I agree. A nice genuine video. I'm subscribing and looking into the ares 2/enyo. How would you discribe the sound signature and instrumental placement?
Having owned the Ares II since 2020 and adding the Iris this past May, I noticed an improvement in soundstage, bass presentation, and greater detail. I upgraded to the Ares 12th when it was released in order to use the I2S connection with the Iris. This combination is pure bliss.
Speaking for myself and I’m guessing most of your TH-cam viewers, you are an audio dealer with the heart of a good friend. Don’t change a thing please!
Got it! That makes perfect sense now. You changed the name to Enyo so there would be no confusion between the new model Ares 12th. Thank you for the explanation. Always look forward to your videos and new products!
Dear Alvin-san, your videos are fine. Also, your English is perfect. Thank-you for all your e-mail & TH-cam updates. Denafrips & Vinshine Audio are excellent, 100% reliable companies. Very best wishes from Japan, (ex. Scotland).
That was a really wonderful explanation of a DDC and the situations where you may benefit from one and also when you may not. Excellent video, and I'm glad you are feeling better! Cheers, Tom
Nice informative video and thanks for the clarification Alvin! Not just another businessman who just sell additional DDC but explaining the real issues and reason!!!
Just received the envoy in mail.after 8 hrs I tested it and WOW it sounds awesome.I upgraded from ifi zen one signature.The Enyo copmpared to the ifi is like limousine to a Hugo.couldn’t be happier.
Your videos are excellent and very informative. I just ordered my Enryo Dac today to replace my Musical Paradise Dac that no longer works. Hoping that I enjoy my music on it as much or even more than my previous Dac.
Thank you for making this video. I was confused between the two. The Aeres 2, however, does appear to be darker black in color in the video. It might just be the lighting. As far as you not sounding like other TH-camrs, that is a good thing. This is more genuine, and from what you are saying, it shows that there is integrity behind the company which makes me want to do business with you more now. Thank you again.
Your videos are top quality, always have been in my opinion. Your English is just fine, actually better than some Canadians I know. The Aries 12th is getting a few good reviews. I look forward to learning more and possibly will purchase. Thank you... good job explaining the relationship between these 2 audio components and the manner by which one should purchase the DDC. (after the DAC)
Alvin, your English is great as are your videos. You are one of the few honest people in the HIFi business who offers genuine good advice and value to your customers. Thank you!
Excellent and useful video as always. Perhaps next time you could mention the difference between Pontus 2 and Pontus 2 12th and also explain the situation where a DDC may benefit the Pontus. Is the Pontus any better at removing USB imperfections than the Ares?
I guess the enyo also suffers from lips sync issues when going from TV or processor then. This was the reason I sold my Ares, it had to run double duty and it could not
DENAFRIPS DDC/DAC uses Adaptive FIFO Buffer, and Reclocking. These techniques yield excellent jitter rejection, however, the variable latency is inevitable. The latency may have an effect to video/audio lip sync, commonly known as lip-sync. If you plan to use DDC/DAC mainly for gaming/video streaming, it may not be suitable. If you use the DDC/DAC purely for stereo music listening, it would work perfectly. Some TVs come with a feature to adjust the lip sync delay. Example: www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00026069 If the TV comes with such a setting, it will be a good mitigating option to correct the lip sync for TV/movies.
It really depends on which streamer you’re using. If the streamer outputs high quality digital signals, adding a DDC may yield subtle difference. I would consider the diminishing return in this case :)
Good job. We dont need to become youtuber. Just stay ... real ! :) BTW, i spot the new Volumio Primo on the bookshelf. I am waiting the past two months for a review but cannot find one here yet. Maybe you will be the first? ;)
Thanks Kostas, i will keep it that way :) I bet review of the Primo will be available soon. Commenting on sound quality is not my strength. All i could do is to explain its function, use-cases, etc. More on the functional parts rather than sound quality :)
Sir, I have a question. Should stacking the Ares 12th-1 by physically placing it on top of an amplifier such as the Cayin iHA-8 affect the sound in any way? I could swear that the staging collapses and instrument separation become less apparent. I read up on the amplifier saying that its internal transformer coil design allows for mininal magnetic leakage but i couldn't find anything on the Ares 12th-1. Is magnetic leakage a thing with your DAC and should it affect audio?
Thanks for the video, but should have just kept "Ares II" name, and have "Ares 12th Anniversary Special Edition" for the new product. The way they chose to do it by renaming a very successful product that is like 3 years old with a different name to accommodate a new product is more confusing.
Hi Scott, DENAFRIPS DDC/DAC uses Adaptive FIFO Buffer, and Reclocking. These techniques yield excellent jitter rejection, however, the variable latency is inevitable. The latency may have an effect to video/audio lip sync, commonly known as lip-sync. If you plan to use DDC/DAC mainly for gaming/video streaming, it may not be suitable. If you use the DDC/DAC purely for stereo music listening, it would work perfectly. Some TVs come with a feature to adjust the lip sync delay. Example: www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00026069 If the TV comes with such a setting, it will be a good mitigating option to correct the lip sync for TV/movies. If you use USB input directly to the DAC, the latency is minimal, and the lip sync should not appear on USB input.
I still do not understand the logic behind renaming a very successful product (i.e. Ares II) to something different especially they being identical. IMO, Ares 12th edition should be known as Ares III. Let's keep thing simple to avoid unnecessary confusion to your customers. My 2c.
Your videos aren’t boring, you are quite the character and I find your videos informative and relaxing!
Glad you like them!
I agree. A nice genuine video. I'm subscribing and looking into the ares 2/enyo. How would you discribe the sound signature and instrumental placement?
I am glad that you are not a so called “real” TH-camr. Please keep your video’s your! way, I love them.
Always!
Having owned the Ares II since 2020 and adding the Iris this past May, I noticed an improvement in soundstage, bass presentation, and greater detail. I upgraded to the Ares 12th when it was released in order to use the I2S connection with the Iris. This combination is pure bliss.
Thank you for the continued support sir!
dude as an american your english is better than most americans
Thank you for the kind words, sir!
Speaking for myself and I’m guessing most of your TH-cam viewers, you are an audio dealer with the heart of a good friend. Don’t change a thing please!
Thank you sir, you just brighten my day!
Got it! That makes perfect sense now. You changed the name to Enyo so there would be no confusion between the new model Ares 12th. Thank you for the explanation. Always look forward to your videos and new products!
Glad to clarify things for you sir!
Dear Alvin-san, your videos are fine. Also, your English is perfect. Thank-you for all your e-mail & TH-cam updates. Denafrips & Vinshine Audio are excellent, 100% reliable companies.
Very best wishes from Japan, (ex. Scotland).
Thank you Paul san, I appreciate your kind words!
Excellent video. I like the no bullshit approach 👍
Another great video, simple and straight to the point. Thank you and keep them coming.
Thank you, Mr Lim!
Excellent video, I learned a lot about the product difference and DDC thank you
Love your videos - your passion for audio really shows and it makes the videos interesting regardless of the topic
Glad you like them! I will keep it up!
Thank you for this video.
I’m looking at getting into the Denafrips universe…the ENYO with its abundance of inputs is what I’m aiming for .
Thanks.👍
That was a really wonderful explanation of a DDC and the situations where you may benefit from one and also when you may not. Excellent video, and I'm glad you are feeling better!
Cheers, Tom
Glad it was helpful! Thank you, Tom!
Your videos are great. You are informative and come across as genuine and thoughtful.
Thank you sir, it’s very encouraging!
Really to the point information. Cheerio!
Thank you for this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice informative video and thanks for the clarification Alvin! Not just another businessman who just sell additional DDC but explaining the real issues and reason!!!
Thank you James, I appreciate your support!
Your videos are very informative, as a Ares II owner I appreciate your detail to assist with setting up and configuring you equipment.
Thank you Dan. Glad to be of help to you sir :)
Great explanation Alvin, if I ever decide to build a computer desk based system I would most likely get another Ares DAC. Keep up the great work!
Thank you sir! Glad to be of help :)
Vreat clarifying video Alvin!
Thank you Bjorn. Glad you like the video!
Just received the envoy in mail.after 8 hrs I tested it and WOW it sounds awesome.I upgraded from ifi zen one signature.The Enyo copmpared to the ifi is like limousine to a Hugo.couldn’t be happier.
Thank you, John! Enjoy the DENAFRIPS Enyo DAC!
Beutiful honesty. I am a happy costumer here. my denafrips ares II still running like new. no idea if I should upgrade now. Thank you Vinchine Audio.
Thank you for the kind words, sir! Enjoy the Ares II DAC. It’s amazing, isn’t it? :)
Your videos are excellent and very informative. I just ordered my Enryo Dac today to replace my Musical Paradise Dac that no longer works. Hoping that I enjoy my music on it as much or even more than my previous Dac.
Thank you for the strong support! I hope you’re enjoy the Enyo DAC!
Thank you for making this video. I was confused between the two. The Aeres 2, however, does appear to be darker black in color in the video. It might just be the lighting. As far as you not sounding like other TH-camrs, that is a good thing. This is more genuine, and from what you are saying, it shows that there is integrity behind the company which makes me want to do business with you more now. Thank you again.
Glad the video is helpful! I appreciate your kind words, it means a lot to me. Thank you!
Alvin...Glad you're safely over COVID.
Your English pronunciation and grammar is better than many yt-ers!
(From a Brit)
😊
Your videos are top quality, always have been in my opinion. Your English
is just fine, actually better than some Canadians I know. The Aries 12th is
getting a few good reviews. I look forward to learning more and possibly
will purchase. Thank you... good job explaining the relationship between
these 2 audio components and the manner by which one should purchase
the DDC. (after the DAC)
Wow, thank you! I appreciate your kind words!
Informative video. Any idea when you'll have the Ares and Enyo dacs in stick again?
Love this dude
Thank you sir Luis!
Alvin, your English is great as are your videos. You are one of the few honest people in the HIFi business who offers genuine good advice and value to your customers. Thank you!
Thank you, Charan. I am grateful!
Your English is good man. Keep it up :)
Thanks, will do!
I have no problem understanding your English. Glad you are recovered from Covid, too.
Thank you sir!
Your English is better than my Chinese. You speak very well!
Thank you for your kind words sir!
Excellent and useful video as always. Perhaps next time you could mention the difference between Pontus 2 and Pontus 2 12th and also explain the situation where a DDC may benefit the Pontus. Is the Pontus any better at removing USB imperfections than the Ares?
Thanks for the suggestion. We will work on the video for you!
We love you nevertheless Alvin Sir! 🙂
Lovely!
才剛買ARES II 不到兩週，就出ARES 12th 真令人難過
All good Alvin, don't change your style!
Any chance you can do something on the Terminator 2 12th? There's very little information out there.
Thanks for the suggestion! I will work on that!
I guess the enyo also suffers from lips sync issues when going from TV or processor then.
This was the reason I sold my Ares, it had to run double duty and it could not
DENAFRIPS DDC/DAC uses Adaptive FIFO Buffer, and Reclocking. These techniques yield excellent jitter rejection, however, the variable latency is inevitable.
The latency may have an effect to video/audio lip sync, commonly known as lip-sync. If you plan to use DDC/DAC mainly for gaming/video streaming, it may not be suitable. If you use the DDC/DAC purely for stereo music listening, it would work perfectly.
Some TVs come with a feature to adjust the lip sync delay. Example: www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00026069
If the TV comes with such a setting, it will be a good mitigating option to correct the lip sync for TV/movies.
Is it me or it looks like Ares II has matte black finish where as Enyo and Ares 12th has brushed metal looking finish on the front plate?
Still wanting to know what True NOS means Alvin on the Ares 12th
What about the different capacitor bank vs the Ares/Enyo? and lack of power filter?
Is this true?
It’s a design choice :)
"The Golden colour screws do not change sound quality by any means..." Yet you could find some people in forums who will swear by it 😆
is there any benefit of using a DDC for coax or toslink outputs of a streamer into an ares 2 DAC, or is it mostly a fix for USB issues?
It really depends on which streamer you’re using. If the streamer outputs high quality digital signals, adding a DDC may yield subtle difference. I would consider the diminishing return in this case :)
Good job. We dont need to become youtuber. Just stay ... real ! :)
BTW, i spot the new Volumio Primo on the bookshelf. I am waiting the past two months for a review but cannot find one here yet. Maybe you will be the first? ;)
Thanks Kostas, i will keep it that way :)
I bet review of the Primo will be available soon. Commenting on sound quality is not my strength. All i could do is to explain its function, use-cases, etc. More on the functional parts rather than sound quality :)
Sir, I have a question. Should stacking the Ares 12th-1 by physically placing it on top of an amplifier such as the Cayin iHA-8 affect the sound in any way? I could swear that the staging collapses and instrument separation become less apparent. I read up on the amplifier saying that its internal transformer coil design allows for mininal magnetic leakage but i couldn't find anything on the Ares 12th-1. Is magnetic leakage a thing with your DAC and should it affect audio?
What about Ares 15th? I see no content about it anywhere.
Thanks for the video, but should have just kept "Ares II" name, and have "Ares 12th Anniversary Special Edition" for the new product. The way they chose to do it by renaming a very successful product that is like 3 years old with a different name to accommodate a new product is more confusing.
Thanks for the feedback, Trent! Well noted sir.
The Denafrips DACs are being sold for higher price in India when compared to other countries.
Thanks for sharing! It was due to the high import duties and taxes, i bet!
I've heard the Enyo has lip syncing issues when playing movies, etc. is this true?
Hi Scott, DENAFRIPS DDC/DAC uses Adaptive FIFO Buffer, and Reclocking. These techniques yield excellent jitter rejection, however, the variable latency is inevitable.
The latency may have an effect to video/audio lip sync, commonly known as lip-sync. If you plan to use DDC/DAC mainly for gaming/video streaming, it may not be suitable. If you use the DDC/DAC purely for stereo music listening, it would work perfectly.
Some TVs come with a feature to adjust the lip sync delay. Example: www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00026069
If the TV comes with such a setting, it will be a good mitigating option to correct the lip sync for TV/movies.
If you use USB input directly to the DAC, the latency is minimal, and the lip sync should not appear on USB input.
Everyone is running out and buying audiograde screws 😄
Not quite :)
I still do not understand the logic behind renaming a very successful product (i.e. Ares II) to something different especially they being identical. IMO, Ares 12th edition should be known as Ares III. Let's keep thing simple to avoid unnecessary confusion to your customers. My 2c.
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it!
I think it would have been better to introduce Ares 12th and stop offering old Ares completely.
Thanks for the feedback, John!
With changing the name Is it done for tax reasons by any chance...⏏⏹⏺⏪▶⏩⏸
Hmm, no sir. It’s really to make way for the Ares 12th DAC :)
@@VinshineAudio I was only pulling your sausages Alvin.. 🐷🐖🐷🐖