Conclusion: Build quality wise there is nothing to complain about, it is sturdy as a tank and built to last. Maybe a silver anodized color option should also be offered in the future.I did enjoy my time with Denafrips Ares as it shown me the darker side of the moon. Not all digital sources are sounding the same, some are literally on the opposite side of things. If you can’t stand harsh and edgy sounding audio sources you got to try a R-2R ladder DAC.Love your LPs and hate your CDs? I hear you loud and clear and I think this one might change your opinion on digital sources.Denafrips Ares can be ...$1028, but not sure that USD
https://www.denafrips.com/ares
I think OCD HiFi Guy did a video where this was included. If it is, it didn’t sound too good compared to the other DACs he used in the shoot out
Yep but it was the Ares, not the Ares 2, didn’t do anything for me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvMcc1z5DKA
But he also compared te $4500 Terminator which sounded vg, but way pit of my reach