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Denafrips Ares 15th Digital Analog Converter (DAC) Up for sale is my Denafrips Ares 15th DAC. Purchased new by me from the local distributor a couple of weeks ago so not even run in yet! Have the original packaging so happy to ship interstate at buyers expense. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: EFT, Cash Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Holds 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $1,200 Date: November 12, 20241 yr
Is A$1,200 the right number for a DAC of this caliber, or are you betting on condition and extras? Against your recent comparable AUD listings, it lands below the median A$1,557 and just under the 25th percentile A$1,372, so it reads as a genuine bargain rather than ambitious. For a Denafrips Ares 15th, that’s a sensible used price if it’s clean and fully functional; typical asking levels in the broader used market tend to sit a bit higher than this once shipping and fees are factored in.
Before buying, verify the exact version and whether it’s the digital input-only unit, since Denafrips revisions and board swaps matter for value. Also check that the PSU is original, the remote works, and all inputs lock properly on both USB and coax/optical; with R-2R DACs, intermittent input handshake issues and power-supply noise are the main things I’d want ruled out.
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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