Denafrips Gaia 15th
The 15th Anniversary
DENAFRIPS flagship Digital To Digital Converter is named GAIA15th. The refinement of its development spanned three years, during which we meticulously perfected its design
GAIA15th incorporates the technologies present in DENAFRIPS highly acclaimed DAC, including exclusive FPGA DSP Processing, FIFO Buffer & Reclocking, and an exceptional USB Audio Interface Solution through the utilization of the advanced STM32F466 AMR-based MCU
Flagship Product
In celebration of DENAFRIPS's 15 years of exceptional digital audio expertise, the GAIA 15th Anniversary Edition incorporates highly sought-after sound quality the original GAIA had, and performance enhancements.
Technical Highlights
A DDC, which stands for Digital-to-Digital Converter, functions as a device that transforms a digital audio signal from one format or interface to another within the digital domain. Its primary purpose revolves around facilitating harmony between distinct audio systems, particularly when confronted with diverse digital interfaces.
The Denafrips digital-to-digital converter (DDC) represents a device meticulously crafted to accept a digital audio signal in a specific digital connection, for example, USB, and subsequently convert it into an alternative digital audio outputs. This conversion process not only enhances the audio quality but also involves the application of advanced processing techniques.
The Denafrips DDC is equipped with a built-in First-In-First-Out (FIFO) buffer, which stores and manages the input digital signals. Simultaneously, the device incorporates a high-performance oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) that optimizes and re-clocks the buffered signals, ensuring precise timing and stable synchronization. Additionally, the DDC features an electrical isolation module, which effectively prevents electrical interference and safeguards signal integrity throughout the conversion process.
The Denafrips GAIA DDC offers versatile connectivity options, enabling it to accept various input formats including USB, Coaxial, Optical, and AES. Additionally, it supports multiple output formats including SPDIF Coaxial, Optical, AES, and i2s. This wide array of input and output options enhances its adaptability and compatibility with different audio setups.
Specifications
Description Parameters D/D Converter Proprietary FPGA DSP Processing Architecture FIFO Buffer and Reclock with Internal Crystal Precision Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator OCXO Optical Isolated All Digital Input Interfaces Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform Driverless On Mac & Linux Dual AES/EBU Output Supported External Clocks Input Supported 80VA UPOCC Copper O-Core Transformer DSD DSD64 / 2.8224MHz (DoP) on Coax/AES/Opt Input & Output Upto DSD512 / 22.5792MHz On USB Input & I²S Output PCM 24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input & Output Up to 768KHz On USB Input & Up to 384KHz on I²S Output Digital Input Coax SPDIF via RCA TOSLink x 1 AES/EBU x 1 USB2.0 Type B External Clock Input 45.1548MHz 49.152Mhz Digital Output Coax SPDIF via RCA TOSLink x 1 AES/EBU x 2 I²S HDMI LVDS Standard I²S RJ45 LVCMOS Standard AC Power Requirement 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage) Power Consumption ≤20W Dimension 250×340×85 mm Weight 6 Kg Color Silver / Black Warranty 12 Months