Description
Denafrips Ares 15th – 15th Anniversary Edition
R-2R DAC Redefined | High-Resolution Entry | Analog Soul in a Digital World
The Denafrips Ares 15th Anniversary Edition marks a significant evolution of Denafrips’ beloved entry-level R-2R DAC, bringing performance and refinement that punch well above its class. Designed to celebrate 15 years of digital innovation, this special edition introduces a host of meaningful upgrades, including improved power regulation, enhanced clock architecture, and a newly refined analog output stage—all while maintaining the brand’s core ethos of natural, fatigue-free sound.
At the heart of the Ares 15th is a fully discrete, true balanced R-2R ladder DAC topology, offering native support for PCM 1.536MHz and DSD1024 via USB. It features proprietary FPGA processing and FIFO buffering, ensuring ultra-precise signal handling with reduced jitter and distortion. The result is a rich, analog-like presentation with excellent tonal balance, a deep and layered soundstage, and exceptional clarity that reveals the nuance and emotion in every recording.
Key Features:
- Fully discrete R-2R DAC with balanced signal path
- Native PCM1536 / DSD1024 support via USB
- Proprietary FPGA with FIFO buffer & reclocking
- Linear power supply with precision regulation
- Robust aluminum chassis with anti-resonance design
- Multiple digital inputs: USB, I²S, Optical, Coaxial, AES/EBU
- Upgradeable firmware for future refinements
Whether you’re stepping into the world of high-end digital audio or seeking a musical yet accurate DAC for your reference system, the Ares 15th delivers a level of sonic integrity rarely seen at this price point. It’s not just a gateway to the Denafrips sound—it’s a full expression of it, meticulously refined.
