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Angeboten wird „dCS - Vivaldi DAC (Apex Upgrade) + Vivaldi Upsampler + Vivaldi Clock“ von DCS als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Digitale Quellen (CD/DVD/Streamer...)“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4634569293 endet am 07.07.2026 um 17:00 Uhr.
At €72,545, this asking price is clearly ambitious compared with the typical used market for a dCS Vivaldi DAC/upsampler, even in good condition. When new, the Vivaldi stack carried a six-figure price tag, but the used market has softened considerably; recent listings for similar Vivaldi components in Europe often cluster in the mid‑€30k to mid‑€50k range depending on configuration and condition, with whole stacks rarely exceeding the low‑€60k mark. Against that, the current ask sits at a premium to the 75th percentile of your own comparable data (€57,584) and well above the median (€42,611), so this is priced more like a near‑new, complete, or exceptionally rare configuration than a standard used unit.
Before buying, verify what exactly is included: confirm whether this is the DAC only or part of a Vivaldi stack (transport, clock, upsampler), and whether all original power supplies, remote, and dCS-branded accessories are present, as missing pieces can erode resale value. Also check the unit’s age and service history, paying particular attention to the condition of the power supply boards and internal capacitors, which are known wear points on older dCS kit; a clean, recent service record from an authorised dCS technician materially supports this level of asking price.
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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