I got the firmware to test my problem with DSD. It is exactly what it is beta firmware for test purposes, so not for general use, including the risks associated. The official release is the one for general use. Donald

In the past I had difficulties with updating to the newer firmware on the NS, but this time it worked in one go!

No. I am sorry, I don’t use Tidal. I know many wait for that update. Hopefully that is included as well. Donald

Certainly, see my (not so sharp) avatar

Firmware NS: 2.16.13 with beta firmware added

In the old days I lived small and could not have decent loudspeakers in my room, so I sat for hours with Jecklin ear speakers on my head without having these problems you describe. They spread their weight over your head, so you feel them less than when you have smallish head bands. But ymmv of...

I have the Jecklin Float since its inception. I had the opportunity to try many types of headphones but always came back to the Jecklin due to its open, not touching the ears construction, combined with fine electrostatics.

I am currently on a beta version of the Neo stream firmware (plus higher version of the Linux kernel) which enables streaming from my Mac mini i7 via upnp to the Neo stream and then direct out to my Dac200. Maximum resolution now is DSD512. Works like a charm: no hiccups whatsoever...

No, it doesn’t. The funny thing is that with Audirvāna it never reacts…

I installed hiplayer trial on my Mac mini i7, but it crashed immediately. It also interfered with my virus scanner.

My (electrostatic) Jecklin Floats: my first really good headphones I bought when still going to university in the seventies. Still one of the best headphones I know. See my avatar.

Thanks!

Thanks for your answer. I have experience with a linear power supply to my old Zodiac dac, which improved the quality quite a lot. Maybe I can have it adjusted for the Neo Stream. Also within the Elite there are even 4 choices from 5V/5A to 24V/2,5A. Is there an optimum say 12V/4A for the Neo...

if you want to upgrade the power supply, which one should you choose (there are 4 versions on the Ifi site)? Is there any difference sound wise between them? thanks!

Apart from a firmware which will install without problem, I also hope for a firmware upgrade to Linux 5.x, which will give me a digital out to my T+A Dac200 of dsd512. Fingers crossed