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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to Sean H's post in the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view with Like.I agree, that is a nice option. But I can’t see myself going back, this update is fantastic.
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to joseG86's post in the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view with Like.So far I like this new version with my Pontus, enhanced clarity, resolution, impactful, soundstage feels bigger in all directions, more...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to Sandro Sena's post in the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view with Like.Simply perfect description, it coincides exactly with my impressions. It is indeed a not subtle change in the sound of the Pontus. For...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to Sean H's post in the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view with Like.The firmware appears to change the sonics of both modes. I hear the same basic sonic changes in both modes. Whether they are the exact...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to prima186's post in the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view with Like.I have updated the FPGA Firmware,the effect is amazing. v1.3 (March 08, 2023) ----------------------------------------------------- *...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 replied to the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view.This is my perspective on the Pontus II vs Yggy LIM. I have the Pontus II. A friend has the Yggy LIM. I loaned him my Pontus so we...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to ghualmr's post in the thread 2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good with Like.I am lazy - but seeing this post had to chime in to help. I have a 2023 M2 MBP. The DAC is superb. I have an R2R NOS Metrum DAC and the...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 replied to the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view.I will say that I have found the Pontus to be capable of being both relaxed and upbeat. The range of emotion that it can convey is...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 replied to the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view.OS Slow for me. NOS mode seems to convey more grain and texture. OS mode seems to be smoother. I didn't like OS Fast mode at all. It...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 replied to the thread 2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good.Actually, the DAC on PC laptops typically sound pretty crappy and don't power more demanding headphones well. My Dragonfly Red sounds...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 replied to the thread 2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good.Thanks @bubukill17 & @LucyWu! Good to know that the Macbook Air M2's DAC also seems to sound decent.
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to LucyWu's post in the thread 2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good with Like.I have a 2021 Macbook Pro 16gb 14inch and I gree that the sound is plenty good for watching movies and casual listening. I use mine...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to bubukill17's post in the thread 2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good with Like.Yeah, I was just gonna post about this in the other thread but in regards to the MacBook Air M2. I can confirm the DAC on the MacBook...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 posted the thread 2021+ Macbook Pro 14's DAC sounds remarkably good in Computer Audio.I'm not a huge stickler for mobile sound quality as I'm usually listening in loud environments such as coffee shops anyhow. BUT, the...
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CCalvinandHobbes2020 reacted to shafat777's post in the thread Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view with Like.Not necessarily. I have two different setup as you can see in my sig. I prefer the Pontus with planars while i use my Yggy + Elise OTL...