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The Denafrips Venus II is a digital-to-analog converter that features a proprietary R2R (resistor ladder) architecture combined with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) support. It includes a 26-bit R2R ladder and 6-bit DSD capability with 32-step FIR filters, providing high-quality audio reproduction. The device supports multiple digital inputs, including USB, S/PDIF (RCA, BNC, and optical TosLink), I²S, and AES/EBU (XLR). It offers both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog outputs, with output voltages of 4.0Vrms for XLR and 2.0Vrms for RCA. The Venus II is equipped with a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator clock for precise timing and features a dedicated linear power supply with dual O-Core transformers for the digital and analog sections. It is designed to minimize noise and distortion, ensuring a clear and detailed audio experience.
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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Components that show up alongside the Venus II in real systems. A verdict means the pair has been checked for compatibility and headroom — open it to see how the two get along.
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The Pontus II's bit depth is 24-bit against the Venus II's 26-bit, its thd 0.003% against 0.002%, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share signal-to-noise (120 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Terminator II's bit depth is 24-bit against the Venus II's 26-bit, its signal-to-noise 127 dB against 120 dB, and its output voltage 2.2V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share thd (0.002%).
The Femto's bit depth is 24-bit against the Venus II's 26-bit, its signal-to-noise 130 dB against 120 dB, its thd 0.000% against 0.002%, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 4.0V RMS.
The DAC 2.8's bit depth is 24-bit against the Venus II's 26-bit, its signal-to-noise 124 dB against 120 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.002%, and its output voltage 4.5V RMS against 4.0V RMS.
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