Considering going with the Venus instead. Any comments on this DAC? Not much buzz out there about it.
Oz
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Thanks. The price is about 400.00 more on vinshine. Wonder why the difference?
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I tried to contact Vinshine but their contact form won't submit.
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Shenzen is 1899.00 USD including delivery. Just confirmed.
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Thanks for all the replies. I have reached out to Alvin.
Oz
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Just placed my order for a Pontus. Thanks for all the feedback.
Oz
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I have a Lumin U1 mini. Think that will be an issue?
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Why use USB? Doesn't the Aurender have SPD/IF out?
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Understood.
My Lampizator ships out today to it’s new owner. I will be listening to a lot of records in the coming weeks awaiting my Pontus.
Oz
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I liked the Lampi, it did a lot of things right. But the timbre just seemed off. The upper midrange was spotlit to a degree. Not noticeable on all recordings, but there on some. It was quick, detailed and dynamic, but just didn't engage me for some reason.
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According to Alvin, this current batch of DACs might ship next week. Fingers crossed.
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You would know it that two Pontus IIs appear on the used market just days after I place my order...🙁
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Yes, you are right. The only thing I would get is the DAC in my hands a little quicker. I'm not too bummed about it.
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I got the same confirmation. 😀
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I have a Lumin U1 mini. I have a myriad of cables to try, balanced, coax, BNC and USB. If the Pontus ends up being a keeper, I may invest in the Iris and go I2S.
Oz
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Mine arrived at the distribution facility, 40 miles from my home, at 4:06 am this morning. I can't believe they couldn't get it on the delivery truck for today. Says Friday is the date. F&*kin Fedex........
Oz
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My Pontus II landed today after all. Five days from Singapore is damn impressive. The build quality is hard to fault, and the sound after a couple hours warm up is pretty good. I’m sure the best is yet to come.
Another shout out to Alvin and team Vinshine.
Oz
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@gladmo
What are you using as a transport/streamer?
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Alvin says that I probably won’t notice a big difference with DDC since I am using a Lumin streamer. He says it is needed more when using a computer as a source. So if I do anything it would be to step up to the Venus II. But the Pontus sounds so good, I’m in no hurry to do that just yet.
BTW, are you using the Pontus in the NOS mode? Initially I thought NOS sounded better, but now that I’ve got a few hours on the Pontus, I prefer OS with the slow filter more often than not.
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I have tried coax via RCA and BNC, USB, and AES/EBU and prefer the balanced input by a small margin. USB was a close second.
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