Masterclocks“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3153020774 endet am 09.10.2026 um 07:10 Uhr.
This is a buyer’s market for this piece, and the €12,900 ask sits above the recent comparable median of €11,748 and just over the 75th percentile at €12,002, so it reads ambitious rather than cheap. It is not wildly out of line, but it is priced at the top end of the current used spread, so I’d expect a bit of room to negotiate rather than treat it as an automatic yes.
That said, the clock is a genuinely serious component: dCS’s Vivaldi architecture is prized for its timing precision, system lock, and ability to sharpen focus and drive in a top-tier digital chain. If the listing is clean, fully functional, and includes the right cables or original packaging, the value proposition is still credible because these units are uncommon and often bought by careful owners. At this price, I’d mainly want proof of recent use and no sync/lock issues.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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