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Offered is „REFERENZ DAC - DAS-R1 mit 2 x TDA1541 - Champagne & Rosewood“ by Sony as second-hand device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7243964547 ends on 02.12.2026 at 17:18 o'clock.
This is a cult-level DAC in Sony’s old Reference line, and the asking price is far above the recent comparable market you gave me: €2,800 versus a median of €102, with the upper quartile only €220. That puts it well beyond “ambitious” and into exceptionally steep territory for a used listing, unless this is an unusually complete, mint, collector-grade example with strong provenance.
What makes it interesting is the combination of classic Sony engineering and the TDA1541 dual-chip setup, which is exactly the kind of era-correct multibit sound many enthusiasts chase for weight, density, and a relaxed presentation. If you love the model and want a statement piece, the appeal is real; just make sure the seller can document condition, functionality, and any original accessories, because at this price you are paying as much for scarcity and presentation as for the converter itself.
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