DENAFRIPS - Pontus 15th
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Why DENAFRIPS is Special
Designed in China
Established & Reputed
Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!
This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.
If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
Specialist
A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!
This headphone or gear is crafted by specialists who know their stuff, ensuring every detail is perfect.
If you see a product marked as “🌟 Specialist”, it means you're choosing a device designed by experts who specialize in creating this specific category of device.
Born in 2012
Why we love this DAC/Amp
I Am Worth It
Only for the most passionate and discerning audiophiles who want the very best.
Audiophiles desire class-defining products that not only meet their needs but truly blows their expectation in quality and performance.
If you see a product marked with “👑 I Am Worth It," rest assured that it's a timeless investment. Its value cannot be measured with ordinary benchmarks and is an indulgence only for a select few.
Serious Audiophiles Only
Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.
If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.
If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.
For Audiophiles at Home
Cause music hit differently when you are in your own space.
This headphone or gear is perfect for those who demand exceptional sound quality in their personal sanctuary.
If you see products marked as “🏠 For Audiophiles at Home”, get ready to transform your living space into an audiophile's paradise, with rich, immersive sound that makes every listening session a masterpiece.
Connect With Cable
This device comes with multiple connectivity options. Be sure to check if your source and output support these input and output options.
Built like a Tank
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If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.
If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.
Why it Sounds Amazing
DAC: R2R Ladder
Balanced Output
Upgrading from single-ended to balanced can be the easiest way to improve your sound.
This DAC, Amp or Hi-Res player offers a balanced output, ensuring pristine audio quality with minimised interference and enhanced clarity for your listening pleasure.
If you see a product marked as "⚖️ Balanced Output”, get ready for a symphony of crystal-clear tunes, free from any unwanted noise drama!
Sampling Rate And Bit Depth
Ever wonder how those ones and zeros on your computer magically transform into the rich melodies that fill your room?
The secret lies in a tiny device called a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Think of it as a translator, taking the digital code of your music and meticulously sculpting it back into a smooth, analog wave that your speakers can understand. But just like a sculptor needs the right tools, achieving audio nirvana with a DAC depends on two key factors: sampling rate and bit depth.
Sampling Rate:
Imagine your favourite song as a complex rollercoaster track. The sampling rate refers to how often the DAC takes measurements of this digital track, measured in kHz (kilohertz) or thousands of times per second. A higher sampling rate, like 96 kHz, is like taking a ton of pictures of the track, capturing every twist and turn with incredible detail. Lower rates, like the standard 44.1 kHz used in CDs, are like taking snapshots at a theme park – fun, but you might miss some of the subtler details that make the ride truly exhilarating.
Bit Depth:
Now, think about the sculptor's tools. Bit depth refers to the precision of each measurement the DAC takes. Imagine the number of colours available to the sculptor. With higher bit depth (e.g., 24 bits compared to 16 bits), each measurement can capture a wider range of values. This allows the DAC to recreate subtler variations in the sound wave, resulting in richer and more nuanced audio. It's like having a broader colour palette for building a more detailed and lifelike sculpture of the sound.
DESCRIPTION
UNPARALLELED DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERSION FOR AUDIOPHILES
The Denafrips Pontus 15TH redefines audio quality, delivering an incredibly nuanced
and layered sound experience. This DAC transcends traditional audio perceptions, providing music enthusiasts
with an unmatched auditory experience through cutting-edge audio enhancement technologies.
ADVANCED R-2R LADDER NETWORK DESIGN
The Pontus 15TH features a genuine balanced R-2R ladder network array design, with each channel equipped with an independent high-speed CPLD. Utilizing four sets of 0.005% R-2R networks, it ensures exceptionally low distortion and background noise, making every note resonate vividly. All digital inputs are FIFO buffered and reclocked by the on-board CPLD crystal oscillators, ensuring minimal reliance on the source equipment's clock quality and providing exceptional jitter suppression.
INNOVATIVE POWER SUPPLY AND DESIGN
The innovative box-in-box design isolates the DAC motherboard from the linear power supply unit, preventing external interference and enhancing audio purity and stability. The dedicated linear power supply unit, encased in a 1.5mm thick metal alloy enclosure, features beefy dual O-Core transformers for digital and analog sections, ultra-low ESR capacitors, and a multi-stage super linear power supply, ensuring precise and low-ripple power supply.
UPGRADED COMPONENTS FOR SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
The Pontus 15TH incorporates a low phase noise oscillator, a true balanced R-2R ladder network with hand-picked tight tolerance resistors, and optimized circuit systems. Additionally, it features major upgrades in capacitors, fine-tuned PSU components, and pure silver cables for power transfer. This meticulous attention to detail transforms consumer-grade audio sources into high-end sound quality, making the Pontus 15TH a standout in the high-end audio market.
SPECS
R-2R DAC | Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture True balanced 24BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32 steps FIR Filters) Low Thermal Effect, High Precision Hand-Matched 0.01% Resistors |
HIGHLIGHTS | Encapsulated Ultra Low Noise Power Supply LPNO Crystal 45.1548MHz, 49.152Mhz Adaptive FIFO Buffer and Reclocking DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports On USB & I²S Input Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform Driverless On Mac & Linux Dual AES/EBU Input Supports Sharp/Slow Filters Option I²S Pinout Configuration I²S DSD Channel Swap Configuration |
DSD | DSD64 / 2.8224MHz (DoP) on Coax/AES/Opt Input DSD1024 / 45.1584MHz * On USB & I²S Input Only |
PCM | 24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input 1536kHz* On USB & I²S Input |
DIGITAL INPUT | Coax 1 via RCA Coax 2 via BNC 75 Ω TOSLink x 1 AES EBU x 2 USB2.0 Type B I²S via HDMI LVDS |
ANALOG OUTPUT | RCA at 2.0Vrms, 625 Ω XLR at 4.0Vrms, 1250 Ω |
SAMPLING MODE | Non-Oversampling NOS Oversampling OS |
AC POWER REQUIREMENT | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage) |
POWER CONSUMPTION | ≤20W |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-70KHz -3dB |
THD+N | 0.001% |
S/N RATIO | 120dB |
DYNAMIC RANGE | > 121dB |
STEREO CROSSTALK | -110dB |
DIMENSIONS | 320 x 330 x 80 mm |
WEIGHT | 8.5 Kg |
COLOR | Silver / Black |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. DENAFRIPS Pontus 15th |
OTHER DETAILS
GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |
MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: Vinshine Audio PTE. LTD. Address: 33 Ubi Ave 3 Vertex, Tower A #07-62, Singapore 408868 |
PACKAGE CONTENTS | DENAFRIPS Pontus 15th |
UNPARALLELED DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERSION FOR AUDIOPHILES
The Denafrips Pontus 15TH redefines audio quality, delivering an incredibly nuanced
and layered sound experience. This DAC transcends traditional audio perceptions, providing music enthusiasts
with an unmatched auditory experience through cutting-edge audio enhancement technologies.
ADVANCED R-2R LADDER NETWORK DESIGN
The Pontus 15TH features a genuine balanced R-2R ladder network array design, with each channel equipped with an independent high-speed CPLD. Utilizing four sets of 0.005% R-2R networks, it ensures exceptionally low distortion and background noise, making every note resonate vividly. All digital inputs are FIFO buffered and reclocked by the on-board CPLD crystal oscillators, ensuring minimal reliance on the source equipment's clock quality and providing exceptional jitter suppression.
INNOVATIVE POWER SUPPLY AND DESIGN
The innovative box-in-box design isolates the DAC motherboard from the linear power supply unit, preventing external interference and enhancing audio purity and stability. The dedicated linear power supply unit, encased in a 1.5mm thick metal alloy enclosure, features beefy dual O-Core transformers for digital and analog sections, ultra-low ESR capacitors, and a multi-stage super linear power supply, ensuring precise and low-ripple power supply.
UPGRADED COMPONENTS FOR SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
The Pontus 15TH incorporates a low phase noise oscillator, a true balanced R-2R ladder network with hand-picked tight tolerance resistors, and optimized circuit systems. Additionally, it features major upgrades in capacitors, fine-tuned PSU components, and pure silver cables for power transfer. This meticulous attention to detail transforms consumer-grade audio sources into high-end sound quality, making the Pontus 15TH a standout in the high-end audio market.
R-2R DAC | Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture True balanced 24BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32 steps FIR Filters) Low Thermal Effect, High Precision Hand-Matched 0.01% Resistors |
HIGHLIGHTS | Encapsulated Ultra Low Noise Power Supply LPNO Crystal 45.1548MHz, 49.152Mhz Adaptive FIFO Buffer and Reclocking DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports On USB & I²S Input Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform Driverless On Mac & Linux Dual AES/EBU Input Supports Sharp/Slow Filters Option I²S Pinout Configuration I²S DSD Channel Swap Configuration |
DSD | DSD64 / 2.8224MHz (DoP) on Coax/AES/Opt Input DSD1024 / 45.1584MHz * On USB & I²S Input Only |
PCM | 24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input 1536kHz* On USB & I²S Input |
DIGITAL INPUT | Coax 1 via RCA Coax 2 via BNC 75 Ω TOSLink x 1 AES EBU x 2 USB2.0 Type B I²S via HDMI LVDS |
ANALOG OUTPUT | RCA at 2.0Vrms, 625 Ω XLR at 4.0Vrms, 1250 Ω |
SAMPLING MODE | Non-Oversampling NOS Oversampling OS |
AC POWER REQUIREMENT | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage) |
POWER CONSUMPTION | ≤20W |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-70KHz -3dB |
THD+N | 0.001% |
S/N RATIO | 120dB |
DYNAMIC RANGE | > 121dB |
STEREO CROSSTALK | -110dB |
DIMENSIONS | 320 x 330 x 80 mm |
WEIGHT | 8.5 Kg |
COLOR | Silver / Black |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. DENAFRIPS Pontus 15th |
OTHER DETAILS
GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |
MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: Vinshine Audio PTE. LTD. Address: 33 Ubi Ave 3 Vertex, Tower A #07-62, Singapore 408868 |
PACKAGE CONTENTS | DENAFRIPS Pontus 15th |
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