Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update

Hello all,

​I updated my Venus 2 with the new FPGA firmware ran it for about 70 hours. I listened to Qobuz on Sunday.

in my system the highs were way to pushed, and the Bottom end was pushed as well. I felt when listening to horn sections the air and space were sucked out of the original sound? I went back to the original V 1 and the sound was So much better. The depth was back and the horns sounded like horns again. I know Alvin said that a new vs is coming out next month, but I have to say I don’t know why I would want to change the Original sound Again? I also question the Burn in time for the new firmware? How come when going back to the original version you don’t have to re-burn it in?

Regards,

Jeff

Burn-in on a software patch? Really? On what basis might that be required?

And no, I am nothing like a reflexive skeptic.

@whipsaw 

Burn-in on a software patch? Really? On what basis might that be required?

agree 100%, life in the ocd audiophile bubble leads to some strange beliefs

Since the used Terminator mewsickbuff purchased doesn’t registered in Vinshine database, it was most likely through gray market. Not that I’d owned many gears, but in my 40 years of High-end audio pursue, I can count in one finger that offers free firmware upgrades to gray market and used equipment owners. Vinshine.
 

Enough said.

I could not agree with whipsaw more…(I DO believe in burn-in of capacitors, speakers…new gear in general)….well-used Pontus II, here…Only tried the 1st update. Definitely too bright for this Bobo Boy!  I feel silly now for running the unit for 200 hrs. thinking there would be a change…THERE WASN'T. 😄…Here is my proof…re-installed the original firmware and POOF!!, MIRACULOUSLY the original sound was back….no "burn-in required! 🤷🏻‍♂️

I have been smiling ever since. 😄…I did not bother with the next iteration…why mess with perfection…but I do think it’s VERY COOL that the versions are on offer! 👍🏼