Venus II 12th vs Pontus II
The Pontus II's bit depth is 24-bit against the Venus II 12th's 26-bit and its thd 0.003% against 0.002%. Both share max sample rate (1536 kHz) and signal-to-noise (120 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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About the Venus II 12th
The Denafrips Venus II 12th is an upgraded anniversary edition of the award-winning Venus II R2R DAC, featuring enhanced performance with dual 80VA O-Core transformers, improved firmware, upgraded DSP, and premium components for richer, more musical sound reproduction. It employs true balanced 26-bit R2R + 6-bit DSD architecture with high-precision 0.005% hand-matched resistors, independent high-speed FPGAs per channel, TCXO clock, and adaptive FIFO buffer reclocking for low jitter and noise. Inputs include USB-B (DSD1024/1536kHz), I2S HDMI, AES/EBU, Coaxial SPDIF, and Optical Toslink; outputs are balanced XLR and single-ended RCA. Housed in a sturdy chassis acting as a Faraday cage, it delivers analog-like refinement, holographic soundstage, and precise imaging. Note: This model has been discontinued, succeeded by Venus 15th.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 26-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 1536 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD1024
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Proprietary R2R Ladder DAC
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 625Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, I2S, AES/EBU, Coaxial SPDIF, Optical Toslink
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 320 × 110 × 330 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12.5 kg (28 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Silver, Black
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions