AI-generated product photo — not official manufacturer imagery.

DSD-WR

Name: APL Hi-Fi DSD-WR
Brand: APL Hi-Fi

APL Hi-Fi

2024 – Present

DigitalDACs

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$25,500

About the DSD-WR

The APL Hi-Fi DSD-WR is a reference-grade all-solid-state DAC specifically designed for audiophiles seeking natural, analogue-like digital audio reproduction. It features parallel flagship DAC devices operating in mono DSD-only mode with a proprietary Class-A configuration. All PCM rates from digital sources are converted to DSD prior to D/A conversion, supporting up to DSD256. The DSD-WR employs ultra-low-phase noise femto-jitter master clocks and offers variable output with 0.5dB steps via non-decimating attenuation. The transformer-coupled Class-A output stage uses special Lundahl audio transformers with amorphous core and OFC windings in a zero negative feedback design with no op-amps on the signal path. The unit features a precision-machined aluminum enclosure, custom R-Core power transformer wound with OFC wire, and proprietary DTR balanced I2S inputs for connecting APL digital sources. It is the final special edition for this model.

Specifications

Full structured specifications are available to members.

See the full picture as a member

Create a free account to see where to buy, full structured specifications, similar components, and the systems that pair this with other gear.