The presentation from the Ares II and Audiolab transport rivals or exceeds vinyl playback through my Rega Planar 8 w/Apheta 3 and Herron VTPH 2A tube phono. What you have done on a budget with this device is just stunning. My girlfriend, who couldn't care less about machines (unless it's her Porsche SUV) excitedly tells visitors to our home: 'have you heard Michael's stereo; it is so real'. I was listening to Keith Jarrett's 'My Song' CD this morning, and there is a passage n

Now I have spent some time with the Pontus and Hestia. I am very impressed with both the physical build and sonic performance! But I have to say, the remote control that comes with the Hestia is a bit excessive. I would like to suggest a smaller remote (not too small) with just on/off/input/volume. System: Bluesound Node (HDMI ARC from TV and streaming services) Pontus II DAC Hestia Preamp NAD C298 KEF LS50 and KC62 Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase. And I am look

I received the Pontus 2 yesterday and the first thing I noticed was the amazing packaging and protection - double boxed and reinforced boxes with inner polystyrene protection. Amazing. The decice build construction is superior to every other component I own. The thing seems to be carved out of a single billet of aluminium. Really high end and it puts European and American build quality in perspective. A girgeous, minimalist display with a nice tactile sensation when clicking

Thank you for a great product and customer support! When first connected the Hermes to my Bryston Dac, the sound enhanced greatly. The improvement in clarity and dynamics is much better with the Hermes connected to Bryston. However after I connected the Hermes to Ares ii, the music just got so more addictive. I now listened to music all day and can’t stop LOL. Your product is a work of art. Credit: Vu @ USA PRODUCT INFO: https://www.denafrips.com/dac WHERE TO BUY? https://www

I received the Terminator II yesterday WAY AHEAD OF SCHEDULE! Thank you so much and I am just a super happy customer. Have not heard anything quite like this in my system. Thanks again and really hope you have a wonderful holiday season and business continues to be brisk!! Credit: Josh L. @ New York, USA PRODUCT INFO: https://www.denafrips.com/dac WHERE TO BUY? https://www.vinshineaudio.com/shop

I did it properly, the firmware upgrade was succesfull and dac is properly working with the new firmware. Thank you again for the marvellous device, it sounds amazing in my system, awesome musicality and rhythm, detail, really a great designed product for a bargain price. Very nice job! I guess you are selling many of them because all the reviews are so enthusiastic. Credit: Giacomo V. @ Italy PRODUCT INFO: https://www.denafrips.com/dac WHERE TO BUY? https://www.vinshineaudio

I am really enjoying this DAC. I had no idea how much improvement was possible. This is the single biggest leap in sound quality I believe I have ever experienced in my system outside of a speaker swap. I cannot think of one audiophile superlative that this DAC doesn't do better than my Schitt Gungnir MB. Attack, Body, Speed, Detail, Transparency, Soundstage Width and Height etc. all while having the most agreeable, fatigue free sound. Fantastic! Credit: Stephen C PRODUCT INF

Here are some pictures of my humble system. I am very pleased with the Gaia/T2 combo. I use the I2S-C connection between the two with a decent Ethernet RJ45 cable and prefer it over I2S-A HDMI connection. Gaia is connected to my Roon Nucleus via USB. I also have the Gaia clock synchronized with the T2 which further improved the sound of my system. This combo has taken my system to the next level. There's a lot more detail that I hear in my music. More spacious, more air, mo