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Denafrips ARTEMIS HPA
Technical Highlights
- True Balanced In & Out
- Fast Recover, Ultra-Low Noise Linear Power Supply
- Metal Shielded 24-Steps Attenuator Volume Pot
- Pure Class-A Bias, Full Discrete Hand-Matched Premium Components
Analog Input
- RCA, Input Impedance 14kΩ
- XLR1, XLR2, XLR3, Input Impedance 66kΩ
Headphone Output
- 6.3mm Singled Ended
- XLR4 Balanced
- Dual XLR3 Balanced
Maximum Output Power
- 32Ω, 4W RMS
- 50Ω, 3.28W RMS
- 300Ω, 800mW RMS
- 600Ω, 400mW RMS
Frequency Response: 10-80KHz (-1.1dB)
THD+N: 0.0014%
Output Impedance: 10Ω
S/N Ratio: 121dB A-Weighted
Dynamic Range: >112dB
AC Power Requirement: 1100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage)
Power Consumption: ≤27W Operational, 0.3W Idling
Dimension: 320 x 330 x 70 mm
Package Dim: 475 x 470 x 145 mm
Package Content: Headphone Amp only. No power cord & remote control.
Weight: 6.75 Kg
Color: Silver / Black
Warranty: 12 Months
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- Audeos — online and in-store — Żywiec, Województwo śląskie (website)
- Audio essence — online and in-store — Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland (website)
- Audio Extreme — in-store — Kowloon, China (website)
- Audio Magic - EU — online and in-store — Wola, Województwo mazowieckie, Poland (website)
- AUDIOPHONICS — in-store — Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (website)
- Headphone Zone — online and in-store — Laxmi Industrial Estate, Maharashtra, India (website)
- Lyric Audio — online and in-store — Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain (website)
- Magic Sound — online and in-store — Italy (website)
- Mister Hifi — online and in-store — Raamsdonksveer, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (website)
- Musicraft — in-store — Derby, England, United Kingdom (website)
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Denafrips ARTEMIS HPA is a purpose-built, fully balanced class A headphone amplifier that combines muscle and finesse. Reviewer Srajan Ebaen for 6 Moons highlighted its strong delivery (4 W into 32 Ω) and an exceptionally low noise floor that suits both sensitive IEMs and power-hungry planars. Internally Artemis uses a toroidal transformer, a large reserve capacitor bank and a 24-step alloy-shielded 4-gang attenuator, producing a dense, warm tonal character with tight low-frequency control and broad macro-dynamics. The amp favors long-session comfort and musical weight over razor-fast transient edge. Built like a flagship yet focused in features, Artemis is ideal for listeners seeking a robust, musical, near-silent workhorse to drive demanding headphones.
Pros
- Exceptionally low noise floor and IEM-friendly background, reported as effectively silent even with very sensitive headphones.
- Generous real-world power and balanced topology (4 W into 32 Ω) that can drive demanding planars including Susvara-level headphones.
- High-quality class A engineering and component choices—toroidal transformer, sizable low-ESR capacitors, oversized heat sinks and a precision 24-step attenuator—deliver solid construction and purposeful design.
- Musical, weighty tonal balance with excellent bass control and macro-dynamics that reduce listening fatigue and reward long sessions.
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Cons
- Transient response is slightly softened compared with the very fastest solid-state designs, trading ultimate attack speed for tonal density.
- No onboard DAC, digital inputs or remote control—Artemis is a dedicated analog headphone amp rather than a one-box solution.
- Class A operation generates noticeable heat and the deep chassis can be less convenient for tight desktop setups.
Sound Quality
89/100
The amp delivers strong macro-dynamics and headroom (4W into 32Ω; 3.28W into 50Ω), driving demanding headphones with authority and 'bench-pressing' Susvara-level cans. Transient attack is described as a touch softer and less keen on edge limning, so micro-edge speed is slightly tamed compared with the very fastest solid-state designs.
Noise Floor
93/100
Reviewer explicitly reports 'absolutely zero noise even with 100dB/1mW sorts', indicating an exceptionally quiet, IEM-friendly background. The class A circuitry with an 'ultra-low noise fast recovery linear power supply' supports this near-reference silence claim.
Headphone Compatibility
92/100
Power ratings and real-world testing show the Artemis easily drives both sensitive IEMs and power-hungry planars (examples: 100dB/mW IEMs and HifiMan Susvara), thanks to balanced topology and healthy wattage. The review confirms suitability across a wide range of headphones, though exact output impedance specs weren't quoted.
Build Quality
90/100
Internal design is high-end: pure class A output stage, sizable toroidal transformer, low-ESR capacitive banks and quality passive components. Class A bias results in noticeable heat (casing gets very warm), but the construction and component choices are premium and purposeful.
Features Connectivity
85/100
The Artemis is a fully balanced flagship with a true balanced signal path and a 24-step alloy-shielded 4-gang attenuator, which preserves balanced operation front-to-back. It lacks mention of onboard DAC, digital inputs or streaming features in the review, so feature set is strong on balanced analog implementation but conservative otherwise.
Value for Money
86/100
Review focuses on performance and engineering rather than explicit price/value commentary; with the listed price (~$2,189) reviewers highlight flagship-class build and drive capability. In the absence of explicit value judgments in the review, a neutral baseline value score is applied.
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