Hermes vs GAIA
The GAIA's weight is 6 kg (13 lbs) against the Hermes's 4.5 kg (10 lbs), its width 340 mm against 330 mm, and its height 66 mm against 50 mm. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz).
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The Denafrips Hermes (12th/15th editions) is a mid-to-high-end DDC designed to purify digital signals from various sources, enhancing audio quality when paired with high-end DACs. It features advanced FPGA DSP architecture for FIFO buffering and reclocking, dual femtosecond-grade OCXO crystal oscillators (45.1548MHz and 49.152MHz) for precise timing, galvanic isolation on inputs, and a robust linear power supply with an 80VA UPOCC copper O-core transformer and over 8 ultra-low-noise regulators. Available in black with an aluminum chassis, it supports worldwide voltage and is actively manufactured with ongoing anniversary editions.
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The GAIA's weight is 6 kg (13 lbs) against the Hermes's 4.5 kg (10 lbs), its width 340 mm against 330 mm, and its height 66 mm against 50 mm. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz).
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