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Fin digital to digital converter. Nyskick. Nypris 620Euro = 7000SEK Produkt info - https://www.denafrips.eu/d-d-converters/iris-15th Review -https://theaudiobeatnik.com/review-denafrips-iris-ddc-digital-to-digital-converter/

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This is a seller’s market for the category at this asking price: at kr5,500, it sits well above the recent comparable cluster, whose median is kr3,803 and 75th percentile is kr4,223. That makes the listing ambitious, not merely fair, and it would need some extra value to justify the gap.

The upside is that this sort of DDC is a meaningful digital front end: the IRIS line is well regarded for cleaning up USB input and giving DACs a more stable, lower-jitter feed, so it can be a real system-shaper rather than a subtle accessory. If the unit is complete and genuinely clean, the appeal is in saving a lot on a tidy, proven piece of digital kit; if not, at this price I’d want to see condition, included power supply, and any original accessories very clearly documented before pulling the trigger.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Denafrips

Denafrips emerged in 2012 from Guangzhou, China, founded by Mr. Zhao, an electronics engineer with a Bachelor’s degree and over 15 years at a major OEM manufacturer. Raised amid a family of trained engineers, Zhao launched the brand as a modest five-person venture in the Panyu district, where it has since expanded into a 15,000-square-foot facility employing 40 to 90 staff. All research, development, assembly, quality control, and most manufacturing occur in-house, embodying a commitment to self-reliance in a hub of high-end audio production.

The brand specializes in proprietary discrete R-2R digital-to-analog converters (DACs), its cornerstone products, alongside CD transports, digital-to-digital converters, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and headphone amplifiers. This lineup, grown from four initial DACs to over a dozen, prioritizes analog-like warmth and natural timbre over sterile measurements, with the name Denafrips acronymizing values like Dynamic, Exquisite, Natural, Attractive, Fidelity, Refined, Intoxicating, Pure, and Sophisticated.

Denafrips holds a strong position in the high-end audiophile market, celebrated for innovative engineering, meticulous craftsmanship, and exceptional value that challenges pricier Western rivals. Positive reviews and owner feedback worldwide affirm its sonic prowess, backed by a three-year warranty and direct-to-consumer sales, cementing its status as a Chinese pioneer delivering refined digital purity without inflated premiums.

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