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Supplied with a 12 Month Warranty Item Details Manufactured circa 2015 Serial number: VPP52478 Excellent condition (910) Original packing and manuals included. Current retail price: 31,000
At £10,998, this used dCS Vivaldi upsampler is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of £24,272 and nearly 17,000 GBP under the median of £37,422 from your database. For context, the current new retail price is £27,500, making this listing roughly 40% below new and an exceptional value compared to typical used market asking prices.
The Vivaldi upsampler is a legendary digital front-end that delivers unmatched sample-rate conversion, jitter reduction, and timing precision, often described as the gold standard for high-end digital audio. Its ability to transform any source into a pristine, high-resolution signal makes it a worthwhile centerpiece for serious systems. At this price in excellent condition, it represents a rare buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance without the new-system cost.
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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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