The architecture uses the most primitive R-2R DAC technology, it is probably the most suitable architecture to reproduce music.Pontus is a tad bit under double of what the the Ares can deliver ( meaning: I felt that was getting about 150-60% of the Ares can dish out) On clarity, intelligibility with the Pontus there is more micro dynamics, more transient, a bit larger stage and more headroom and a better sense of size and scale.USA. 1900.The denafrips Ares DAC is a 20Bit/384KHz discrete resistor ladder Digital To Analog Converter, also known as R-2R DAC. Denafrips Pontus II Dac and Lumin Mini U1 Streamer Combo.
Great review, Herb! How would you compare the Terminator to the Schiit Yggdrasil. Log in or register to post comments Yggdrasil. The nuances in the music come out much more than the Ares ii. There is a fuller sound with more layer and air.
The Pontus II is the clear choice if you value more of all the good things a Denafrips DAC offers, plus higher resolution.The Pontus is much more engaging than the Ares ii. So, decision points: Ares II or Pontus II? A no-brainer. The Iris USB pollution control benefits are still there, but can be appreciated to a greater extent via the I2S connection.
This song has a couple of cellos playing but there's a part where just one goes solo, at the 2 minute mark for about 12 seconds.The Ares II is limited to optical and coax. The fuller nature of this instrument is best served on the ARES II. The ARES was very close to the Bifrost in this regard but I felt the multibits edged it out here. 2) PONTUS Technical prowess is a cut above. You definitely know they are from the same lineage, it just that the PONTUS does everything the ARES does, only better ! Even better bass definition, better dynamics, smoother midrange, and a high end that is sweeter, yet with even more detail. PONTUS just improves on all the goodness of the ARES.
Beware of grey market products and unauthorised resellers and their bogus claims. The Pontus sits in the middle of the DENAFRIPS line, and is designed around the similar architecture of the higher level Venus and flagship Terminator models, which use improved transformers and higher tolerance resistors, among other premiums.As the only authorised Australian Denafrips retailer we offer 3 years manufacturer warranty, purchase with confidence. X2 The subject of this review, the DENAFRIPS Pontus is an R-2R ladder DAC.