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Angeboten wird „DCS BArtok With Headphones“ von DCS als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Streaming Transport mit integriertem DAC“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3713860476 endet am 06.07.2026 um 17:30 Uhr.
Is €7,200 for a used dCS Bartók DAC a genuine bargain, or are you underestimating the risk? This listing is a strong deal, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €7,356 from your recent EUR comparables and significantly under the median of €7,405. At €7,200, you are paying roughly €156 less than the lowest recent asking price in your database, making this an exceptional entry point into the dCS ecosystem.
The Bartók remains a benchmark streaming DAC for its renowned Ring DAC™ topology, delivering exceptional noise performance (THD+N of 0.00025%) and seamless upsampling to 384kHz/24-bit and DSD128. As a standalone DAC without the headphone amp, it offers the core sonic performance that justifies the brand’s reputation, combining network streaming, upsampling, and preamp functions in one chassis. With the listing in good EUR condition and no mentioned caveats, this is a clear buying opportunity for an enthusiast seeking top-tier sound without the Apex upgrade 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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