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In Reply to: RE: "No R2R experience" posted by AbeCollins on June 05, 2022 at 08:38:57
Strange, my original Denafrips Ares shines in the areas you call out as missing or lacking in the Ares II sample you auditioned. Nor have I seen these deficiencies mentioned in any of the Ares II reviews I've watched or read. FWIW, I use mine with a CXC transport/Oyaide 510 coax. IOW, nothing outrageous.
Maybe you pulled a bad sample :(
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What did you get to replace your Ares DAC ?I've compared a handful of DACs along with the Denafrips Ares II. I can understand the appeal [everybody raves about it] but it wasn't for me. These somewhat recent auditions are better to my ears:
- RME ADI-2 DAC FS
- PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC
- Ayre QB9-DSD
- Chord Qutest
- Topping D90But as we know, it comes down to personal preference. No argument from me that the Ares II was smooth and warm - but it gave up detail and 'slam' and it got a bit congested with anything but 'simple music'.
Edits: 06/06/22 06/06/22
Abe... No, still have the original Ares. Also have an LM 502 in a second system. Actually pleased with both of these DACs. If I were to replace either, the current Denafrips Ares or Pontus would be topping the list. That said, my friend is quite excited about his RME, so I may have to investigate in that direction as well. Bottom line, there's a lot of reasonably priced DAC's out there to choose from. Just have to find the one that fits your ear and budget of course.
If you like the Ares you might not like the RME. The RME is more on the transparent and detailed side with no warmth. On it's own I don't consider the RME to be bright but some might find it to be just that if compared against the Ares II.
Interesting you mention that. My friend with the RME DAC also has a Border Patrol DAC. I guess one could assume these two DAC's represent a wide gap in their sonic signatures. Yet he's able to enjoy both. In his words, the RME presents more detail for sure, yet its voiced in such a way that it's enjoyable and in no way fatiguing. He's also owned the Ares II along the way. To put simply, he says the Ares II falls somewhere in the middle of the two above DAC's in its presentation.
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