[Sammyez]

Any digital filter is a matter of one's own taste. Many folks like our GTO but some return to previous firmware. I wouldn't rely on any feedback here as this is too subjective. If you like how your hip-dac sounds with PCM files, I wouldn't change anything



It's a small chance, but it might happen.



Since MQA is your primary focus and there's no difference 5.3 and 5.3c firmware in this regard, please use the one you have installed now.

I forgot to ask if I do update to the GTO 5.3c firmware will the led lights remain the same colour or will MQA content still turn Magenta?

 

[JoshG1217]

I updated today. No idea what it actually did. I get the M11 Pro Monday, and will compare. Huge price difference obviously, but m11 pro is a bit more portable. Not sure if it really matters as I tend to listen at home anyway and use my Cambridge Melomania 1 on the go (best tws by far. Use the comply 600 tips).

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

I forgot to ask if I do update to the GTO 5.3c firmware will the led lights remain the same colour or will MQA content still turn Magenta?

Let me check on that and get back to you - I believe the color will not be affected after the update.

 

[iFi audio]

Is there any way to get a line out from the iFi hip dac?

Nope, it was designed as a DAC/amp combo witho no option to bypass its volume control.

I got a ifi Zen DAC for home use. Sounds like you need one of these as it has a line out. The same signature as a Hip DAC.

ZEN DAC is essentially a hip-dac for desktop, yes

 

[iFi audio]

Let me check on that and get back to you - I believe the color will not be affected after the update.

I forgot to ask if I do update to the GTO 5.3c firmware will the led lights remain the same colour or will MQA content still turn Magenta?

Our GTO is applied only to PCM data, so it doesn't work for MQA and DSD.

Fun fact: MQA can't be manipulated in any way to be MQA, so any filters (such as the GTO) can't apply.

 

[Sammyez]

Our GTO is applied only to PCM data, so it doesn't work for MQA and DSD.

Fun fact: MQA can't be manipulated in any way to be MQA, so any filters (such as the GTO) can't apply.

Thanks for the feedback. Just to clarify, do I download the USB driver (for Windows) and then download the GTO firmware?

Edit: I managed to do the firmware update to GTO 5.3c - the results are remarkable. The soundstage has opened up and the separation has improved. The music feels more dynamic. I’m impressed with this firmware update!

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

Thanks for the feedback. Just to clarify, do I download the USB driver (for Windows) and then download the GTO firmware?

Edit: I managed to do the firmware update to GTO 5.3c - the results are remarkable. The soundstage has opened up and the separation has improved. The music feels more dynamic. I’m impressed with this firmware update!

Glad you were able to figure it out - let us know if there's anything we can do for you to help you along!

 

[iFi audio]

Thanks for the feedback. Just to clarify, do I download the USB driver (for Windows) and then download the GTO firmware?

The GTO is embedded in this firmware, so you don't have to do anything else

 

[emilsal]

I recently got an OTG cable (not camera kit) for my iPhone and was surprised how good it sounded. It even lit magenta for tidal masters. I’m really liking this little unit.

 

[iFi audio]

I recently got an OTG cable (not camera kit) for my iPhone and was surprised how good it sounded. It even lit magenta for tidal masters. I’m really liking this little unit.

Thank you

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

I recently got an OTG cable (not camera kit) for my iPhone and was surprised how good it sounded. It even lit magenta for tidal masters. I’m really liking this little unit.

That Magneta light is always a nice warm feeling to get - glad you're having such a great time with it!

 

[necktru]

Hi, new hip dac owner here from Peru, first day sounds awesome with my Beyer DT 770 250Ohm (gain match), first time I enjoy MQA with dac, there is much difference.
Tomorrow firmware update

kind regards

 

[Sebastien Chiu]

Hi, new hip dac owner here from Peru, first day sounds awesome with my Beyer DT 770 250Ohm (gain match), first time I enjoy MQA with dac, there is much difference.
Tomorrow firmware update

kind regards

Thanks for chiming in from Peru! Let us know what you think with the firmware update

 

[necktru]

Hi, there is a setting to use Tidal (with exclusive mode, otherwise MQA doesn't work) and Peace EQ in windows?? , exclusive mode avoid any post process
Or may be make mqa work without exclusive mode (here Peace do works)

 

[emilsal]

Hi, there is a setting to use Tidal (with exclusive mode, otherwise MQA doesn't work) and Peace EQ in windows?? , exclusive mode avoid any post process
Or may be make mqa work without exclusive mode (here Peace do works)

You have to leave the disable mqa setting processing toggled off.