ARES 15TH Anniversary Edition I²S Input
True NOS R-2R DAC
Enhanced Power Supply
Anodised Aluminium Chassis Silver/Black
Upgraded 12th Anniv
 
REVIEWs:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH3L1JOAOaw
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEV9vn-THVM
 
SET UP!!! VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95L4y1GGkgE
Technical Highlights
Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture
True balanced 24BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32 steps FIR Filters)
Low Thermal Effect, High Precision Hand-Matched 0.01% Resistors
LPNO Crystal 45.1548MHz, 49.152Mhz
Low Noise Power Supply
FIFO Buffer
Digital Signal Processing via FPGA
DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports On USB Input
Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU
Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform
Driverless On Mac & Linux
 
DSD
DSD64-DoP On All Input
DSD1024* On USB Input Only
PCM
24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input
1536kHz* On USB Input
 
Sampling Mode: Oversampling OS / Non-Oversampling NOS
 
Digital Input
Coax x 1
OPT x 1
I2S x 1
USB2.0 Type B
 
Analog Output
RCA at 2.0Vrms, 625 Ω
XLR at 4.0Vrms, 1250 Ω
 
Frequency Response: 20-70KHz -3dB
THD+N: 0.002%
S/N Ratio: 115dB
Dynamic Range: >119dB
Stereo Crosstalk: -124dB
 
AC Power Requirement: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage, Manual Selector)
Fuse: T2A/250VAC. 5x20mm 2A Slow Blow
Power Consumption: ≤20W
Dimension: 215W x 221D x 44H mm (Feet +18mm)
Package Dim: 375 x 330 x 115 mm
Package Content: DAC & Power Cord. If you need to add a remote control, please contact our staff.
Weight: 3.5 Kg
Color: Black / Silver
 
Warranty: 12 Months
For Canada and US and regions - you will need to pay VAT with the courier before delivery . Based on declared value the VAT is collected by DHL typically the same day as they are ready to make delivery and is the responsibility of the receiver. We can help save you money on declared value if you are confused contact us to elaborate.  
 
Important Note for USA Customers
Tariffs on Chinese electronics to the US involve multiple layers, including existing Section 301 duties (around 15-30%),
 
Thank you for your understanding and support!