[rdsu]

  Well Windows 8.1 has broken VIA ASIO on the DI V3
 
time to find a replacement convertor

Sent an email to Kingwa for new a driver version...
 
audio-gd@126.com

 

[hifi25nl]

For Windows 8.1:
did you try to reinstall the drivers in windows 7 compatibility mode?

 

[hawkhead]

I did not but I have now and it worked - so thank you very much

 
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  For Windows 8.1:
did you try to reinstall the drivers in windows 7 compatibility mode?

 

[miragestv]

Hello!
Could you please give me a link to firmware #9-3? I upgraded my 15.32 to fw2014 anf now want to make it as it was before, but I can't find this version anywhere. Please!!!

 

[rhythmic_impulse]

Try this link: http://audio-gd.com/Pro/dac/USB32/USB32EN_2.htm
 
The firmware v11 also contains older firmwares http://www.audio-gd.com/USB32firmware.rar
 
It should have all the files inside.

 

[rdsu]

Hi,

I know that 2014 drivers aren't for DI-V3, but did someone try them on it?

Thanks

 

[seaice]

Yes, I installed the 2014V1 and 2014V2 version to my DI-V3 and both OK

 

[rdsu]

Yes, I installed the 2014V1 and 2014V2 version to my DI-V3 and both OK

And sounds better now?

 

[seaice]

I listen the DI-V3 at occasional times but the Master 7 with the new firmware sounds good. I can't provide a detailed comparison because I have also exchanged tubes in my headphone amp. The new firmware 2014V2 and drivers work flawlessly in my DI-V3 (WIN 8.1). Try it...

 

[rdsu]

Ok, thanks for your feedback...

 

[rdsu]

Kingwa told me that DI-V3 will also have a v2014 firmware very soon...

 

[ALRAINBOW]

So the one we used although it works is not the preeminent one
Al

 

[rhythmic_impulse]

For those curious about installing the new 2014 firmware and driver on the DI-V3, I have installed them on the DI-V3. It works although playback is only available via WASAPI and not through ASIO for now. Kingwa mentioned in an email that the ASIO only works in 32bit output so not applicable to the DI-V3 which can only output 24bit for SPDIF.
 
The sound is definitely an improvement over earlier firmwares and drivers with better separations, soundstage depth and a balanced improvement at both ends of the extensions. It's a really nice sonic improvement. 
 
I did try using the earlier USB32 v2 driver which allowed me to use ASIO in 24bit mode. Although there is a slight improvement in the trebles, the bass seems to sound dry and lacking. Can't compare with the sonics with the actual 2014 drivers. 
 
Would be really worthwhile to wait for the new firmware and drivers for the DI-V3. 

 

[seaice]

I use Wasapi and Kernel Streaming (WIN 8.1+foobar) with the 2014V2 firmware. Both OK.

 

[Pacha]

I'm interested in having the 2014 version for the DI V3 as I'm not using foobar and don't find a good wasapi plugin for my player.
 
I hope they are going to release their new driver "special DI V3" soon!