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Each unit represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire reference-level dCS technology with complete confidence and immediate availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dcs-vivaldi-master-clock-ex-demo","title":"dCS Vivaldi Master Clock – Silver | Ex-Demonstration","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCLEARANCE SALE: dCS Vivaldi Master Clock – Silver | Ex-Demonstration\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eDiscover the heartbeat of digital perfection with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"500\"\u003edCS Vivaldi Master Clock\u003c\/strong\u003e, now available at a \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e39% saving\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eEx-Demonstration\u003c\/strong\u003e unit combines immaculate craftsmanship with reference-grade precision, delivering a transformative upgrade to any high-end digital playback system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eEx-Demo Price :\u003c\/strong\u003e £16,995 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eRRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e £27,750 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eSAVE:\u003c\/strong\u003e £10,755 (39%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eRedefining the Art of Timing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"895\"\u003edCS Vivaldi range\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the pinnacle of digital engineering – a ‘no compromise’ pursuit of musical truth. 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