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Denafrips Pontus 12th Anniversary

Greetings 

I’ve been considering moving up from my Ares ii to a Pontus ii and there have been a few of them coming up on the pre-owned market lately.

Now I’m seeing that Vinshine is offering the Pontus 12th version and there’s not a whole lot of info about what is improved on it.

Sounds like some power supply improvements and also some gold plated screws?

Has anyone heard the new Pontus 12th or know any specifics about how it compares to the Pontus ii?  What are the improvements, if any?

Pre-owned Pontus ii’s are selling for about $250 less than a brand new 12th. (At least in the U.S.) So not a huge savings.  Plus there’s shipping .., I can’t remember if Vinshine charges shipping.

Thanks in advance 

JS

 

j_andrews
fastcat95
41 posts
 

Do keep us posted as to your listening impressions of the Denafrips Pontus II 12th.

I just ordered one, and I am very interested in listener impressions, what mode (OS, NOS), what digital connection and cable, etc. System details.

Enjoy!

gryphongryph
395 posts
 

Is there any difference in sound quality between the rca v the balanced output?

backgroundblur
57 posts
 

Impressions...

 

I like OS with the slow filter.  Phase button set to on.  Nos sounds good, but less spacious.  

 

Balanced sounds considerably more open than single ended.

allanblissett
163 posts
 

There is a tread over at Audiokarma.org in the Dac forum with thus title. 

I heard the Most 'Analog Sounding' DAC in my Life

The second page has a video explaining the differences,  check it out.

Sorry my link skill is lacking. 

fastcat95
41 posts
 

backgroundblur:  Are you hearing any of the audible clicks and pops that have been mentioned in another thread here in the digital section regarding the Pontus?

Also, what are your impressions now that the break in is proceeding?

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