Short summary
Denafrips’ flagship headphone amplifier, with a true balanced, fully discrete Class A design. Its chassis is sized to stack neatly with the brand’s Pontus and Venus DACs.
Key info
- Flagship headphone amplifier from Denafrips
- True balanced, fully discrete pure Class-A design
- Shares core technologies w/ the Terminator DAC
- 4W into 32Ω and 800mW into 300Ω
- 6.3mm single-ended, XLR4 and dual XLR3 outputs
- RCA and three XLR analogue inputs
- 4-gang 24-step shielded attenuator for volume
- Ultra-low noise linear supply w/ low ESR capacitors
- Oversized heat sinks for thermal management
- Chassis matches the Pontus and Venus DACs
Specifications
| Weight | 8.0 Kg |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 320 x 330 x 70 mm |
| THD+N | 0.00% |
| Frequency response | 10-80KHz (-1.1dB) |
| S/N Ratio | 121dB A-Weighted |
| Output Impedance | 10Ω |
| Maximum power consumption | ≤27W Operational, 0.3W Idling |
| Dynamic range | >112dB |
| Power Supply | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage) |
| Analog inputs | 1x RCA, 3x XLR |
| Analog outputs | 6.3mm Singled Ended, XLR4 Balanced, Dual XLR3 Balanced |
Description
Denafrips Artemis Headphone Amplifier
The ARTEMIS is DENAFRIPS’ flagship headphone amplifier, designed from the ground up and built with the same advanced technologies found in our celebrated Terminator DAC. It incorporates Smart Power Worldwide Voltage Auto-Switching, a Fast-Recovery Ultra-Low Noise Linear Power Supply, and a bank of low-ESR capacitors, delivering exceptional stability, clarity, and performance. The ARTEMIS represents the culmination of years of research into what a truly uncompromising headphone amplifier should be. Every component choice reflects DENAFRIPS’ unwavering dedication to sonic purity and long-term reliability.
Fully Balanced Discrete Class-A Architecture
The ARTEMIS functions as a true balanced amplifier, with balanced inputs and outputs powered in fully discrete Class-A bias. It uses an audiophile-grade, metal-alloy–shielded, 4-gang 24-step attenuator for accurate volume control. The oversized heat sinks deliver efficient thermal management, ensuring stable Class-A operation. Matching the same chassis width and depth as the Pontus and Venus DACs, the ARTEMIS pairs seamlessly with them — both aesthetically and sonically. The all-discrete signal path eliminates the colorations introduced by op-amps, preserving the integrity of even the most demanding recordings. This architectural philosophy ensures that the amplifier operates at peak linearity throughout its entire dynamic range.
Reference-Grade Sonic Performance
Designed by music lovers, for music lovers, the ARTEMIS thrives in reproducing complex musical passages with exceptional density and texture. Its ability to produce an expansive soundstage with pinpoint imaging and a vivid sense of space sets a new benchmark in high-end headphone amplification. In our view, it ranks confidently among the best in its class. The ARTEMIS rewards listeners with a level of emotional engagement that is rarely achieved at any price point. Whether driving sensitive in-ear monitors or power-hungry planar magnetics, it maintains complete composure and authority.
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