Arce vs Innuos Pulse Mini
The Pulse Mini's max sample rate is 768 kHz against the Arce's 384 kHz and its weight 3 kg (7 lbs) against 3.5 kg (8 lbs). Both share bit depth (24-bit) and dsd support (DSD256).
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The Denafrips Arce is the inaugural streamer from Denafrips, engineered with a focus on superior sound quality, leveraging 12 years of digital audio expertise. It features a proprietary in-house developed Streamer Module with Quad-Core ARM Cortex Processor, TCXO oscillators (45.1548MHz, 49.152MHz), tailored OS for audio optimization, FPGA with DSP experience, and galvanic isolation via opto-couplers. Power supply includes UPOCC O-Core 60VA shielded transformer (in-house made with high-purity copper), low-noise LDO regulators, high-biased linear power regulators, and no EMI filter for sound tuning. Supports Roon Bridge (Roon Ready pending), HQPlayer NAA, AirPlay (16/44.1kHz), DLNA (16/44.1kHz). Local playback from USB storage, SD card, NAS. Digital outputs: Coax x1, AES/EBU x1, TOSLink x1, I²S LVDS over HDMI x1. Internet: Ethernet RJ45. Dual external master clock inputs (compatible with Denafrips MCLK Terra, Aether, Terminator II, Terminator Plus). Housed in sturdy anodized aluminum chassis (black/silver). No remote control. Compact desktop design delivers euphoric sound with clarity, dynamics, deep bass, and wide soundstage.
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