Actually Ray was the first to introduce that balanced connector with his Protector portable amplifier. It was followed by the SR-71b which added that connector to receive balanced inputs and increased the output to drive any full size headphone. The Intruder followed and is basically the...

Here is the links to the DAC and the amplifier. https://aries-cerat.com/ianus-series-ithaka-digital-to-audio-converter/ https://aries-cerat.com/ianus-protos-product-page/

That would be the Protos. However, In earlier discussions, I thought it was the Ithaka DAC.

IL?? I am in the middle of IL. Any demo opportunities?

Unfortunately they can still fry from too much power.

Wow, I have Kassandra Reference and the Ithanka is priced between the Kassandra Signature and the Limited Edition at $84K so a very nice DAC but will weigh close to 300 lbs with its 2 chassis design.

Which Aries Cerat DAC: Helene or Kassandra Reference?

Something to consider is the new B-21 Raider coming out this summer from Ray Samuels Audio. I would suggest giving Ray a call if you are interested. It is a dual amp design for electrostatic and other headphones. The focus of the the design was to bring out the best of the Stax SR-X9000 and...

I was using a WyWires Golden Power Broker. Before my monobloc Aries Cerat Concero 25 had to go into the wall. With the quality of the AC4500P, you don't need to do that. Also separately designed analog / digital filters.

I recently added their AC4500P and I think it is excellent. I use the 2M 4004 power cord to plug into the wall.

I started migrating 2 years ago as I was upgrading my system to Aries Cerat so it is difficult to say exactly since they came in with a new DAC and Preamp. I was using Zavfino Fusion cables before. Overall I would say they brought more detail and naturalness to the musical presentation...

I have the Air LS4004 speaker cables and the NF2404 interconnects. The 2405 and 4005 were just recently released. They are very well built and have good synergy with my Aries Cerat 2 channel system. I do use a NF 2404 to feed my RSA A-10 electrostatic amplifier.

Why non-transferrable on the 5-year warranty?

https://www.headamp.com/products/hifiman-shangri-la Still can be ordered through Headamp.

Have you tried any of the Noble wireless?