Just so I understand further, feeding the Pontus with USB vs i2S, this only affects which device controls the clock (with USB, the Pontus controls the clock, with i2S the A8 controls the clock). And, to further understand, In either way, the Pontus DAC is utilized. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
EverSolo DMP-A8 with Denafrips Pontus 15th, both have i2S
For the past couple of years I’ve been using a Bluesound NODE (N130) with a Denafrips ARES II DAC (USB). I liked it very much!
Well, I got the itch to not leave well enough alone, if you know what I mean!
I purchased an EverSolo DMP-A8, thinking this all-in-one could replace what I had. It sounds pretty good, but, started missing my Denafrips DAC (which I sold). A couple days ago I ordered from audioman58 (Thank you!), a Pontus 15th Edition, can’t wait to get it!
This brings me to my question please. The DMP-A8 has i2S Output, which I plan on using to input i2S on the Pontus 15th (I hope for compatibility?). Is there still a reason to get a Denafrips DDC? Or, am I most of the way there with i2S on both my streamer and DAC?
Thanks,
Tom
- ...
- 26 posts total
Yes but you may notice one sounds better than the other to you.
If you are using a digital output from the A8 the Pontus is doing the digital to analog conversion. So in both case of usb and I2S, as both are digital outputs bypassing the internal dac of the A8, yes the Pontus dac is utilized. |
@tom899 hope you enjoy the Pontus 15th; I've had mine since June. I also moved from an Ares (12th-1). I don't think you'll be disappointed 👍 Let us know what you think once it's arrived
Happy Listening 👍😊 |
@jastralfu @tom899 my understanding as well is that USB and I2S interfaces are clocked by the DAC. |
- 26 posts total