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DACs — Aries Cerat Helene

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Aries Cerat Helene
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Aries Feat Helene has eight R2R ladders on board (four for each channel) and, of course, is equipped with a proprietary single-stroke tube output stage. Designed by Aries Feat Helene in a traditional ornate case, which houses the most powerful transformers of the PS - the total weight of the system exceeds 40 kg.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    Helene

  • Conversion type

    R2R

  • Engine

    N/A

  • DSD compatability

    N/A

  • Parameters

    up to 24/384KHz

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    50

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    50

  • Analog outputs

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    500 x 430 x 165

  • Weight (kg)

    40

  • Official link

    https://aries-cerat.com/helene-product-page/

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