[return78]

Just noticed new 2014 driver / firmware released. Done it just in couple minutes and work great!
 
Audio-gd 11.32 in Win 8.1
> Download the firmward and driver
  http://www.audio-gd.com/USB32firmware2014.rar
  http://www.audio-gd.com/USB32%20driver%202014.rar
> Uninstall old V2 driver
> Update firmware to uisng FW2014v9_1forDAC32bit.bin - dated 16 July 2014
> Install 2014 driver
> Restart Windows

 

[Douglaster]

Installed ! 
 
Thanks. 

 

[Douglaster]

Strange, it only shows 24bit and 192khz in the Via Audio Panel !!?

 

[pearljam50000]

Is anyone using the NFB11 with HD800?

 

[chawya22]

  Just noticed new 2014 driver / firmware released. Done it just in couple minutes and work great!
 
Audio-gd 11.32 in Win 8.1
> Download the firmward and driver
  http://www.audio-gd.com/USB32firmware2014.rar
  http://www.audio-gd.com/USB32%20driver%202014.rar
> Uninstall old V2 driver
> Update firmware to uisng FW2014v9_1forDAC32bit.bin - dated 16 July 2014
> Install 2014 driver
> Restart Windows

I just received my Audio-gd 11.32. I'm using it with a MacBook Pro. I realize that in order to update the firmware, I need a Windows PC. Does anyone know if there's a way to find out what the installed Audio-gd 11.32 firmware version is, using my Mac? I'd hate to go tracking down a Windows machine and find out it was all for naught, since my 11.32 may already be up to date. If there is a thread already covering this, that someone can direct me to, I'd appreciate it.

 

[conquerator2]

  I just received my Audio-gd 11.32. I'm using it with a MacBook Pro. I realize that in order to update the firmware, I need a Windows PC. Does anyone know if there's a way to find out what the installed Audio-gd 11.32 firmware version is, using my Mac? I'd hate to go tracking down a Windows machine and find out it was all for naught, since my 11.32 was already up to date. If there is a thread already covering this, that someone can direct me to, I'd appreciate it.

I you ordered it after May 26th, it should have the latest firmware installed.

 

[chawya22]

  I you ordered it after May 26th, it should have the latest firmware installed.

Thank you, I guess I have a reprieve until the next one!

 

[sang]

Been using the newest model (post may 26th)
Great neutral+transparent sound, but the USB driver is buggy as hell 

 
Recommend using Coax/optical if you're interested

 

[genclaymore]

Maybe they should scrap VIA usb32 all together and give C-Media or even Xmos a shot. At least it should be possible for them to make a firmware swap with a different usb chip.

 

[chawya22]

  Been using the newest model (post may 26th)
Great neutral+transparent sound, but the USB driver is buggy as hell 

 
Recommend using Coax/optical if you're interested

What are the symptoms of a buggy USB driver?

 

[sang]

Using USB input for NFB-11 was a headache from the start. Biggest issue's the hiccups and stuttering in the sound fairly frequently. I think the fastest fix is just switching sample and bit ratio to something else and putting it back to 24bit/192
 
Also the whole unit stops working after 1-2day of use lol, have to disable/enable in control unit + reboot the power switch.

 

[chawya22]

  Using USB input for NFB-11 was a headache from the start. Biggest issue's the hiccups and stuttering in the sound fairly frequently. I think the fastest fix is just switching sample and bit ratio to something else and putting it back to 24bit/192
 
Also the whole unit stops working after 1-2day of use lol, have to disable/enable in control unit + reboot the power switch.

I guess I'll count my blessings. I've been using mine for a few days now and have nothing but praise for the SQ and function.

 

[sang]

I guess I'll count my blessings. I've been using mine for few days now and have nothing but praise for the SQ and function.

 


Oh sound is definitely amazing. I've been using them with HE-560 for the entire weekend and I wouldn't have taken them off at a gunpoint
Made my portable setup(shure 535se) sound worse than ipod earphones lol

 

[FangJoker]

  Using USB input for NFB-11 was a headache from the start. Biggest issue's the hiccups and stuttering in the sound fairly frequently. I think the fastest fix is just switching sample and bit ratio to something else and putting it back to 24bit/192
 
Also the whole unit stops working after 1-2day of use lol, have to disable/enable in control unit + reboot the power switch.

 
 
Awww man.  This product was at the top of my list, but I will be using it via usb and I don't want to run into any issues so I might have to re-evaluate my list again.

 

[swannie007]

Awww man.  This product was at the top of my list, but I will be using it via usb and I don't want to run into any issues so I might have to re-evaluate my list again.

Not worth buying gear that you constantly have to mess with to make it work properly, IMO After a while you end up not using it because it frustrates you and this hobby is about pleasure and not pain! Customers should expect gear that works flawlessly from a supplier, we aren't, or shouldn't be, their R&D department. Personally, I don't care how good it sounds, if it doesn't work flawlessly, I will send it back and find a piece of gear that does work without hiccups. Just my 2c.