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Supplied with a 12 Month Warranty Item Details Manufactured circa 2015 Serial number: VCK 52449 Excellent condition (910) Original packing and manuals included. Current retail price: 23,000
The dCS Vivaldi Master Clock sits at the pinnacle of digital clocking precision, with used examples typically trading in a tight £8,842–£9,591 band based on recent GBP listings—median around £9,217 for excellent condition units. At £9,998, this one's ambitiously priced, nudging the upper edge without clear justification like original box or recent service; it's no steal, but not outrageous if provenance checks out.
Buyers should verify the clock's age and service history—Vivaldi-era units from 2012–2015 can suffer oscillator drift or power supply cap aging, so insist on dCS logs or a pre-purchase calibration test. Confirm the full kit: original remote, PSU, BNC terminations, and any firmware upgrades to the latest Rossini/Vivaldi spec. Skip if no manual or rack ears included.
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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