Denafrips Pontus 15TH R-2R DAC With 150B

ROSE Products RS150 & RS150B
#1

Hi guys,

I am considering buying an external DAC for my RS150B. I mainly listen to vinyl and the Rose does sound very good but in my system a little bright. I have Audio Research LS2 MKII preamp and ARC D400 MKII driving Focal 936 speakers.

Any suggestions on a external DAC? I have read great reviews on the Pontus. I am looking for a full size DAC.

Thanks

#2

If your current system sounds bright, Denafrips Pontus is a great option for you. It has a very warm and organic sound. It will bring you closer to the vinyl sound. (I also use Denafrips Terminator Plus + RS130.)

#3

I did use the terminator also but switched to the Holo Audio May KTE
To my ears the May even has a warmer sound.
But anyway, denafrips will be a good choice :slight_smile:

#4

I watched a Review yesterday, and there was stated, that the Pontus 15th has now the Power Section of the larger Venus 12th inside.

DAC do sonically differ, so you need to know what sound do you like. Warmer like Holo Audio, larger sound stage, sibillance, dark background etc.

There is nothing like “that” DAC - it depends on your listening and expectations from where you upgrade.