Denafrips Ares 15th DAC

Tessie

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I want to buy the Denafrips Ares 15th DAC for my little desktop system. (PC USB connection)
Is this a good combination or is it a waste of money?
 
I never used a standalone DAC before. I just want some options. I listen every day minimal 3 hours to music.
My AMP has the ESS Sabre ES9039 DAC inside but i heard the Ares 15th sounds more musical, so i can switch to it for older or jazz/soul music.
 
I want to say that your DAC is pretty good so I doubt you'll hear a £1,000 improvement, if any. Or maybe try looking at the FiiO K11 R2R if you want to try that different type of DAC, which is £150.

But it's your ears, your pleasure, and your wallet. It's always fun to see what makes a difference, @Friesiansam nailed it: see if you can get one on loan or an easy return if you don't love it.
 
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I know that description is meant to be positive - but to me it suggests a less than accurate sound - and that's a negative as far as I'm concerned.
I'd never pay good money to mask the odd imperfection - and compromise the proper recordings.

But never mind what I think, why not arrange a home loan to see what you think.
 

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