[yiauta]

For all following the v1.5 firmware saga (@robopanda), this is the reply I received today regarding it:

Alright, I have clarity. The Neo and signature have slightly different hardware that reads differently in the DFU app. We will have a software update to address this in the future. Its not available publicly yet.

Thanks.

Daniel
Technical Support

 

[robopanda]

Alright, I have clarity. The Neo and signature have slightly different hardware that reads differently in the DFU app

That doesn’t make sense. The neo and signature have completely different hardware and should be different in the DFU app. This doesn’t add clarity at all.

 

[yiauta]

FYI - There is new firmware available for micro iDSD Signature with serial number starting from 2014001021 posted the iFi website. I'm guessing that the XMOS chip was changed from XU208 to XU216.

 

[robopanda]

FYI - There is new firmware available for micro iDSD Signature with serial number starting from 2014001021 posted the iFi website. I'm guessing that the XMOS chip was changed from XU208 to XU216.

cool, still no dsd 512. I don't know why ifi should be ignorant of the chipset changes in their own product.

 

[mblain]

cool, still no dsd 512. I don't know why ifi should be ignorant of the chipset changes in their own product.

Are you running firmware 5.2 Limoncello? I recently had to reapply the firmware again since the first time I flash it I noticed I was still getting the magenta LED light and it was processing the TIDAL MQAs. I did a second firmware flash and it worked. firmware 5.2 will only handle a max DSD256 on mac or DSD512 on windows.

Also, what are you seeing on your mac when you check the hardware info? This is what mine shows me.

 

[397324]

I bought some silver plated usb cables from ghent and I really like them and the price is really good. https://www.ghentaudio.com/usb/u07.html
Note if you want a different color sleeving just email and ask him.

Thanks for the link. I've just bought myself a 1m version.

 

[397324]

Hi. I'm looking for suggestions for some headphones. My budget is about £600 and I would prefer to purchase from a UK retailer. I'm looking for a warmer than neutral sound and would also like to use them on my Fiio M11 Pro DAP, so on the easier to drive side.

I currently have Meze 99 Classics, which I find a bit dull with too much bass.

I can't listen to anything, as I live in Jersey.

 

[kion]

I must be missing something, iFi’s description of 7.0 (Cookies & Cream) and 7.0c are identical? Both are GTO enabled and disable the LED colour scheme?

 

[edisonwu]

How does the ghent cable compare with the stock blue one?

I bought some silver plated usb cables from ghent and I really like them and the price is really good. https://www.ghentaudio.com/usb/u07.html
Note if you want a different color sleeving just email and ask him.

 

[iFi audio]

Folks interested in firmware, please see this:

https://ifi-audio.com/firmware/unified-firmware-for-various-products/

 

[kion]

Folks interested in firmware, please see this:

https://ifi-audio.com/firmware/unified-firmware-for-various-products/

@iFi audio : could you please clarify what is the difference between 7.0 (Cookies & Cream) and 7.0c? Their description on your linked page look identical to me...

 

[iFi audio]

@iFi audio : could you please clarify what is the difference between 7.0 (Cookies & Cream) and 7.0c? Their description on your linked page look identical to me...

The 'c' version applies our GTO filter and the other one doesn't, just as it was the case with our 5.3/5.3c firmware. Otherwise they're identical.

 

[bvhme]

The 'c' version applies our GTO filter and the other one doesn't, just as it was the case with our 5.3/5.3c firmware. Otherwise they're identical.

And is there a changelog available or something. I don't know whether it is worth it to upgrade from the 5.3c that's on my Zen DAC now.

 

[kion]

The 'c' version applies our GTO filter and the other one doesn't, just as it was the case with our 5.3/5.3c firmware. Otherwise they're identical.

Thanks a lot - I will upgrade to the C&C version then to keep all the stock functionalities and filters.

 

[Baten]

The 'c' version applies our GTO filter and the other one doesn't, just as it was the case with our 5.3/5.3c firmware. Otherwise they're identical.

both 7.0 and 7.0c have same description right now on iFi's site