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dCS Bartók Any reasonable price, please Pm me! Condition: no required Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By SHeoldjh 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $10,000 Date: April 7Apr 7
With the dCS Bartók 2.0 still a current flagship—its successor not yet on the horizon—this listing hits at an opportune moment before any upgrade cycle pressures values down. At AUD10,000 with unknown condition, it's a bargain against the typical used market in Australia, where recent comparables show a median of AUD10,944 (25th percentile AUD9,949, 75th AUD13,218). That undercuts the low end solidly, assuming no major red flags.
Buyers should prioritize a full functional test—fire up the DAC, streamer, and headphone amp sections with high-res files to check for digital glitches, noise floors, or clocking hiccups common in heavily used dCS units. Verify all accessories like the original power cord, remote, and manuals are included, plus service history to gauge hours run and firmware status.
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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