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Desktop Class-A PreampGET 18% GST INPUT
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₹ 20,340 per month with Snapmint
Eligibility: Above 18 years of age, Credit Card NOT Required
Transaction value: Available on all orders
Payment Gateway: Please choose Snapmint Cardless EMI at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 56,250 | ₹ 56,250 | ₹ 0 |
6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 56,250 | ₹ 29,362 | ₹ 7,537 |
9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 56,250 | ₹ 20,340 | ₹ 14,625 |
Snapmint Cashback Offer
Offer valid from 22/03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Users will get 10% cashback upto a maximum of ₹500
The offer is valid only for transactions made through the Snapmint payment option.
The offer is valid only for the first transactions of customers through the Snapmint payment
option.
The Cashback offer is valid from 22nd March at 12:00 am to 31st March 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Cashback will be processed on the same day in the Snapmint wallet on which the last
EMI is paid.
Cashback is valid only when the customer pays their EMIs on time.
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₹ 75,000 per month with Simpl
Eligibility: All Simpl users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Simpl Pay in 3 at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 75,000 per month with Bajaj
Finserv
Eligibility: All Bajaj Finserv card owners
Transaction value: All orders above Rs. 4,500/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 75,000 per month with Zest Money
Eligibility: All Zestmoney users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Cashfree at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
EMI Options through Other Credit Cards
American Express
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | 14% | ₹ 76,756 | ₹ 5,270 |
6 | 14% | ₹ 39,046 | ₹ 9,276 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 26,481 | ₹ 13,328 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 20,202 | ₹ 17,425 |
18 | 14% | ₹ 13,931 | ₹ 25,756 |
24 | 14% | ₹ 10,803 | ₹ 34,269 |
Axis Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 26,481 | ₹ 13,328 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 20,202 | ₹ 17,425 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 14,037 | ₹ 27,658 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 10,909 | ₹ 36,828 |
Bank of Baroda
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13% | ₹ 26,374 | ₹ 12,363 |
12 | 13% | ₹ 20,096 | ₹ 16,157 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 14,037 | ₹ 27,658 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 10,909 | ₹ 36,828 |
Citi Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 26,588 | ₹ 14,295 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 20,308 | ₹ 18,697 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 14,037 | ₹ 27,658 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 10,909 | ₹ 36,828 |
HDFC Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 26,588 | ₹ 14,295 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 20,308 | ₹ 18,697 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 14,037 | ₹ 27,658 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 10,909 | ₹ 36,828 |
HSBC Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13.50% | ₹ 26,427 | ₹ 12,845 |
12 | 13.50% | ₹ 20,149 | ₹ 16,790 |
18 | 13.50% | ₹ 13,878 | ₹ 24,808 |
ICICI Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13.99% | ₹ 26,480 | ₹ 13,318 |
12 | 13.99% | ₹ 20,201 | ₹ 17,412 |
18 | 14.99% | ₹ 14,035 | ₹ 27,639 |
24 | 14.99% | ₹ 10,908 | ₹ 36,802 |
INDUSIND Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13% | ₹ 26,374 | ₹ 12,363 |
12 | 12% | ₹ 19,991 | ₹ 14,892 |
18 | 12% | ₹ 13,721 | ₹ 21,977 |
24 | 12% | ₹ 10,591 | ₹ 29,197 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 26,481 | ₹ 13,328 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 20,202 | ₹ 17,425 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 14,037 | ₹ 27,658 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 10,909 | ₹ 36,828 |
RBL Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 26,588 | ₹ 14,295 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 20,308 | ₹ 18,697 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 14,037 | ₹ 27,658 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 10,909 | ₹ 36,828 |
SBI Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 26,481 | ₹ 13,328 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 20,202 | ₹ 17,425 |
Standard Chartered Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 26,481 | ₹ 13,328 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 20,202 | ₹ 17,425 |
YES Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 26,481 | ₹ 13,328 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 20,202 | ₹ 17,425 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 14,037 | ₹ 27,658 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 10,909 | ₹ 36,828 |
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7 Day Replacement Guarantee
In case you receive the DENAFRIPS - Athena with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.
However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.
Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.
A replacement will be issued only if:
- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)
Warranty & Services
This DENAFRIPS - Athena comes with a warranty
from Denafrips that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Denafrips's warranty in India.
Snapmint
Tenure available: 3, 6 and 9 Months Eligibility: Above 18 years of age, Credit Card NOT Required Transaction value: Available on all orders Payment Gateway: Please choose Snapmint Cardless EMI at checkoutTenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 56,250 | ₹ 56,250 | ₹ 0 |
6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 56,250 | ₹ 29,362 | ₹ 7,537 |
9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 56,250 | ₹ 20,340 | ₹ 14,625 |
Snapmint Cashback Offer
Offer valid from 22/03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Users will get 10% cashback upto a maximum of ₹500
The offer is valid only for transactions made through the Snapmint payment option.
The offer is valid only for the first transactions of customers through the Snapmint payment
option.
The Cashback offer is valid from 22nd March at 12:00 am to 31st March 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Cashback will be processed on the same day in the Snapmint wallet on which the last
EMI is paid.
Cashback is valid only when the customer pays their EMIs on time.
The offer would not be applicable in case of canceled or refunded transactions. In case of a
partial refund, the cashback will be applicable only on the remaining value.
The Offer can be availed only once per user during the campaign period.
Axio
Tenure available: 3 or 6 Months
Eligibility: All above 21 years of age
Transaction value: Available on all orders below Rs. 60,000/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
- Valid from 10th Feb to 9th April
- Users will get 10% cashback up to a maximum of ₹1000
- The offer is valid only once per user during the offer period.
- No coupon code required.
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 37,500 | ₹ 0 |
Simpl
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Simpl users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Simpl Pay in 3 at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
Zestmoney
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Zestmoney users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Cashfree at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 75,000 | ₹ 0 |
Mobikwik
Cashback Offer- Select Cashfree at Checkout to transact through Mobikwik
- Get Additional Cashback upto Rs. 500/- on transaction via MobiKwik wallet
- Use Code :- MBK500 on MobiKwik Payment page to avail the additional cashback.
- Transaction to be done through MobiKwik wallet only
- Offer can be availed on minimum transaction of Rs. 1999/-
- Offer can be availed once per user during the campaign
- Offer valid from 10th January'23 till 30th June'23
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Description
INTRODUCING A TRUE BALANCED CLASS-A PREAMPLIFIER - THE ATHENA
The DENAFRIPS Athena preamp is a flagship full-sized, True Balanced, Class-A biased preamp making its debut as the high-end line-stage. Equipped with the advanced microprocessor CPLD discrete relay based 60 steps volume control, coupled with current drive Darlington arrays network and the precision matched Military-specs Metal Film Resistors, yielded perfect channel balance, ultra-low distortion THD+N at 0.000120%. The fully discrete Class A output stage makes the sound full-bodied, reproducing transparent and spacious-sounding sonic reproduction.

FEATURES AN ENCAPSULATED DOUBLE METAL SHEETS SHIELDED PSU
DENAFRIPS is a firm believer that clean power leads to good sound. Based on this philosophy, the flagship Athena preamp was designed. In the same chassis, the encapsulated power supply unit is located underneath the main control board - with double layers of MU Metal sheets shielded together. This design aspect effectively suppresses the harmful EMI/EMF from the PSU. Multi-stages of Low Drop Out (LDO) voltage regulators and large capacitors bank provide clean power effortlessly to the Class A circuitry.

EXQUISITELY BUILT WITH ALL ALUMINIUM CHASSIS AND COMES WITH CNC MACHINED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The DENAFRIPS Athena is constructed with an all-aluminium chassis, genuine premium components and MU Metal Shielded PSU. The remote control unit is machined from a single block of aluminium, anodized in black colour. It controls the preamp volume, source selection, and much more. The design of the DENAFRIPS Athena has been kept simple. The front panel hosts an LED display that provides information on the selected input and volume level (0-60). It also has an input selection button, a standby and mute button, and a volume control knob. The rear panel has numerous inputs and outputs for easy connectivity and scalability. It has XLR1, XLR2, XLR3, RCA, and XLR4 (Pure Direct), as inputs and RCA & XLR as outputs.

Specs
R-2R DAC | Pure Class-A, True Balanced, Fully Discrete Flagship Line Stage 60 Steps Microprocessor Controlled Relay Based Stepped Attenuator Precision Matched Military-Specs Metal Film Resistors & Components with Perfect Channel Balance And Low Distortion Remote Controlled |
INPUTS | IN1 - XLR1 IN2 - XLR2 IN3 - XLR3 IN4 - RCA PURE DIRECT - XLR4 |
INPUT IMPEDANCE | Single-Ended 12.2K Ohms Balanced - 60K Ohms |
OUTPUT | RCA at 2.0Vrms XLR at 4.0Vrms |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | Single-Ended 200 Ohms Balanced - 400 Ohms |
GAIN | Unity Gain, 0dB |
AC POWER REQUIREMENT | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage) |
POWER CONSUMPTION | 1W (Idle), 25W (Operational) |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 10-85k(-0.3dB) |
THD+N | 0.00012% |
S/N RATIO | 127dB |
DYNAMIC RANGE | >121dB |
STEREO CROSSTALK | -110dB |
DIMENSIONS | 430W x 380D x 95H mm |
WEIGHT | 18 Kg |
COLOR | Black/Silver |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. DENAFRIPS Athena |
2. Remote Control | |
3. 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 |
INTRODUCING A TRUE BALANCED CLASS-A PREAMPLIFIER - THE ATHENA
The DENAFRIPS Athena preamp is a flagship full-sized, True Balanced, Class-A biased preamp making its debut as the high-end line-stage. Equipped with the advanced microprocessor CPLD discrete relay based 60 steps volume control, coupled with current drive Darlington arrays network and the precision matched Military-specs Metal Film Resistors, yielded perfect channel balance, ultra-low distortion THD+N at 0.000120%. The fully discrete Class A output stage makes the sound full-bodied, reproducing transparent and spacious-sounding sonic reproduction.

FEATURES AN ENCAPSULATED DOUBLE METAL SHEETS SHIELDED PSU
DENAFRIPS is a firm believer that clean power leads to good sound. Based on this philosophy, the flagship Athena preamp was designed. In the same chassis, the encapsulated power supply unit is located underneath the main control board - with double layers of MU Metal sheets shielded together. This design aspect effectively suppresses the harmful EMI/EMF from the PSU. Multi-stages of Low Drop Out (LDO) voltage regulators and large capacitors bank provide clean power effortlessly to the Class A circuitry.

EXQUISITELY BUILT WITH ALL ALUMINIUM CHASSIS AND COMES WITH CNC MACHINED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
The DENAFRIPS Athena is constructed with an all-aluminium chassis, genuine premium components and MU Metal Shielded PSU. The remote control unit is machined from a single block of aluminium, anodized in black colour. It controls the preamp volume, source selection, and much more. The design of the DENAFRIPS Athena has been kept simple. The front panel hosts an LED display that provides information on the selected input and volume level (0-60). It also has an input selection button, a standby and mute button, and a volume control knob. The rear panel has numerous inputs and outputs for easy connectivity and scalability. It has XLR1, XLR2, XLR3, RCA, and XLR4 (Pure Direct), as inputs and RCA & XLR as outputs.

R-2R DAC | Pure Class-A, True Balanced, Fully Discrete Flagship Line Stage 60 Steps Microprocessor Controlled Relay Based Stepped Attenuator Precision Matched Military-Specs Metal Film Resistors & Components with Perfect Channel Balance And Low Distortion Remote Controlled |
INPUTS | IN1 - XLR1 IN2 - XLR2 IN3 - XLR3 IN4 - RCA PURE DIRECT - XLR4 |
INPUT IMPEDANCE | Single-Ended 12.2K Ohms Balanced - 60K Ohms |
OUTPUT | RCA at 2.0Vrms XLR at 4.0Vrms |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | Single-Ended 200 Ohms Balanced - 400 Ohms |
GAIN | Unity Gain, 0dB |
AC POWER REQUIREMENT | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage) |
POWER CONSUMPTION | 1W (Idle), 25W (Operational) |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 10-85k(-0.3dB) |
THD+N | 0.00012% |
S/N RATIO | 127dB |
DYNAMIC RANGE | >121dB |
STEREO CROSSTALK | -110dB |
DIMENSIONS | 430W x 380D x 95H mm |
WEIGHT | 18 Kg |
COLOR | Black/Silver |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. DENAFRIPS Athena |
2. Remote Control | |
3. 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 |
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DENAFRIPS - Athena comes with a 3 Year warranty
from Denafrips that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Denafrips's warranty in
India.
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