Guys, I've been suffering torments since April 2. I miss my old Pontus so much that you have no idea. Like you, I lack a full rich sound, there are no reverbs, sound it is a bit flat, and lacks musicality. The sound is a bit sharp and artificial. Dac is like cheap Chinese toys. I convince myself to wait a few more days, but my patience is running out. Pontus plays about 40-50 hours. How much longer does it have to play? What do you think? Or maybe it's supposed to play that way according to Denafrips?
DENAFRIPS FPGA Firmware Update (12TH Anniv.)
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Hey Mike…be patient..supposedly we will be able to get the old firmware from Alvin if we want it. I have been in the same boat as you…apparently Alvin told someone 300 hrs. burn-in..
I am running mine 24/7 as of yesterday. I loaded mine Sunday a week ago…so I am going to give it until this Sunday. I do really like some of the detail…but I want some body back….we'll see…but don't fret…you can supposedly go back.
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Patience I'm sure they'll give the old firmware and we'll be able to go back asap
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Yes, I just received the confirmation from Denafrips that we can go back. I have requested the files to do it.
That said, I will give it another week and see if it improves. I am curious to see if they (the brand engineers) are right in the end... as they also done the original firmware for all the Denafrips models, I assume that they know what a good dac should sound like... again, let’s see...
That said, I will give it another week and see if it improves. I am curious to see if they (the brand engineers) are right in the end... as they also done the original firmware for all the Denafrips models, I assume that they know what a good dac should sound like... again, let’s see...
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It's interesting to see the reception that Pontus II firmware has received. Ares II firmware was a huge improvement on what was already a musical DAC. I assumed the Pontus II update would have a similar impact.
I just want to thank everyone for coming here and giving their well-considered assessments about the firmware update. You all have helped preserve my sanity and helped my awareness, patience and understanding.
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
I just want to thank everyone for coming here and giving their well-considered assessments about the firmware update. You all have helped preserve my sanity and helped my awareness, patience and understanding.
THANK YOU!
I just received Whatsapp from Vinshine about requesting the old firmware FUT files in firmware@vinshineaudio.com
José…do we have to send chip photos etc. to that address with a request for the old firmware for "our" individual chips? Actually, I am going to keep burning in for a while, and wait for reports here about your re-installs and info of the experience.
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I sent it like this, my FPGA chip letters wasn't clear at all so I typed em downJosé…do we have to send chip photos etc. to that address with a request for the old firmware for "our" individual chips? Actually, I am going to keep burning in for a while, and wait for reports here about your re-installs and info of the experience.
I trust they'll send the right files so I don't brick my unit, I suggest if you really want to go back send the email as well so we may get it sooner
My old-agedness dis-allows me from being familiar with WhatsAppI sent it like this, my FPGA chip letters wasn't clear at all so I typed em down
I trust they'll send the right files so I don't brick my unit, I suggest if you really want to go back send the email as well so we may get it sooner
…so I will just send an email.THANKS for the help…I will just request it today, as I just want a copy on-hand for my Pontus.
Does different FPGA makes different sound signature? Mine is MalaysiaI sent it like this, my FPGA chip letters wasn't clear at all so I typed em down
I trust they'll send the right files so I don't brick my unit, I suggest if you really want to go back send the email as well so we may get it sooner
Thats the question
CAJames
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Since no one (that I know of) ever reported one Denafrips DAC sounded different than another of the same model with a different FPGA chip (or that different FPGA chips were even a thing) I'm going to say this: of all the things that contribute to the sound signature of your DAC: source, power, local EMI, etc. the FPGA chip itself is at or very near the bottom of the list.
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Mine is the Korean chip. The update has taken the body out of vocals as many have described here. For me..the update (with 80hrs.burn-in) sounds more like a chip-based DAC to me. I also have a Marantz SACD 30n Burr/Brown Chip DAC. It’s warmer for a chip DAC. I did side-by-sides when I got my Pontus…and they were similar in sound/tone but my Pontus had more detail with no coldness. I was again comparing this morning and my Pontus w/firmware update sounds thinner with less body to male and female vocals. Also, now (as José mentions), NOS is slightly warmer than OS w/slow filers engaged and that was the opposite with the old firmware). I much prefer the way it sounded before the firmware update…and I have to say, I really don't think that "burn-in" is changing that at all.Thats the question
This sound is not what I bought an R2R DAC for. Maybe it just sounds this way in my particular system…others may have a different experience?
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Vod Kanockers
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I'm having issues with micro skips since installing the update.
I've requested the files to rollback 4 times now but keep getting brushed off by Vinshine.
Has anyone that has requested the files for rollback actually received them?
I've requested the files to rollback 4 times now but keep getting brushed off by Vinshine.
Has anyone that has requested the files for rollback actually received them?
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