RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
dCS Bartók Looking for a dCS BartókThanks in advance! Condition: Unspecified Payment Method: Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Allyouhaveisyoursoul 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $12,000 Date: March 3Mar 3
Are you getting this at a fair price, or paying top-of-market for a clean Bartók? At A$12,000, it lands just above the A$11,961 median and inside the A$10,964 to A$12,816 typical used band, so this reads as fairly priced rather than a bargain.
That still makes it a sensible buy if the unit is genuinely clean, because the Bartók is well regarded for its very low-noise, highly resolving DAC performance and all-in-one convenience, with the network-player/PRE flexibility that keeps it useful in serious systems. If it’s an original-owner piece with the box, remote, and good provenance, the price is easy to justify; at this level, just confirm firmware, inputs, and outputs are all working as expected.
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.
See all dCS listings on RADAR.
