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Kassandra

Bridging the gap between digital precision and pure analogue emotion.

The Aries Cerat Kassandra redefines the digital-to-analogue conversion process, abandoning conventional modern architectures in pursuit of absolute musical truth. As the crowning digital source in the Aries Cerat lineup, the Kassandra was born from a desire to match the analogue purity of their world-class preamplifiers and amplifiers. The design team rejected delta-sigma modulation entirely, opting instead to engineer a completely bespoke converter system built around a vast array of legendary AD1865N-K chips. By deploying multiple parallel R2R converters per channel and pairing them with a transformer-loaded E280F tube output stage, the Kassandra achieves a staggering level of sonic fluidity. It presents digital audio with unmatched density, realistic weight, and a textured, layered soundstage that perfectly captures the organic essence of a live performance.

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The Kassandra Collection

3 models

Kassandra Reference

A monumental R2R ladder DAC engineered for uncompromised analogue fluidity.

The Kassandra Reference is a monumental R2R ladder DAC built around 32 classic Analogue Devices AD1865N-K converter chips. Abandoning digital filters and delta-sigma processing entirely, it utilises a pure transformer-coupled, single-ended tube output stage to bridge the gap between digital precision and analogue fluidity.

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Kassandra Signature

The ultimate evolution of pure resistor ladder digital-to-analogue conversion.

The Kassandra Signature elevates the revered resistor-ladder architecture through an uncompromising two-chassis design. By eschewing digital filters and employing twenty parallel converters per channel, it avoids the artificial harshness of modern processing. The result is unprecedented linearity, immense dynamic range, and a profoundly natural presentation.

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Kassandra LE

Pure digital conversion achieved through extreme paralleling and uncompromising analogue design.

The Kassandra Limited Edition represents the absolute pinnacle of ladder architecture. By deploying twenty-four top-grade AD1865N-K converters per channel alongside a massive tube-driven output stage, it entirely bypasses conventional digital processing. The result is unparalleled musicality, preserving the natural flow and dynamic authority of the original performance.

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