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Designed for the music enthusiast, the Denafrips PONTUS15th is packed full of innovative tech for class-leading sound.
Superior quality DAC
Engineered to the highest standards, the Denafrips PONTUS15th delivers extraordinary music resolution with ultra-low distortion. It decodes digital signals through four sets of 0.005% R-2R networks, ensuring extremely low background noise in the audio signals. Equipped with 2 x balanced AES, USB, coaxial and optical inputs, you can connect to a wide range of devices, including a desktop or laptop computer, CD player, network streamer and more. The choice of balanced XLR and standard RCA phono outputs ensures that it works with many systems.
Balanced R-2R DAC
Utilising balanced R-2R technology, the PONTUS15th features a fully balanced, ladder-like configuration of resistors in the output. Although this is a costly and complex engineering solution, the benefit is improved precision and vanishingly low levels of interference. The fully balanced configuration, from input to output, ensures the purest sound, with the least amount of distortion possible.
FIFO buffering for superior sound from all sources
All digital inputs are FIFO buffered and re-clocked by the on-board CPLD crystal oscillator. This suppresses jitter to vanishingly low levels, minimising the DAC’s reliance on the source’s own clock system. This ensures uniformly high quality sound, whatever the digital source being used.
Low Phase Noise Oscillator
Equipped with a low-phase-noise oscillator, the PONTUS15th ensures exceptional signal stability and an ultra-high signal-to-noise ratio. This innovation not only enhances the clarity and detail of the sound but also effectively reduces noise and distortion within the system, letting you hear every detail in perfect clarity.
Custom power supply with dual transformers
The PONTUS15th is powered by twin, Denafrips customised, O-Core transformers. Combined with ultra-low ESR, high endurance capacitors and pure silver cable conductors within the super linear power supply, you get the purest power for smooth, dynamic sound.
Extra premium quality finish
Available in black or silver, the PONTUS15th uses an extra-thick, 1.5mm all-metal casing for electrical shielding and a premium quality feel. Cone feet help isolate the DAC, further improving the sound.
Experience a new level of musical depth, with the Denafrips PONTUS15th.
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Superior quality DAC
Engineered to the highest standards, the Denafrips PONTUS15th delivers extraordinary music resolution with ultra-low distortion. It decodes digital signals through four sets of 0.005% R-2R networks, ensuring extremely low background noise in the audio signals. Equipped with 2 x balanced AES, USB, coaxial and optical inputs, you can connect to a wide range of devices, including a desktop or laptop computer, CD player, network streamer and more. The choice of balanced XLR and standard RCA phono outputs ensures that it works with many systems.
Balanced R-2R DAC
Utilising balanced R-2R technology, the PONTUS15th features a fully balanced, ladder-like configuration of resistors in the output. Although this is a costly and complex engineering solution, the benefit is improved precision and vanishingly low levels of interference. The fully balanced configuration, from input to output, ensures the purest sound, with the least amount of distortion possible.
FIFO buffering for superior sound from all sources
All digital inputs are FIFO buffered and re-clocked by the on-board CPLD crystal oscillator. This suppresses jitter to vanishingly low levels, minimising the DAC’s reliance on the source’s own clock system. This ensures uniformly high quality sound, whatever the digital source being used.
Low Phase Noise Oscillator
Equipped with a low-phase-noise oscillator, the PONTUS15th ensures exceptional signal stability and an ultra-high signal-to-noise ratio. This innovation not only enhances the clarity and detail of the sound but also effectively reduces noise and distortion within the system, letting you hear every detail in perfect clarity.
Custom power supply with dual transformers
The PONTUS15th is powered by twin, Denafrips customised, O-Core transformers. Combined with ultra-low ESR, high endurance capacitors and pure silver cable conductors within the super linear power supply, you get the purest power for smooth, dynamic sound.
Extra premium quality finish
Available in black or silver, the PONTUS15th uses an extra-thick, 1.5mm all-metal casing for electrical shielding and a premium quality feel. Cone feet help isolate the DAC, further improving the sound.
Experience a new level of musical depth, with the Denafrips PONTUS15th.
