Those that use Pontus with Singer Su 1 or another reclocker via I2S connection with better clocks like the crystek or accusilicon in them, it is a waste of money since the Pontus re-clocks the signal. Most of you would be better off not buying those devices

No issues with DSD256 over DOP on USB 2.0

@alvin1118 can you please clarify

My understanding is that each channel has it own FGPA correction chip in a dual setup

I think the ares has a FGPA error correction just not the Dual Monoural FPGA Decoding which is present in the Pontus.

look like I get a lot more mileage than yours :slight_smile:. I have used the amp for 3 - 4 hours without any issues. may be we use different laptop coolers.

Not of a big deal as I use a laptop cooler.

Get the mundorf caps. I got mine factory fitted. I haven't used a NFB 1.38 but used to have a NFB 17.32 but prefer the Denafrips R2R. YMMV

any run of the mill XLR splitter will do . I got mine done at a local shop with mogami cable and neutrik connector

you will be ok. I used mine like that before I got XLR splitter to my balanced amps

I think that argument is flawed (http://archimago.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/measurements-raspberry-pi-3-as-usb.html#more). I don't want to derail this thread. Let's agree to disagree

ZMF ori in your choice of wood

worthwhile posting in the mod thread. You probably will have better luck getting an answer

@alvin1118 thanks for the suggestion mate, but tbh I don' t think a Allo usb brige,SotM or Microrendu is going to make a whole lot of difference in my setup.

@cnspt I don't know for sure how many bits I am actually hearing , but in the grand scheme of things I don't care how many bits it is if I don't enjoy it. One thing to remember reviewers are human and we humans have biases. So enjoy your dac. :ksc75smile:

As a former NFB 17.32 owner the Ares is a more musical dac than the 17.32 with redbook conversion.

Finally got around to spend some quality time listening to the Pontus and the Ares. These are my opinions. Take it with a grain of salt. Equipment used; Preamp: Parasound P7 Speakers: Paradigm Studio 100 Subwoofer: Seaton Submersive Amplifier: Earthquake Cinenova Grande 7 Source : Rpi 3 I...

Didn't know that the terminator did DSD 8x/DSD512. I thought none of the den:frowning:afrips dac did 512 DSD

I haven't had much time listening. Will post my impression soon

The connectors click in to place and are flush. It's early days. Listened to couple of hours no issues. Better comfort than the stock stable + nice sounding. I too had concerns. Matt assured me that they would work and they do.

you could always use a laptop cooler under the amp. That is what I did since mine came with no fans and had the Mundorf caps. No problems with heat. YMMV

darkvoice 336SE OTL

My pontus has been shipped.Can't wait to try the Pontus given that I like its sibling the ARES so much. :L3000:

No thanks mate. Satisfied with my Clearaudio emotion TT.

you had some influence in the choice of cable :speaking_head: