Incognito73
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Any update about new firmware and USB3 compatibility issues? Well, it's almost 4 weeks now ... and no word from iFi.
Would be interesting to know a bit more about that fix! Yes, it seems that latest motherboards revisions and laptops with Intel xHCI platform are causing "DACs havoc" ... BUT I'm still baffled how come that more in-lab testing was not done as that USB3 platform was around for a year or so.
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I can understand that issue could happen on PCs, where every single one is somehow different, but MACs apretty standard. Why don't you ensure that your product works correctly with all known versions of MACs?
Is it possible that iFi post the information about the beta firmware (or beta fix)? ... as I would really like to test the device. It's boxed for a month or so and luckily enough I have extended trial out authorised by the distributor. If HQPlayer developer got the code, I don't see a reason why loyal customer base is excluded from the process.
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MacBook Pro w/ Retina | Mavericks 10.9.2 | USB3.0 port issue |
iMac | Mavericks 10.9.2 | USB3.0 port issue |
MacBook Air | Mavericks 10.9.2 | USB3.0 port issue |
MacBook Pro w/o Retina | Mavericks 10.9.2 | Works |
Mac Mini | Mavericks 10.9.2 | Works |
Mac Pro | Mavericks 10.9.2 | Works |
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While Apple has fewer hardware versions they are far from being free with problems with audio on USB3 and even USB2 in some cases and sometimes a new OS update will break the functionality of a audio USB unit.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/24003292#24003292
https://discussions.apple.com/message/25018420#25018420
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Hi
The majority of iDSD customers have USB 2.0 ports and/or have another version of USB 3.0 of course have not enquired about this update.
Of course you may. You only have to ask to test the beta and we shall email it to you. We have to track and do this on a case-by-case basis.
So if you email tech@ifi-audio.com one of our guys would be more than glad to send you the beta.
At the moment, it is passing all the tests with PCs and Macs out there with this particular port.
It does require Win PC and USB 2.0 port (of course). So Mac users do need access to a Win PC for this firmware update. Or BootCamp or Parallel.
Also, dont worry about being past the 30-day period. All iFi retailers have and will support 100% their customers on this.
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It does require Win PC and USB 2.0 port (of course). So Mac users do need access to a Win PC for this firmware update. Or BootCamp or Parallel.
Also, dont worry about being past the 30-day period. All iFi retailers have and will support 100% their customers on this.
This is great news! If you don't mind sharing, is the Win PC and USB 2.0 port used to flash the the firmware in the iDSD Nano?
If anyone gets this working on a late 2013 Macbook Pro Retina, please share how this is working for you.