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CAJames

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Denafrips FPGA Firmware Updates FYI
03/09/23 at 18:11:09

I just received an email from Alvin at Vinshine that Denafrips is starting to roll out "12th Anniversary" updates to the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in their DACs. Today the update is only available for the Ares II/Enyo DAC, but others will be available soon. If you have a Denafrips DAC and didn't get the email here is a link to the update page:

https://www.vinshineaudio.com/post/denafrips-12th-fpga-firmware-update

The process looks relatively straight forward, but involves jumping through some hoops and when messing with firmware there is always a chance of bricking your device. So, if you need some time to get psyched up check out the page now.

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Re: Denafrips FPGA Firmware Updates FYI
Reply #1 - 03/21/23 at 19:07:34

For those of you that are Denafrips users, I wanted to feedback that I successfully updated my Ares II DAC with the latest DENAFRIPS 12th Anniv. Firmware.

CAJames mentioned that the process looked "straight forward," but I encountered several curves along the way. I think some of that is language, and for me, an upgrade procedure like this always creates some anxiety.

Alvin of Denefrips was very responsive to questions and offered guidance when I went in the wrong direction. Bottom line: I got it.

I understand that upgrades to the Pontus II will be provided soon.

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CAJames

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Re: Denafrips FPGA Firmware Updates FYI
Reply #2 - 03/21/23 at 21:08:23

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Posted by: Tony Posted on: Today at 11:07:34

...CAJames mentioned that the process looked "straight forward," but I encountered several curves along the way. I think some of that is language, and for me, an upgrade procedure like this always creates some anxiety...

Yeah, based on other online feedback it seems like the process is esp. tricky if you are doing the update from a Windoze 11 computer.

Glad you got it done Tony, a lot of people are commenting on a noticeable(?) significant(?) improvement in sound quality. What do you think?

FYI/FWIW Alvin posted an update Q&A a couple days ago:

https://www.vinshineaudio.com/post/q-a-denafrips-12th-fpga-firmware-update

I've still got a while before the update for my Terminator will be out. The rumorverse suggests there may be an update for my DDC as well, which is a bonus.

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Sumiko Pearwood -> Mapleknoll Athena -> Luxman SUT -> Maple-tree Phono 3E
Woo WA22 -> Space-tech 300B , 2x UFO25s on order
Omega SAM , Hifiman Arya, Senn HD-650

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