[ms10]

I've been away from this thread for a while. I was just wondering if anyone is aware whether Denafrips have any plans for Pontus firmware updates beyond 1.4.

 

[Majors]

I've been away from this thread for a while. I was just wondering if anyone is aware whether Denafrips have any plans for Pontus firmware updates beyond 1.4.

I believe everyone got two updates plus the V1 original. If not I would contact Alvin.

 

[medon]

I've been away from this thread for a while. I was just wondering if anyone is aware whether Denafrips have any plans for Pontus firmware updates beyond 1.4.

Nope, neither for Venus (II). I wouldn't know what for anyway, the latest / IMHO greatest sound signature has been implemented, feature-wise there's nothing to add... done.

 

[Cakes]

I applied the TII 3.7 firmware from the original last week. I also use a Hermes DDC from 2021 and use TII clock out. With a small search online for the correct pin out settings again on the DAC and following the disable clock out instructions first on the Hermes I had everything updated in one hour.

I am honestly delighted with the results, a step forward in my pretty neutral system, I don't feel any negatives at all and the system just feels more dimensional, transparent and has great, nimble low end representation.

Thank you for the effort in bringing this to existing owners @alvin1118 - I'm sure a huge effort but it is a great gesture for existing customers

 

[DrCal]

I too really enjoy T-Plus V3.7 fw with Iris 12th (original Iris was not compatible with V3.7). Only difference is that I now like OS/slow better than NOS. It wasn't the case with V1.0

 

[Jcraigh]

Hi, I've heard that the latest firmware update supposedly resolves the latency issues that the Ares had. Would anyone be able to confirm this? I'm considering picking up an Ares 12th for usage with my PC, but I'm worried as I would ideally like to use this for watching videos and gaming without having to switch out my DAC.

I used to have a few popping sounds sometimes when a song started when streaming and after the update I haven’t had a one pop Now I’m not completely sure it was from the Enyo update or the update to the Wiim streamer which was around the same time.

 

[medon]

Oh... NOOOOO! Huge dilemma:
Up to recently (like 2 hours ago) I was convinced the OS/slow filter best fits my needs, no matter what and at all times.
... only to discover, that in comparison the NOS option can sound a lot snappier, e.g. with Thomas Dolby's "Dissidents".

On the other hand, OS still sounds wetter / meatier on most tracks, but percussions definitely take a softening "hit" by going OS...

Will try OS/sharp now for a while.

Please don't take the post too seriously... (o:

 

[Hyde00]

Oh... NOOOOO! Huge dilemma:
Up to recently (like 2 hours ago) I was convinced the OS/slow filter best fits my needs, no matter what and at all times.
... only to discover, that in comparison the NOS option can sound a lot snappier, e.g. with Thomas Dolby's "Dissidents".

On the other hand, OS still sounds wetter / meatier on most tracks, but percussions definitely take a softening "hit" by going OS...

Will try OS/sharp now for a while.

Please don't take the post too seriously... (o:

It's ok that's life of audiophile.

Eventually you go back full circle and go back to original setting.

 

[medon]

..
... only to discover, that in comparison the NOS option can sound a lot snappier, e.g. with Thomas Dolby's "Dissidents".
..

Hah, now that's really striking:
For a while already I noticed that equipment that I really like get's me toe-tapping with Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" on her '93 album "What's Love got to do with it?".

.. as available in 44.1/16 on Qobuz.

This track can be really "meh" and lackluster on many systems. But - if PRAT and what not is there, it is amazing - the 2nd half of the song starts at 2:33.

In my system, OS plays this track distinctly "meh", while NOS has it. I feel tempted to re-visit the older firmware versions...

== EDIT 1 hour later ==

... on the downside, playing other material makes my ears bleed in NOS. Puzzling.
"Other stuff" including classical music in 192k, as well as a CD rip of Tone Lōc's "Lōc-ed after Dark" in 44.1.

 

[Nayanovmax]

Same thing with my Pontus 2. Reverting to 1.0, no more micro skips or micro glitches, at all. Not even occasionally.

Please share the firmware 1.0, 1.3 and 1.4 for Pontus 2 12th. Vinahinaudio does not respond.

 

[Nayanovmax]

I'm having issues with micro skips since installing the update.

And in my case, such stutters were immediately out of the box on pontus 2 12th. I am looking for firmware 1.0, 1.3 and 1.4 for an experiment. Could you share these firmware updates?

 

[ejk1]

And in my case, such stutters were immediately out of the box on pontus 2 12th. I am looking for firmware 1.0, 1.3 and 1.4 for an experiment. Could you share these firmware updates?

If you pm me your email I can foward you the updates I got from Alvin

 

[ejk1]

Maybe you can try another cable.

 

[ejk1]

And in my case, such stutters were immediately out of the box on pontus 2 12th. I am looking for firmware 1.0, 1.3 and 1.4 for an experiment. Could you share these firmware updates?

Actually emailing u th FW wouldnt work as they need to know which FPGA chip you have.

 

[Hyde00]

Yeah you're suppose to open it up and take a picture of the chip and send it to Vinshine Audio I think.

Then they'll let you know which firmware you're suppose to use.

So if you did already I'd just wait. Go drink some tea and relax.