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I have the AP1 with PurePower and I certainly don't find it to "over cook" anything at all, at least as it fits into my front end system. I use a Bryston BDA-1 with Alix/Voyage Linux.With any of these patched together digital solutions there are a lot of variables to consider - computer source hw and sw, cables, USB 5v power sourcing, converters, isolation, DAC, attenuation type, etc. It is very challenging to isolate effects along that chain because it doesn't all just plug and play. Even just switching the PurePower in/out involves several variables - cabling, isolation/power routing. AP offers a 30 day trial period so why not listen to it and see if you like it?
Very true, Tom, regarding the variables. However, one of the considerations in moving toward the AP2 w. PP was that some people indicated that it reduced the effect of other variables. I am planning to take advantage of the home audition option for the AP2, but since that is not an option for the JKSPDIF Mk. III, had hoped to hear from those with experience with both as a point of reference. If I like and buy the AP2 based on the home audition, I will never know if I could have had the same performance for half the price.