If you don't want dethonray case, I'm sure valentinum would make one for sg1 on order. They will probably roll out sg1 cases in their store soon anyway as it's a popular dac but they make custom cases on request anyhow. Very high quality. I have one for hm603 and ordered another one for gryphon.
I connected to the computer in Aptx mode, and the sound quality has improved significantly. Another dongle supports AptX HD, only USB A, and the SQ is very good!
I personally feel that it is a change in bass, faster and more powerful than what I just heard. It may also be that I am not sensitive to high frequencies. who knows? lolI've noticed a pretty drastic change with gold. Key difference is treble reproduction. While quality is the same, I recall it being very splashy and energetic, now it sound smoother and laid back. Overall sound signature seems more in line with what has been reported for standard sg1, it sounds warmer and more l-shaped now. I've had about 25-35 hours on it. I've never noticed such a drastic difference with a source after a burn-in or what not. For example, th900mk2 used to be pretty unlistenable on gold due to sharp treble energy but now they seem to pair a lot better.
Newer gold version firmware is 1018 I believe? Or are you talking about a different version?One of the SG1 Gold owner passed me new firmware to try out, it consists of two different version, the first one is mild and the second one is rock.
And I have chosen the mild version for testing purpose, in hope for a positive change in my listening experience, especially when paired with IEM, as it was way to exciting for my liking in the old firmware.
I would say this is a game changer for me, as I can now listen the SG1 Gold with my IEM.
Although the sound signature is similar, but it is less energetic and fatigue, less of a roller coaster ride, but more like driving a Ferrari, exciting but manageable.
I am currently using SHOZY ELSA, which is a five BA CIEM for the impression.
The bass is crisp and snappy, full of energy but not overpowering, however it’s not deep and punchy.
The vocal is forward, engaging and no sign of sibilant.
The high is well extended and controlled, not too sharp.
Why I used BA IEM for impression is because I had problem with the previous firmware, it was too energetic and vivid to listen with easy to drive IEM.
The mild firmware eased the problem with my previous concern, although I still get fatigue after some period of listening, however it’s way more manageable and pleasant than the previous firmware.
Surprisingly, it still manages to drive headphone with ease, it feels like the volume increase in a convex pattern, starts small and sharp increase when crank up the volume knob, rather than a more linear approach on the previous firmware.
Despite all the positive words, there is still downside to the SG1 Gold. It runs a lot hotter than the standard SG1 with way less running time, the battery drain way faster than standard one. After all it’s hard to achieve everything in such small package, there must be trade off with all the improvement.
However, I still stand by my word in recommending the standard SG1 for IEM and on the go set up and SG1 Gold for headphone and home/office use.
Finally, a warm reminder that this firmware is only for Gold SG1 and not design for the standard version, please do not mix up the firmware.
Please feel free to PM me or contact Anson directly in aquiring the new firmware.
In last 2 sessions, there was still green light on the indicator after 1,5h of a continuous playback on my gold, so i feel like the battery time could be around 5h on mine which isnt bad. And it charges quite fast, not 3,5h like mentioned in specs.
No, its for a standard version, dont install them. Trust me, the standard Gold fw sounds great, no need to experiment.
If you have a standard version, then these firmwares are for you to try
If you have a standard version, then these firmwares are for you to try
None of them is for gold. There is no official fw for gold.
2022-1018 is for standard edition SG1 and no official gold edition firmware. The golden firmware is customized and not suitable for use on standard SG1 and it is not recommended to use the two interchangeably. You can contact DETHONRAY, service@dethonray.com.
