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A digital-to-analog converter for music lovers
Pontus 15TH represents an unprecedented breakthrough in audio quality. Utilizing advanced sound enhancement technologies, it delivers even more nuanced, deeper, and layered sound. This isn't just a simple upgrade; it represents a profound challenge and transcendence of traditional sound perception, offering audio enthusiasts an unparalleled listening experience.
This DAC features a true balanced R-2R ladder network array design, with each channel equipped with an independent high-speed CPLD. It decodes digital signals through four sets of 0.005% R-2R networks, ensuring extremely low distortion and background noise in the audio signals. Every note resonates vividly and fully, practically leaping into the listener's ear.

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The original sampling rate of the audio signals is largely retained. Furthermore, all digital inputs are FIFO buffered and reclocked by an integrated CPLD crystal oscillator, enabling exceptional jitter suppression. This minimizes the DAC's dependence on the clock quality of the source device, further improving audio quality.

The power supply design of the Pontus 15TH is also an example of remarkable ingenuity. The innovative box-in-box design perfectly isolates the DAC motherboard from the linear power supply, effectively preventing external interference from affecting audio quality. The metal alloy casing improves the purity and stability of the power supply.


Upgrade details
- Oscillator with low phase noise
- Comprehensive capacitor upgrade
- True symmetrical
- R-2R conductor network
- Hand-picked resistors with tight tolerances
- Optimization of the circuit system

All digital inputs are FIFO buffered and reclocked by the integrated LPNO crystal oscillators.Due to the excellent suppression of word clock jitter, the DENAFRIPS DAC is less dependent on the clock quality of the source devices.
PONTUS 15TH can transform your computer or CD player into high-end quality.
Non-oversampling R-2R DAC / The signal fed to the DAC remains at its native sampling rate without additional processing. PONTUS 15TH is a true NOS DAC.

Improved power supply and conductors
- Pure silver cables and conductors for power transmission from the power supply to the DAC mainboard
- Fine-tuning the power supply at the component level to further improve the AC/DC rectifiers and DC regulators

LINEAR POWER SUPPLY
A clean power supply is the foundation for good sound. Beneath the DAC motherboard is a dedicated linear power supply, housed in a 1.5 mm thick metal alloy enclosure.
The box-in-box design not only eliminates the problems associated with a dual-box solution, but also showcases the detail and care DENAFRIPS has put into its premium DAC design.
Powerful dual-O-core transformers for digital and analog sections, ultra-low ESR capacitors with long lifespan, and multi-stage super-linear power supply provide a high-precision, low-ripple power supply that charges the DAC.

MID-END DAC
With its outstanding audio performance, precise decoding capabilities, and innovative power supply design, the Pontus 15TH stands out as a new star in the high-end audio field. It is not just an audio device, but an ultimate pursuit and a celebration of the art of music.
FEATURED REVIEWS
Is This the Ultimate R2R DAC Upgrade
Well folks, there we have it—Denafrips has been conjured up one of the better-sounding DACs that I've spent time with. It sounds good enough to easily recommend this DAC without batting an eye. The DAC is built like a tank, it's reasonably priced, and best of all, it sounds stunning.
Credit: New Record Day
A Serious Bang for Buck Award
"To conclude, the Pontus II is a fine HiFi DAC offering at its price point, which will undoubtedly make a lot of audiophiles extremely happy with its bold, engaging, lively, warm sound with a fantastic build quality."
Credit: Terry Ellis, Editor of Pursuit Perfect System
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
This is a true bargain in the realm of high end DAC's. If it were $5k I would give it a positive review and say it was priced right. As it is, the cost is $1700 and that my friends is remarkable. This could be an end game for many out there, no matter the cost of your system. That in itself is remarkable.
Credit: Steve Huff
An Expressway to Your Skull
With a combined price of roughly $2200, I know of no other digital to analog converter solution that comes anywhere near the IRIS II / PONTUS II combo in terms of conveying music with all of its attendant power and beauty in tact.
Credit: Michael Lavorgna @ Twittering Machines
Highly recommended!
Denafrips Pontus is an excellent DAC that moves digital sound forward and does not have the usual bevy of digital warts. It breaks some of the long-standing digital barriers that have kept me from fully engaging with digital music. It is at a reasonable price point (by audio standards) and, based on construction and parts alone, represents a tremendous value. Now throw in the sound quality that I experienced, and I can't think of a better value in a DAC today.
Credit: Ken Redmond @ The Audio Beatnik
Positive Feedback Writers' Choice Awards for 2020
In my DAC rating scheme, the Pontus is number one with a bullet. It's price of $2298 in Singapore dollars, puts it at about $1700 USD and I'm confident that nothing under $2000 will come close, they won't even make it into the same neighborhood. I told Alvin that its the high-end analog turntable of DACS, no, it's the tubuliscious tube amp of DACS, no... it's both. No kidding.
Credit: Stu McCreary @ PF
The Best DAC This Reviewer Has Ever Heard; Bar None!
This DAC is transparent in ways that you won't believe a piece of electronics could be transparent. The soundstage is holographic, the bass is punchy and deep, the midrange is unbelievably creamy and rich yet incredibly detailed at the same time. When playing music, the electronics simply disappear letting all the music out into the room. I rate this DAC an 11 out of 10 and I can't recommend it highly enough.In fact, I'm going to buy the review sample!
Credit: George Graves @ audiophilestyle
Pontus15TH Anniversary Edition
- Improved, finely tuned power supply
- Redesigned power supply module with two O-Core transformers 80 VA x 2
- High-voltage constant current supply for the digital and analog circuits via silver cables
- Updated firmware for the 15th anniversary
Technical Highlights
- Proprietary R2R + DSD Architecture
- True balanced 26BIT R2R + 6BIT DSD (32 steps FIR Filters)
- Low thermal effect, high precision hand matched 0.005% Resistors
- Encapsulated Premium Ultra Low Noise Power Supply
- LPNO Crystal 45.1548MHz, 49.152Mhz
- Adaptive FIFO buffer reclocking
- New Improved Digital Signal Processing FPGA Code
- DSD1024, PCM1536 Supports USB & I²S Input
- Proprietary USB Audio Solution via STM32F446 Advanced AMR Based MCU
- Licensed Thesycon USB Driver For Windows Platform
- Driverless on Mac & Linux
- Dual AES/EBU input supports
- Sharp/Slow Filters Option
- I²S Pinout Configuration
- I²S DSD Channel Swap Configuration
DSD
- DSD64 (DoP) on Coax/AES/Opt Input
- DSD1024* On USB & I²S Input Only
PCM
- 24bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192KHz On All Input
- 1536kHz* On USB & I²S Input
Sampling Mode: Non-oversampling NOS / Oversampling OS
Digital Input
- Coax 1 via RCA
- Coax 2 via BNC 75 Ω
- OPT x 1
- AES/EBU x 2
- USB 2.0 Type B
- I²S via HDMI LVDS
Analog Output
- RCA at 2.0Vrms, 625Ω
- XLR at 4.0Vrms, 1250Ω
Frequency Response: 20-70KHz -3dB
THD+N: 0.002%
S/N ratio: 120 dB
Dynamic Range: >121 dB
Stereo Crosstalk: -110dB
AC Power Requirements: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage)
Power consumption: ≤20W
dimension: W320 x D330 x H110 mm (Including feet)
Package Dim: 470 x 440 x 175 mm
Package Contents: DAC only. No power cord & remote control.
Weight: 12.5 kg
Color: Silver / Black