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DENAFRIPS ARES 12TH DAC User Manual

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© DENAFRIPS CO. LTD. & VINSHINE AUDIO PTE. LTD. (SINGAPORE)
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
V1.1
4th Jan 2022
ARES 12TH DAC
OWNER’S MANUAL
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DENAFRIPS ARES 12TH DAC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Digital InputsUSB, Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU
Analog OutputsRCA, XLR
Output Voltage (XLR)4.0 Vrms
Output Voltage (RCA)2.0 Vrms
THD+N0.0020%
Power Consumption20W
Weight3.5kg
TypeR-2R DAC
ArchitectureR-2R Ladder
DAC ChipsProprietary R-2R
USB Input SupportDSD1024
Coax/Optical Input SupportPCM 16-24bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
AES/EBU Input SupportPCM 16-24bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
AC Power Requirement100-240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions215 x 230 x 45 mm

Summary

Installation and Safety Instructions

Introduction to the DENAFRIPS ARES 12TH DAC

DENAFRIPS ARES 12TH DAC Design Highlights

Adaptive FIFO Buffer Reclocking

Stores digital audio data in memory for jitter reduction using a precision FEMTO Clock.

Proprietary USB Audio Interface

High-end USB solution powered by STM32F446 MCU for PCM and DSD playback.

Proprietary SPDIF Digital Audio Receiver

Utilizes FPGA for SPDIF decoding, shortening signal path for improved audio quality.

NOS/OS Mode Selection

Allows users to switch between Non-Over-Sampling (NOS) and Over-Sampling (OS) modes.

R-2R and DSD Decoding Architecture

Features 24Bit R-2R DAC and 32-step FIR filters for hardware decoding of PCM and DSD.

DAC Architecture Overview

Details the digital signal processing, Femto Clock, and R-2R ladder network components.

Operating Instructions

Quick Start Guide: Front Panel Operation

Explains the front panel controls, buttons, and LEDs for basic operation.

Quick Start Guide: Sampling Rates and Modes

Details OS/NOS modes, phase selection, and digital audio signal input sampling rates.

Quick Start Guide: Filter and I2S Configuration

Describes how to access and set filter modes and I2S pin-out configurations.

Rear Panel and Input/Output Ports

Identifies the rear panel connections including digital inputs and analog outputs.

USB Driver Installation for Windows OS

Provides instructions for downloading and installing the required USB audio driver on Windows.

Specifications

Warranty Policy

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