Chan Wang
nil Tai Hang
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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APL Hifi DSD-SR SE DAC
Product information
- Product category
- D/A Converter
- Manufacturer
- APL Hifi
- Function
- flawless
- Age
- 1 years 6 months According to invoice
- Usage state
- second-hand
- Appearance
- as good as new
- Accessories
- complete with original box
- Color
- black
- Price
- 8,000.00 €
- More information
- http://www.aplhifi.com
Description
The APL DSD-SR SE is the Special Edition refinement of APL’s acclaimed all-solid-state DSD-SR DAC, designed for digital purists seeking vinyl-inspired naturalness combined with cutting-edge DSD conversion technology. It sits near the top of APL’s Illumi-Fi range, directly below their flagship DSD-MR reference converter.
The DSD-SR SE is a handmade boutique digital-to-analog converter engineered for ultra-natural and analog-like performance. It is a fully solid-state, pure DSD architecture where all incoming PCM signals are converted to DSD (up to DSD256) before analog conversion. A Class-A, transformer-coupled output stage, zero-feedback design, and Femto-master clock system ensure signal purity and lifelike imaging. The SE version introduces a new DSD modulator, new DAC and input boards, and upgraded power supplies, yielding even greater transparency and musical realism.
Sound Characteristics
The APL DSD-SR SE is praised for combining the clarity, detail, and micro-resolution of solid-state DACs with the smoothness and dimensionality associated with analog sources:
Tonal Character: Natural, harmonically rich, and full-bodied without artificial warmth or sharpness.
Texture: Exceptionally smooth and grain-free presentation with a vinyl-inspired spaciousness and liquidity.
Dynamics: Both micro- and macro-dynamics are rendered with lifelike energy, particularly effective in orchestral and acoustic music.
Soundstage: Expansive and three-dimensional; imaging is precise yet relaxed and organic.
Emotion: Captures a sense of flow and realism that encourages long, fatigue-free listening—many reviewers describe it as “you forget you’re listening to digital.”
Core Technical Notes
Converts all PCM to DSD128/DSD256 using proprietary 48-bit internal processing
New-generation DSD modulator and re-engineered DAC boards (for SE upgrade)
Pure Class-A MOSFET output stage — zero feedback, fully transformer-coupled
Femto clocking for ultra-low jitter and phase noise
Accepts PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and native DSD256 via asynchronous USB
Balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) outputs, with lossless 0.5 dB step volume control
Modular internal design for ease of upgrade and servicing
Weight: approx. 12 kg, solid aluminum chassis for vibration control
The DSD-SR SE is a handmade boutique digital-to-analog converter engineered for ultra-natural and analog-like performance. It is a fully solid-state, pure DSD architecture where all incoming PCM signals are converted to DSD (up to DSD256) before analog conversion. A Class-A, transformer-coupled output stage, zero-feedback design, and Femto-master clock system ensure signal purity and lifelike imaging. The SE version introduces a new DSD modulator, new DAC and input boards, and upgraded power supplies, yielding even greater transparency and musical realism.
Sound Characteristics
The APL DSD-SR SE is praised for combining the clarity, detail, and micro-resolution of solid-state DACs with the smoothness and dimensionality associated with analog sources:
Tonal Character: Natural, harmonically rich, and full-bodied without artificial warmth or sharpness.
Texture: Exceptionally smooth and grain-free presentation with a vinyl-inspired spaciousness and liquidity.
Dynamics: Both micro- and macro-dynamics are rendered with lifelike energy, particularly effective in orchestral and acoustic music.
Soundstage: Expansive and three-dimensional; imaging is precise yet relaxed and organic.
Emotion: Captures a sense of flow and realism that encourages long, fatigue-free listening—many reviewers describe it as “you forget you’re listening to digital.”
Core Technical Notes
Converts all PCM to DSD128/DSD256 using proprietary 48-bit internal processing
New-generation DSD modulator and re-engineered DAC boards (for SE upgrade)
Pure Class-A MOSFET output stage — zero feedback, fully transformer-coupled
Femto clocking for ultra-low jitter and phase noise
Accepts PCM up to 384kHz/32-bit and native DSD256 via asynchronous USB
Balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) outputs, with lossless 0.5 dB step volume control
Modular internal design for ease of upgrade and servicing
Weight: approx. 12 kg, solid aluminum chassis for vibration control
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Advert ID
7525397041
Advert time period- Start:
- 22.10.2025 - 13:08
- End:
- 21.12.2025 - 13:08
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