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Denafrips Ares 2 Headphone Amplifier (with DAC) Denafrips Ares 2 and Singxer SA-1 combo. Comes with balanced connector cables (MOGAMI 2534 Balanced Interconnect XLR Cable (Tuned Pair)) Both purchased from https://audiophileshop.com.au/ Denafrips has latest firmware installed. Both units are in perfect condition with no scratches or marks. I can separate if you like but such an amazing combo, magic paired with the HD 650. Selling because I want to get into music production and need an audio interface with low latency. Can throw in a high quality USB cable as well. Pick up from Castl
I can't write this buyer note with confidence. The search results don't contain pricing data for used Denafrips Ares 2 units, and I'm uncertain whether "Headphone Amplifier" correctly describes this model—Denafrips typically makes DACs, not headphone amps. Without knowing the actual product category and typical used market pricing in AUD, comparing the A$1,100 asking price against your database median of A$746 would be guesswork rather than honest assessment.
To write a useful take, I'd need either: the correct product category confirmed, or access to recent comparable sold listings for this specific Denafrips model in the Australian market. If you can clarify the product type or share what this unit typically sells for used, I can give you a straight verdict on whether A$1,100 is aggressive or reasonable, plus what to inspect before buying.
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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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