Item condition: Used, but in mint condition. Item is fully functional and no marks or scratches at all. It was purchased directly from Denafrips on Dec. 29th, 2024.

Shipping: Item will be shipped in its original box with remote control.

Addtional note: As usual, Denafrips did not provide a power cable with this preamp, so please have your favorite power cable ready.

"The Denafrips Athena 12th is a fully balanced, pure Class A stereo preamplifier built for listeners who demand absolute transparency. Designed as a true “straight wire with gain,” it preserves tonal integrity while revealing deep, holographic soundstages and remarkable resolution without glare. Its dual-decker chassis isolates the shielded power supply from the signal stage, reducing interference and lowering the noise floor to near silence.

A 60-step relay-based attenuator with precision-matched Dale resistors ensures perfect channel balance and ultra-low noise. With four XLR inputs, dual XLR outputs, and a dedicated Direct input for the shortest signal path, it’s ideal for reference-grade balanced systems. Weighing 18kg and impeccably finished, the Athena 12th delivers elite performance that rivals far costlier designs."