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Denafrips Hestia Pre Amplifier Denfrips Hestia Pre amplifier. With remote control. Pure Class-A, True Balanced, Fully Discrete Line Stage with a 60-Step Microprocessor Controlled Relay Based Stepped Attenuator, Precision-Matched Resistors & Components with Perfect Channel Balance And Low Distortion. A very low measure of 0.000230% distortion is quoted. The Hestia offers 2 XLR inputs and a single RCA input. Outputs are available in XLR and RCA. Has a small dent in remote control. Does not effect use of remote. See picture attached. Has original packaging. Specs https://www.denafrips.com/hestia
Denafrips Hestia preamps—fully balanced Class A with relay-switched R2R volume—hold steady used value thanks to their low distortion (0.00023%), 120dB SNR, and solid build. New 12th/15th editions retailed around AUD1,600-1,900 locally after duties, with used examples typically trading in the AUD1,000-1,400 range depending on condition and revision. At AUD750 for an unknown-condition unit, this looks like a bargain if it's a later 12th/15th model without issues—potentially 40-50% below market.
Before biting, verify the exact revision (12th/15th have better specs than earlier ones) and test for relay chatter or channel imbalance, common if the attenuator's been overused. Insist on the original remote, power cable, and manual; check hours used if metered, and probe for any hum from the Class A output stages. A quick bench test seals it.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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