Description
Denafrips Pontus 15th – 15th Anniversary Edition
Balanced R-2R DAC | Performance Above Its Class | Musical Precision Perfected
The Denafrips Pontus 15th Anniversary Edition brings reference-level digital performance to a broader audience, combining true balanced R-2R ladder DAC architecture with enhanced clocking, refined power regulation, and upgraded componentry. Sitting confidently above the Ares and just below the Venus in Denafrips’ acclaimed lineup, the Pontus 15th delivers a remarkably natural and immersive sound that rivals DACs at twice the price.
At its core lies a fully discrete, true balanced R-2R DAC array—built with carefully matched resistor networks and controlled by a proprietary FPGA-based processing system. The 15th Edition introduces dual high-stability OCXO clocks, reducing jitter and dramatically improving timing precision. With native support for PCM up to 1.536MHz and DSD1024, along with extensive input options (including I²S over HDMI), the Pontus integrates effortlessly into both traditional and modern high-resolution audio systems.
Key Features:
- True balanced R-2R ladder DAC – fully discrete architecture
- Dual OCXO femtosecond clocks – for superior time-domain performance
- Native DSD1024 & PCM1536 support – future-ready high-res playback
- FPGA-controlled FIFO reclocking – jitter elimination and signal purity
- Linear power supply – isolated stages for analog and digital circuits
- Robust CNC aluminum chassis – vibration-resistant and EMI-shielded
- Upgradeable firmware – maintain top-tier performance over time
The Pontus 15th is praised for its rich tonal texture, black background, and analog-like flow, offering a presentation that’s both revealing and emotionally engaging. It strikes a rare balance: technically accomplished yet musical, authoritative yet effortless—making it one of the most compelling DACs in its class.
