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Angeboten wird „DAC 204-MK2 – 24 Bit / 384 kHz USB-D/A-Wandler“ von Weiss als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5163907265 endet am 04.10.2026 um 06:17 Uhr.
At €3,495, this Weiss DAC204 is ambitiously priced above the typical used market for the original model, sitting well beyond the 75th percentile of €2,866 from recent comparable listings. While the new Weiss DAC204-MK2 retails at roughly €3,700 (converted from $3,990), the original DAC204 is a distinct product, and this asking price exceeds the median used value of €2,230 by a significant margin. Buyers should view this as a high-end ask rather than a bargain, especially since the original model lacks the MK2’s enhanced jitter suppression and redesigned DAC stage.
The DAC204 remains a well-regarded multi-format converter prized for its transparency, robust output options, and unique attenuation switches that allow precise level matching. Its balanced XLR outputs and support for PCM up to 192kHz and DSD128 make it a versatile hub for legacy and modern sources. If this listing includes original accessories, original-owner condition, or a distributor-installed upgrade, it adds meaningful upside. However, given the price, buyers should verify the unit’s operational status and ensure no missing accessories, as the DAC204’s age can bring concerns about worn components if not well-maintained.
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Weiss Engineering was founded in 1985 by Daniel Weiss in Switzerland, near Zürich, following his five years at Willi Studer AG where he pioneered digital audio innovations like sampling frequency converters and processors for recorders. A self-taught electronics enthusiast who built his own synthesizers, amplifiers, and even an electric violin in his youth, Weiss established the company to specialize in digital audio equipment for mastering studios, launching the modular 102 Series that remains relevant today at 24-bit/96 kHz. This heritage in professional signal processing laid the foundation for the brand's precision engineering ethos.
The company focuses on high-end digital audio components, excelling in digital-to-analog converters (DACs), CD transports, streaming devices, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifiers, all designed and manufactured in-house by a small team of eight. Early products like the Gambit Series—featuring standalone equalizers, dynamics processors, de-noisers, and converters with 40-bit floating-point processing—targeted mastering engineers, while the 2000 expansion into hi-fi introduced audiophile favorites such as the MEDEA DAC and Jason CD transport, now staples in discerning home systems worldwide.
Weiss Engineering occupies a niche boutique position at the pinnacle of the high-end hi-fi market, revered for its Swiss-made transparency, ergonomic excellence, and unmatched digital fidelity among knowledgeable audiophiles and professionals. Daniel Weiss's 2021 Technical Grammy Award underscores its authoritative status in digital audio, appealing to buyers seeking reference-grade performance over mass-market compromises.
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