[ProLoL]

Newer firmware definitely smoother and less harsh than previous one, using internal clocks.

 

[FredA]

I am still a huge fan 3.93. It's a perfect match for my setup.

 

[Il Cuffiotto]

I am still a huge fan 3.93. It's a perfect match for my setup.

Surprise...two new firmwares today: a beta2 of beloved 3.93 and a beta4 of newer 4.07. We'll have a lot of work comparing Kingwa's effort!

 

[ProLoL]

Surprise...two new firmwares today: a beta2 of beloved 3.93 and a beta4 of newer 4.07. We'll have a lot of work comparing Kingwa's effort!

Wow just noticed those additions in their site! it's like christmas came early

 

[FredA]

Especially during the Moon Festival. Most Chinese people are on vacation.

 

[rsbrsvp]

I assume the Beta2 of 3.93 is intended to be the best choice for external clock and the Beta 3 or 4 of 4.07 is best for internal clock.

Is that a reasonable assumption?

 

[DACLadder]

@rsbrsvp I lost track of the differences between 3.93 and 4.07. But 3.93 beta 2 sounds excellent with external clock, I2S output, PCM, serial mode.

 

[FredA]

I assume the Beta2 of 3.93 is intended to be the best choice for external clock and the Beta 3 or 4 of 4.07 is best for internal clock.

Is that a reasonable assumption?

I think they are two different design appoaches (branches) regarding timing, hence the two different sound flavors.

I am with 3.93b2/external/i2s/parallel and and i enjoy the ride very much. Like a more resolved 3.93.

 

[rsbrsvp]

Well kingwa specifically wrote to me that he intends to perfect the external clock feature.

So- I wonder which beta is aimed at the external clock.

 

[FredA]

I would say both.

 

[rsbrsvp]

I'm just not in the mood to test the newest versions so I look forward to everyone's comparisons of the new 3.93 and the new 4.07.
I'm especially interested in the external clock improvements....

 

[anroj]

I'm just not in the mood to test the newest versions so I look forward to everyone's comparisons of the new 3.93 and the new 4.07.
I'm especially interested in the external clock improvements....

I'm currently using the new 4.07 FW version and I find it to be very musical. Better instrument separation and soundstage width and depth. For me, it has also quieted the PCM/DSD switching noise. I have not tried the new 3.93 version. I plan to do that tonight.

 

[rsbrsvp]

Keep the reports coming.......

 

[FredA]

I think 3.93b2 is awesome. A bit more resolved and cleaner than 3.93. Very smooth. I haven't tried the last 4.07. So far, this branch of fws is not as smooth. For me, 3.93b is perfect. But i figure your preference will depend on your setup.

It is easy for me to swap fws as i have a dedicated mini-pc for that purpose under 3 feet away from the di20he. I will try the last 4.07 but not tonight.

 

[jazzbug]

With internal clock USB in I2s out, please tell your impression of which FW? thx