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This US$500 ask is a fair deal for a used Biamp TesiraFORTE DAN CI, sitting just above the median of US$479 from 14 recent comparable listings and well below the 75th percentile of US$602. It is not a bargain, but it is a solid, honest price for a functioning unit in this market.
The TesiraFORTE DAN CI is a highly respected Dante-enabled audio DSP server prized for its robust signal processing, fixed I/O flexibility, and seamless integration in professional and high-end residential audio setups. At US$500, you’re getting a piece of gear with a US$4,730 MSRP, offering significant upside for anyone needing reliable Dante codec interfacing and DSP without the new-unit cost. Unless the condition is questionable or accessories are missing, this is a worthbuying opportunity for a savvy enthusiast.
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Dan Clark Audio, originally founded as MrSpeakers in 2012 by audio engineer Dan Clark in San Diego, California, traces its roots to the founder's lifelong passion for sound that began in childhood. With a background including work on Monitor Audio's premium Platinum Series speakers in the late 1990s and early headphone modifications for audiophiles, Clark bootstrapped the company through those sales, avoiding loans or investors to fund independent research and development.
The brand specializes exclusively in high-end planar magnetic headphones, offering both open-back and closed-back models renowned for innovative driver technology, such as proprietary designs protected by multiple US patents. Standouts include early releases like the Mad Dog and ETHER, alongside modern flagships emphasizing balanced acoustics, exceptional comfort, and lightweight engineering—handmade in the USA without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or other categories.
Positioned as a niche boutique leader in the ultra-premium headphone market, Dan Clark Audio commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its relentless pursuit of perfection, earning accolades from Hi-Fi+, The Absolute Sound, HFN, and The New York Times Wirecutter. Renamed in 2019, it prioritizes value-driven excellence over mass production, solidifying its status as an innovator in personal audio.
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