DENAFRIPS - Ares 12th
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Description
DENAFRIPS CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF UNWAVERING AUDIO EXCELLENCE
Incorporated in 2012, DENAFRIPS is based in the charming Chinese city of Guangzhou, where it began as a manufacturer and designer of high-end audio equipment. They firmly believe that high-end audio equipment does not necessarily have to come at a steep price. With their line of audio products, DENAFRIPS has an unwavering commitment to audio perfection that has won the community of audiophiles over. DENAFRIPS's lineup of R-2R DACs has received excellent praise. DACs, DDCs, Pre-amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, and Headphone Amplifiers make up their current product line. Since their release, their DACs have caused a stir in the high-end audio industry. Continuing their legacy, DENAFRIPS has released the Ares 12th Anniversary Edition, Pontus II 12th Anniversary Edition, Venus II 12th Anniversary Edition, Terminator II 12th Anniversary Edition and Terminator Plus 12th Anniversary Edition to commemorate 12 years of unrelenting audio excellence.
PRESENTING THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DAC - THE ARES 12TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
DENAFRIPS has been known to develop and design R-2R DACs for years. The Ares II, now renamed the Enyo, was a great success and had been widely praised in the audiophile community because of its purely analogue sound. DENAFRIPS has taken things forward and has redesigned the Ares 12th to include an I2S input incorporated with NOS/OS (Non-Oversampling/Oversampling) button control. The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th has been developed with a redesigned front panel and has seen performance enhancements. The Ares 12th DAC might be a crucial component of your stereo audio system if you enjoy music and want it to sound good, expressive, and analogue-like.
TRUE BALANCED R-2R & DSD ARCHITECTURE FOR PURE ANALOGUE SOUND
The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th features a proprietary Balanced 24-bit R-2R + 6-bit DSD architecture that delivers pure organic sound. With support for up to 24-Bit/1536KHz, native DSD1024 (Direct Stream Digital) and PCM1536 (Pulse Code Modulation), the Ares 12th is a Digital To Analogue Converter with R-2R DAC and discrete resistors. Equipped with the R-2R DAC technology, the Ares 12th DAC has the most proficient architecture to produce high-quality sound with NOS/OS (Non-Oversampling/ Oversampling) and Slow/Sharp filters. With the option for Non-Oversampling mode, the signal fed to the DAC remains at its native sampling rate without additional processing. The Ares 12th is a true NOS DAC. Experience music in its purest form with the all-new Ares 12th DAC!
CUTTING EDGE ENGINEERING WITH HAND-MATCHED RESISTORS & FPGA DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
The other thing crucial to an R-2R DAC architecture is the ultra-precise resistors. Designed through a high-cost manufacturing process, the 0.01% high precision resistors of the DENAFRIPS Ares 12th make for a high-end DAC technology. These resistors are meticulously chosen and matched using a machined process and regular human intervention to ensure quality standards and Low Thermal Effect. The Digital Signal Processing on the Ares 12th is done through an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), allowing you to experience music like never before.
ENHANCED LINEAR POWER SUPPLY FUSED WITH LINEAR REGULATORS DELIVER JITTER-FREE AUDIO
The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th hosts an enhanced Linear Power Supply section with a 'DENAFRIPS' capacitors bank. A large heatsink is attached using adhesive on top of the constant current LDO Linear Regulators. The FPGA, modular USB module, and the Balanced R-2R Ladder Networks are powered by eight(8 multi-stage LDO Linear Regulators. The oversized O-Core transformer is hand-wound by DENAFRIPS with multiple layers of copper shielding between the windings to reduce the EMI/EMF (Electromagnetic Interference/ Electromotive Force).
DESIGNED TO BE SCALABLE WITH NUMEROUS INPUTS & OUTPUTS
The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th includes an I2S input with NOS/OS (non-oversampling/oversampling) button control. It has been developed with a redesigned back/front panel. The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th I2S can be connected to DENAFRIPS DDC (Digital To Digital Converter) or compatible I2S transport to take advantage of the I2S connection. The front panel consists of input selection buttons like USB, COAX, OPT, I2S, OS/NOS, Phase, and Mute. The rear panel has also seen a revamp offering XLR & RCA as analogue outputs with Coax, Optical, I2S, and USB as inputs increasing the scalability of the Ares 12th.
Specs
| R-2R DAC | Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture True balanced 24BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32 steps FIR Filters) Low Thermal Effect, High Precision Hand-Matched 0.01% Resistors FEMTO Crystal 45.1548MHz, 49.152Mhz |
| HIGHLIGHTS | Low Noise Power Supply Digital Signal Processing via FPGA Adaptive FIFO Buffer and Reclocking DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports On USB Input Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform Driverless On Mac & Linux |
| DSD | DSD64 / 2.8224MHz (DoP) On All Input DSD1024 / 45.1584MHz * On USB nput |
| PCM | 24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input 1536kHz* On USB Input |
| NOTE : USB Firmware V3.4.1 - PCM1536 / DSD1024 supports disabled for compatibility with macOS | |
| DIGITAL INPUT | Coax x 1 TOSLink x 1 I²S x 1 USB2.0 Type B |
| ANALOG OUTPUT | RCA at 2.0Vrms, 625 Ω XLR at 4.0Vrms, 1250 Ω |
| SAMPLING MODE | Non-Oversampling NOS / Oversamping OS |
| FILTER SELECTION | Slow / Sharp |
| AC POWER REQUIREMENT | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage, Manual Selector) |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | ≤20W |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-70KHz -3dB |
| THD+N | 0.004% |
| S/N RATIO | 115dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | >119dB |
| STEREO CROSSTALK | -124dB |
| DIMENSIONS | 215 x 230 x 45 mm |
| WEIGHT | 3.5 Kg |
| COLOR | Black |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. DENAFRIPS Ares 12th |
| 2. User Manual |
| GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What is the warranty period on DENAFRIPS Ares 12th and how do I claim warranty?
All DENAFRIPS products come with a 3 year warranty. Read more on warranty claim here
Is the DENAFRIPS Ares 12th different from the Ares II or now called Enyo?
Yep! They are different. DENAFRIPS has taken things forward and has redesigned the Ares 12th to include an I2S input incorporated with NOS/OS (Non-Oversampling/Oversampling) button control. The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th has been developed with a redesigned front panel and has seen performance enhancements
What are its feature sets?
Low Noise Power Supply
Digital Signal Processing via FPGA
Adaptive FIFO Buffer and Reclocking
DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports On USB Input
Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU
Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform
Driverless On Mac & Linux
What is R-2R Ladder DAC and how is it better than the binary-weighted resistor DAC?
The R-2R Ladder DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) uses an R-2R ladder network within the inverting adder circuit to deliver an analogue output that is almost equal to the digital (binary) input. Since the R-2R Ladder DAC uses R and 2R resistors, the development of highly accurate resistors becomes easier. This is an advanced DAC system that efficiently overcomes the limitations of the traditional binary-weighted resistor DAC. If the digital inputs contain more bits, an apt number of additional R-2R resistors are added to the system. Due to these advantages, the R-2R Ladder DAC is considered to be superior to the binary-weighted resistor DAC.
What are the sampling/decoding rates that it supports?
It supports up to 24-Bit/1536KHz, native DSD1024 (Direct Stream Digital) and PCM1536 (Pulse Code Modulation).
Does it support MQA?
Nope!
What are the inputs/outputs like?
The rear panel offers XLR & RCA as analogue outputs with Coax, Optical, I2S, and USB as inputs increasing the scalability of the Ares 12th.
How is the DENAFRIPS Ares 12th scalable?
With the numerous inputs the Ares 12th is easily scalable.
What is the purpose of offering I2S input?
The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th I2S can be connected to DENAFRIPS DDC (Digital To Digital Converter) or compatible I2S transport to take advantage of the I2S connection.
Where can the drivers be downloaded from?
You can use the below link: https://www.denafrips.com/download-ares-12th
DENAFRIPS CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF UNWAVERING AUDIO EXCELLENCE
Incorporated in 2012, DENAFRIPS is based in the charming Chinese city of Guangzhou, where it began as a manufacturer and designer of high-end audio equipment. They firmly believe that high-end audio equipment does not necessarily have to come at a steep price. With their line of audio products, DENAFRIPS has an unwavering commitment to audio perfection that has won the community of audiophiles over. DENAFRIPS's lineup of R-2R DACs has received excellent praise. DACs, DDCs, Pre-amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, and Headphone Amplifiers make up their current product line. Since their release, their DACs have caused a stir in the high-end audio industry. Continuing their legacy, DENAFRIPS has released the Ares 12th Anniversary Edition, Pontus II 12th Anniversary Edition, Venus II 12th Anniversary Edition, Terminator II 12th Anniversary Edition and Terminator Plus 12th Anniversary Edition to commemorate 12 years of unrelenting audio excellence.
PRESENTING THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DAC - THE ARES 12TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
DENAFRIPS has been known to develop and design R-2R DACs for years. The Ares II, now renamed the Enyo, was a great success and had been widely praised in the audiophile community because of its purely analogue sound. DENAFRIPS has taken things forward and has redesigned the Ares 12th to include an I2S input incorporated with NOS/OS (Non-Oversampling/Oversampling) button control. The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th has been developed with a redesigned front panel and has seen performance enhancements. The Ares 12th DAC might be a crucial component of your stereo audio system if you enjoy music and want it to sound good, expressive, and analogue-like.
TRUE BALANCED R-2R & DSD ARCHITECTURE FOR PURE ANALOGUE SOUND
The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th features a proprietary Balanced 24-bit R-2R + 6-bit DSD architecture that delivers pure organic sound. With support for up to 24-Bit/1536KHz, native DSD1024 (Direct Stream Digital) and PCM1536 (Pulse Code Modulation), the Ares 12th is a Digital To Analogue Converter with R-2R DAC and discrete resistors. Equipped with the R-2R DAC technology, the Ares 12th DAC has the most proficient architecture to produce high-quality sound with NOS/OS (Non-Oversampling/ Oversampling) and Slow/Sharp filters. With the option for Non-Oversampling mode, the signal fed to the DAC remains at its native sampling rate without additional processing. The Ares 12th is a true NOS DAC. Experience music in its purest form with the all-new Ares 12th DAC!
CUTTING EDGE ENGINEERING WITH HAND-MATCHED RESISTORS & FPGA DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
The other thing crucial to an R-2R DAC architecture is the ultra-precise resistors. Designed through a high-cost manufacturing process, the 0.01% high precision resistors of the DENAFRIPS Ares 12th make for a high-end DAC technology. These resistors are meticulously chosen and matched using a machined process and regular human intervention to ensure quality standards and Low Thermal Effect. The Digital Signal Processing on the Ares 12th is done through an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), allowing you to experience music like never before.
ENHANCED LINEAR POWER SUPPLY FUSED WITH LINEAR REGULATORS DELIVER JITTER-FREE AUDIO
The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th hosts an enhanced Linear Power Supply section with a 'DENAFRIPS' capacitors bank. A large heatsink is attached using adhesive on top of the constant current LDO Linear Regulators. The FPGA, modular USB module, and the Balanced R-2R Ladder Networks are powered by eight(8 multi-stage LDO Linear Regulators. The oversized O-Core transformer is hand-wound by DENAFRIPS with multiple layers of copper shielding between the windings to reduce the EMI/EMF (Electromagnetic Interference/ Electromotive Force).
DESIGNED TO BE SCALABLE WITH NUMEROUS INPUTS & OUTPUTS
The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th includes an I2S input with NOS/OS (non-oversampling/oversampling) button control. It has been developed with a redesigned back/front panel. The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th I2S can be connected to DENAFRIPS DDC (Digital To Digital Converter) or compatible I2S transport to take advantage of the I2S connection. The front panel consists of input selection buttons like USB, COAX, OPT, I2S, OS/NOS, Phase, and Mute. The rear panel has also seen a revamp offering XLR & RCA as analogue outputs with Coax, Optical, I2S, and USB as inputs increasing the scalability of the Ares 12th.
| R-2R DAC | Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture True balanced 24BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32 steps FIR Filters) Low Thermal Effect, High Precision Hand-Matched 0.01% Resistors FEMTO Crystal 45.1548MHz, 49.152Mhz |
| HIGHLIGHTS | Low Noise Power Supply Digital Signal Processing via FPGA Adaptive FIFO Buffer and Reclocking DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports On USB Input Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform Driverless On Mac & Linux |
| DSD | DSD64 / 2.8224MHz (DoP) On All Input DSD1024 / 45.1584MHz * On USB nput |
| PCM | 24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input 1536kHz* On USB Input |
| NOTE : USB Firmware V3.4.1 - PCM1536 / DSD1024 supports disabled for compatibility with macOS | |
| DIGITAL INPUT | Coax x 1 TOSLink x 1 I²S x 1 USB2.0 Type B |
| ANALOG OUTPUT | RCA at 2.0Vrms, 625 Ω XLR at 4.0Vrms, 1250 Ω |
| SAMPLING MODE | Non-Oversampling NOS / Oversamping OS |
| FILTER SELECTION | Slow / Sharp |
| AC POWER REQUIREMENT | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage, Manual Selector) |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | ≤20W |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-70KHz -3dB |
| THD+N | 0.004% |
| S/N RATIO | 115dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | >119dB |
| STEREO CROSSTALK | -124dB |
| DIMENSIONS | 215 x 230 x 45 mm |
| WEIGHT | 3.5 Kg |
| COLOR | Black |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. DENAFRIPS Ares 12th |
| 2. User Manual |
| GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What is the warranty period on DENAFRIPS Ares 12th and how do I claim warranty?
All DENAFRIPS products come with a 3 year warranty. Read more on warranty claim here
Is the DENAFRIPS Ares 12th different from the Ares II or now called Enyo?
Yep! They are different. DENAFRIPS has taken things forward and has redesigned the Ares 12th to include an I2S input incorporated with NOS/OS (Non-Oversampling/Oversampling) button control. The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th has been developed with a redesigned front panel and has seen performance enhancements
What are its feature sets?
Low Noise Power Supply
Digital Signal Processing via FPGA
Adaptive FIFO Buffer and Reclocking
DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports On USB Input
Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU
Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform
Driverless On Mac & Linux
What is R-2R Ladder DAC and how is it better than the binary-weighted resistor DAC?
The R-2R Ladder DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) uses an R-2R ladder network within the inverting adder circuit to deliver an analogue output that is almost equal to the digital (binary) input. Since the R-2R Ladder DAC uses R and 2R resistors, the development of highly accurate resistors becomes easier. This is an advanced DAC system that efficiently overcomes the limitations of the traditional binary-weighted resistor DAC. If the digital inputs contain more bits, an apt number of additional R-2R resistors are added to the system. Due to these advantages, the R-2R Ladder DAC is considered to be superior to the binary-weighted resistor DAC.
What are the sampling/decoding rates that it supports?
It supports up to 24-Bit/1536KHz, native DSD1024 (Direct Stream Digital) and PCM1536 (Pulse Code Modulation).
Does it support MQA?
Nope!
What are the inputs/outputs like?
The rear panel offers XLR & RCA as analogue outputs with Coax, Optical, I2S, and USB as inputs increasing the scalability of the Ares 12th.
How is the DENAFRIPS Ares 12th scalable?
With the numerous inputs the Ares 12th is easily scalable.
What is the purpose of offering I2S input?
The DENAFRIPS Ares 12th I2S can be connected to DENAFRIPS DDC (Digital To Digital Converter) or compatible I2S transport to take advantage of the I2S connection.
Where can the drivers be downloaded from?
You can use the below link: https://www.denafrips.com/download-ares-12th
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