Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update

Ok

5 hours later … working from home today and listened to quite a few records (streaming only) and it’s definitely an improvement in sound quality.
There’s definitely something going on with the stereo image. It seems bigger and more extended side to side. Also, the sound is slightly more vivid. The differences aren’t night and day, but the music just sounds bigger to me.

Also, I was one of those ppl who did have the occasional skipping issue.

For me it was less of a Pop than a soft skip sound. It would usually happen about 2 or 3 times in a long listening session and often not at all.

It was obviously not a good thing but I was never all that irritated because it happened so quickly and then it was over.

Anyway, hasn’t happened at all today and I hope it’s gone.

I’m still considering a Pontus or Venus upgrade in the near future but going to live with this updated Area II for the time being

JS

How did do you do the update?  My Pontus ll update will be coming soon.

Thanks.

The firmware should apply to all units. Email Alvin 

The firmware should apply to all units. Email Alvin 

We will be rolling out the FPGA firmware update in stages, starting with the Ares II / Enyo DAC (It's happening now! We received no less than 500 FPGA Firmware Requests so far!).

We plan to roll out the firmware update of the rest of the DACs at a later date, tentatively:
* Pontus II (1st Apr 2023)
* Venus II (15th Apr 2023)
* Terminator (1st May 2023)
* Terminator II / Plus (15th May 2023)

I know it's very exciting that you will be getting a new firmware update for the DAC. I am as excited as you, sir! But please bear with us at the moment. We will come back to you very soon - when the firmware update is available for you!

Thank you for your kind patience and consideration.

Many thanks,

Alvin Chee 

www.vinshineaudio.com