Great Video Alvin!! Keep them coming.. so looking forward to the listening room tour!! Cheers
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
More to come sir!
@edbrumbaugh92022 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial, easy, straight forward way to set the equipment!
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video guide is helpful1!
@paullewis17502 жыл бұрын
Great job Alvin. This was very helpful. Keep it up.
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Paul. Glad to be of help!
@ThayneHardy2 жыл бұрын
I love that the Denafrips I2S pinout on the Pontus II works with Soundaware D300 Roon digital streamer. Plug and Play 😀
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Enjoy the music!
@De132an2 жыл бұрын
Good job Alvin! Please keep the helpful videos coming. Regards, Dean S
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dean :)
@ganeshganesh672 жыл бұрын
Looks very complicated , get to know more on this, but definitively your vlog helped a lot in diluting the difficulties.thankyou .
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect! Cheers 🍻
@matthewhoult13502 жыл бұрын
Great video Alvin east to watch and very helpful
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matthew. Please pardon my strong accent :)
@charlesludwig91732 жыл бұрын
What is needed today are multi-channel DACs with HDMI input to play SACDs processed by the Sony UBP-X800M2. This is the bottom-line, since the X800 is the ONLY means today for multi-channel SACD pleasure.
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback sir!
@giordylan2 жыл бұрын
Great job Alvin, you are number one.
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Giordy. Just doing my job :)
@JJTMARQUES2 жыл бұрын
hello Alvin, congratulations for the video you are fantastic, but I won't forget the opportunity you gave me to have a Denafrips pre amplifier Athena I'm very happy with the performances. I strongly recommend the seriousness of Mr Alvin and Denafrips to everyone. BEST regards.
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jose, I appreciate your support! Miss Port Wine!
@royjohansen86972 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video Alvin 🙂👍
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome Roy!
@kamenmichev52272 жыл бұрын
Nice job Alvin! Greetings from kvsaudio !
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@blkedix10852 жыл бұрын
great video & info!
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@audiojunkie10474 ай бұрын
Hi Alvin... great video explaining I2S!! One thing you explained was In-Phase test signal should sound down the middle / in the center from two channel speaker output. You played back Out-Of-Phase test signal, but I did not hear you say how it should sound coming from left/right two channel speaker output. Please advise what correct Out-Of-Phase sound output should sound like... thank you 😊.
@marknelson46992 жыл бұрын
Great review👍
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark :)
@joseauger13532 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@RJ_Chicago2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alvin.
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome RJ!
@DeAudiofilosyLocos2 жыл бұрын
thank you Alvin! I am enjoying my i2s connection with Oppo bdp 83!
@richardrios73622 жыл бұрын
Greetings De Audiofilos and Locos. I also have an Oppo bdp 83. Do you have the 83 going directly to a Denafrips DAC? If so, can you share the setting that worked (000, 001, etct)? I am trying to get the I2S connection to a Pontus II with an HDMI cable I have available. I wish there was a list of HDMI cables that do work with I2S as that part is an unknown.
@DeAudiofilosyLocos2 жыл бұрын
@@richardrios7362 you need a box from eBay that costs $50. It extracts the dsd into i2s format, you cannot connect directly from the transport to the dac,because of the built in copyright protection. I have a video about it in my channel.
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
This article might be of interest to you: audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/at-long-last-listen-to-your-physical-sacds-through-an-outboard-dac-r971/page/3/
@cesjr Жыл бұрын
Great explainer video as always! I only wish the Hermes came in silver to match my silver Pontus II. :)
@VinshineAudio Жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video, I appreciate it sir! Hermes comes in black only :)
@ericelmore8877 ай бұрын
@@VinshineAudiohow do you adjust I2S for Iris? You have no instructions anywhere. Please help
@andreaseriksson81212 жыл бұрын
Genelec speakers are awesome! :)
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Loving the Genelec 8020s :)
@SpaceEncounter Жыл бұрын
I would love to see an I2S input into the DDC with an option to change the I2S pinout. This would also help to fix compatibility problems between a source and a DAC that only supports one specific I2S pinout like Gustard R26.
@VinshineAudio Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! DENAFRIPS Hermes and Gaia DDC’s i2s pin out is configurable. This may fix the compatibility of the i2s with third party DAC.
@SpaceEncounter Жыл бұрын
@@VinshineAudio Not really because none of them does provide an I2S input. My CDT does only provide an I2S output but not an USB output which is needed for Hermes ans Gaia.
@danielbabeux55002 жыл бұрын
Hello Alvin, nice to put a face on your name, since we previously communicated via e-mail on numerous occasions. Thank you for this fine video which timing is appropriate, since I will be placing my order for the Hermes DDC next week. The configuration of the Hermes/Pontus is pretty straightforward. Is the I2S setup the same for the T+ DAC (0,0,0) as the Pontus? Thanks, Daniel
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel, thank you! Configuration of the i2s is similar. Guide can be found here: www.denafrips.com/config-tplus
@jakobgooijer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clear explanation. I now own the Pontus 2 + Hermes. I configured both to the 000 mode for I2s. In this configuration both pcm and dsd can't go wrong, or do I miss something. I don't own dsd music so I can't test this right now. Thanks Jakob
@VinshineAudio Жыл бұрын
Hi Jakob, thanks for the feedback. Please reach out to us if you need further assistance: support@vinshineaudio.com
@klepp19 Жыл бұрын
@@VinshineAudio Will the Musician Pisces DDC use same as Denafrips Iris mode 000 for Pontus II?
@adrianalexander26512 жыл бұрын
Alvin - you did a great job explaining
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adrian, I appreciate it.
@benpit27622 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a face to your name Alvin!
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@TheNaka92 жыл бұрын
Hi Alvin. Great video. Can you recommend some I2S cables?
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Hi sir, you may consider good quality HDMI cable < 3ft/1m length :)
@JackyLe Жыл бұрын
Can I use normally HDMI cable in market to connect Denafrips DDC to Denafrips DAC or Rockna DAC. Plan to buy Denafrips ĐC
@VinshineAudio Жыл бұрын
Hi Jacky, good quality HDMI cable
@michelcouture7026 Жыл бұрын
When you receive dsd is it dop or native dsd. .
@davidseow3746 Жыл бұрын
Hi. What is the track or dsd file using to test the i2s setting?
@mjmonjure4 ай бұрын
Hi, just to be sure, the DDC is not required to connect the DAC to the streamer via I2S, just a nice to have, correct?
@francoisbesson45022 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alvin, can you tell me if i need a reclocker between my MacBook pro and the Pontus 2, also, do you plan on issuing a silver version of the more affordable unit? Best regards, much respect. Francois.
@nathanbell69622 жыл бұрын
I would recommend, but depends if your amp and speakers being good quality
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
You nailed it sir. It really depends on how revealing the system is to tell the difference :)
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Hey Francois, Iris/Hermes comes in black color only. It's a great companion with the Pontus II DAC
@mikeg.s.60392 жыл бұрын
Hi! with all the uncertainty that surrounds i2S cables, is there a cable brand that you would specifically recommend? one that you know, will, without any doubt, work with the Hermes and Pontus. Thank you.
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, you may consider Audioquest HDMI cable
@mikeg.s.60392 жыл бұрын
@@VinshineAudio Thank you Alvin for your recommendation. I certainly will when the time comes for me to get the Hermes for my Pontus II, which I think will be soon :)
@annemarievanzundert2893 Жыл бұрын
If you connect l2s only with the Jay’s cd transport ……..Pontus/Jay’s …….do you still need to configure this setup ?!?
@VinshineAudio Жыл бұрын
Yes sir, please go through the i2s configuration.
@alanbarrados4178 Жыл бұрын
I have the original Pontus do i need a DDC to use I2s or can i use Windows 11 laptop with software?
@VinshineAudio Жыл бұрын
Hi Alan, if you are happy with the sound quality, you may not need a DDC :)
@cantfindanamefree Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 I have a question if anyone can answer it. I have a pontus ii. The specs already state that audio is buffered and reclocked inside the pontus using its own crystal oscillator. What is the benefit of using another ddc on top? Does it contain better components or is there some other reason to use it?
@VinshineAudio Жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help sir!
@cantfindanamefree Жыл бұрын
@Vinshine Audio hi thanks 👋 so is there a benift to use this with a pontus?
@bclu73432 жыл бұрын
Alvin, any link to the test tracks that you played ?
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Here you go sir: www.denafrips.com/config-i2s
@AleksanderTrlik2 жыл бұрын
Hi, another track but I think it will help ;) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obuEab2Zq8qwm3U.html
@heinzbecker691 Жыл бұрын
why are there no remote controls? this is realy unusual. at least power and input switch...3 buttons.
@georgebz1469 Жыл бұрын
Are there any printed instructions for I2s configuration?
@VinshineAudio10 ай бұрын
Here you go sir: www.denafrips.com/download-pontus
@karsonkkl4 ай бұрын
My Iris only have one button
@johntan26662 жыл бұрын
Finally saw the man behind bineshine right?
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Alvin it is :)
@brianjofamador7412 жыл бұрын
shame my ares doesn't have I2S and the pontus is too much for me :(
@janpedersen83762 жыл бұрын
Same here but i am happy for my Ares II, maybe one day.
@donguin93482 жыл бұрын
I just purchased the Ares II knowing it does not have the I2s connection because the Pontus II is a bit of a reach. The British Audiophile on KZfaq has a great video on the use and benefits of a Denafrips DDC/Pontus II and he is much easier to understand despite the British accent. His video is in fact the reason i went with the Denafrips Ares II. The long and short of it is the I2s connection is way undervalued and companies "have" to start using this type of connection for improved sonics. My understanding is the DDC components are of little value without a I2s connection since RCA's offer only a small noticeable improvement. Perhaps Denafrips can incorporate a "work around" since manufactures will lag behind until audiophiles demand they use a I2s and drop an optical connection in favor of the I2s or something to that effect. However, i am only too happy to watch Alvin's videos for the sake of learning and knowing he has made a path to advance some great performers to the USA. Having said that I think he needs to treat his room to control echo and maybe practice before filming, (for the record i am not Alvin bashing). He is leaps and bounds ahead of me in all respects connected to audio.
@VinshineAudio2 жыл бұрын
Pontus II DAC for you sir? It comes with i2s input :) www.denafrips.com/pontus