Geek Pulse: Geek desktop DAC/AMP by Light Harmonics

[mscott58]

Two posts, neither productive, and their profile has absolutely no information in it. Hmmm...

 

[nudd]

Okay that makes sense.

They should have a way of differentiating the xfi from the infinity and also the between the infinities with the old chip and the new chip ...

The back of the Pulse says what type it is. Look at the bottom left corner. The proper box is checked or colored in depending on what type of Pulse it is. 

And if it's an X or Xfi they have those marks as well, plus it would have balanced outputs versus this "Vanilla" or fi version that only has the SE outputs. 

Rumor is that the X Infinity might have a different face-plate.

Cheers

 

[Beefalo]

Yes, I'm a lurker. I have read posts on this and other forums for years, learned alot (dismissed a lot as well) and never felt the need to respond except to give advice, until now.
I have nothing against crowdfunding for example. Right now I'm listening to a Peachtree DeepBlue 2 that I bought for 1/2 price as a first backer. The difference is that it was delivered 1 month (not 13) past the promised date date and functions FLAWLESSLY. Even if it didn't, I have faith that any issue would be addressed. I contribute positively (like thanking Peachtree for understanding and executing crowdfunding) when warranted.
Just because I'm not dressed up as an LH fan boy or spend hours on forums doesn't make my concerns or posts any less valid. LH Labs is starting to look like the emporer's new clothes, but don't listen to me, it's only my second post.
BTW - I have a Pulse sitting on my desktop, that the volume knob works for 3, maybe 4 songs. An issue reported 2 months ago with no resolution. Dropouts? Yes, that is less predictible, but that's part of the excitement. Ticket entered? 3 weeks ago, along with many others.
You had a first post as well. Disregard mine as a 'lurker', fine.

 

[mscott58]

Yes, I'm a lurker. I have read posts on this and other forums for years, learned alot (dismissed a lot as well) and never felt the need to respond except to give advice, until now.
I have nothing against crowdfunding for example. Right now I'm listening to a Peachtree DeepBlue 2 that I bought for 1/2 price as a first backer. The difference is that it was delivered 1 month (not 13) past the promised date date and functions FLAWLESSLY. Even if it didn't, I have faith that any issue would be addressed. I contribute positively (like thanking Peachtree for understanding and executing crowdfunding) when warranted.
Just because I'm not dressed up as an LH fan boy or spend hours on forums doesn't make my concerns or posts any less valid. LH Labs is starting to look like the emporer's new clothes, but don't listen to me, it's only my second post.
BTW - I have a Pulse sitting on my desktop, that the volume knob works for 3, maybe 4 songs. An issue reported 2 months ago with no resolution. Dropouts? Yes, that is less predictible, but that's part of the excitement. Ticket entered? 3 weeks ago, along with many others.
You had a first post as well. Disregard mine as a 'lurker', fine.

Welcome to the discussion then! That context makes all the difference IMHO. Sorry, but there are people who jump in, snipe once or twice - giving no context or relevant info - and then leave as quickly as they came. Hence our skepticism. And no need to be a fanboy. Most of us aren't even though we're supporters. LHL has made plenty of mistakes and I know I've taken them to the mat a number of times when it was deserved. Welcome again.

 

[digitalzed]

Yes, I'm a lurker. I have read posts on this and other forums for years, learned alot (dismissed a lot as well) and never felt the need to respond except to give advice, until now.
I have nothing against crowdfunding for example. Right now I'm listening to a Peachtree DeepBlue 2 that I bought for 1/2 price as a first backer. The difference is that it was delivered 1 month (not 13) past the promised date date and functions FLAWLESSLY. Even if it didn't, I have faith that any issue would be addressed. I contribute positively (like thanking Peachtree for understanding and executing crowdfunding) when warranted.
Just because I'm not dressed up as an LH fan boy or spend hours on forums doesn't make my concerns or posts any less valid. LH Labs is starting to look like the emporer's new clothes, but don't listen to me, it's only my second post.
BTW - I have a Pulse sitting on my desktop, that the volume knob works for 3, maybe 4 songs. An issue reported 2 months ago with no resolution. Dropouts? Yes, that is less predictible, but that's part of the excitement. Ticket entered? 3 weeks ago, along with many others.
You had a first post as well. Disregard mine as a 'lurker', fine.

Geez Beefalo, it seems you think everyone is going to rag on you for anything you're going to say. Plenty of people are unhappy with various aspects of what LH Labs has or has not done. But remember, Peachtree didn't crowd design, their design was already done. Huge difference between what LH Labs is doing and the main reason things take so long with them. 

 

[nudd]

 
Geez Beefalo, it seems you think everyone is going to rag on you for anything you're going to say. Plenty of people are unhappy with various aspects of what LH Labs has or has not done. But remember, Peachtree didn't crowd design, their design was already done. Huge difference between what LH Labs is doing and the main reason things take so long with them.

 
Having said that, the Pulse has been out for a good long while and any firmware issues really should be ironed out and at least beta firmware with the proposed fixes sent out.
 
They did this on the Geek Out too. Version 1 was basically unusable on a lot of PCs with the max volume on disconnect issue and it took them freaking ages to fix.
 
Maybe they need to hire a firmware guy to do the maintenance and bug fixing stuff. Larry can do the coding for the filters and whatnot and handover to a firmware programming specialist to clean up.
 
Also having no sanity checks on the dfu update so you can arbitrarily kill any Geek product by accidentally uploading the wrong firmware is just crazy if you ask me. Absolutely bonkers.
 
I hope the sound quality of the Pulse infinity is going to be worth the aggravation.

 

[hemtmaker]

Also having no sanity checks on the dfu update so you can arbitrarily kill any Geek product by accidentally uploading the wrong firmware is just crazy if you ask me. Absolutely bonkers.

+1
I know how they have been saying that it is impossible to download the wrong firmware. But this is NOT an excuse for omitting the device check. It is awful programming practice IMO

 

[digitalzed]

   
Having said that, the Pulse has been out for a good long while and any firmware issues really should be ironed out and at least beta firmware with the proposed fixes sent out.
 
They did this on the Geek Out too. Version 1 was basically unusable on a lot of PCs with the max volume on disconnect issue and it took them freaking ages to fix.
 
Maybe they need to hire a firmware guy to do the maintenance and bug fixing stuff. Larry can do the coding for the filters and whatnot and handover to a firmware programming specialist to clean up.
 
Also having no sanity checks on the dfu update so you can arbitrarily kill any Geek product by accidentally uploading the wrong firmware is just crazy if you ask me. Absolutely bonkers.
 
I hope the sound quality of the Pulse infinity is going to be worth the aggravation.

I agree on the firmware issues. It's a big mistake on their part and one they should have learned from the Geek Out. But I have a vanilla Pulse and I really do enjoy the sound. I have an Infinity on order also.

 

[jaywillin]

my pulse xfi is in birmingham  

 

[AxelCloris]

  my pulse xfi is in birmingham  

 
I would say I'm sorry that your Pulse has to stop in Alabama. But I know you're there, so for that I am sorry.

 

[Beefalo]

I agree on the firmware issues. It's a big mistake on their part and one they should have learned from the Geek Out. But I have a vanilla Pulse and I really do enjoy the sound. I have an Infinity on order also.

I like the sound of the Pulse as well. When it works.
I guess my biggest frustration is that there are known issues sitting out there for months on the Pulse (who's funding provided the launch pad) and still the new products and 'perks' keep rolling out. At least give the appearance that they support products, not just produce them.

 

[woodcans]

I like the sound of the Pulse as well. When it works.
I guess my biggest frustration is that there are known issues sitting out there for months on the Pulse (who's funding provided the launch pad) and still the new products and 'perks' keep rolling out. At least give the appearance that they support products, not just produce them.

 
I am in agreement with you on this one. LHL really should take care of their early backers/customers before they delay our products to increase their profits for other devices/perks. I have been fairly quiet on this issue until now, but I have lost (a ton of) respect for the LHL team over the past year and a half.

 

[jaywillin]

   
I would say I'm sorry that your Pulse has to stop in Alabama. But I know you're there, so for that I am sorry.

thanks, i've been here for three years, i'm from georgia, and i'm still adjusting
 
i should be listening to my xfi/lps4 this time tomorrow

 

[snip3r77]

question...

how many logins are required for 1 lhlabs website.

1. forums
2. tracking
3. support ( open trouble ticket )

 

[Phishin Phool]

thanks, i've been here for three years, i'm from georgia, and i'm still adjusting

i should be listening to my xfi/lps4 this time tomorrow

I used to live in Alabama by Ozark & Dothan.I miss it a lot.