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Angeboten wird „DAC 5 Special V2“ von Audio Note als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 7279360236 endet am 04.10.2026 um 06:23 Uhr.
The €19,950 ask is fair to slightly strong, not a bargain, because it lands right in the same neighborhood as other recent used Audio Note DAC 5 Special listings: one DAC 5 Special V2 at €19,950 and a DAC 5 Signature at €17,800. That puts this one around the upper end of the visible used range, so I’d treat it as a sensible buy only if the condition is genuinely clean and the seller can document it well.
What makes it notable is that the DAC 5 Special is a top-tier Audio Note statement DAC: a heavy, tube-based, no-nonsense design with a long reputation for very natural tone, scale, and musical flow rather than hi-fi fireworks. If this example is original-owner, properly serviced, and complete with the right accessories, that adds real value; at this level, service history and tube health matter more than cosmetic polish.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audio Note (UK) traces its roots to 1991, when Peter Qvortrup, a seasoned valve amplifier designer with prior experience at Audio Innovations, founded the company in Sussex, England. Collaborating initially with Hiroyasu Kondo, Qvortrup launched the OTO PP integrated amplifier that year—a modular valve design still in production today, hand-built in their Partridge Green factory. This enduring debut underscores the brand's commitment to timeless engineering over fleeting trends.
The company specializes in complete, in-house valve-based audio systems, crafting everything from turntable cartridges and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, speakers, and cables. Their modular philosophy permeates the lineup, allowing tailored configurations while prioritizing premium components like custom-wound transformers and silver wiring for purest signal paths.
Positioned as Europe's largest and most prestigious maker of ultra-performance valve hi-fi, Audio Note (UK) commands the high-end niche, appealing to discerning audiophiles seeking musical authenticity over mass-market convenience. With a global distribution network and a reputation for longevity, it stands as a boutique benchmark for those investing in heirloom-grade sound reproduction.
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