Description

ARES 15th Anniversary Edition

I ² S input

A true R-2R NOS digital converter

Enhanced power supply, UPOCC copper cable

Silver/black anodized aluminium frame

12th anniversary update. Firmware v1.8

The Ares 15th has been enhanced with an anodized aluminum chassis, now offered in both silver and black colors.

This highly desired option fulfills the preferences of potential customers who seek a DAC in a compact form factor, particularly with a silver color choice. Building upon the immense popularity of its predecessor, the Ares 15th further elevates the already impressive build quality of the Ares 15th.

DENAFRIPS has customized the AC mains power socket in-house using UPOCC gold-plated copper. As a firm advocate of high-quality power supply being the bedrock of superior sound, DENAFRIPS has opted for a non-switched AC mains socket in the Ares 15th.

This adjustment brings the Ares 15th closer to achieving an exceptional level of perfection.

Alongside the UPOCC gold-plated AC mains socket, the Ares 15th boasts an enhancement in the form of a 60VA O-Core Shielded Transformer. This transformer is meticulously crafted in-house by DENAFRIPS engineers, utilizing UPOCC copper.

The oversized 60VA O-Core Shielded Transformer delivers substantial power to the multi-stage linear power supply of the DAC. This improvement ensures that the Ares 15th receives an abundant and stable power supply for optimal performance.

Technical highlights

Exclusive R2R + DSD architecture

Truly balanced 24 bit R2R + 6 bit DSD (32-stage fir filter)

Resistance 0.01% with low thermal effect and high precision manual matching

Nanosecond crystal 45.1548 MHz, 49.152 MHz

Low noise power supply

First in, first exit buffer

Digital signal processing via FPGA

DSD1024 and PCM1536 support USB input

STM32F446 proprietary USB audio solution based on AMR advanced MCU

Thesycon USB Driver License for Windows Platform

No drivers on Mac and Linux

DSD64 DoP connects all inputs

DSD1024 * USB input only

24 bit/44.1, 48, 88.2, 96176.4192KHz on all inputs

USB input 1536kHz * on

Digital input

Coaxial x 1

OPT x 1

I2S x 1

USB 2.0 Type B

Analog output

RCA is 2.0Vrms, 625 Ω

XLR at 4.0Vrms, 1250 Ω

Frequency response:20-70KHz -3dB

Total harmonic error value:0.004%

Signal-to-noise ratio:115dB

Dynamic range:> 119dB

Stereo Viewfinder:-124dB

Power requirements ca:100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (global voltage, manual selection)

Fuses:T2A/250VAC. Slow fuse 5x20mm 2A

Power consumption: ≤ 20W

Dimensions:215 W x 230 D x 45 H (feet + 18mm)

Package size:375x330x115mm

Packing content: DAC and power cord. No remote control.

Weight:3.5 kg

Color:Black/Silver