DS Audio
Japan, est. 2013 · 1 products across 1 categories
About DS Audio
DS Audio is a Japanese manufacturer known primarily in the vinyl enthusiast world for developing the world's first optical phono cartridge — a radical rethinking of the vinyl playback chain that uses light rather than electromagnetic induction to read the groove. While primarily a hardware brand, DS Audio's technology has crossed into the digital domain with software correction components. Their phono pre-amplifier systems and optical cartridges are highly regarded among audiophile and high-end vinyl reproduction communities. DS Audio represents boutique engineering innovation at the premium end of the hi-fi and studio monitoring chain.
- • Pioneer of optical cartridge technology — genuinely unique
- • Extraordinary vinyl playback resolution and low distortion
- • Premium engineering and Japanese craftsmanship
- • Highly regarded in audiophile press
- • Extremely expensive — clearly a luxury segment product
- • Requires proprietary DS Audio phono pre-amplifier — no mix-and-match
- • Very niche appeal outside serious audiophile and mastering contexts
DS Audio Products
DS Audio Diversion
Synth
Frequently Asked Questions About DS Audio
DS Audio is based in Japan.
No — DS Audio's optical cartridge systems are high-end premium products aimed at experienced audiophiles and mastering engineers with appropriate budgets.
Developing the world's first commercial optical phono cartridge system, which reads vinyl grooves with light rather than electromagnetic induction, offering extraordinary resolution in high-end vinyl playback.
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