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WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
03/28/21 at 23:04:57
 
Hello all,

I've been following all the discussions of DACS on here (and elsewhere). If anyone decides to upgrade to the Pontus from their Ares 2 or just wants to sell their Ares 2, I would be interested. I'm thinking about ordering from Denafrips, but I figured I'd check to see if a used one might be available first. Hope all of you are doing well this Spring,

Scott
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #1 - 05/06/21 at 08:13:25
 
Hi all,

Just thought I'd try again to see if anyone is looking to part with an Ares 2 in the near future. If not, I'll probably order from Denafrips directly in June. Cheers to you all.

Scott
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Reply #2 - 06/07/21 at 08:10:59
 
Hello all,

I figured I try one last time. If no one is looking to sell an Ares ii this week, I'll be ordering from the Vinshine folks. I hope you are all doing reasonably well.

Cheers,

Scott
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #3 - 06/13/21 at 04:50:33
 
I have one. Less than a month old.  Fantastic sound.  Selling because I upgraded.  R u still looking?
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #4 - 06/13/21 at 17:12:03
 
How much?
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #5 - 06/13/21 at 17:24:32
 
Glenn:

What have you upgraded to?

Norm
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #6 - 06/14/21 at 15:18:34
 
I have only used it for 10 hours or so, so its virtually brand new. I would like $700 US for the price.  I upgraded to the Pontus as i felt there was capacity in my system for the upgrade.
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Reply #7 - 06/14/21 at 16:28:42
 
Thanks.  I sent you a PM.
Bob
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #8 - 06/14/21 at 20:17:30
 
Thanks for the offer. I just ordered a new unit from Vinshine Audio a few days ago and it arrived in the USA tomorrow. Hoping to get it later this week.

Looks like someone else is going to get lucky...

Best,

Scott
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #9 - 06/14/21 at 20:20:00
 
Arrived in the USA yesterday, not tomorrow. God my brain doesn't work sometimes.
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #10 - 06/16/21 at 18:51:18
 
Post your listening impressions if you get a chance. I have been considering getting one myself. Thanks!
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #11 - 06/21/21 at 08:21:41
 
Really nice dac. Good luck!
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #12 - 06/21/21 at 14:00:01
 
Great information and guidance Steve. Thank you. I have adjusted Roon volume adjust -13.8 using DSP settings per your suggestion. Now for some critical listening.

HK
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Re: WTB: Denafrips Ares 2
Reply #13 - 07/06/21 at 00:22:43
 
Posted my impressions of the Ares 2 in the digital section.
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