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HERMES 15th
Classic Design
Upgraded with an anodized aluminum chassis
High-end OCXO
24-bit/
192kHz DSD1024
100W Rated O-CoreStable Operation at 80W
MASTER CLOCK ECO-SYSTEM
Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators for Digital Signal Processing
The HERMES 15th DDC incorporates advanced technologies from our highly acclaimed DAC series, leveraging over a decade of technical expertise to deliver the true essence of sound.
OCC Copper 80VA O-Core Transformer
Denafrips HERMES 15th
The Central Power of Pure Digital Signal
Born from flagship DNA
Redefining the benchmark for mid-to-high-end DDCs
The 15th Anniversary Mid-to-High-End Product
It completely replaces the original steel chassis, featuring a housing crafted through CNC precision machining from aluminum. The chassis undergoes anodization and fine-brushing, which not only significantly enhances mechanical stability, vibration resistance, and thermal dissipation but also reveals a substantial metallic luster, showcasing the brand's uncompromising pursuit of craftsmanship.
As a landmark mid-to-high-end release for our 15th anniversary, the HERMES 15th is equipped with an aluminum chassis sourced from the same series as DENAFRIPS' flagship models. It brings you flagship-grade construction at a mid-range, accessible price maintaining consistency with the DAC15TH.
This meticulous machining lays a solid foundation for superior sonic stability, long-term reliability, and effective electromagnetic shielding. The result is a dual upgrade in both visual and tactile experience, while simultaneously ensuring purer and more stable sound performance over time.
FPGA DSP
WHAT IS A 'DDC'?
USB INPUT
OUTPUTS
FIFO BUFFER
RECLOCK
SIGNAL
ISOLATION
Rpi/NUC/Mac/PC
TCXO FEMTO
RECLOCKED
SPDIF·OPT·AES·I2S
LOW JITTER
CLEAN DIGITAL
GALVANIC
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
DIGITAL INPUT
Comprehensive Connectivity — Flexibility for Every System
Inputs: USB / Coaxial / Optical / AES Outputs: Coaxial / Optical / AES / I²S (HDMI) Whether it’s connected to a computer, CD transport, or network streamer, the HERMES 15th serves as the digital signal hub of your system, bridging components seamlessly and elevating overall performance.
The Denafrips HERMES 15th
is a mid-tier Digital-to-Digital Converter (DDC)
that inherits the technical lineage of the flagship Gaia, combining compact design, refined craftsmanship, and Denafrips’ fifteen years of expertise in digital signal reconstruction It stands as a pure, powerful, and elegant digital hub at the heart of any high-end audio system.
Flagship-Grade FPGA Architecture —
Precision Reconstructed Digital Signal
At its core, the HERMES 15th is powered by a proprietary FPGA DSP architecture, paired with dual temperature-compensated femtosecond OCXO clocks and a FIFO buffering system. This combination achieves ultra-low phase noise and extreme timing precision, virtually eliminating jitter and restoring digital signals to their full vitality and integrity.
HERMES 15th Returning Digital to Its Purest Form
Sound Signature Stability Depth and Musical Soul
The HERMES 15th presents a sound that is natural, precise, and emotionally engaging Its wide, layered soundstage reveals deep, solid bass and airy, delicate highs By providing ideal clock timing to the DAC, it enables music to flow effortlessly full-bodied, immersive, and profoundly musical.
Gold-Plated BNC Connector
Rhodium-plated power socket
Pure Linear Power Supply A Deeper Blacker Background
Custom Capacitor
DSP
High-end OCXO
Mean Well Standby Module
High-Grade Rhodium-Plated Electrical Socket
LDO Regulator
All-Aluminum Body
100W Rated O-Core Stable Operation at 80W: Dual Guarantees of Safety and Durability
Equipped with eight independent ultra-low-noise linear regulators and an 80VA O-core shielded transformer wound with UPOCC copper, the HERMES 15th delivers clean, stable and interference-free power to all internal circuits — unveiling a soundstage that is deeper, darker, and more dimensional.
Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillators for Digital Signal Processing
Multiple Low Dropout (LDO)voltage regulators providesDigital Circuitries stable, low noise DC voltages
Galvanic lsolated by Opto-Coupler
Packed with DENAFRIPS years of experience in DigitalSignal Processing packed inFPGA chip
Field - Effect Transistor
HERMES 15th Front and Rear Panel Display
Back Panel
Empower your system with absolute signal integrity. With the Denafrips HERMES 15th, digital sound meets its purest form — authentic stable and uncompromisingly musical.
Clock Input Ports
Power Input
Functional Buttons
Output Ports
Front Panel
Function Indicator Lights
Input Ports
Note: The dimensions are manually measured. If there is any discrepancy, please refer to the actual product. Thank you!
60 mm
Redefines elegance and performance with its sleek, robust design meticulously crafted from high-quality brushed aluminum. With its classic dimensions, it integrates seamlessly into any high-end audio setup, exuding an unmistakable premium feel
Product Dimensions
254 mm
326 mm
FEATURED REVIEWS
Are DDCs Snake Oil? - Denafrips Hermes 12th Review
Hermes seems to infuse vitality into digital audio streams. The music becomes smoother, more relaxed, and more dynamic. This makes the listening experience more pleasurable and engaging, reduces listening fatigue, and allows you to form a deeper connection with the music.
Credit:
The Audio Stuff
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