Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC

CHF 599.00
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC
Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC

Denafrips Erato - R2R DAC

CHF 599.00
Color (Design)

Delivery time approx. 1-2 weeks

 

ERATO R-2R DAC 

Hear Music as It Was Meant to Be Heard

The ERATO is a powerful desktop R-2R DAC that delivers professional-level audio resolution in a compact, elegant design.

Dedicated to the purest sound, it features an advanced, discrete R-2R ladder network that ensures remarkable linearity and minimal distortion, capturing every nuance of your favorite tracks.

Made from premium components and an extremely low-noise power supply, the ERATO delivers silence like a deep black background. This allows details to shine with exceptional clarity while offering a wide soundstage and precise instrument separation.

Precise Craftsmanship, Pure Design

The ERATO’s housing is carefully milled from high-quality aluminum. It provides excellent shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) to protect the sensitive audio circuits inside.

The minimalist design with clean lines and subtle physical buttons seamlessly integrates into any audio setup – whether on a studio desk or as part of a home theater system. Every detail, from the smooth surface to the tactile feedback of the buttons, reflects the premium craftsmanship invested in creating an uncompromising audio experience.

Truly Balanced R-2R Network

The heart of the ERATO is its truly balanced R-2R DAC architecture. It features 4 sets of discrete resistor networks for the left and right channels, ensuring unmatched signal integrity and symmetry.

Each resistor is hand-selected and carefully matched to minimize tolerance errors. The result is extremely low distortion and an exceptionally smooth, natural sound rarely achieved by digital-to-analog converters.

  • Truly Balanced Architecture

  • Extremely Low Distortion & Minimal Noise

  • Excellent Linear Dynamic Range

  • Uncompromising Audio Quality

Experience audio production as the artist intended – with the truly balanced R-2R network.

Internal View & Components

  • USB Audio Interface: Equipped with a powerful USB audio solution that ensures stable and jitter-free data transmission.

  • Toroidal Transformer: Custom-made, high-quality toroidal transformer with extremely low noise and high efficiency, providing clean power to the audio circuits.

  • R-2R Ladder Network: High-precision, discrete resistor ladder network that offers exceptional linearity and accuracy in digital-to-analog conversion.

  • Balanced Analog Output: Premium balanced analog output stage offering exceptional signal-to-noise ratio and wide dynamic range.

Connections & Formats

The ERATO is equipped with multiple input and output options, making it versatile for a wide range of audio systems.

Inputs:

  • USB (Supports up to PCM 384kHz / DSD256)

  • Coaxial (Supports up to PCM 192kHz)

  • Optical (Supports up to PCM 192kHz)

Outputs:

  • Balanced XLR Output

  • Unbalanced RCA Output

Highly compatible with various sources such as PCs, digital drives, and streaming devices, it delivers faithful (High-Fidelity) performance across all connections.

Convenient Control & Endless Possibilities

The included remote control allows you to adjust volume, switch inputs, and mute, ensuring effortless operation. The front panel is equipped with LED indicators showing the current sampling rate and input source, keeping you informed at a glance. The ERATO combines professional performance with user-friendly convenience, making it the perfect addition to any audio system.

Dimensions & Power Supply

  • Dimensions: Height: 50mm / Width: 200mm / Length: 220mm

Dedicated Audio Power Supply The ERATO features a special audio power supply system designed to isolate noise and provide pure, stable power to sensitive audio circuits.

Specifications

R-2R DAC Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture
True balanced 24BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32 steps FIR Filters)
Low Thermal Effect, High Precision Hand-Matched 0.005% Resistors
FEMTO Crystal 45.1548MHz, 49.152Mhz
Key Features Custom Gold-plated RCA Jacks
Low Noise Power Supply
Digital Signal Processing via FPGA
Adaptive FIFO Buffer and Reclocking
USB inputs support DSD1024. USB supports PCM1536 KHz,
Proprietary USB Audio Solution Based on STM32F446 ARM Cortex-M4 MCU
Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform
Driverless On Mac & Linux
DSD DSD64 All input
DSD64-DSD1024 USB Only
PCM 24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input
44.1-1536 KHz USB Only
Digital Input COAX x 2
OPT x 2
USB2.0 Type B
Analog Output RCA : 2.0V RMS, Output Impedance 625Ω
XLR :4.0 V RMS, Output Impedance 1250 Ω
Sampling Mode Non-Oversampling NOS / Oversampling OS
Filter Selection Slow / Sharp
AC Power Requirement 115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz
Power Consumption ≤20W
Frequency Response 20-70KHz (+1/-3dB)
Level and Gain 4.46V RMS@0dBFS
THD+N ≤0.003%(A)
S/N Ratio ≥119dB(A)
Dynamic Range ≥119dB
Stereo Crosstalk ≤-87dB
Dimension 220 x 255 x 65mm
Weight 3.2 Kg
Color Black / Silver
Warranty 12 Months