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effluviography

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Denafrips & Decware Combo
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.

|| Mini-Torii & CSP-3 | Analog: ZP-3, Technics SL-1210GR & Ortofon 2m Black | Digital: Z-Box, Denafrips Ares 2, Iris DDC, Roon & Mac Mini | Omega CAM's & Deep-Hemp Sub | ZMF Atticus | 2x Emotiva CMX-6 | Decware Styx, Power & IC's | Supra Exc. USB | NOS Tubes ||

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CAJames Seasoned Member "I've run every red light on memory lane." Posts: 1901	Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo Reply #1 - 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.
Back to top	[FOOBAR2000 \| Jay's CDT2 MRK3] -> Denafrips Terminator 2 + Gaia Sumiko Pearwood -> Mapleknoll Athena -> Luxman SUT -> Maple-tree Phono 3E Woo WA22 -> 2x UFO25s, balanced monos Omega SAM , Hifiman Arya, Audeze LCD-XC IP Logged

Bilyeaux Seasoned Member Posts: 153	Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo Reply #2 - 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!
Back to top	ARC LS25MK2, UFO2.1 & Denafrips Pontus II DAC, PSA P300 Regen, Rega P6 w/ NEO and Rega MM Phono, Marantz CD6006, Bluesound Node 2i, Nakamitchi Cassette, Syzygy Sub, Omega JR XRS Towers & 74' Heresy rebuilt from Crites, ZWIRE speaker, DSRXLR, AQ connects IP Logged

CAJames Seasoned Member "I've run every red light on memory lane." Posts: 1901	Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo Reply #3 - 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.”
Back to top	[FOOBAR2000 \| Jay's CDT2 MRK3] -> Denafrips Terminator 2 + Gaia Sumiko Pearwood -> Mapleknoll Athena -> Luxman SUT -> Maple-tree Phono 3E Woo WA22 -> 2x UFO25s, balanced monos Omega SAM , Hifiman Arya, Audeze LCD-XC IP Logged

Bilyeaux Seasoned Member Posts: 153	Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo Reply #4 - 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!
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Estes

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Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo
Reply #5 - 06/30/24 at 19:34:56

This is an old thread but just thought I would chime in. I put a Pontus 2 in my system last night with my UFO 2.1 with level 2 anniversary mods. Completely blown away by the sound.... It's like a veil or blanket was taken off of what I had been listening to before. My jaw dropped. I need to upgrade my streamer now to match. I am usually 50/50 between vinyl and streaming, but streaming is easily outpacing my vinyl rig with this addition.

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Tony

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Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo
Reply #6 - 06/30/24 at 21:51:46

Congratulations on your Pontus 2 addition. I have the same and have been pleased with it since I installed it. I am sure there are many streamers that would complement what you now have. I have been using Cambridge CXNv2 and highly recommend it. Cambridge has a factory outlet store (https://www.ebay.com/str/cambridgeaudiousa), and you can find deals there—that's how I found both my Cambridge units. You may have to wait a bit for another one to get listed, as they go pretty fast.

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Estes Verified Member Posts: 23	Re: Denafrips & Decware Combo Reply #7 - 07/01/24 at 00:37:27 Thanks for the recommendation!
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