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post #556 of 859
12/6/12 at 1:46am
Can anyone update me on the following:

1. Is it possible to integrate the M51 as a preamp in a multi-channel home theatre system? I like the DAC very much but without any analogue in I cannot figure out a way to integrate it, the HDMI in I understand is for stereo only.

2. Will NAD ever consider adding DSD over HDMI capability to it, or is it a done deal dead end?

Thanks.
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post #557 of 859
12/6/12 at 3:49am

Did anybody compare the NAD M51 with the T+A DAC 8? Both have favorite reviews but I don't see many posts on the T+A. Thanks!
 

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post #558 of 859
12/6/12 at 9:55am

hi orkney  send me a pm with your email and i will send firmware with update instructions
 


Edited by stevie - 12/6/12 at 9:57am
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post #559 of 859
12/6/12 at 1:53pm

Might as well join in too, PM'ed.

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post #560 of 859
12/7/12 at 7:25am

What does the new firmware address?

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post #561 of 859
12/7/12 at 8:31am

Firmware 1.41 is attached - and can be downloaded below.

 

Disclaimer: Can't understand why the file itself can not be linked directly. Those downloading it, take own responsibility for any use of it. I.e. no "US I'll sue you if it fails, et al.". biggrin.gif

 

 

 

BLM51.zip 149k .zip file
Edited by Loevhagen - 12/7/12 at 10:19am
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post #562 of 859
12/7/12 at 8:44am
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Originally Posted by dura View Post

Very interested in this new technology. I'm keeping an eye on the NAD C390DD, an integrated digital amp described as a DAC with a 150watt output, but first more reviews and some more time for the manufacturer to iron out the mistakes that are always in complex new products.
Price of this technology will probably go down too, I think this is the future of amps.

I agree. In fact, I ordered the DD390 yesterday. Very interested to give it a try in my system.
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post #563 of 859
12/7/12 at 11:26am
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Originally Posted by Loevhagen View Post

Firmware 1.41 is attached - and can be downloaded below.

 

Disclaimer: Can't understand why the file itself can not be linked directly. Those downloading it, take own responsibility for any use of it. I.e. no "US I'll sue you if it fails, et al.". biggrin.gif

 

 

 

BLM51.zip 149k .zip file

Thank's for a file. You haven't a changelog? 

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post #564 of 859
12/8/12 at 1:14am

Cheers for that.

 

Update instructions copy and pasted from Stereo.net.au

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/40613-nad-m51-listening-impressions/page__st__1125#entry759023

 

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Hold left button when powering up, load hex file onto usb and insert into upgrade usb slot, from off position hold down left button below nad sign and switch m51 on,when u see bootloader message release button and wait for m51 to go to standby,then do a factory reset and thats you,ive sent file with instructions to you Gordik and will help anyone who needs update just drop me an email

 

I read this as:

1) Turn M51 off

2) Place USB stick w/hex file on into USB update slot

3) Turn on M51 holding down left button on front of display

4) When bootloader message pops up, release button and wait for M51 to go into standby

5) Perform a factory reset (I take it USB can be removed at any time after this)

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post #565 of 859
12/8/12 at 1:57am

Hi seems my m51 firmware file is old now 1.39 so will update but if anyone needs nads update instructions i can send them or loevhagen i can send to u if  u want to post with your update file thanks

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post #566 of 859
12/8/12 at 2:37am

do we know what changes nad have made with firmware for m51 since 1.39 to 1.41 wonder if they have fixed issue with usb edo app from squeezebox touch

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post #567 of 859
12/8/12 at 3:39am

srevie, does you already updated to last v1.41? What difference you are heard? atsmile.gif

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post #568 of 859
12/8/12 at 8:48am
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Originally Posted by Loevhagen View Post

Firmware 1.41 is attached - and can be downloaded below.

 

Disclaimer: Can't understand why the file itself can not be linked directly. Those downloading it, take own responsibility for any use of it. I.e. no "US I'll sue you if it fails, et al.". biggrin.gif

 

 

 

BLM51.zip 149k .zip file

 

Many thanks for this, and to Somnambulist for the instructions. I've now installed this update and my Mini-based server works beautifully! There also seems to be slightly less bass bloom but I'm guessing that's a warmup thing and not an artifact of the update.

 

best,

 

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post #569 of 859
12/8/12 at 9:56am

Many thanks for all of this info and for the file.

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post #570 of 859
12/8/12 at 12:21pm

Hi Danik97 ive updated but cant comment on sound improvements as yet as have only listened to two albums and used squeezebox touch as source so havent done any serious listening as yet but will hook up pc to m51 later and have a good listen,would like to see logs of changes made since 1.39 thats two updates we no nothing about,wonder if issue with squeezebox touch edo usb app has been addressed with new firmware,can anyone shed some light on changes please
 

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