dCS Vivaldi Transport, DAC, Up-Sampler, Clock (Pre-Owned)

For listeners who want a true reference-level digital front end, the dCS Vivaldi remains one of the most celebrated playback platforms in high-end audio—renowned for its resolution, tonal naturalness, and effortless musical flow.

This is a one-owner Vivaldi system, originally purchased and carefully enjoyed by one of our valued long-time clients. It’s being offered only because he is downsizing for health reasons, making this a rare opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully owned, properly cared-for Vivaldi at exceptional value.

Highlights

• Reference dCS Vivaldi digital playback system

• Single-owner history from a trusted client

• Meticulously maintained in a dedicated listening environment

• Delivers extraordinary detail, timing, soundstage scale, and tonal realism

• A perfect foundation for a world-class two-channel system

• Original boxes & packaging are included

Apex Upgrade Option (DAC)

This system’s Vivaldi DAC is the pre-Apex version. The highly regarded dCS Apex upgrade can be added for an additional cost, bringing the DAC up to the latest performance standard. If you’d like, we can walk you through pricing, turnaround, and what improvements to expect.

Transparent Cable Option

Also available is a full loom of Transparent Reference Digital and Power cables to complete this system.

Why the Vivaldi

The Vivaldi is prized not just for ultimate transparency, but for how it translates that performance into music: precise yet unforced, dynamic yet refined—revealing low-level nuance while keeping the presentation cohesive and emotionally engaging.

Contact us for full details, included accessories, condition report, and purchasing options (including arranging the Apex upgrade).