Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update

I've been following this thread off and on for the last several weeks and had the impression that most people have been happy with the firmware updates.  Now after reading Vinshine's latest announcement that does not appear to be the case and Vinshine has come out with still another update as they feel their prior updates did not work as intended.  I guess I could ask Alvin directly, which I still may, but wanted to see what others who have done the prior updates continue to think.  I own both an Ares II and Pontus II but purposely held off with updates because of this posibility and my feeling that if it ain't broken don't fix it and/or wait until there is enough positive consensus amongst Denafrips owners, which there no longer seems to be. 

I had the first update on PII and fully burn in now. I don’t think I will try the newest FW. As of this morning, my PII sounded very good, actually "Fantastic". 

IMHO, the Lumin U2 mini plays a major role in the sound. And last week, I did the U2 mini LPS Mod from Alvin. It did improve the performance of the U2 mini.

I've added the v1.4 to my newish Pontus 12th, replacing v1.0.  It's far superior, noticeable after only a couple of hours of listening.  Highly recommended, 

I couldn't tell from the email if a new version of the Ares II firmware will be released...

Or is it only for the Pontus.

FWIW, I felt the Ares firmware to be a major improvement.

@ lollipopguild. This is something that has also been confusing to me.  Your Pontus 12th that you recently purchased already has an update?  Did your Pontus come from the factory with v1.0 and then you updated to v1.4?  Or was there some thing in between as well? Seems very strange that their recent models are already getting updates.  Now a question for anyone who knows, if today you buy a 12th version DAC does it come from the factory with the latest update installed?  Seems like it should but with all these updates flying around so soon after a new edition is launched one has to wonder.  Sorry if these questions were already answered.  Tks. for your help