[Solude]

  There are things that I like about FW 2.02 better and things that I like about the newer FW better.  2.02 is more "natural/easygoing" up top but lacks some impact and seemingly, extension down low.  The newer firmware is more dynamic/lively but with HD800 & depending upon tubes I can find it edgy up top.

 
PSA has said that the big difference in the original 2.02/3 and the modern firmware is a streamline of the code and process time.  Ie. 2.02 had higher jitter which in turn means less focus,less immediate.  Jitter is one of the those interesting things in that high jitter is bad but small changes to relatively low jitter can fine tune focus and immediacy.  I like razor sharp edges to my music re-production, some may prefer fuzzier lines that are still distinct.

 

[dsticker]

Apparently Android Lollipop natively supports supports USB audio out.  Has anyone tried hooking up their phone or tablet to the PWD?  I'm hoping my phone will get Lollipop in the next few weeks and am itching to try it out.

 

[CEE TEE]

Checking in, if anyone would like one...I have a FS ad. Problem with embedding link, so: http://www.head-fi.org/t/756743/ps-audio-perfectwave-dac-mk-i-mk-ii

 

[davidvanderbilt]

Does anyone still have the 2.02 or 2.03 firmware they could send me? I just got my perfectwave and have been experimenting with firmware versions. Thanks!

 

[Wapiti]

Post a request on the PS Audio Forum and they will help you out.

 

[davidvanderbilt]

Thanks! I think I found a firmware version I like but I'll do that!

 

[Wapiti]

Excellent.
 
But if you need/want anything else, we will help you out there.

 

[LingLing1337]

I know purrin now recommends the yggdrasil over the pwdmk2 which are the 2 dacs im trying to decide between now. There is a pwd mk2 with bridge for 1750 locally, is the yggdrasil worth the extra $350 and the wait?

 

[Solude]

Wouldn't think enough people have heard both to answer that.  That said, you can resell the PWD2 for what you pay.  Same can't be said for a new Yggd.  And unless you will actually use the bridge, get one without for even less.

 

[kazsud]

I know purrin now recommends the yggdrasil over the pwdmk2 which are the 2 dacs im trying to decide between now. There is a pwd mk2 with bridge for 1750 locally, is the yggdrasil worth the extra $350 and the wait?

I'm looking to get rid of mine. But I don't have the bridge. Which is a glorified NIC card.

 

[LingLing1337]

That was kind of my thought, I won't take too bad a hit if I want to sell the pwd2.

 

[LingLing1337]

Are the issues with the factory mkii's really that bad? There are two available locally, one upgraded mki and one factory mkii.

 

[Velomane]

My factory mkii is perfectly fine with the latest firmware. I've never heard an upgraded one, so I can't comment on their relative performance.

 

[LingLing1337]

Theres a big discussion titled the perfectwave mystery or something like that where a few members remarked the mki upgraded to mkii sounded better.

 

[korzena]

My factory mkii is perfectly fine with the latest firmware. I've never heard an upgraded one, so I can't comment on their relative performance.

Are the firmware updates for free if you buy a used perfectwave?

Can a user do an update easily on his/her own?