Description
Denafrips Terminator Plus 15th – 15th Anniversary Edition
R-2R Discrete DAC | Ultra-Precision Audio Conversion | Made for the Serious Listener
The Denafrips Terminator Plus 15th Anniversary Edition represents the pinnacle of digital-to-analog conversion — a no-compromise statement piece for the discerning audiophile. Built to celebrate Denafrips’ 15-year legacy of engineering excellence, this flagship R-2R DAC incorporates significant technical refinements, delivering even greater performance and musicality than its award-winning predecessor.
At its heart is a fully discrete, true balanced R-2R ladder DAC architecture, using ultra-precise resistor networks and meticulous FPGA control to ensure incredibly accurate decoding across PCM (up to 1.536MHz) and native DSD1024. With two high-stability OCXO crystal oscillators, the Terminator Plus 15th locks digital timing with surgical precision, effectively eliminating jitter and elevating sonic realism to an entirely new level.
Key Features:
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Discrete R-2R DAC design – true balanced signal path for superior linearity and dynamic range
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Dual OCXO femtosecond crystal clocks – ultra-low jitter for immaculate timing
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Native DSD1024 & PCM 1536kHz support – ideal for high-res streaming and digital libraries
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Proprietary FPGA firmware – decodes and reclocks audio internally for maximum accuracy
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Heavy-duty CNC-milled chassis – resonance-optimized for isolation and shielding
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Precision linear power supply – multiple independent stages with oversized transformers
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I²S, AES/EBU, Coaxial, USB, Optical Inputs – supports wide system integration
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Upgradeable firmware – future-proof design via USB connection
The Terminator Plus 15th is not just about measurements. Its sonic signature is effortlessly natural, holographic, and deeply immersive — revealing microdynamics and tonal textures often lost in lesser designs. It invites long, fatigue-free listening sessions where music becomes emotionally gripping and profoundly real.
Why Choose the Terminator Plus 15th?
Denafrips continues to push boundaries, and this special edition is the culmination of 15 years of dedicated audio innovation. Whether you’re pairing it with world-class amplification or reference headphones, the Terminator Plus 15th delivers world-class performance worthy of flagship status — and then some.
How does the Terminator Plus 15th compare to the Terminator Plus 12th? – Review By Stav
Compared to the Terminator Plus 12th, the Terminator Plus 15th Anniversary Edition refines everything that made its predecessor exceptional, offering noticeably greater transparency, tighter bass control, and an even more expansive soundstage. The improvements in clock architecture and power regulation result in a presentation that’s more effortlessly natural and dynamically fluid, revealing microdetails and spatial cues with uncanny precision. It retains an analogue presentation with musical warmth and tonal richness of the 12th, but presents it with heightened resolution and composure — making the 15th feel like a more mature, deeply resolving performer.
