Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update

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04-11-2023 at 07:21am 

Besides the burn in, there are still other issues needed to be considered, such as system synergy and weak link in the system. The new firmware may not be the weakest link in your system. Or, it may just be not suitable to your system. And, if you don’t try you will never know. I would say "Take this opportunity. It is free of cost. :)

 Totally disagree!

My system is performing amazingly and I have all my other digital sources to confirm it.

Up until the FW update, the Pontus II had some advantages on sound quality but now it is simply the worst I ever had: flat, tiresome and not engaging at all.

Before was sublime.

Changing my system to pursue the dac “new sound” seems really absurd to me.

Have a Pontus II. Downloaded and installed configurator as per the instructions and the USB driver as well..Device manager showed the DAC and the USB lib as described in the instructions. I started the firmware flash and got an Xbitblaster error that just went on and on...DAC is bricked now. Wont turn on. Any ideas?

Contact Alvin?

Im tryin to but no replies. I really dont like following instructions to a T and having it fail.

If it is bricked…you will have to send it down to Todd in Texas (if you are in The U.S.A.). I have dealt with him…he is super professional, with fast turnaround….but you may want to wait and see if there is a second firmware release before doing that. I think right now, that Alvin is overwhelmed (and possibly Todd), but he will get back to you. Definitely. Vinshine is a good group of people! We are all going to need a bit of patience, right now.