[pbear]

  This FW desaster is another thing I don´t really understand: why can´t LHL upload the latest drivers/firmwares on their support site?
 
It`s not rocket science, or?

 
There are supposedly different firmware versions for different models, and the firmware installer isn't smart enough to check that the firmware version is compatible with the hardware you're trying to install it on. I think LH Labs is afraid a lot of people would brick their Pulses if they posted all the different firmware versions on their site because of that.

 

[jbr1971]

   
There are supposedly different firmware versions for different models, and the firmware installer isn't smart enough to check that the firmware version is compatible with the hardware you're trying to install it on. I think LH Labs is afraid a lot of people would brick their Pulses if they posted all the different firmware versions on their site because of that.

 
Exactly. It has happened more than once.

 

[kyokushin]

Be interested to know people's thoughts on the headphone amp especially the balanced option . I have a pair of old hd565 ovations and wondered if a balanced cable would be an upgrade for occasional listening. Cheers Chris.

 

[ukeyoner]

I would stay away form LH Labs. I own a Geek Out, a Geek Pulse XFI and an LPS 4. Of the 3 products, only the Geek Out hasn't been sent back for repairs. The Pulse XFI, I had send back again a second time, because then sent it back to me nonfunctioning, AFTER A REPAIR! This has been going on for over 2 months. And this is after they had my unit for 3 months the first time. No one answers the support tickets. Worst company I've ever had to deal with. Worst money I've ever spent on audio gear. 

 

[foreverzer0]

Be interested to know people's thoughts on the headphone amp especially the balanced option . I have a pair of old hd565 ovations and wondered if a balanced cable would be an upgrade for occasional listening. Cheers Chris.

 
It's going to be a larger soundstage than SE, potentially more control over the frequency range -- depending on the price of the cable, you could also look into using that money on a discrete amp for further upgrade.

 

[bhazard]

  I would stay away form LH Labs. I own a Geek Out, a Geek Pulse XFI and an LPS 4. Of the 3 products, only the Geek Out hasn't been sent back for repairs. The Pulse XFI, I had send back again a second time, because then sent it back to me nonfunctioning, AFTER A REPAIR! This has been going on for over 2 months. And this is after they had my unit for 3 months the first time. No one answers the support tickets. Worst company I've ever had to deal with. Worst money I've ever spent on audio gear. 

Sent my Pulse X Infinity in for an RMA a month ago. No response in the tickets after multiple status requests from me. This tells me the company is in trouble, doesn't care, or both.
 
Even though there aren't many DACs with the newer Sabre chip in them like this, I would far prefer the Aune S6 or some other balanced DAC at this point. I'm not even sure I could resell this after it ever does get repaired. I still have a Geek Wave on the way even, and not really sure I want to even keep or open it.

 

[kyokushin]

It's going to be a larger soundstage than SE, potentially more control over the frequency range -- depending on the price of the cable, you could also look into using that money on a discrete amp for further upgrade.

Thanks for the information, will try this hpa section first.

 

[marflao]

Exactly. It has happened more than once.

Guys,

providing firmwares works with other companies.

I find it absolutely annoying to request the latest fw especially if you then have to wait ages for a reply/the fw.

 

[oneguy]

Well at least one Indiegogo project won the lottery.

 

[Boban85]

I managed to set-up the Pulse with the LPS4. Using it balanced with the Jotunheim as an dedicated amp and boy, it sure sounds great. Much better than the Jotunheim's internal DAC. Provided you got your Pulse and it works fine, there is nothing to scoff at concerning the sound quality. LPS4 & Pulse + Jotunheim - all balanced out to HE-560 = goosebumps...
 
I am not sure that I would say it was worth the wait at this point, after 2 and a half years, but the product does sound great and it makes you wonder if they organized the campaign better, focused on one product at a time, knew when to stop with the perks, the campaign could have been a huge success for them.

 

[mark5hs]

My unit did that once. Volume control did not change volume.
If somehow Dac is in integer mode the upsampling and attenuation will not work.

 
Hmm how would I check that?
 
Also, the gain select isn't affecting volume level either. 

 

[snip3r77]

Can anyone advise which software should I use for the Raspberry so that it can be detected by the app? Runeaudio? Volumio ?
I'd be using it with Spotify ( connect ) .

Thanks.

 

[johangrb]

  I managed to set-up the Pulse with the LPS4. Using it balanced with the Jotunheim as an dedicated amp and boy, it sure sounds great. Much better than the Jotunheim's internal DAC. Provided you got your Pulse and it works fine, there is nothing to scoff at concerning the sound quality. LPS4 & Pulse + Jotunheim - all balanced out to HE-560 = goosebumps...
 
I am not sure that I would say it was worth the wait at this point, after 2 and a half years, but the product does sound great and it makes you wonder if they organized the campaign better, focused on one product at a time, knew when to stop with the perks, the campaign could have been a huge success for them.

I agree. I've had my Pulse X infinity + LPS4 running for about a 18 months now and it still sounds awesome. (I pair it with a Cavalli LC, Uptone regen and run it off a PS Audio P300).

 

[Suopermanni]

I managed to set-up the Pulse with the LPS4. Using it balanced with the Jotunheim as an dedicated amp and boy, it sure sounds great. Much better than the Jotunheim's internal DAC. Provided you got your Pulse and it works fine, there is nothing to scoff at concerning the sound quality. LPS4 & Pulse + Jotunheim - all balanced out to HE-560 = goosebumps...

I am not sure that I would say it was worth the wait at this point, after 2 and a half years, but the product does sound great and it makes you wonder if they organized the campaign better, focused on one product at a time, knew when to stop with the perks, the campaign could have been a huge success for them.

I have a very similar setup except I have my own lps. It is a very good sounding setup, isnt it?

 

[snip3r77]

Can anyone advise which software should I use for the Raspberry so that it can be detected by the app? Runeaudio? Volumio ?
I'd be using it with Spotify ( connect ) .

Thanks.

Need help if Geek Pulse is able to be detected by Raspberry and also if HiRes is possible