Denafrip's Pontus 15th

Pontus 15th has achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough in sound quality . By using advanced sound enhancement technologies, it delivers sound that is even more nuanced, deep and layered . This is not just a simple upgrade; it is a revolutionary challenge and a transcendence of traditional sound perceptions , providing audio enthusiasts with an unparalleled listening experience .

True balanced R-2R DAC design

This DAC is based on a true balanced R-2R ladder network array design , with each channel equipped with an independent high-speed CPLD . Digital signals are decoded through four sets of 0.005% R-2R networks , ensuring extremely low distortion and minimal background noise in the audio signal. Every note resonates vividly and richly , so the sound jumps directly into the listener's ears.

The DAC preserves the original sampling rate of the audio signal as much as possible. All digital inputs undergo FIFO buffering and are re-clocked by an integrated CPLD crystal oscillator , providing extreme jitter suppression . This means that the DAC is far less dependent on the clock quality of the source equipment , significantly improving overall audio reproduction.

Innovative power supply – Box-in-Box Design

The Pontus 15th's power supply design is a masterpiece of engineering . The innovative box-in-box construction perfectly isolates the DAC motherboard from the linear power supply unit , effectively preventing external interference from affecting the sound quality. At the same time, the metal-plated casing ensures higher purity and stability of the power supply .

All digital inputs are FIFO buffered and re-clocked by the integrated LPNO crystal oscillators . The excellent suppression of word-clock jitter makes DENAFRIPS DACs much less dependent on the clock quality of the source equipment . This means that the Pontus 15th can transform an ordinary computer or CD player into a high-end audio source .

True Non-Oversampling R-2R DAC

Pontus 15th is a true NOS (Non-Oversampling) DAC , meaning that the incoming signal remains at its original sampling frequency without any further processing . This ensures a pure and undistorted sound reproduction , exactly as the artist intended.

ENCAPSULATED LINEAR POWER SUPPLY

Clean power supply is the foundation of good sound . The Pontus 15th uses a dedicated linear power supply unit , which is encased in a 1.5mm thick metal alloy case located under the DAC motherboard.

This box-within-box design not only eliminates the typical problems of dual-box solutions , but also demonstrates the care and precision that DENAFRIPS puts into their premium DAC design .

The DAC is equipped with powerful dual O-Core Transformers for both digital and analog sections , ultra-low ESR capacitors , high-endurance reservoir capacitors , and a multi-stage super linear power supply , ensuring ultra-precision and low-noise power supply for the DAC.