DSD-MR MK2 vs LUMIN P1
The P1's output voltage is 3.0V RMS against the DSD-MR MK2's 2.5V RMS and its output impedance 18Ω against 100Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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The APL Hi-Fi DSD-MR MK2 is a high-end digital-to-analog converter using APL’s proprietary conversion architecture rather than a conventional off-the-shelf DAC chip. It combines PCM-to-DSD processing, native DSD512 capability, proprietary femtosecond clocking and PLL circuitry, and a differential Class-A ECC99 tube output stage coupled to output transformers. Digital connectivity includes coaxial S/PDIF, AES/EBU, optical, USB and proprietary balanced DTR/LVDS inputs for use with compatible APL transports and network players. The analog output can be selected between balanced XLR and single-ended RCA, but both cannot be used simultaneously. Available listings and specialist dealer information indicate that the MK2 remains a current or recently offered product; a definitive manufacturer discontinuation notice was not found.
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The P1's output voltage is 3.0V RMS against the DSD-MR MK2's 2.5V RMS and its output impedance 18Ω against 100Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The DAC502's output impedance is 94Ω against the DSD-MR MK2's 100Ω and its output voltage 3.4V RMS against 2.5V RMS. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The DP-450's output impedance is 50Ω against the DSD-MR MK2's 100Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and output voltage (2.5V RMS).
The DSD-AR's output voltage is 2.4V RMS against the DSD-MR MK2's 2.5V RMS and its output impedance 200Ω against 100Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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