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DENAFRIPS ATHENA 12TH Pre-Amplifier

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Introducing the Denafrips Athena Preamp: Redefining Excellence in Audio

Embark on an unparalleled audio journey with the Denafrips Athena Preamp, the pinnacle of sophistication and sonic prowess. Designed and engineered with uncompromising dedication, the Athena epitomizes the zenith of audio innovation and craftsmanship.

The Athena represents the epitome of excellence in the realm of audio preamplification. Built to exacting standards, it exudes an aura of sophistication and refinement while setting a new benchmark for performance. Immerse yourself in a world where audio purity meets uncompromised quality.

SOPHISTICATEDLY ENGINEERED

Elegant Design, Impeccable Craftsmanship

Crafted with an eye for both elegance and functionality, the Athena boasts a design that captivates. Its seamless integration of premium materials and meticulous attention to detail not only ensures exceptional performance but also adds an exquisite touch to your audio setup.

Versatility, Precision, and Control

With versatile connectivity options and precise control features, the Athena empowers you to tailor your audio experience according to your preferences. Its intuitive interface and advanced controls offer seamless access to volume adjustments, source selection, and other functionalities, providing a user-friendly and customizable experience.

ENGINEERED FOR PERFECTION

Power, Power, Power

Our firm conviction lies in the correlation between clean power and exceptional sound quality. This belief resonates strongly within the flagship Athena preamp. Housed within the same chassis, it shares our fundamental principles and philosophy.

The encapsulated power supply unit, nestled beneath the main control board, embodies our commitment to this belief. Shielded with double layers of MU Metal sheets, it effectively mitigates the adverse effects of EMI/EMF. This meticulous design ensures a pristine power supply.

Multiple stages of Low Drop Out (LDO) voltage regulators, coupled with a substantial bank of capacitors, effortlessly deliver immaculate power to the Class A circuitry. This approach guarantees an uninterrupted supply of clean power, contributing significantly to the preamp's performance.

CNC Machined Remote Control Unit

Crafted from a solid block of aluminum and elegantly anodized in sleek black, the remote control unit embodies both style and functionality.

It seamlessly manages preamp volume, source selection, and display dimming for an effortless user experience.

SOPHISTICATED SOUND c/w MEASUREMENTS

Due to the meticulous use of precision-matched Mil-specs Metal Film Resistors and the incorporation of a MU Metal Shielded Power Supply Unit (PSU), the ATHENA achieves an impressively low THD+N of 0.000120% and an extraordinarily minimal noise level of only 1.58uVrms.

Before shipment, each unit undergoes rigorous testing with the Audio Precision APx500 to ensure adherence to our stringent quality standards. We prioritize these standards to align with your expectations. Indeed, we understand your concern for both sound quality and precise measurements!

FLAGSHIP PREAMP

Elevate Your Audio Experience with the Denafrips Athena Preamp.

Whether you're an audiophile seeking uncompromising sonic excellence or a professional in pursuit of unparalleled audio fidelity, the Denafrips Athena Preamp promises to elevate your audio journey to unprecedented heights.

Specifications

Highlight  Pure Class-A, True Balanced, Fully Discrete Flagship Line Stage 
60 Steps Microprocessor Controlled Relay Based Stepped Attenuator 
Precision Matched Military-Specs Metal Film Resistors & Components with Perfect Channel Balance And Low Distortion 
Remote Controlled 
Input  IN1 - XLR1 
IN2 - XLR2 
IN3 - XLR3 
IN4 - RCA 
PURE DIRECT - XLR4 
Input Impedance  Single-Ended 12.2K Ohms 
Balanced - 60K Ohms 
Output  RCA at 2.0Vrms 
XLR at 4.0Vrms 
Output Impedance  Single-Ended 200 Ohms 
Balanced - 400 Ohms 
Gain  Unity Gain, 0dB 
AC Power Requirement  100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage) 
Power Consumption  1W (Idle), 25W (Operational) 
Frequency Response  10-85k-0.3dB 
THD+N  0.00% 
S/N Ratio  127dB 
Dynamic Range  >121dB 
Stereo Crosstalk  -110dB 
Dimension  430W x 380D x 95H mm 
Weight  18 Kg 
Colour  Silver / Black 
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Denafrips

Guangzhou • Est. 2012

Denafrips has fundamentally redefined high-resolution digital playback for modern audiophiles. Built upon pure discrete R-2R resistor ladder architectures rather than mass-market delta-sigma DAC chips, Denafrips digital components present recordings with the organic flow, instrumental body, and micro-dynamic texture usually reserved for reference vinyl and reel-to-reel master tapes.

Every chassis is engineered without compromise—housing massive linear power supplies with custom O-core transformers, FPGA-driven FIFO memory buffers, and proprietary low-phase-noise clocking systems. Whether you are building around the entry Ares DAC or the flagship Terminator Plus and Gaia digital-to-digital converter, Audio Emotion supplies the complete authentic range backed by comprehensive UK warranty support, bespoke system matching, and competitive part-exchange against your existing equipment.

Don't let the hassle of selling privately hold you back. We accept almost any trade-in (of lower value) to make your upgrade affordable. We even handle the logistics with our seamless courier service.

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The Offer: If you are happy with our quote, simply contact us to complete your purchase.

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