Dethonray Pegasus SG1
The Dethonray Pegasus SG1 makes wireless listening feel seriously high-end, combining hard-hitting, controlled bass with a natural, detailed midrange, airy treble and thrilling dynamics. Audiophile Heaven found it powerful enough for most headphones, while PortaFi praised its exceptionally accomplished LDAC performance. Dual 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs complete a focused Bluetooth-first package.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
91/100
Features Usability
85/100
Value for Money
86/100
Pros
Bold, controlled bass and outstanding dynamics deliver a lively, impactful presentation without boom or excess thickness.
Natural, detailed mids, airy treble and strong instrument separation make for an unusually refined Bluetooth sound.
Strong amplification drives most normal headphones, with both 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced outputs.
Straightforward pairing, stable 10–15 metre wireless range and solid build quality support easy daily use.
Cons
USB-C is charging-only, so the SG1 cannot operate as a wired USB DAC.
At $400, it costs more than conventional Bluetooth receivers and some more fully featured players.
The angular chassis has sharp corners that may be uncomfortable in the hand and benefit from a protective case.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
Reviewers consistently describe an unusually accomplished Bluetooth presentation: smooth, detailed, energetic and musically engaging rather than overtly analytical. Its strongest traits are weighty but controlled bass, natural mids, clean treble air and lively dynamics; however, the supplied reviews do not directly assess background hiss or hum.
Transparency Resolution
94/100
Audiophile Heaven hears outstanding midrange detail, natural treble air, strong separation and overall clarity without an aggressively analytical edge. PortaFi likewise finds nuance and texture very well preserved over LDAC, with compression nearly inaudible from a properly configured source.
Tonal Balance Musicality
93/100
The presentation is repeatedly called enjoyable, balanced, smooth and natural. Bass is described as bold, lush and forceful without becoming boomy or overly thick, while the midrange retains texture and musicality.
Dynamics
94/100
Audiophile Heaven explicitly calls the dynamics outstanding, praising bass impact that hits with real force. PortaFi also hears a lively, energetic and refined character, with speed, attack and macrodynamic emphasis adding excitement without excess.
Noise Floor
80/100
The reviews supplied do not directly discuss hiss, hum or silence with sensitive IEMs. They do report a polished and highly resolved sound, but that does not establish how quiet the amplifier is with especially sensitive loads.
Headphone Compatibility
87/100
Audiophile Heaven finds enough power to drive most headphones, and the Pegasus provides both 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced outputs. Reviewers offer little specific evidence with difficult planars, high-impedance headphones or sensitive IEMs, so its full load range is less clearly documented.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
Audiophilepure reports that the improved volume knob is much better and finds no build flaws. PortaFi calls the unit solidly built, visually striking and predominantly metal, although the sharp angular chassis may benefit from an optional protective case.
Features Usability
85/100
The compact receiver supports LDAC Bluetooth and supplies both 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphone outputs. Pairing is described as straightforward and wireless stability is strong over roughly 10–15 metres, but the USB-C port is for charging only and cannot accept USB audio data.
Value for Money
86/100
At $400, PortaFi notes that it costs more than conventional Bluetooth receivers and even some more fully featured players. That premium is presented as the price of pursuing exceptionally strong wireless sound, rather than as an outright bargain.
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Specifications
- Price
- 400 USD
- Bluetooth
- LDAC
- Input
- USB Type-C
- Specification
- Best Bluetooth Receiver & Amplifier
- Specification
- Audiophile-Heaven’s Hall Of Fame
- Conclusion
- The Special Edition SG1 is something serious about wireless music, and Anson continues to keep its unique position in the audiophile world.\nHe’s always up to something and I think he’s going to release a desktop DAC/Amp soon.
Manufacturer's Description — Dethonray
Audio Circuit Design
DPPU(Desktop Plus Power Unit)：
DPPU adapts dual high-density battery customized power system, designed for High-Fidelity while ensuring separation of digital and analog power to eliminate digital circuit noise from the source, alike an enhanced DAP + Amplifier system but with a minimal path and hard soldered joints with no compromises.
Redesigned the charging circuit to reduce the switch circuit noise,ensure charging and playing at the same time, sound quality is not affected.
SG1 Power Design：
Normal Design:
The continuous evolution of Bluetooth technology, the development of aptx HD and LDAC protocols have made the wireless audio quality better and better.
According to the characteristics of Bluetooth digital signal output,SG1 selects appropriate DAC, well-designed LPF and headphone amplification circuit to make wireless sound tend to wired sound performance.
Software Design
Customize different firmware according to DAC and LPF circuits.
Different timbres through firmware instead of different accessories.
Inerface Design & CMF
Excellent control experience comes from the unique volume knob design.
The optimization of Touch &Feel algorithm makes the volume adjustment smooth and accurate.
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- Audio 46 — online and in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
- Audio essence — online and in-store — Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland (website)
- Glorious Sound — online and in-store — Huizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (website)
- HiFiGo — online and in-store — Kowloon, Hong Kong (website)
- murphy's music — online and in-store — Irving, Texas, United States (website)
- Penon Audio — online and in-store — New Territories, Hong Kong (website)
- XChesser Audio — online and in-store — Ramenskoye, Moscow Oblast, Russia (website)