DENAFRIPS PONTUS II R-2R DAC

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Published 2021-10-15
Basic functions & features of one of the most popular Denafrips DACs - Pontus II

Some tricks:
1. Keep it on/standby 24/7 for the best sound.
2. Use only the RCA or XLR output, but not both at the same time - the outputs are shared, connecting both outputs may degrade the SQ depending on the input stage design of the connected devices.
3. Configuration Guide for NOS/OS: www.denafrips.com/config-pontus
4. Setup for Win/Mac OS
www.denafrips.com/win-os
www.denafrips.com/mac-os
5. We go green, manual can be downloaded here:  www.denafrips.com/download-pontus

Thank you for your support, appreciate it!

All Comments (21)
  • @user-jh4jq6xp6j
    Hi, Alvin. Thank you for your good review. I also enjoy Pontus 2 everyday. Really good device and provides wonderful sound to me everyday.
  • @OrganNLou
    These are some of the BEST dacs in the world!!
  • @expressobike
    Hello Alvin from Montreal Quebec the hometown of Celine Dion. I just purchased (finally…) a Pontus II. I got it yesterday but didn’t installed it yet….I got covid and resting. Will probably hook it up today to let it sink in. I probably watched every single video on Youtube and read articles on the web about DAC’s. I won’t get in the details of my sound system but its very good. Guess what? Your DAC’s came in first. Yes I know the best way is to listen but it is impossible to go for a demonstration here. I’m looking forward to try it. And yes a remote would be practical but hey we need to do a bit of exercice….
  • @ThayneHardy
    Thanks for the video, it really did help with the setup. I just received the Pontus II DAC 2 weeks ago. The I2S pin out is compatible with Soundaware streamers 😀 . Works and sounds great!
  • @TheNaka9
    Hi Alvin, another good video. You could have opened it and tell us more about the design layout and choices made. My Pontus II is singing beautifully:)
  • @leonidkim3708
    Thanks for video. Convinced to buy the Pontus II. Already have sent a email. Regards, Kim from New Zealand
  • @hoygising1
    👏👏👏if only those big company do this video it will be nice!
  • @policrates
    There is a new Pontus 15th!! When are you going to show it to us?
  • Alvin, PLEASE make one of these on each piece from the VENUS to the TERMINATOR-PLUS! For us future buyers!
  • @user-ym8lg6ec6v
    很喜歡這品牌的DAC解碼器,自己也買了基本兩種款,若有中文字幕能更加了解其終結者和Plus,前級是真的不錯,耳擴也在考慮中。
  • @RickMolinaro
    Hi Alvin, what is the brand and model of the blue power cord you are showing? I'd like to use it on my Pontus 2.
  • @leolee9092
    I congratulate Alvin for the effort, but I am having trouble understanding your speech. My hearing is not that great in the first place and closed caption is not available. I wish there was a transcript you could post as well.
  • @GarySmith-mc8vf
    Hi Alvin, Thanks for a great review. Please could you confirm the make of the Swiss Power Chord you recommended? Many thanks.
  • @maxdecebel
    Good afternoon! I just unpacked my new pontus 2, plugged it into the stereo system and my mood immediately dropped. I connected a digital aes/ebu to the pontus input, turned on the music and hear a music interruption every 2-5 seconds, at which point the DSD light flashes for a fraction of a second (although I use a PCM stream). I switch the aes/ebu wire to another DAC (topping) and the music plays without interruptions. What should I do about it?
  • @m9dlh
    Hey Alvin, do you have a link to the power cords please as i cant seem to find them.
  • Lol. So much good electronics... All for Céline Dion's My Heart Will Go On! Priceless choice Alvin! 🙂
  • @chasehatton3691
    Hi Alvin, I just received my new Pontus II and really like the sound quality overall. Can you please shed some more light on the Phase & NOS/OS buttons .........for example when Phase button is lit , does that indicate positive phase or negative phase status. Also, for the NOS/OS button , when lit , does this mean NOS is on or off ?....Tbh, the user manual does not go into much , or it must be said, enough detail on this area.