Quick review of the new Denafrips Hermes DDC used with the Directstream DAC

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Ok…I’ve read up more abut the Airlens & whilst I’m sure it’s going to be a great product, it’s not for me as I have a good quality streamer in my Innous Zen Mini III + LPSU which also stores all my music so it would be doubling up on streaming.

I could move on my Innous & look to move my files to a NAS but that could be a step backwards??

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I’m interested in trying a Hermes or a Gaia in my system. Unfortunately, I’m space challenged on my rack and I’m going to have to get creative. I think will have enough space to put the Hermes or Gaia on top of one of my components if I take the feet off.
Could someone with a Gaia or a Hermes please tell me what the measurement is from the bottom of the box to the top. In other words, how tall are they without the feet?

A second question…… As an alternative, I use a Furman Elite PF-15 as my power conditioner and outlet bank. What do you think of placing an EMF sheet on the Furman and then putting the Gaia/Hermes on top of the power conditioner.

Thanks,
Tim

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Gaia is 6.6 cm or 2.6 inch without feet.

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Gb-70
Thank you.

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Why not upgrade the rack to achieve more space and isolation?

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Or change gravity so the gear floats?

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I bought a Hermes and I’m placing it on top of my Furman Power Conditioner. I have a sheet of EMF blocker to place between the Hermes and the Furman, so I think that location will work.
I have two six shelf racks and both are full - this is the space I am going to have to live with.

Thanks,
Toolbox