Denafrips Enyo 15th Review: R2R Done Right at $700

A $700 true balanced R-2R ladder DAC with an O-Core transformer, I²S input, and a natural, musical sound that easily competes with delta-sigma converters costing far more.

Verdict: Highly Recommended - 9.1/10. Price: $699.

What's good

Thick anodized aluminum chassis - dense, rattle-free, scratch-resistant

All-metal buttons and controls - zero plastic

Four-foot design with rubber inserts for stability

I²S input alongside USB, coax, and optical

True balanced R-2R ladder with 0.01% tolerance resistors

Selectable OS/NOS modes and slow/sharp filters

60VA O-Core transformer for clean, low-EMI power

Deep, textured, controlled bass with serious foundation

Worth knowing

I²S pinout isn't standardized - requires setup

Heavy and not particularly compact

Slightly "dirty" bass character won't suit clean-sound purists

High output impedance (625Ω RCA / 1250Ω XLR)

Not the cleanest measuring DAC at this price

Treble extension less than the best delta-sigma converters

Read the full Denafrips Enyo 15th Anniversary review on The Audio Stuff