Article: APL Hi-Fi DSD-MR DAC and DNP-SR Streamer Full Review

[Marcin_gps]

Great review, Chris!

 

APL DSD-MR is my reference DAC that I've had in my system for over a year now. Before that I had a previous model, DSD-M, and before that, DSD-S, which started my journey with APL. Each upgrade was a big step up and the DSD-MR is by far the best DAC I've heard. 

 

I also prefer the DSD256 & NORM filter setting in my system which is the most natural and detailed to my ears. That said, the DSD128 setting has a bit better trarnsient response and is a bit sharper, but it doesn't sound as spacious.  

 

The DAC is very sensitive when it comes to power cords and vibrations. It is worth playing with both to extract the full potential. 

 

Regards, 

Marcin

[Marcin_gps]

3 minutes ago, joelha said:

Hey Marcin,

 

I'm glad you posted because I owe you a very big public "thank you" for introducing me to Alex Peychev and APL.

 

Spending time with you and hearing APL's components were absolutely the highlights of my visit to the Warsaw Show.

 

Thanks again.

 

Joel

 

Joel, always a pleasure

 

Marcin

[Marcin_gps]

45 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

Thanks for the kind words and comments. Alex suggested I use DSD128 for better transients as well. It’s all about engineering trade offs. No DAC is perfect. Over all I like what DSD256 gave me more than what it may have taken away from a more perfect transient response. 

 

All good. What a product. I feel like I’ve been driving a Ferrari for the last couple months. 

I agree. I've done many comparisons and I always came back to DSD256 setting.