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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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    Bert CaballeroOct 15, 2026
    Does the digital coax input of the denafrips 12th read dsd files?

    Summary

    Installation and Safety Instructions

    Introduction to the DENAFRIPS ARES 12 TH DAC

    DENAFRIPS ARES 12 TH 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-2 R 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 I2 S 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

    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

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