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Denafrips ARTEMIS HPA

Name: Denafrips ARTEMIS HPA
Brand: Denafrips
SKU: artemis-hpa
Price: 2189.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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Balanced Output

XLR Input

Balanced Headphone Output

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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Overall Score 90/100

Nicely Roasted

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.

6 Moons

"Artemis always presented substantial weight, rich tone density and a bottom-up 'from blackness we come' perspective."

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.

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.