DENAFRIPS ARES II R-2R DAC

Basic functions & features of the most popular Denafrips DAC - Ares II
Some tricks:
1. Keep it on/standby 24/7 for the best sound.
2. Use only the RCA or XLR output, but not both at the same time - the outputs are shared, connecting both outputs may degrade the SQ depending on the input stage design of the connected devices.
3. Configuration Guide for NOS/OS: www.denafrips....
4. Setup for Win/Mac OS
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5. We go green, manual can be downloaded here: www.denafrips....
Thank you for your support, appreciate it

[@davidatrakchi2707]

I'm using the Ares ll for several months now, I find it's sound amazing, I checked it against Chord Hugo, though they have different sound stamp, I found the sound of the Ares ll to be more realistic. And, during that time I needed the support from Vinshin and the manufacturer, all the guys in service and Alvin made sure I get the best service. Once you will start selling CD transports I'll buy one from you though I mostly stream music

[@VinshineAudio]

Thank you for the positive feedback, sir David! We always do our level best to serve our customers. Despite the limited resources, we work extraordinarily hard to keep up the service level. I do hope our hard work pay off, someday :)

[@twenty4seven368]

Thank you for this video. I’ve had the ares II for about a month now and didn’t know about the windows driver installation. While it sounded good without installing the driver, the sound did improve quite a bit with the ares driver. There is more air in the sound, it’s much smoother and richer, and I can listen at louder volumes without hurting my ears. Bravo!

[@VinshineAudio]

It's important to install the Windows driver. Guide: www.denafrips.com/win-os

[@Guy-vz5gc]

I find the LEDs easy on the eyes, and that there isn't really a need to change the settings too often...

[@VinshineAudio]

The hidden LED!

[@funky_bottoms8675]

Just received my Ares today., it didn’t take long for shipping at all. I’m impressed with the sound imaging from what I hear so far. I can’t imagine the sound getting better after the burn in period. Amazing product, worth the money. 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@VinshineAudio]

Thank you for the compliments sir! Enjoy the amazing Ares II DAC!

[@edbrumbaugh9202]

Goog video thank you. Setting the NOS / OS and slop looks pretty straight forward. Thanks again.

[@VinshineAudio]

Thank you, Ed!

[@pinoyxbox]

Loved my Ares 2 paired with Singxer SA-1 💪

[@RUMBLEGO1]

Loved, as in past tense? Did you move on? Was thinking about getting this unit.

[@VinshineAudio]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@ruger6049]

USB- type C input is on my wishlist. 😉

[@1324390]

I'm fine with the minimalistic design (no screen display and tiny LED lights) but there should be dedicated buttons for OS and NOS and filter switching.

[@VinshineAudio]

Thanks for the feedback Feizai!

[@johnratcliffe6438]

I agree. Crazy that there isn't.

[@dksculpture]

Good explanation. Nice job 👍

[@VinshineAudio]

Thank you, David. You're better!

[@NemoPropaganda]

Thank you Alvin!! This was really helpful :)

[@VinshineAudio]

Thanks, Nemo!

[@boballard6040]

Well done Alvin. I suspect the lack of a led screen is to keep the cost down. Once it's setup just enjoy the music! Mine was shipped today and excited for the arrival.

[@erics.4113]

You beat me to it. Just ordered mine an hour ago. Probably most excited about this arrival over any other gear purchase. My first adventure with a stand-alone DAC.

[@VinshineAudio]

Thanks Bob. DENAFRIPS is purist

[@erics.4113]

@@VinshineAudio I'm loving the ares 2. I don't know how it managed to get to me in 5 days from Singapore but that was awesome! I was thinking 3-4weeks and it got here faster than the power cord I ordered for it that came from California lol

[@1324390]

@@erics.4113 The units are normally sent from the depot in Hong Kong.

[@erics.4113]

@@1324390 is that there home depot? That must be some store! 😜

[@ThePupil]

Eagles, always great to listen to.. But now a question. Would it be possible to create an auto detect function in future firmware updates so it automatically switches from standby to ON when a signal input is detected? If not, what are the differences in power usage between standby to ON?

[@papagaio1696]

My power amp has no balanced inputs. Can I connect the Dac directly to the amp and if so what cable do you recommend? Thanks

[@HoomanR17]

Thanks for the video..when you suggest leaving it "on".. do you consider standby "on" or are you suggesting that it is left "on" such that the LED for the input lights up.

[@lmk928]

i left it "on" with all LEDs lit up, so as my amplifiers, all "on"

[@VinshineAudio]

You may leave it 'on'. It consumes the same power

[@renatomorais8136]

@@VinshineAudio I have one of these and I'm still confused about this detail. The DAC consumes the same in standby or fully on? And by the way, power consuption of 20w over what period of time?

[@pandariaxxx]

thanks, very useful video

[@VinshineAudio]

Glad to hear you find it useful!

[@VictorZubakin]

Hi Alvin, is it worth getting a better power cable for the Ares II? Any recommendations - I'm in Australia.

[@ohnonate]

Hi Alvin, do you suggest using optical out or coax out for better performance?

[@VinshineAudio]

I personally prefer OPT for the isolation :)

[@johnratcliffe6438]

Never use optical. The jitter is crazy.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

@@Straight_outta_bounds Yes, that's a fact.

[@manuelescueta2421]

Good to see you in this video, Alvin. I used to “see” you via email :) How would the sound via your co-ax Mogami cable compare with that thru an optic cable?

[@VinshineAudio]

I like Mogami cable!

[@farbschlachterei]

Dear Alvin. This power cords you've recommend, can you please link them here?

[@VinshineAudio]

I am a studio grade cable believer. My cable preference list: Power: www.gothamaudiousa.com/assemblies/Gotham_illinois_powershieldedACpower.htm Analog I/C: RCA: shop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/Audio-Speaker-Cable/NF-Phonokabel-Stereo-Paar-Epilogue-QuadCore-HighEnd-EP3F.html XLR: usashop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/HiFi-Home/NF-Phonokabel-Stereo-Paar-Epilogue-QuadCore-HighEnd-EPB1.html Digital I/C: RCA SPDIF: usashop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/Audio-Speaker-Cable/S-PDIF-75-SC-Focusline-MS-Highflex-FSA1.html BNC SPDIF (Clock): usashop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/BNC-Video-Cable/Wordclock-SC-Focusline-L-Highflex-FL59.html AES/EBU: shop.sommercable.com/Kabel/Sonstige/AES-EBU-DMX512-Binary-234-AES-EBU-MKII-B20Q.html Optical: shop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/HiFi-Home/Optisches-Digitalkabel-Polymer-Optische-Faser-POF-HIA-TLTL.html USB/I2S: HDMI i2s: usashop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/HiFi-Home/Multimediakabel-EXCELSIOR-BlueWater-EBH4.html USB: www.adl-av.com/products/cables/usb/ RJ45: shop.sommercable.com/en/Cable/Computer-Media-Cable/Netzwerkkabel-SC-Mercator-CAT-7-PUR-P7HS.html

[@ardalay88]

@@VinshineAudio What speaker cable do you use?

[@jean-martingauthier5551]

Hi, could you please tell us again which brands of cables you recommend? thank you!

[@VinshineAudio]

I am a studio grade cable believer. My cable preference list: Power: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/gotham-power-cord Analog I/C: RCA: hwww.beatechnik.com/product-page/analog-phono-rca-cable XLR: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/analog-balanced-xlr-cable Digital I/C: SPDIF Coax: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/digital-spdif-coaxial-cable AES/EBU: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/digital-aes-ebu-cable USB: USB: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/usb-cable p.s. Beatechnik.com is sister company of Vinshine Audio.

[@lazzzzze1]

I just received one used, but no lights come on when the switch is turned on. I tested the fuse, but it was fine. Am I missing something?

[@VinshineAudio]

Hi, please reach out to us at [e-mail] Our tech support will be able to assist you

[@NSacristanCSAT]

Hi, could you post the sales information for the power cord and inter-connects that you mentioned in this video, thank you.

[@VinshineAudio]

I am a studio grade cable believer. My cable preference list: Power: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/gotham-power-cord Analog I/C: RCA: hwww.beatechnik.com/product-page/analog-phono-rca-cable XLR: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/analog-balanced-xlr-cable Digital I/C: SPDIF Coax: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/digital-spdif-coaxial-cable AES/EBU: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/digital-aes-ebu-cable USB: USB: www.beatechnik.com/product-page/usb-cable p.s. I am the co-founder of Beatechnik.com

[@andrewn835]

Hi Alvin. Thanks for the video. Do you have any other links to power cord recommendations for the Ares 12th? I couldn’t find the Gotham/Lincoln cables in stock. Thanks!

[@Boutsik]

What is the make and model of the transport you are using?

[@VinshineAudio]

It's a Soundaware A1 streamer :)

[@jmp622]

Please provide clear instructions

[@rhonda837]

cd player with 2 rca plugs?

[@VinshineAudio]

Sorry I didn't get the question

[@rhonda837]

@@VinshineAudio do you sell the cord to connect cd digital out to dac?

[@rhonda837]

@@VinshineAudio ?

[@morespinach9832]

Not a helpful video. 10 mins. Without any markers so we can get straight to the setting we want. And even there you are yourself confused about ON or OFF. My Ares has reset somehow. I need to go back to OS, Slow filter. How? Right now only OPT1 is on. Regardless of what I do with that Mute button and pressing OPT2, the device always comes back with OPT1 as the red led. What now?

[@VinshineAudio]

Sorry for the amateur video content. We will do better! Please find the written guide here: www.denafrips.com/config-ares

[@user-ym8lg6ec6v]

没有中文字幕實在聽不懂你在說什麼？對這台DAC蠻有興趣的，只是看不懂在介紹什麼啊？

[@VinshineAudio]

My apologies! Please reach out to us at [e-mail]