Dear friends,
Greetings!
NEW! FPGA Firmware for DENAFRIPS Ares II / Enyo DAC
We have been gathering feedback of the FPGA Firmware Update Project, as well as actively monitor the audiophile forums where many of our enthusiast customers, and DENAFRIPS owners share their thoughts and opinions.
We are aware that several customers who updated the latest 12th FPGA Firmware commented that the treble energy is more prominent, less body and weight in the mid range and lower octave. Hence, there is a perceived loss in balance/neutrality. Perhaps, it has to do with equipment synergy, and so on.
We get that. You may miss the 'old sound', where it's more forgiving, relax, and musical.
Our goal is to have the best of both worlds - To have a new firmware with bugs fixed, as well as to preserve the sound quality that DENAFRIPS is known for - ability to reproduce music very much 'analog-like', and improve it further. We are working with DENAFRIPS on this.
What does it mean to you?
In other words, whenever a new firmware is available, you may download and update the DAC! The firmware update capability opens an endless possibilities to constantly improve the sound quality, features of the DAC.
Good news? I bet :)
Like a better news?
Our team is prepared to offer a new firmware release that prioritizes the Pontus DAC, followed by Terminator/II/Plus DAC, allowing users to enjoy the best of both worlds firmware with bug fixed, improved features, and retaining the analog-like sound quality DENAFIRPS is known for. We will be applying the same technique for the rest of the DACs and releasing them in the near future.
The latest firmware for the DENAFRIPS Ares II/Enyo DAC is now available and ready to use.
The new firmware (v1.3 for Enyo FPGA EP4CE6F) / (v1.8 for Ares II FPGA EP4CE22F) has successfully passed the rigorous measurement tests conducted by Audio Precision Analyzer, and most importantly, it has received the approval of the majority votes of DENAFRIPS sound tuning team. Thus, it is now ready for deployment.
Please use the link and password that were previously provided to you via firmware@vinshineaudio.com to download the latest FUT.
Have not submitted the Firmware Update Request?
Kindly utilize the provided webform link to submit your FPGA Firmware Request. Our dedicated team will promptly process your request and provide a response as soon as possible.
Please visit the following URL: https://www.vinshineaudio.com/denafrips-fpga-firmware-update
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Enyo v1.3/ Ares II v1.8 (July 6, 2023)
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Reduce sampling rate change/switching noise with certain transport/streamer
Fine-tune the sound quality in the mid-range and lower octave of the bass, to achieve a balanced, organic, analog-like sound signature that is characteristic of Denafrips
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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
Happy Listening!
Team Vinshine Audio