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The Denafrips Terminator II is a high-end, balanced R-2R ladder digital-to-analog converter that serves as the core sonic engine for high-resolution audio systems.Specification Type: High-end Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).Inputs: USB, Optical, Coaxial, AES/EBU, and I²S (to connect computers, CD players, or streamers).Outputs: RCA (standard) and XLR (balanced) to connect to your amplifier.Audio Formats: Plays high-resolution audio files (PCM up to 1536kHz and DSD up to DSD1024).Size: 43 x 38 x 10.5 cm (17 x 15 x 4.1 inches).Weight: 19 kg (41.8 lbs) — It is very heavy due to its solid metal chassis and power suppliesLocal pick up / inspection / purchase available at Archer High Fidelity in Falls Church, VA. We are a vintage sales and service specialist covering the Washington DC metro area.All major credit cards accepted, as well as PayPal, check on clearing, and Venmo.Any other questions, please feel free to ask.
This is a strong deal. At US$3,995, it sits well below the US$4,731 25th percentile and far under the US$5,681 median, so it reads as a bargain rather than merely fair.
The Terminator is well regarded for big, natural, highly resolved R-2R sound with serious drive and scale, and it remains a credible high-end DAC even by newer standards. If the unit is clean and includes the right power supply, remote, and original packaging, this is the kind of asking price that should move quickly.
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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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