Denafrips Ares upgrade by Ian Canada

Denafrips Ares DAC upgrade using components from Ian Canada. Discover how these enhancements can transform your Dac and take it to the pro level, bringing out the best in your audio setup. We'll cover the installation process, key benefits, and a detailed sound comparison.
Link to upgrade page on IanCanada Site
iancanada.ca/products/denafri...
High Power Magnifying Glass Hand Held (affiliate Link)
amzn.to/3XujfWV
Canada link amzn.to/3RDpkwh
Streamer in this Video
• Building a World class...

[@andreacountry8471]

"Hights rolled off" isn't an upgrade...

[@kurt120032002]

This is interesting, but I would be even more interested in a project about how to take Soekris 2941 system and upgrade it. Sure PSU is not that hard to upgrade, but I would be more interested in how to send an I2S signal in to that board. I think Soekris 2941 is a more interesting project then Ares becasue it is literally 500 Euros with very good performance for the price. I took a look at the layot but does not quite match with Ian Canada's reclock board for I2S.

[@LuxAudio389]

It's probably economically better to have a local electronics repair shop do the upgrade. Shipping is still expensive, but it's superb that he offers to do it.

[@nickolaymiltenov]

My modest option is that if you can hear a difference only by replacing the clock.....well this DAC is poorly built and not good at all.

[@michel8166]

Once again nice video, I'm really curious about the TDA1541A you are working on, I hear good reports about this type of TDA number DAC, I'm really looking forward to it.

[@jungtarcph]

But if you play via Optical, does the Aries even use the clock? Or only via USB?

[@jackhastings9800]

I would buy a LAiV Harmony DAC and pay the exta then doing that mod.

[@michaelmajchrzak3476]

Do you consider sharing or selling schematics for TDA 1541A DAC?

[@michaelmajchrzak3476]

Hello Gabi, nice video. It's definitely a good option for those who already have the Denafrips Ares. However, if someone is interested in this DAC, they should consider the Denafrips Ares 15th. I already have large-size clocks. Ian board won't be needed anymore.

[@gorandjurdjevic4959]

same story with Holo Cayan 2 , connect after Altera fpga and Laiv Dac is .....😂😂😂

[@Geolog66]

I have aquired the Iris 12th DDC as a bridge between my computer and my DAC and I am very satisfied.

[@Pete.across.the.street]

I replaced the clocks and power supply in my eversolo dmp-a8 with Ian Canada . Great improvements 🎉

[@Roger-lz9ro]

This s great being able to change clocks on the Denafrips Ares

[@BrianS-xg5uq]

Brilliant stuff Gabster...now i need an upgrade kit for my pontus II ;)

[@BostonMike68]

Thanks Gab! I would love to be able to learn some of these diy projects, I have designed my own speakers . The main reason why I go the diy route is because of the money savings. I want good sound quality but I'm unfortunately on a budget and this is an expensive hobby. I could never have speakers like this if I didn't design and build myself.

[@beherit98]

I hope Ian Canada comes up with a mod for the denafrips pontus as well , that would be awesome !

[@marcodeangelis4535]

as always thank you for all your experiments, one question.....I noticed that on

[@teknolojigundemi]

Your contents are very good. I recently bought Holo Audio Cyan 2 and need a quality streamer with good psu and clock to match price/performance. Upgrading clocks maybe next step for enchancin sound quality. Streamer must be stable and support both Android-IOS remote app's. Thank you.

[@carminedesanto6746]

Greetings from Guelph.☕️🌧️

[@everardwilliams2918]

are ians clocks better than those in the terminator or the Gaia?