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EXPIRED For Sale Aqua Acoustic La Scala Optologic Mk2 Digital Analog Converter (DAC)

AUD $5,250
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Price

AUD $5,250

RRP/MSRP

AUD $11,990

Product Type

Digital Analog Converter (DAC)

Brand

Aqua Acoustic

Model Name

La Scala Optologic Mk2

Condition

Excellent

Payment Method

Paypal, EFT, Cash on pick up

Region/State

(NSW) New South Wales/Australia

Suburb or Town

Newcastle

Original Receipt Available

 No

Shipping & Pickup Options

Shipping:  Available
Pickup: Available

Auditioning

 Yes

Reason for Selling

NLR

Further Information

Excellent condition current model - Aqua Acoustic La Scala Optologic Mk2 DAC (in Black).

Pet, child, smoke-free home. Meticulously cared for, original owner. Purchased through Magenta Audio.

Aqua DACs are handmade in Milan, Italy.

Designed in a modular internal construction, allowing owners a chance to upgrade over time. 

New retail on this current model is $11,990.

R2R design, and optical galvanic isolation between digital and analog stages.

Hybrid direct coupled tube/MOSFET in the output stage.

In terms of sound, this DAC casts a vast vivid soundstage, a rich analog timbre, precise imaging. 

Simply put, the sound is amazing. I have heard dCS DACs before, and the Aqua sounds far more emotional, organic, and engaging. 

People often ask about the Denefrips Terminator.. that's a lower price point DAC, and levels below the Aqua La Scala DAC obvious when doing an A/B comparison (drier sound and unrefined relative to the Aqua). 

I have the original box and can post with insurance for peace of mind. 

Also, happy to do a local demo or in your system demo if you are withing a reasonable driving distance. 

 

Excellent SNA review on this DAC (from 6th April, 2023):

https://www.stereonet.com/au/reviews/aqua-la-scala-mkii-optologic-dac-review

 

Below are photos and YouTube uploads of Aqua La Scala Optologic Mk2 DAC in action in my system:

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Silver Audiophile

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Posted (edited)

To quote some kind words from @Godot regarding the the Aqua La Scala Optologic Mk2 DAC:

 

Yes, this is very good buying for a superb DAC. My direct comparison is with my Playback Designs Merlot, which retailed for around $11,000 when it was available. I have lent that to a friend who, to quote “hates me now”, as that is so much better than anything else he has. 
Both are very good DACs, but when I had both in my system and could switch between them I always ended up listening to the Aqua La Scala, it just sounded more fluid and was more enjoyable for me. GLWTS. 

 

 

 

 

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Jason Huynh

Jason Huynh 12

Posted

It looks cool inside. Must be very good DAC.

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