Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update


In case there are any Denafrips DAC owners out there that are not aware of the FPGA Firmware Update, here's the link:

I did the update on my Ares II earlier today and am currently enjoying the results.  It is definitely an improvement without question.

mceljo

Showing 4 responses by paulcreed

I avoided the first update and now see there is a new one to try for Pontus. Has anyone tried the first update then gone back to original, then tried the new most current update and preferred it to original Pontus sound? If so what are you hearing?

 

Sorry if this has been gone over I haven’t read entire post. 

After reading some saying a little brighter and not as organic has anyone decided to hold up on the update? I was planning on doing an update on my Pontus 2 this weekend but may hold off until more have spoken up on their results.
 

I’m very happy with the detail and bass I’m getting now if I need more Im guessing I can change out cables or tubes. Gaining better bass and sound stage is very appealing but if at the cost of losing it’s natural presentation it is a concern for me. I’m sure there is no going back after update.

I’m going to sit back and wait a few months till the dust clears. Plays nice music in current form. To many different versions of everyone’s results.
 

I will probably leave it as is, no upgrade. There would have to be 100% way to go back to stock form to even consider upgrade. Would there be a small percentage of these dac’s that can never go back to stock form? 

What do you say when someone turns off there dac and others love the new presentation of the update. That’s very confusing to hear.
 

Could it be system dependent, tubes or no tubes, British vs tipped up speaker. It’s a shame I don’t know if I fit in with the gear or people that love the update.

 

Is it for sure it will go back to the authentic old sound, does reversing update have a break in? Im sure it’s probably real but can someone explain update break in.