yes, I connected my Hermes to the Pontus II I2S via an Audioquest carbon. I plan to upgrade my HDMI cable over the next few months. You’re correct, using the I2S is the best connection. From the Hermes, I’m using a Cardas Beyond to the Pontus and Cardas Cygnus RCA cables to my Atoll IN300. I have to say, the Hermes has made a huge improvement over something that was really good to begin with. How do you like the Iris?
Denafrips Pontus II vs Venus II
Seeking experiences from people who have compared both in their systems. Is the Venus II worth the extra outlay in a system costing up to $20k.
The differences between all Denafrips models are described in the link below but I thought of seeking more thoughts from people who have made the comparison specifically the Pontus II and Venus II.
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Stevebohnii, I haven't connected the Iris DDC yet. I've got two cables that I'm still breaking in: Audioquest Vodka 48 8K and a Supra 2.1 8K cables, and then I'll start testing them between the Iris and Pontus II. I have read nothing but positives from adding the Denafrips DDCs to their DACs, hoping to have the same great results you have seen......probably in a couple of weeks I'll start adding the DDC to the system |
@vthokie83 please write back after you have tested the I2S with your Iris. Can wait to hear about your results. |
@ Stevebohnii: Well I bet if you tried the Clear Beyond PC you didn't take it off. I borrowed a CB PC from another component in another one of my systems to try on my Pontus. Lets just say I'm looking for another PC now to use on the component it came off of, lol. Actually the Clear Beyond PC is an older model which is more like todays Clear, plus I bought it used at a good price, so not quite as crazy a combination as it seems, but definitely worth it in my case. |
@jjss49 mind sharing what you moved on to DAC wise? |
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