DENAFRIPS Digital audio interface DDC HERMES 15th black DF-HERMES15-BLACK

The DENAFRIPS HERMES 15th DF-HERMES15-BLACK is a high-end digital-to-digital converter (DDC) designed to convert digital audio signals for further processing. Created for the brand’s 15th anniversary, it draws on technology from the flagship Gaia and supports PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD512. Its CNC-machined, anodized aluminium enclosure helps damp vibration, dissipate heat and provide electromagnetic shielding.

Inputs include USB, coaxial, optical and AES, while outputs are available in coaxial, optical, AES and I²S via HDMI formats. A custom FPGA architecture combines a FIFO buffer, dual OCXO clocks and galvanic isolation to help minimize jitter. The power supply uses an 80VA UP-OCC copper O-core transformer and eight low-noise LDO regulators. The black unit weighs 6500 g.