Yep I agree. I started with the Denafrips Iris 12th ddc (which improved the sound quality and improved the connection), then I upgraded my Eversolo DMP-A6 streamer's power supply to a LPS by Beatechnik and I still heard a sound improvement. source=Apple Music lossless

about I²S between IRIS and ARES, I used a 1.6' HDMI $20 cable from Crutchfield. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_007HDM210M/Crutchfield-Premium-HDMI-2-1-Cable-5-meters-1-6-feet.html about cables: I heard an improvement upgrading to the Cardas Clear USB (between Eversolo streamer and Denafrips Iris...

lol, I have the same experience as you with Kitsune (with Tim Connor) and Vinshine (with Alvin) in 11/2023, so I bought a higher model Denafrips Pontus II 12th-1 (I already owned the Denafrips Ares II 12th and Iris 12th a few months earlier). I've also read from some reviewers that a Denafrips...

I upgraded from my Denafrips Ares II 12th (with I2S) to the Denafrips Pontus II 12th-1 (a DAC with R2R technology for 3D live/realism) for the mancave/theater. I'm using the Denafrips Iris 12th (a DDC) to further enhance the Pontus II 12th-1. My setup: --- After I upgraded my mixed use...

Is the noise happening with all your sources? Have you tried a different source (CD , streaming app)?

Then I would reach out to vinshine audio.

That's why a DDC helped my wireless connection significantly. I have the Denafrips Ares II 12th + Denafrips Iris 12th (a DDC).

Have you updated the Pontus and/or Hermes with the latest firmware?

Nice, I have the Iris 12th with my Ares II 12th via i2s. I've just ordered the new Pontus II 12th-1, and I plan to use my Iris 12th.

I have the Denafrips Ares II 12th and I received the firmware v1.8 in 2 days (I requested on Saturday and got it on Monday). It does sound better....better bass, taller soundstage, and the vocalist sounds more real in the room than ever. I did the firmware update with my Windows 11 Home laptop...

My setup with Eversolo DMP-A6: After I upgraded my theater/music room's 2 front L/R speakers to GoldenEar BRX with the awesome AMT ribbon tweeter, these tweeters are soo revealing and realistic (gave me goosebumps) that it got me to upgrade the weaker links in my chain: - Added a 3rd...

I've just received an email from VineshineAudio, they said: Please allow some time for the FPGA to burn in for optimum sound reproduction.

I have the Denafrips Ares II 12th and I received the firmware v1.8 in 2 days (I requested on Saturday and got it on Monday). It does sound better....better bass, taller soundstage, and the vocalist sounds more real in the room than ever. I did the firmware update with my Windows 11 Home laptop...

I've tried an HDMI 1.5 foot versus 6 ft. The shorter 1.5 foot sounds way better when I used it to connect via i2S port from my Denafrips Iris 12th (a DDC) to my Denafrips Ares II 12th (a DAC). --- Denafrips Ares II 12th (comes with the 2nd firmware) now has 3 firmwares (the latest is July 2023...

I had the Bluesound Node and it sounded ok. Better to replace the Bluesound with the newer Eversolo DMP-A6 streamer with native Apple Music for hi-res lossless and ripping my CDs to it. ----- Denafrips Ares II 12th (comes with the 2nd firmware) now has 3 firmwares (the latest is July 2023 v1.8...

Yes, the newer Denafrips Iris 12th significantly improved my Denafrips Ares II 12th (which was already great). Denafrips Ares II 12th (comes with the 2nd firmware) now has 3 firmwares (the latest is July 2023 v1.8 and customers say it sounds the best). Today I've just requested my v1.8...

Yep, I got the Denafrips Iris 12th (a DDC) and it made a significant improvement via i2s to my Denafrips Ares II 12th. Today I've just requested the July 2023 v1.8 firmware for my Denafrips Ares II 12th (I've been hesitant to upgrade until I heard more customer feedback and now I feel good...

Someday I would upgrade my DAC from Denafrips Ares II 12th and Denafrips Iris 12th (love R2R for live/realistic) so I appreciate all the comparisons between a Holo Audio and a higher Denafrips than my Ares II 12th+Iris 12th. ---- My setup: After I upgraded my mixed use theater/music room's 2...

Here's my mixed use Music/Home Theater:

Yep, I received my Denafrips Iris 12th (newer model designated by 12th) last week which has a bigger power supply and some new secret sauce. - I added a DDC from Denafrips Iris 12th which improved the sound (due to a better thermal clock TCXO) for my already great Denafrips Ares II 12th (a DAC...

I love my Denafrips Ares II 12th since April 2023 with no issues. This is an R2R technology which is no longer chasing resolution as a priority but 3D realism. Earlier this week I ordered the newer Denafrips Iris 12th (a DDC with bigger power supply) for my Denafrips Ares II 12th dac so I hope...

Hi, it seems that most people who use the Denafrips Iris is connecting to a pc/laptop. QUESTION: How much (more or less improvement) would I get using my iPhone 12 Pro Max (using an Apple Lightning to USB camera adapter) compared to those using a pc/laptop? I'll be connecting my chain as...

Yes, a Youtube video by British Audiophile () on the Denafrips Iris + the new Denafrips Ares II 12th improved detail considerably reaching practically the performance of the Gustard R26. He () said that the IRIS clock is better than the Pontus II's clock; it's the same as the Denafrips Venus II...

The mano's $1300 USD is still more than I want to spend. I wish there was a $500 USD streamer with i2s for my Denafrips Ares II 12th anniversary DAC. My music source is Apple Music lossless and hi-res lossless.