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DENAFRIPS FPGA Firmware Update (12TH Anniv.)
Hey folks, I updated from 1.0 to 1.4 a couple days ago, for my Pontus II - early impressions are positive. Especially NOS sounds much better. Since the NOS mode should be enhanced to be 'True NOS' (or, as GoldenSound wrote, sonically indistinguishable from true NOS) I thought I might trial...- JacquesCustodian
- Post #1,170
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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DENAFRIPS FPGA Firmware Update (12TH Anniv.)
For the link I was sent a couple days ago for my FPGA chip (for my Pontus 2, non 12th), there's no sign of a 1.5 version, yet at least. But eager to hear what might be circling around and what impressions are sonically.- JacquesCustodian
- Post #1,137
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Comment by 'JacquesCustodian' on listing 'Denafrips Pontus 2 12th/12.1'
Thank you heaps, @jkteddy77 - I was actually in dialogue with @ddtomas (stellar price he's selling it for), but ultimately found a local seller close to me where I could demo the Pontus 2 (pre 12th also) beforehand. An amazing dac, and at 1100€ the price-to-performance is downright crazy. I...- JacquesCustodian
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Comment by 'JacquesCustodian' on listing 'Denafrips Pontus II (pre 12) (price includes shipping)'
Great seller! And a steal at this price! Buy with confidence :-)- JacquesCustodian
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Comment by 'JacquesCustodian' on listing 'Mod House Tungsten (DS)'
Bump and prayers- JacquesCustodian
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Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view
My thought also, which is unfortunate. But hey, learning as I go into this crazy hobby. The thing that confuses me is that by replacing the AKM-based internal dac for the Pontus I actually experienced more sibilance. Which was just odd to me. But might be that the roughly 200 hours playtime the...- JacquesCustodian
- Post #1,797
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view
Thanks heaps for answering. The seller is the second owner. He doesn't know how long the first owner had it. He himself 'only' put 100-150 hours on it. Anything else to keep in mind in terms of steering clear of sibilance? Will using USB make the sound harsher, or simply slightly less high...- JacquesCustodian
- Post #1,791
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Want To Buy Denafrips Pontus 2 12th/12.1
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- 1.00 EUR
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- Good
- Negotiability
- Or best offer
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- Europe
Hi folks, I'm interested in acquiring a Pontus 2 in either the newer 12th or 12.1 version for a reasonable price. Looking forward to hear from you.- JacquesCustodian
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Denafrips 'Pontus' R2R ladder DAC - close up view
Hi folks, I met a local dealer willing to sell me his Pontus 2 (non anniversary/OG version) for around 1100$. I had a chance to try it with my setup. It was stunning in every way, except for one. Somehow it seemed more fatiguing with singer sibilance not being as controlled as I've heard on...- JacquesCustodian
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New Audio-gd R-7, R-7HE R-8, R-27, R-27HE, R-28 Flagship Resistor Ladder DACs and DAC/amps
Hi all, In case anyone is thinking of parting ways with their Audio-gd R27 I might be interested in buying. Happy to hear from you.- JacquesCustodian
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Want To Buy Gustard R26
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- 1.00 EUR
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- Excellent/Like new
- Negotiability
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- Europe
Hi folks, I am interested in buying a Gustard R26, in Black - within the EU. Let me know if you are willing to sell, and we can discuss a price. Cheers,- JacquesCustodian
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Comment by 'JacquesCustodian' on listing 'Mod House Tungsten (DS)'
They are, and this is not a way for me to 'jump the line' ahead of others, so to speak. Mostly, it's just damn expensive to have things imported to Denmark, where I live, from overseas. So, if anyone within the EU is parting ways with their Tungsten, it'd be a true blessing my way. That said, I...- JacquesCustodian
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Want To Buy Mod House Tungsten (DS)
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- 1.00 EUR
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- As-is/Parts
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Hi all, WTB the Tungsten. Slim, slim chance with the scarcity and hype around these, BUT putting this out there in case anyone wants to part ways with their Mod House Tungsten (DS / Double Sided). Who knows, finding an amp to drive them properly might not be up everyone's alley. I'm based...- JacquesCustodian
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Comment by 'JacquesCustodian' on listing 'SPL Phonitor XE with DAC'
Excellent amp at a great price! And, might I add, an amplifier with a certain tube-signature to it. Super pleasant while detailed. Good luck with the sale!- JacquesCustodian
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Mod House Audio Tungsten - Planar Magnetic Headphones - Impressions and Discussion
Must admit I've gotten bit by the Tungsten bug like you all. What an incredible praise this has gotten thus far! Also, it seems to be the case that my one amp just so happens to be able to drive the voltage hungry phones. I've got the Phonitor XE, which has ±60V rails, a measured 44.5V output...- JacquesCustodian
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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HEDD Announces HEDDphone With AMT Technology
Spotted this review (in German, but hey, there's always Translate) of the Heddphone 2 - for anyone interested. https://www.mobilefidelity-magazin.de/hedd-audio-heddphone-two-test- JacquesCustodian
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HEDD Announces HEDDphone With AMT Technology
Says up top in the article that he used the Ferrum Audio ERCO Balanced DAC/amp :- )- JacquesCustodian
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Hifiman HE1000 Planar Dynamic Headphone
Got a question for ya! What are your personal experiences with the scaleability of the He1000 (V2)? I just got in the Phonitor XE (with Dac) this week. I had been eyeing it for a bit (PLENTY of interesting things to say about this unit - but that's for another time), and once I found a good...- JacquesCustodian
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Hifiman HE1000 Planar Dynamic Headphone
That echoes what I got from reading the Bloom Audio review/impressions section (the only review available for forever, it seemed). Happy to see the Dac takes a step up in terms of detail. Do you think it still pertains some of those characteristics of the EF400 that makes it so fun (i.e. the...- JacquesCustodian
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Comment by 'JacquesCustodian' on listing 'HiFiMan HE1000 V2 (Mint) PRICE DROP'
You can't just say that without giving us a hint! Come on now!- JacquesCustodian
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SPL Phonitor X / Phonitor E impressions and Discussion thread
Sorry, meant the analog output of the Dac with its filters. I'm no expert here, so thanks for correcting.- JacquesCustodian
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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SPL Phonitor X / Phonitor E impressions and Discussion thread
Also, IF somebody is parting ways with their Phonitor XE (with the 768 Dac), (preferably within the EU, and wishful-thinking in silver too - though not necessary) then I'd be happy to hear from you. A long shot, but I might as well give it a try!- JacquesCustodian
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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SPL Phonitor X / Phonitor E impressions and Discussion thread
Hey foks, I've been eyeing the Phonitor X/XE (with their respective Dac implementations) for a stellar all-in-one dac-amp. It's a bit of a dilemma, that I reckon' many of you possibly have been in as well. Put short, I won't need the preamp function yet (maybe not for a long long time, but I...- JacquesCustodian
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Quicksilver Audio Headphone Amplifier any opinions?
Hi folks, writing here as I don't seem to have posted enough to access the Classifieds WTB feature. I am interested in buying the Quicksilver headphone amp, preferably from someone within the EU. If you are thinking of parting ways with yours, or know of someone, I'd be happy to hear from you :)- JacquesCustodian
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Hifiman HE1000 Planar Dynamic Headphone
So I finally got to audition the Stealth at a local HiFi summit (Sound-Society in Aarhus Denmark), which was my first summit. Super exciting! Listened to headphones mainly, but also to speaker systems that went from a couple grand up to 500.000€. I came there with the hopes of listening...- JacquesCustodian
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum