Denafrips Gaia 12th – DDC

Description

El DENAFRIPS GAIA 12th it is the brand's flagship digital-to-digital converter (DDC), the result of three years of development to deliver a superior listening experience. It incorporates advanced technologies such as proprietary DSP processing via FPGA, a FIFO buffer with reclocking, and a high-performance USB audio interface based on the STM32F466 microcontroller.

Key features:

• Proprietary FPGA-based DSP processing: Ensures precise and efficient management of digital signals.
• FIFO buffer and reclocking with an oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO): Minimise jitter, ensuring a clean and stable digital output signal.
• Multiple digital inputs: It accepts signals via USB, SPDIF (Coaxial, TOSLink) and AES/EBU, offering flexibility in connecting with various sources.
• Versatile digital outputs: It provides SPDIF, TOSLink, AES/EBU and I²S output formats, facilitating integration with a wide range of DACs and other audio equipment.
• Precision linear power supply: Equipped with low-noise regulators and an oversized O-Core transformer, it supplies clean and stable power to the digital circuitry.

Technical specifications:

• DSD support: Up to DSD512 on USB input and I²S output; DSD64 (DoP) on Coaxial, AES and Optical inputs and outputs.
• PCM Support: Up to 24-bit/768kHz on USB input; up to 24-bit/384kHz on I²S output; up to 24-bit/192kHz on other inputs and outputs.
• Digital inputs: USB Audio Class 2.0, SPDIF Coaxial, Optical TOSLink and AES/EBU.
• Digital outputs: Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical TOSLINK, AES/EBU (x2), I²S HDMI LVDS and I²S RJ45 LVCMOS.
• External clock input: 75Ω BNC, supports frequencies of 45.1548MHz and 49.152MHz.
• Power consumption: ≤20W.
• Dimensions: 340mm (Width) x 260mm (Depth) x 66mm (Height).
• Weight: 6 kg.

The GAIA 12th is designed to integrate seamlessly with most DACs available on the market, significantly enhancing the sound performance of the audio system. Its robust construction and the use of high-quality components ensure exceptional durability and reliability.

For audio enthusiasts looking to optimise the quality of their system, the DENAFRIPS GAIA 12th presents itself as a high-level solution, combining technological innovation with an elegant and functional design.