Denafrips Terminator Plus 15th DAC

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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:

  • Discrete R-2R DAC design – true balanced signal path for superior linearity and dynamic range

  • Dual OCXO femtosecond crystal clocks – ultra-low jitter for immaculate timing

  • Native DSD1024 & PCM 1536kHz support – ideal for high-res streaming and digital libraries

  • Proprietary FPGA firmware – decodes and reclocks audio internally for maximum accuracy

  • Heavy-duty CNC-milled chassis – resonance-optimized for isolation and shielding

  • Precision linear power supply – multiple independent stages with oversized transformers

  • I²S, AES/EBU, Coaxial, USB, Optical Inputs – supports wide system integration

  • 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.

Additional information

Weight 19 kg
Dimensions 61.0 × 57.0 × 27.5 cm
Color

Black, Silver

Specifications

Technical Highlights

  • Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture
  • True balanced 26BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32 steps FIR Filters)
  • Matched Precision Thin Film 0.005% R-2R Network Arrays
  • Encapsulated Flagship Ultra Low Noise Power Supply
  • High-end Oven Controlled Crystals OCXO
  • Adaptive FIFO Buffer Reclocking
  • New Improved Digital Signal Processing FPGA Code
  • DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports On USB & I²S Input
  • Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU
  • Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform
  • Driverless On Mac & Linux
  • Dual AES/EBU Input Supports
  • Sharp/Slow Filters Option
  • I²S Pinout Configuration
  • I²S DSD Channel Swap Configuration

DSD  

  • DSD64 (DoP) on Coax/AES/Opt Input
  • DSD1024* On USB & I²S Input Only

PCM  

  • 24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input
  • 1536kHz* On USB & I²S Input

NOTE*

  • USB Firmware V3.4.1 – PCM1536 / DSD1024 supports disabled for compatibility with macOS

Sampling Mode: Non-Oversampling NOS / Oversampling OS

Digital Input  

  • Coax via RCA
  • TOSLink x 1
  • AES/EBU x 2
  • USB2.0 Type B
  • I²S via HDMI LVDS
  • I²S via RJ45 LVDS
  • I²S via RJ45 LVCMOS

Analog Output

  • RCA at 2.0Vrms, 625 Ω
  • XLR at 4.0Vrms, 1250 Ω

Clock Output

  • 44.1KHz, 48KHz
  • 22.5774Mhz, 24.576Mhz
  • 45.1548MHz, 49.152Mhz

Frequency Response: 20-40KHz -0.2dB

THD+N: 0.0010%

S/N Ratio: 127dB

Dynamic Range: >132dB

Stereo Crosstalk: -110dB

AC Power Requirement: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage)

Power Consumption: ≤20W

Dimension: 430W x 380D x 125H mm (Includes Footers)

Package Dim: 610 x 570 x 275 mm

Package Content: DAC only. No power cord & remote control.

Weight: 19.0 Kg

Color: Silver / Black