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Upgraded to Apex in April 2026. Supplied with a 12 Month Warranty Item Details Manufactured circa 2015 Serial number:andnbsp;VDC52475 Excellent condition (910) Original packing and manuals included. Current retail price: 40,000 If you have any questions dont hesitate to reach out to us!
£21,999 is a fair ask, sitting a little above the £20,520 median but well inside the main used-market band and comfortably below the £27,907 75th percentile. It is not a bargain at the £17,374 25th percentile level, but it is priced like a realistic buy for a desirable example rather than a stretch listing.
That makes sense because this is a flagship digital front end with a strong reputation for scale, timing, and low-fatigue listening, and Apex status is the version most buyers want. In excellent condition, the value is in getting a top-tier DAC that should still feel reference-grade today; if the box, remote, and paperwork are present, that adds real confidence and keeps resale easier.
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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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