“One of the Most Difficult Reviews in 29 Years” — A Heartfelt Tribute to DS Audio Technology

We are honored to share a recent, deeply moving review from Greece. With nearly three decades of experience in high-end audio journalism, the reviewer provided an evaluation that transcends technical specifications, capturing the pure emotional impact of the DS Audio experience.

Below is the powerful conclusion of the review, reflecting the true essence of our optical cartridge technology.

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“A Breathtaking Experience: Beyond Comparison”

“This was one of the most difficult reviews I’ve written in the past 29 years, not because the cartridge (together with its preamplifier) made it hard to identify its strengths and weaknesses through its performance, but because I knew that once I delivered the text, I would have to give it back. And that, quite frankly, felt like a blow. Thanks to it, I experienced some of the most beautiful and intense listening moments I have ever had in my studio while it was mounted on my turntable.

This is a truly extraordinary—indeed, breathtaking—cartridge. In many respects, I would even call it reference-class. It elevates the quality of music reproduction to levels I genuinely believed could no longer be improved. Yes, it requires care in setup. Yes, it demands cleanliness; both stylus and records must be immaculate. But when everything is done properly, the result, in my opinion, is simply beyond comparison.

My experience with it made one thing very clear: even music reproduction technologies that are a century old have not yet spoken their final word.

I’ll close with a simple wish: If only I were in a position to own it…”

You can read whole review from the link below.

DS Audio model DS 003 Optical Cartridge System [Review in English].