DENAFRIPS ARCE STREAMER LAUNCHED

The Denafrips ARCE Streamer supports roon Bridge (Roon Ready pending), HQPlayer NAA, Airplay, and DLNA, catering to audiophiles seeking diverse playback options.

ARCE NOT ARSE

Contrary to the English pronunciation, it takes inspiration from a Greek God’s name, and it should be said in the Spanish way, pronounced “AA r – s eh”.

Denafrips ARCE Streamer

STREAMING SERVICES

ARCE streamer’s capabilities extend beyond its primary features. It offers playback of local files through USB, SD card, and NAS, and currently, the Denafrips engineering team is actively working on expanding the streaming service support for the ARCE streamer. They aim to include services like Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, and others in the future to enhance the streamer’s functionality. However, as of now, these streaming services are not yet supported.

The Denafrips team says: “We want to be transparent and avoid raising false expectations regarding the availability of desired streaming services for the ARCE streamer. Nevertheless, if such services are ever introduced, the ARCE has the capability to receive firmware updates through the USB port, allowing for potential expansion of features in the future”.

Denafrips ARCE Streamer rear panel

NOT AN OEM OR PI BASED MODULE

The decision not to adopt a common streamer module from an OEM or even DIY-based Raspberry Pi stems is based on Denafrips’ commitment to delivering an “unparalleled sound quality” experience. By designing the ARCE streamer from the ground up, Denafrips have the freedom to carefully select and customize components, ensuring” optimal performance and audio fidelity”.

DENAFRIPS ARCE STREAMER MODULE

The Denafrips ARCE Streamer features a unique Streamer Module, developed by Denafrips engineer in-house, incorporating a Quad-Core AMR Cortex Processor, High Quality Crystal Oscillators, LT Fast Transient Response, Low Noise, and LDO Regulators.

The FPGA chip of this product is based on the brand’s extensive experience in Digital Signal Processing. Furthermore, the digital signals are safeguarded through Galvanic Isolation using Opto-Couplers.​

Inside the Denafrips ARCE Streamer

DENAFRIPS ARCE STREAMER FEATURES

The Denafrips ARCE Streamer features a sturdy anodized aluminium chassis ensuring structural integrity and shielding against external interference. It has a customized AC Mains Power Socket with UPOCC gold-plated copper. The streamer is designed with a compact form factor and is available in two colour choices, silver and black.

ROON BRIDGE

The Denafrips ARCE Streamer is equipped to support Roon Bridge (Roon Ready certification is pending) and HQPlayer NAA, enhancing its versatility and compatibility with various playback systems.

ARCE also extends support for Airplay and DLNA. Apart from network-based streaming, the streamer allows playback of local audio files from USB drives, SD cards, and network-attached storage (NAS).

DENAFRIPS ARCE STREAMER PRICE

The Denafrips ARCE Streamer costs just over $1000 USD or 917€

HiFi PiG Says: A capable and well-priced streamer, just be careful to say its name correctly!