The Denafrips Pontus 12th and the newer Pontus 15th deliver an "analog" like sound signature; it's part of the reason I've continued to enjoy mine as I've upgraded all of my other components. R2R ladder DACs in general lean more in this direction.
2k DAC that gives me what I want like my vintage LP12
I have zero experience in rotating DACs through my system. My Analog chain gives me exactly what I want as a listener. It is based on a vintage LP12 with a few upgrades to power supply, tonearm, cartridge, phono stage, and setup. Detailed, warm, deep silent background, and effortless delivery.
I have an Eversolo A6 and an S.M.S.L CD transport. I decided to purchase a Toppings D70 Pro Octo to feed my streamer and transport into. I was not really disappointed, but certainly not what I was looking for. I want the same or similar level of satisfaction that I feel when I listen to my Analog chain. I also want to stay at or under $2k.. I realize that the dollars in my turntable, arm, cartridge, and phono stage is more than twice that amount, but I was able to assemble it over time.
I want to start with the DAC. I can change Streamer, Server, CD Transport over time if need be. I assume that a good DAC should be able to clock other digital inputs to mitigate many of their shortcomings.
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@vthokie83 @rivington66 @fthompson251 I have yet to find a bad review or set of comments on the Denafrips Pontus or Venus. Any version - II, II/12th, or 15th. They get snapped up quickly. The IIs and 12ths are really good values on the used market. |
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