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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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Wagon74

Wagon74 15

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I've had a the chance on several occasions to listen to systems with this La Scala Optologic Mk2 DAC.

 

In short, simply the finest DAC I've heard to date. For the money (even at retail price), beats commercially available DACs multiple its price!

 

It is highly resolving, yet tonally full, organic and very musical. In no way fatiguing, clinical, thinned out, or emotionless like some other high-end DACs I've heard.

 

 

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Wagon74

Wagon74 15

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@OldVinylLover @lumholtzii

Godot

Godot 4,105

Posted

If I didn’t already have one, I would jump at this! A beautiful sounding dac at an exceptionally good price. I had always been happy with my Playback Designs Merlot (actually, I still am), but have found myself preferring the Aqua La Scala. The tube output stage allows for experimentation if you are so inclined, lots of information available online. You don’t need to, but a nice option to try if you want to. GLWTS 

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