Alex Peychev's APL Hifi is finalizing his state-of-the-art digital to analog converter. The new DAC-M has obviously very impressive specs. Enhancing on the DAC-S, which we previously covered. It comes with AES/EBU input, asynchronous USB and two Coaxial S/PDIF inputs. Sporting unprecedented 20 AKM AK4399s 32-bit DACs per channel. It has a transformer-coupled tube output stage featuring special custom Oxygen Free Copper Lundahl audio transformers, and pair of the vintage new old stock E182CC tubes. The unique remote controlled H-Attenuator with 0.5dB step is also intact negating the need of a preamplifier. All-aluminum IR remote is included.
The DAC-M is an all-hand-made with point-to-point wiring. The Italian made aluminum enclosure is 17x12x3.5 inches. Special, custom, oversized P-Core transformer is specifically hand-made for the DAC-M. Introductory price is $19,500 including 5 years warranty and shipping.
