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Denafrips Terminator II Digital Analog Converter (DAC) No introduction required for the awesome DAC. Bought from Dacman Audio so it is not a grey import. The DAC has the original firmware as I never bothered upgrading it. I was (and still am) happy as Larry with this piece of gear. I have the original boxes so I’m happy to ship at buyer’s cost. The unit has a nearly invisible mark I’ve tried to capture on the pictures. Other than that it is in mint condition. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Paypal F&F, EFT. Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By Colonel Sanders 0
This is late-generation Denafrips territory, so the timing is good if you want a top-tier R2R DAC without paying new-stock money. At A$4,600, it sits a little below the A$4,800 used asking I found, so this looks fair-to-good, not a bargain-basement steal, but still sensibly priced for a like-new unit.
The appeal here is straightforward: the Terminator II is widely regarded as a serious high-end DAC, with the kind of weighty, organic presentation and strong timing that makes Denafrips popular with both PCM and DSD listeners. In like-new condition, with the box and accessories ideally present, it’s the sort of purchase that can make sense for a long-term keeper rather than a stopgap.
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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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