I wouldn't get the Playback Designs unless you are into DSD. I have an MPD-3 and its exceptional on that material and easily up there with the best DAC's I have ever heard - but on PCM IMHO is not that good. My PDX simply annihilates it IMHO - and everyone who has heard it agrees.
The AMR is however another matter - it is up there with the PDX 100% for sure - some prefer it - some prefer the PDX.
If you are spending that type of money see if you can make it up to the Gold Coast way and you can get a demo of the AMR, PDX and Playback Designs at Lenehan Audio to make up your own mind - they have access to all those DAC's.
Thanks
Bill
The AMR is however another matter - it is up there with the PDX 100% for sure - some prefer it - some prefer the PDX.
If you are spending that type of money see if you can make it up to the Gold Coast way and you can get a demo of the AMR, PDX and Playback Designs at Lenehan Audio to make up your own mind - they have access to all those DAC's.
Thanks
Bill