Dear friends,
Greetings!
Thank you for your kind patience!
We are ready to roll out the Pontus / Pontus II / Pontus II 12th DACs FPGA Firmware!
We plan to roll out the firmware update for the rest of the DACs at a later date, tentatively:
Venus II (15th Apr 2023)
Terminator (1st May 2023)
Terminator II / Plus (15th May 2023)
What? FPGA Firmware Update?
If this is the first time you learn about the FPGA Firmware Update Project, please read the following articles in details, carefully:
12th ANNV. FPGA FIRMWARE
Introduction of FPGA Firmware Update Project. Link: here
FAQ
FPGA Chip Model
The Firmware Update Tool (FUT) is built specifically for the DAC model (i.e Ares II, Pontus II, etc) and the FPGA model (i.e. EP4CE6F, EP4CE22F). It is extremely cruicial to share with us a clear photo of the FPGA chip in the DAC, and tell us which DAC you are using - in order for us to provide the correct FUT to you.
Guide to pop the top cover and identify the FPGA Chip:
Ready to update the firmware?
Please use the webform in the following link to submit a FPGA Firmware Request. Our team will process and respond to you the soonest.
FPGA Firmware Request: link here
Having an older DSP or couldn't handle the firmware update?
You may purchase the user upgradable DSP Module* via the link below. It comes with the latest firmware installed. Guide to install: link here
*DSP Module
Available for Pontus / Venus / Terminator
Ares II / Ares 12th / Terminator II /Plus do not have a user upgradable DSP Module. The DSP in these DACs are built-in
Happy Listening!
Team Vinshine Audio