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Erato
Hear Music as It Was Meant to Be
ERATO is DENAFRIPS' entry-level true balanced R-2R DAC, designed for music enthusiasts who seek
an authentic listening experience.
Drawing upon DENAFRIPS' years of expertise and technological innovation in discrete R-2R
digital-to-analog conversion, ERATO brings the company's renowned sonic philosophy to a wider
audience through a more accessible approach, allowing more music lovers to step into the world of
genuine R-2R audio.
For listeners who value realism, musicality, and emotional engagement, ERATO is more than just a
DAC—it is a bridge between digital audio sources and the soul of music. With every playback, it
restores music to its most natural, pure, and authentic form.
Precision Craftsmanship, Pure Design
ERATO features a unibody chassis precision-machined from solid aluminum alloy using full CNC
machining and finished with a premium anodized surface. Its refined metal construction delivers a
level of fit, finish, and tactile quality that far exceeds its class.
Beyond aesthetics, the robust aluminum enclosure effectively shields the internal circuitry from
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI), providing a cleaner and
more stable operating environment for both the digital and analog stages. With a quieter
background, the subtle details, nuances, and emotions within the music can emerge with greater
clarity and naturalness.
True Balanced R-2R Network
At the heart of the ERATO is DENAFRIPS' signature discrete R-2R DAC architecture. Each channel is
driven by an independent high-speed CPLD control system and utilizes two sets of meticulously
selected and matched 0.005% ultra-precision resistor networks, forming a true balanced decoding topology.
Compared with mainstream Delta-Sigma DAC architectures, R-2R technology, with its unique
operating principle, offers a more natural rendering of the audio information contained within digital
signals, delivering a fluid and coherent musical presentation with rich detail, dimensionality, and
emotional engagement.
As a result, you can expect ：
• More lifelike and natural vocal reproduction
• Richer and more nuanced instrumental textures
• Greater soundstage clarity, depth, and spatial separation
• More complete retrieval of microdynamics and fine details
Every note is rendered with a convincing sense of weight, space, and air, bringing you closer to the essence of the performance.
Paired with a carefully
selected high-capacity
filter capacitor array,
providing stable,
low-noise power delivery
independently for both
the digital and analog
stages.
ERATO is equipped with an FPGA digital processing platform. DENAFRIPS incorporates years of digital audio R&D experience into its core FPGA algorithms. Through precise clock management, digital filtering, and low-jitter processing technologies, it provides stable and efficient data support for the R-2R decoding system.
Each channel is equipped
with an independent
high-speed CPLD control
system and utilizes two
sets of meticulously
matched 0.005%
ultra-precision resistor
ladder networks, forming
a truly balanced decoding
architecture.
To provide a stable and clean power supply environment for every stage of the circuit, ERATO is equipped with a 60VA O-Core shielded transformer designed and manufactured by DENAFRIPS. It utilizes high-purity copper windings and incorporates multi-layer copper shielding structures between the windings, effectively reducing
the impact of EMI and
EMF on the audio circuitry.
Clean Power Is the Foundation of Great Sound
ERATO is available in two power voltage versions. Please select either 230V or 115V.
Rich input and output interfaces, supporting coaxial, USB, and optical inputs, as well as RCA
and XLR outputs, meeting a wide range of connection requirements.
ERATO supports :
• PCM: 24bit/44.1,48,88.2,96, 176.4, 192 KHz All Input
44.1-1536 KHz USB Only
• DSD: DSD64 All input；DSD64-DSD1024 USB Only
It also provides sele ctable sound tuning modes:
•NOS (Non-Oversampling)
•OS (Oversampling)
Whether you prefer a natural and smooth analog-style presentation, or a more precise and clear modern monitoring
sound, ERATO can meet the needs of different system configurations and personal listening preferences.
Convenient control, all within your reach
ERATO supports infrared remote control functionality, making daily use easier and more convenient. Users do not need to approach the device and can use the remote control to perform common operations such as input source switching, NOS/OS mode selection, digital filter switching, and standby control, easily adapting to different listening scenarios. Whether immersed in music appreciation or used with a complete Hi-Fi system for long-distance operation, ERATO can provide a more comfortable and smooth user experience.
DENAFRIPS Sound Philosophy
Pure sound, true emotion. ERATO continues DENAFRIPS’ consistent design philosophy—using
technology to serve music and using authenticity to move the listener. It is not only a DAC, but also
a key to unlocking the true world of R-2R music.
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