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APL Hi-Fi DSD-SR mk.2 + DNP-SR mk.2 Digital Analog Converter (DAC) For sale is the most analogue sounding High End DAC/Steamer combination on the market. Both units worked well with all pre/power amp combination that I used them with. You will get a big/wide soundstage with solid organic sounding mids and highs. Both units are in excellent condition and are the mk.2 version. Yes, there is a mk.2 version of the DNP-SR, APL just haven't updated their homepage. There is no need to buy an additional interconnect cable. This sale comes with the APL preferred connection cable made by Esprit Au
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APL Hi-Fi traces its roots to 1998, when founder Alex Peychev began honing his expertise in high-end audio engineering, initially during his tenure at Sony Electronics. In 2003, he left Sony to establish APL Hi-Fi in Dublin, California, channeling his deep knowledge of electronic components into custom designs. The company later relocated production to Ruse, Bulgaria, embracing a fully handcrafted boutique approach that underscores its commitment to meticulous, small-batch manufacturing.
The brand specializes in premium digital audio upgrades and standalone components, particularly renowned for retrofitting high-end players from Esoteric, Pioneer, Denon, and Philips—most notably the NWO series based on the Esoteric UX-1 SACD/DVD-Audio player. APL also crafts exceptional DACs like the DSD-MR SE, DSD-AR, and ILLUMI-FI DSD-S, incorporating proprietary clocks, tube outputs, and advanced D/A conversion for superior soundstaging and detail. Offerings span various budgets, from $20,000 flagship retrofits to more accessible tech integrations, with a focus on USB, SPDIF, and DSD playback.
Positioned as a super high-end boutique in the audiophile market, APL Hi-Fi commands reverence among connoisseurs for its hyper-detailed, airy, and dynamically alive sound. Early accolades, such as Stereotimes' 2004 "Most Wanted Component" award for its Philips SACD1000 mod, affirm its elite status, appealing to discerning buyers seeking uncompromising transparency over mass-market convenience.
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