Even though I've enjoyed using the Ares ll for 2 years, I'm glad I got the Pontus ll. Compared to the Ares ll, it is even more dynamic and has deeper bass and the highs extend further. The Pontus ll has better clarity and definition. I'm listening to lots of classical music these days - both large symphonic and smaller chamber works. I find the Pontus ll is effortless in reproducing the scale and complexity of a large orchestra. The violin sections especially sound more natur

Hello Alvin. Here's some pics of my setup and room. Ares ll is used for terrestrial Jazz radio and Sony CD/SACD player Toslink inputs. RCA output through RCA switcher to Rogue Cronus Magnum tube integrated/Magnapan 1.7i speakers. OR to Bryston BP20 preamp/3B power amp/Ohm Accoustics C2 speakers. Vinyl currently played with EAR834 clone tube phono preamp and Realistic Lab400 TT/Grado Blue stereo or ME+ Mono cartridges. I'm enjoying the Ares ll. Best regards, Todd @ Illinois, U

My Pontus II has arrived safely and is hooked up and sounds truly wonderful. Thank you for your excellent service. For the last 30 year or so I have only been buying second-hand equipment, except on the digital side of things. My set-up consists of: - Audio Research D70 Mk II (1983) - Croft Super Micro upgraded by Glenn Croft to almost Croft Epoch standard in 2008 - Audiolab 6000CDT transport (replaces an old Theta Data Basic that had been dropping in price drastically toget

The product was received today and I have been listening. I have tried different modes and everything works as expected. I am very happy with the purchase. The dac is connected to Yamaha A-S1200 integrated amp and Polk R500 tower speakers. Credit: Sean M. California, United States PRODUCT INFO: https://www.denafrips.com/dac https://www.denafrips.com/ddc WHERE TO BUY? https://www.vinshineaudio.com/shop

Dear Alvin, I will be pleased to provide support to your product which I like very much. I am using your DAC with an old Electrocompaniet amplifier (I like its sound) and 2 loudspeakers Aperture Tanagra (very good high end French loudspeakers) which I owned since a couple of years. I am mostly listening to classic music and quiet jazz with à Rega Planet CD reader. I believe my system was already good and I did not really wanted to change this combination that produces a very

Hi Alvin, I couldn't be happier with my purchase of the Pontus II. I was a little concerned about purchasing a DAC without listening to it. I had been listening to the Audioquest Red as my DAC for many years. It was good, but not great. I wanted to find something that could elevate my music to another level. The Pontus II has done that for me far beyond my expectations. It has made my music more transparent. I can listen all the way into the recording studio. The sound is so

Hello Ken and Alvin, I have played the Ex M1 and the Pontus ll for 100 + hrs over the past 6 weeks and the sound just keeps getting better. The last two weeks the bass has been going deeper with control, clarity, richness and the highs are so clean and smooth. I’m still working on a proper set up, see below a couple of photos of the temporary setup in the study. It is very basic with a USB from an iMac and the sound to 43 year old floor speakers. The speakers have never sound

Hi Annie, Yes I received it today. It was quicker than expected. I want to say thank you for keeping me updated. Your customer service has been amazing. To answer your question, yes the ares was easy to set up and get going. Playing with the filters was not very intuitive though. That’s the only gripe I have. So far I am very satisfied with it. Respectfully, Randi @ US PRODUCT INFO: https://www.denafrips.com/dac https://www.denafrips.com/ddc WHERE TO BUY? https://www.vinshine