DENAFRIPS - PONTUS II 12th-1
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XLR
Balanced Output
DAC Chip
You may not even realise it, but most of us use a digital-to-analogue converter (commonly known as a DAC) daily. Built into your computers, tablets and smartphones, a DAC is fundamental to unlocking the convenience of digital music. Any device that acts as a digital sound source will need a DAC to convert digital audio to analog. A DAC converts the digital information stored in “0s and 1s” into an analog signal that's passed to speakers or headphones and ultimately our ear. In short, DACs play a large part in making digital music hearable.While this technical process is undoubtedly impressive, the DAC embedded into your smartphones or laptops is nowhere good enough to listen to your favourite music recordings in high quality. So, if you want to listen to music in high quality, an external DAC is essential to allow headphones or speakers to perform at their potential. An external DAC, first and foremost, will improve audio quality dramatically.
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Connect With USB2.0
AES, I²S, Coaxial & TOSLink
Pair with Laptop via USB
A majority of people use a laptop as the primary source device to listen to music or watch movies. Since the laptop is an essential part of the audio chain there are headphones and devices designed to work a laptop or computer system flawlessly. With the availability of USB connectivity, it becomes easier to pair various devices like an Amp, DAC or even headphones without worrying about drivers or any additional piece of software.
DESCRIPTION
DENAFRIPS CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF AUDIO EXCELLENCE WITH THE RELEASE OF PONTUS II 12TH-1
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Guangzhou, DENAFRIPS specialises in creating premium audio equipment. Their core belief is that high-quality audio gear can be affordable. Dedicated to audio excellence, DENAFRIPS has garnered a devoted following, especially for their acclaimed line of R-2R DACs. Their product range includes DACs, DDCs, Pre-amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, and Headphone Amplifiers, with their DACs making a significant impact in the high-end audio realm. Commemorating 12 years of digital audio excellence, the best-selling Pontus II 12th-1 Anniversary Edition incorporates performance enhancements at the component level, audible to seasoned audiophiles. The original Pontus II DAC redefined expectations for R-2R Ladder DACs, and the Pontus II 12th-1 takes its superior sound quality to new heights.
TRUE BALANCED R-2R ARCHITECTURE & UPDATED INTERNALS FOR PURE ANALOGUE SOUND
The Pontus II 12th-1 is an authentic balanced, dual-mono R-2R Ladder Network Arrays DAC. Each channel incorporates an independent high-speed FPGA for digital signal decoding, utilising four sets of 0.01% R-2R networks. This design choice minimises linearity error, ensures high decoding speed, and reduces digital noise, resulting in an audio signal with very low distortion and a dark background. All digital inputs undergo FIFO buffering and reclocking through onboard FEMTO crystal oscillators, providing excellent word-clock jitter rejection and reducing reliance on source equipment clock quality. The Pontus II 12th-1, a non-oversampling R-2R DAC, maintains the native sampling rate without additional processing, making it an ideal choice for music enthusiasts seeking intricate details, expansive soundstage, precise imaging, and a touch of warmth for enhanced musicality. Its outstanding performance contributes significantly to high-fidelity audio systems.
ENHANCED LINEAR POWER SUPPLY FUSED WITH METAL ALLOY DIVIDER AND 0-CORE TRANSFORMERS
Clean power is the bedrock of superior sound, and the DENAFRIPS Pontus 12th-1 ensures this with a dedicated linear power supply unit beneath the DAC motherboard. This robust unit, enclosed in 1.5mm thick metal alloy, adopts a box-within-box design to eliminate inherent dual-box issues. Notable features include dual O-Core Transformers for Digital and Analog sections, ultra-low ESR, long-endurance reservoir capacitors, and a multi-stage super-linear power supply, ensuring precise, low-ripple power supply charging. A significant change in the Pontus II 12th-1 is the introduction of a simplified AC main power socket, reflecting DENAFRIPS' commitment to high-quality power supply. Customised in-house with UPOCC gold-plated copper, the non-switched AC mains socket brings the device closer to an exceptional level of perfection.
EXPERTLY DESIGNED TO BE SCALABLE WITH THOUGHTFULLY IMPLEMENTED INPUTS & OUTPUTS
The DENAFRIPS Pontus II 12th-1 now boasts an anodised aluminium chassis available in both silver and black colour options, catering to those who prefer a more compact DAC with a silver finish. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Pontus II 12th-1 enhances the already impressive build quality of the Pontus II 12th. This new iteration includes an I²S input and has undergone a redesign of both the back and front panels. The I²S connection enables compatibility with the DENAFRIPS DDC (Digital To Digital Converter) and other I²S transport options. The front panel incorporates input selection buttons for USB, COAX, OPT, I2S, OS/NOS, Phase, and Mute. Meanwhile, the rear panel has been upgraded to offer XLR and RCA as analogue outputs and Coax, Optical, I²S, TOSLINK, AES and USB as inputs, providing increased flexibility for the Pontus II 12th-1.
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 FEMTO 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 | 0.0025% |
S/N RATIO | 120dB |
DYNAMIC RANGE | >121dB |
STEREO CROSSTALK | -110dB |
DIMENSIONS | 320 x 330 x 80 mm |
WEIGHT | 8.5 Kg |
COLOR | Silver |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. DENAFRIPS Pontus II 12th-1 |
2. User Manual |
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 |
User Manual | PONTUS II 12th-1
Desktop R-2R Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
|
DENAFRIPS CELEBRATES 12 YEARS OF AUDIO EXCELLENCE WITH THE RELEASE OF PONTUS II 12TH-1
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Guangzhou, DENAFRIPS specialises in creating premium audio equipment. Their core belief is that high-quality audio gear can be affordable. Dedicated to audio excellence, DENAFRIPS has garnered a devoted following, especially for their acclaimed line of R-2R DACs. Their product range includes DACs, DDCs, Pre-amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, and Headphone Amplifiers, with their DACs making a significant impact in the high-end audio realm. Commemorating 12 years of digital audio excellence, the best-selling Pontus II 12th-1 Anniversary Edition incorporates performance enhancements at the component level, audible to seasoned audiophiles. The original Pontus II DAC redefined expectations for R-2R Ladder DACs, and the Pontus II 12th-1 takes its superior sound quality to new heights.
TRUE BALANCED R-2R ARCHITECTURE & UPDATED INTERNALS FOR PURE ANALOGUE SOUND
The Pontus II 12th-1 is an authentic balanced, dual-mono R-2R Ladder Network Arrays DAC. Each channel incorporates an independent high-speed FPGA for digital signal decoding, utilising four sets of 0.01% R-2R networks. This design choice minimises linearity error, ensures high decoding speed, and reduces digital noise, resulting in an audio signal with very low distortion and a dark background. All digital inputs undergo FIFO buffering and reclocking through onboard FEMTO crystal oscillators, providing excellent word-clock jitter rejection and reducing reliance on source equipment clock quality. The Pontus II 12th-1, a non-oversampling R-2R DAC, maintains the native sampling rate without additional processing, making it an ideal choice for music enthusiasts seeking intricate details, expansive soundstage, precise imaging, and a touch of warmth for enhanced musicality. Its outstanding performance contributes significantly to high-fidelity audio systems.
ENHANCED LINEAR POWER SUPPLY FUSED WITH METAL ALLOY DIVIDER AND 0-CORE TRANSFORMERS
Clean power is the bedrock of superior sound, and the DENAFRIPS Pontus 12th-1 ensures this with a dedicated linear power supply unit beneath the DAC motherboard. This robust unit, enclosed in 1.5mm thick metal alloy, adopts a box-within-box design to eliminate inherent dual-box issues. Notable features include dual O-Core Transformers for Digital and Analog sections, ultra-low ESR, long-endurance reservoir capacitors, and a multi-stage super-linear power supply, ensuring precise, low-ripple power supply charging. A significant change in the Pontus II 12th-1 is the introduction of a simplified AC main power socket, reflecting DENAFRIPS' commitment to high-quality power supply. Customised in-house with UPOCC gold-plated copper, the non-switched AC mains socket brings the device closer to an exceptional level of perfection.
EXPERTLY DESIGNED TO BE SCALABLE WITH THOUGHTFULLY IMPLEMENTED INPUTS & OUTPUTS
The DENAFRIPS Pontus II 12th-1 now boasts an anodised aluminium chassis available in both silver and black colour options, catering to those who prefer a more compact DAC with a silver finish. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Pontus II 12th-1 enhances the already impressive build quality of the Pontus II 12th. This new iteration includes an I²S input and has undergone a redesign of both the back and front panels. The I²S connection enables compatibility with the DENAFRIPS DDC (Digital To Digital Converter) and other I²S transport options. The front panel incorporates input selection buttons for USB, COAX, OPT, I2S, OS/NOS, Phase, and Mute. Meanwhile, the rear panel has been upgraded to offer XLR and RCA as analogue outputs and Coax, Optical, I²S, TOSLINK, AES and USB as inputs, providing increased flexibility for the Pontus II 12th-1.
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 FEMTO 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 | 0.0025% |
S/N RATIO | 120dB |
DYNAMIC RANGE | >121dB |
STEREO CROSSTALK | -110dB |
DIMENSIONS | 320 x 330 x 80 mm |
WEIGHT | 8.5 Kg |
COLOR | Silver |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. DENAFRIPS Pontus II 12th-1 |
2. User Manual |
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 |
User Manual | PONTUS II 12th-1
Desktop R-2R Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)
|
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