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Angeboten wird „DSD-MR SE“ von APL Hifi als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 406733991 endet am 06.08.2026 um 05:02 Uhr.
What are you getting for a price that sits well above the usual used market? At €18,990, this asking price is above the 75th percentile of €17,428 from your comparable EUR listings, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair; it’s roughly 2.4× the median €7,822 and far beyond the mid-market cluster.
That said, this is a serious APL piece with a reputation for very high-resolution, highly engineered digital playback, so the buyer case is about execution and completeness more than bargain hunting. If it’s clean, fully functional, and ideally comes with original packaging, PSU, or any factory options, the upside is owning a well-regarded, niche component that can be hard to replace; at this price, though, I’d want strong proof of condition, service history, and included accessories before calling it a buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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