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Angeboten wird „Paganini“ von DCS als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Wordclock Generatoren“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1548691002 endet am 18.07.2026 um 19:43 Uhr.
This is a strong deal: €2,650 sits well below the €3,584 25th percentile and far under the €4,524 median for recent comparable EUR listings, so it’s priced like a bargain rather than a fair ask. Against that comp set, it has meaningful headroom and looks especially attractive if the seller is motivated.
That makes sense for a dCS piece: the Paganini is a reference-level digital player with the kind of refinement, timing, and scale that still appeals to serious CD listeners. If the unit is genuinely good condition and comes with the right power supply, remote, and any original accessories, this is the sort of used buy that can punch well above the 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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