[flaco]

  I converted most of even my ALAC to FLAC but I still have plenty and it works fine. I never had a problem that I can remember. I had some with the DX100 but that was corrected. 

But why did you convert it ? Do you think FLAC is better ? For me, as a Mac user, it would be perfect because then I just transfer my music folder to the sd card..

 

[jamato8]

  But why did you convert it ? Do you think FLAC is better ? For me, as a Mac user, it would be perfect because then I just transfer my music folder to the sd card..

There was something, a dap, don't remember which one, that wouldn't play ALAC but now does. I have a MAC also. So I still have a lot in ALAC. 

 

[flaco]

That's so good to know because this was my biggest concern while ordering. I will report back when the HM-901 arrives. I have ALAC in all resolutions, from 44.1 to 192.0 .

 

[jamato8]

  That's so good to know because this was my biggest concern while ordering. I will report back when the HM-901 arrives. I have ALAC in all resolutions, from 44.1 to 192.0 .

On the higher resolutions I have them in FLAC, because I play everything on the DAPs and not on the computer. So when downloading, I just choose FLAC as most all player can access this but in the past some had problems with ALAC and the Highsoundaudio Anv 3 still does so I use FLAC or WAV on it. So on the hi res stuff what I would do, and it is quick, just convert it to FLAC if there is a problem. I use Music converter Pro. Fast and simple. 

 

[Mimouille]

Any feedback on 1.084? Should I stay on 1.082?

 

[jamato8]

Any feedback on 1.084? Should I stay on 1.082?

The new FW works fine for me. No problems that I have detected. 

 

[zenpunk]

Any improvements?

 

[Mimouille]

Thanks.

 

[Trogdor]

The MD5 checksum of the original file posted from the Chinese site is different than the one currenlty posted on Hifiman.com.

That one worked for me without any issue. Now to test CUE sheet support.

CUE sheet support is royally broken. Now instead of looping forever, it hard hangs. Sigh.

Finally, you now have real circular menus (if you are on the top, just rotate up and you are now on the bottom of the list....this was driving me crazy).

 

[ClieOS]

There is a beta version of 1.084 on the Chinese forums that could cause a lot of problem (they accidentally leaked a 1.084 with extra bit that is supposed to work with the upcoming dock, but it is buggy). Just get the official 1.084 from Hifiman if you can't be sure as the official 1.084 should be much more stable.

 

[Trogdor]

There is a beta version of 1.084 on the Chinese forums that could cause a lot of problem (they accidentally leaked a 1.084 with extra bit that is supposed to work with the upcoming dock, but it is buggy). Just get the official 1.084 from Hifiman if you can't be sure as the official 1.084 should be much more stable.

It is. CUE support is still broke though.

But other than that the upgrade worked fine.

 

[jamato8]

Here the official new firmware V1.084 is updated. To download the firmware, please click:
 
http://down.head-direct.com/hm901/update.zip
MD5: 8F62320E4EC53D57A7C3924CEBA68886
SHA1: 1D1EC2A6D3895195946A3D1BF728605C54F92295
CRC32: B0615836
Update Instruction:
1. Please download the new firmware zip file first and then copy it to your SD card (Do not change the name of the firmware file or decompress it). Only the FAT32 SD card can be used.
2. While pressing the HOME button, hold the Power key up until the HM-901 is power on. After the screen is on, release the power key. Then release the HOME button until the hifiman logo disappears. Now the player will be in recovery mode.
3. Wait until the first picture shows on the screen. The system will be updated automatically.
4. After the update is done, power off the player and then reboot it to finish the whole process.

Bug Issued:
1. HM-901 dead because of switching songs
2. Second power off sometimes
3. HM-901 dead because of deleting songs sometimes
4. Battery display
5. Moving logic in the list
6. HM-901 dead because of several wrong CUE files
7. Firmware update issue
Also, the firmware update cannot be completed under a few occasions as a firmware updating bug exist in the previous V1.082. To update to V1.084, please do as instructed below if the following occurs:
1 For HM-901 with the firmware of V1.082/1.083, during the firmware update, if the player freezes on “Recovery and update mode” or the “Recovery and update mode” picture disappears, meanwhile, the screen turns out to be black showing no processing sign, please be patient and connect the charger. After wait for a whole, the update will be completed. Please DO NOT remove the SD card or the battery.
2 Create a new folder in your SD card and add only one song under this folder. Please play the song to the end (make sure the playing mode is not repeat). Then power off the HM-901.
3. If the firmware update is not completed within two hours, please contact our customer service at customerservice@head-direct.com or call directly at 1-201-443-4626. We will help you out with a special tool. No worries.
 
 

 

[Kiats]

Thanks! Works like a charm this time around.

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

Guys, I have a problem with extracting DFF files from ISO file. Not sure if you guys have experienced the same...I have an ISO that is dual layer which contains both stereo and 5.1 tracks, so I use the sacd_extract program to extract...Command used:
 
sacd_extract -2 -p -i"SACD.iso
 
But the exported DFF files wont play on HM-901, any tips?
 
Also, is it normal to hear more hiss when playing DFF?

 

[pekingduck]

  Guys, I have a problem with extracting DFF files from ISO file. Not sure if you guys have experienced the same...I have an ISO that is dual layer which contains both stereo and 5.1 tracks, so I use the sacd_extract program to extract...Command used:
 
sacd_extract -2 -p -i"SACD.iso
 
But the exported DFF files wont play on HM-901, any tips?
 
Also, is it normal to hear more hiss when playing DFF?

 
I don't think you have done anything wrong, it's just that DSD support on the 901 is very immature.. I encountered the exact problems and simply gave up.