tbend
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Are there break in time for the new software?
Are there break in time for the new software?
I am having trouble confirming a good USB Blaster connection. The Ebay Altera USB Blaster shows up in windows Device Manager as working and Quartus 12.1 hardware setup apparently recognizes the USB Blaster and local server but the “Test JTAG Chain” option returns a no device connected error. I could not locate output_file.jic
Hi All,
My DAC is an early Ref 7.1 without Amanero (DigiHub USB)
My opinions of the upgrade are as follows:
1) Bass - TOO MUCH bass and now booming. Feels fatiguing after about 40mins. Like a subwoofere level too high.
2) As a result of the bass, lower mids seems to be hidden. Middle mids (ie. vocals) seems very forward and narrow soundstage.
3) Treble - very sharp (and piercing when listening to opera)
Seems DAC is now equalised to a "W" which represent the 3 peaks with very deep valleys where sound is lost.
NOS mode (ie. both jumpers on) gets confused in complex music. E.g. Paul Anka & Celine Dion voice is inseparable in parts when both singing in "It's Hard to Say Goodbye".
I much preferred the prev firmware. Switching A/B with Gustard X20 reveal much more micro detail and a more balanced soundstage.
In one sentence, this firmware makes my system sound like a Bose Home Theatre demo at the shops.
Reboot your DAC.
If it doesn't work, reboot you ears.
In all seriousness, it might take a while for people to adjust to the cleaner/tighter sound. It IS technically more accurate, by a mile.
Now, if people tuned their system around the gooey and warm sound of the original M7 (or worse, the Reference 7), there will be a shift in tonality towards slightly brighter.
why is brighter better?
Reboot your DAC.
If it doesn't work, reboot you ears.
In all seriousness, it might take a while for people to adjust to the cleaner/tighter sound. It IS technically more accurate, by a mile.
Now, if people tuned their system around the gooey and warm sound of the original M7 (or worse, the Reference 7), there will be a shift in tonality towards slightly brighter.
Did the "downgrade" to the old version today and its sounds magic again. Warm, relaxed sound with the natural strong vocals and the extremely good reproduction of pianos.
Thanks to Kingwa for great and fast service. Will sleep well tonight
May I ask you how you have set your jumpers?