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Message started by effluviography on 10/01/23 at 10:26:00

Title: Denafrips & Decware Combo
Post by effluviography on 10/01/23 at 10:26:00

I just thought that I would share that I am currently using:
Mac mini (with Roon, Qobuz & Aiff Saved CD Collection) to
Denafrips Iris DDC to
Denfrips Ares 2 to
Zecware Zbox

What a lovely combo. Ares 2 is a great DAC. Add the Iris DDC and it makes it a lot better. Add a Zbox and it takes away the slight digital edginess and provides a noticeable liquidity.

I was looking to add a Zbit to compare how it sounded vs the Zbox, but the deal I was looking at fell through.

I must say - this is an incredible combo as is. I've rolled a few tubes through it and it really adjusts the sound well too.

The Zbox is definitely one of the forgotten components in the Decware line.

Cheers and happy listening.

Title: Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo
Post by CAJames on 10/01/23 at 15:04:27

Agree. Denafrips and Decware sound great and are also a great value. FWIW I think the sound from the balanced output is better from my Terminator 2, although it is hard to do an apples to apples comparison. So if you do get a ZBIT I think you may be in for another upgrade.

Title: Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo
Post by Bilyeaux on 10/12/23 at 12:51:23

CA, recently added a used Denafrips Pontus II DAC. and it sounds fantastic with the LS25. Every step is better!

Title: Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo
Post by CAJames on 10/14/23 at 03:31:23

Sweet! It looks like you’ve put together a really nice system and I bet it sounds awesome. Not bad for a “sincere but broke audiophile.”

Title: Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo
Post by Bilyeaux on 10/14/23 at 14:12:21

Thanks brother you have been very helpfull towards this goal in many ways, as the forum in general, thanks all!

Cheers!