[gto88]

I installed the new firmware, and the MQA file I play show MQA on Pro-Ject S2D, but show green light on iDSD nano.
The music plays but light is not magenta.

 

[Navodar]

I installed the new firmware, and the MQA file I play show MQA on Pro-Ject S2D, but show green light on iDSD nano.
The music plays but light is not magenta.

If talking Tidal here seems you do not have the streaming options set up correctly... scroll above how to do this, ev. look to the attached screenshot how you have to set it up...

 

[vo_obgyn]

Well I do not think micro iDSD supports MQA...

I may be wrong, but see this:

https://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/mqa-firmware/

It looks like it does. It says, "This firmware will work on all iFi products except the original nano iDAC and the iLink." Not exactly sure though.

See also: https://darko.audio/2018/03/ifi-audio-announces-mqa-wrapped-easter-eggs/

 

[Navodar]

I may be wrong, but see this:

https://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/mqa-firmware/

It looks like it does. It says, "This firmware will work on all iFi products except the original nano iDAC and the iLink." Not exactly sure though.

See also: https://darko.audio/2018/03/ifi-audio-announces-mqa-wrapped-easter-eggs/

Sure, I read this, but I do not think the fact the universal FW is MQA compliant will render the device HW not supporting MQA suddenly play MQA files...

 

[iFi audio]

Folks, you probably know already that our big MQA update is here already. We still have some aces left up in our sleeves, but for the sake of spreading the good word, we'll post our official release here as well:

Extra Ordinary MQA Easter Egg

Introduction

With Easter just around the corner, iFi audio has delivered an eagerly anticipated upgrade option as a very special Easter gift.

iFi first introduced MQA into its product mix with the nano iDSD Black Label in November 2017. Since then, iFi customers across the globe have been asking when this option would be available in other iFi products. The good news is that the latest improvements to the nano Black Label firmware version 5.30, ‘Cookies & Cream’, does just that.

Mqa for all

This latest firmware flavour not only adds the latest scoop to the nano iDSD Black Label sundae but it also dishes out MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio to the full range* of iFi audio products going back to 2013!

This ‘legacy’ update means that you can now download the MQA upgrade (PC and Mac) straight from the Support section of iFi’s website at no extra cost.

Mqa optimised

Firmware version 5.30 will optimise your device for MQA and can handle up to DSD256 and PCM384. Enjoy the MQA magic like never before.



And Finally…

None of the above would have been possible without the MQA software engineers who worked tirelessly alongside the iFi software team to make this unique opportunity happen. Thank you.

Go to https://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/mqa-firmware/ to enjoy your upgrade.

This firmware provides MQA rendering as this is the ideal solution for portable products and those with power considerations. This means the workload is shared between the host (the computer) and the client (the DAC). The listener will still enjoy full MQA experience.

For more information on MQA, go to http://www.mqa.co.uk/customer/how-it-works

Legacy

*The only exception is the original iDAC.

 

[Navodar]

Sure, I read this, but I do not think the fact the universal FW is MQA compliant will render the device HW not supporting MQA suddenly play MQA files...

So based on the statement below by iFi, it should actually work now even on your micro...

Sure, I read this, but I do not think the fact the universal FW is MQA compliant will render the device HW not supporting MQA suddenly play MQA files...

SO based on the iFi statement below, it should actually work even on your micro..

Folks, you probably know already that our big MQA update is here already. We still have some aces left up in our sleeves, but for the sake of spreading the good word, we'll post our official release here as well:

Extra Ordinary MQA Easter Egg

Introduction

With Easter just around the corner, iFi audio has delivered an eagerly anticipated upgrade option as a very special Easter gift.

iFi first introduced MQA into its product mix with the nano iDSD Black Label in November 2017. Since then, iFi customers across the globe have been asking when this option would be available in other iFi products. The good news is that the latest improvements to the nano Black Label firmware version 5.30, ‘Cookies & Cream’, does just that.

Mqa for all

This latest firmware flavour not only adds the latest scoop to the nano iDSD Black Label sundae but it also dishes out MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) audio to the full range* of iFi audio products going back to 2013!

This ‘legacy’ update means that you can now download the MQA upgrade (PC and Mac) straight from the Support section of iFi’s website at no extra cost.

Mqa optimised

Firmware version 5.30 will optimise your device for MQA and can handle up to DSD256 and PCM384. Enjoy the MQA magic like never before.



And Finally…

None of the above would have been possible without the MQA software engineers who worked tirelessly alongside the iFi software team to make this unique opportunity happen. Thank you.

Go to https://ifi-audio.com/audio_blog/mqa-firmware/ to enjoy your upgrade.

This firmware provides MQA rendering as this is the ideal solution for portable products and those with power considerations. This means the workload is shared between the host (the computer) and the client (the DAC). The listener will still enjoy full MQA experience.

For more information on MQA, go to http://www.mqa.co.uk/customer/how-it-works

Legacy

*The only exception is the original iDAC.

Hm.. thanks for the update. Wonder you could comment on the issues I still have with Mac-nano connectivity itself, where I still have to completely switch off, disconnect and restart the nano when something goes wrong.. See also above in this thread...

 

[vo_obgyn]

So based on the statement below by iFi, it should actually work now even on your micro...

I'm thinking so. The LED on my micro iDSD (non black label) doesn't turn magenta when MQA files are properly played with the 5.3 "Cookies and Cream" firmware. Not sure why though.

 

[gto88]

If talking Tidal here seems you do not have the streaming options set up correctly... scroll above how to do this, ev. look to the attached screenshot how you have to set it up...

Not Tidal, I play the mqa file from Foobar2000 on Windows 10.

 

[iFi audio]

I'm thinking so. The LED on my micro iDSD (non black label) doesn't turn magenta when MQA files are properly played with the 5.3 "Cookies and Cream" firmware. Not sure why though.

Please take a look here:



White is your MQA color. Our older machines don't have magenta LEDs inside. Only two already out there (Retro 50, nano iDSD BL) and upcoming xDSD and Pro iDSD will indicate MQA via magenta color. Also iONE can have magenta LED installed,

 

[iFi audio]

So based on the statement below by iFi, it should actually work now even on your micro...

Yes!

Hm.. thanks for the update. Wonder you could comment on the issues I still have with Mac-nano connectivity itself, where I still have to completely switch off, disconnect and restart the nano when something goes wrong.. See also above in this thread...

For any connectivity related issues, it's for the best to use our support ticket system, to be found here:

http://support.ifi-audio.com

 

[iFi audio]

Easter ‘Bug Bounty’ Hunt.
Hunt 'em, wherever they are...



Introduction

Our just announced firmware v5.30 is MQA capable and in one fell swoop, elevates legacy iFi products* with MQA capability for even more sonic enjoyment.

The MQA integration was a little difficult. It involved:

1. Totally replacing the customised core code
2. Re-apply tuning/core loading and
3. Further fine tuning the firmware for even more precise allocated resource use in order to allow us to support MQA and 384kHz.

To bring all this to fruition required the combined efforts of the MQA and iFi software developers or a total of +1,000 programming hours to deliver firmware v5.30 (excluding testing on all iFi legacy units).

Notwithstanding, there may still be one or two software bugs we have not quashed – hence we would like to involve you, the customer – in the Easter Bug Hunt.

More details are to be found in this thread:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-easter-‘bug-bounty’-hunt.876057/

 

[gto88]

White led on nano IDSD is for 352Khz/384KHz, that makes sense, since my S2D shows MQA & 352KHz.

 

[gto88]

The MQA music file I downloaded from L2 can play with foobar2000 on PC internal dac.
I think idsd nano doesn't catch it as mqa, so it doesn't show while on led, it shows green (44.1K).

As I mentioned when I use Project S2D, it shows MQA on its display when I play same file.
Not sure why idsd nano cannot.
Maybe foorbar200 related setup? anyone can successfully get white led?

 

[Navodar]

The MQA music file I downloaded from L2 can play with foobar2000 on PC internal dac.
I think idsd nano doesn't catch it as mqa, so it doesn't show while on led, it shows green (44.1K).

As I mentioned when I use Project S2D, it shows MQA on its display when I play same file.
Not sure why idsd nano cannot.
Maybe foorbar200 related setup? anyone can successfully get white led?

Well I do not know too much about the Pro-ject S2, but so far I know iFi is a MQA renderer. That means it relies on a MQA decoder to first decode the file. See some explanation in here http://audiophileheaven.blogspot.sk Typically, Tidal app is playing the role of the decoder. My guess would be your issues have something to do with iFi being only a renderer and the Project perhaps not. Maybe someone with more expertise could comment. Also, why don't you log a ticket with iFi on this matter?

 

[iFi audio]

Well I do not know too much about the Pro-ject S2, but so far I know iFi is a MQA renderer. That means it relies on a MQA decoder to first decode the file. See some explanation in here http://audiophileheaven.blogspot.sk Typically, Tidal app is playing the role of the decoder. My guess would be your issues have something to do with iFi being only a renderer and the Project perhaps not. Maybe someone with more expertise could comment. Also, why don't you log a ticket with iFi on this matter?

Ticket at our support platform is a good idea indeed: http://support.ifi-audio.com

And yes, iFi audio micro and nano range are renderers. Hence we'd suggest to take a good long look at a software used first.