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Mycket fint försteg som det är skrivet en hel del om på nätet. Har stått oanvänt en tid efter att jag uppgraderat till ett annat. Original kartong finns så kan skicka.
Buyer’s market territory here: at kr15,000, this sits just under the kr15,130 median and within the tight recent band between kr14,933 and kr15,275, so it reads as a fair-to-slightly-strong buy rather than a steal. It’s not low enough to call a bargain, but it’s priced sensibly for a respected flagship preamp.
The Athena is well regarded for its fully balanced, Class-A, relay-stepped design and for sounding clean, spacious, and quietly authoritative without a lot of electronic signature. That makes it appealing if you want a preamp that can disappear into the system and let the source and power amp do the talking. If the unit is complete with remote and original packaging, that adds real value; at this price, a clean, well-kept example is absolutely worth serious consideration.
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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