[medon]

Has anyone had the chance to update to the latest 4/28 firmware? I'm wondering what changes were implemented, and if the sound signature has changed yet again (for better or worse).

... would you mind sharing a screen shot of the support page? My old 2023 links don't work any more.
For which DACs?

 

[Hoondarrh]

... would you mind sharing a screen shot of the support page? My old 2023 links don't work any more.
For which DACs?

Should be this: https://www.vinshine.audio/post/fpga-firmware-update-windows-os

Looks like it's just a guide, after reading it again.

 

[Remd]

Did you see some changes into reply time needed by the seller and support ?

 

[nighthink]

Has anyone had the chance to update to the latest 4/28 firmware? I'm wondering what changes were implemented, and if the sound signature has changed yet again (for better or worse).

Is there really a new firmware? I'm under impression the v1.4 is still the latest one (for Pontus II at least).

 

[Hoondarrh]

Is there really a new firmware? I'm under impression the v1.4 is still the latest one (for Pontus II at least).

No, pretty sure I just misinterpreted the news posting for a new update, when it was just an updated firmware guide on their site.

 

[joseG86]

I don't think we gonna see 1.5 for a long time as what we've got so far is amazing and "hard" to beat

 

[Nayanovmax]

Is there really a new firmware? I'm under impression the v1.4 is still the latest one (for Pontus II at least).

Pontus 2-12th FW 1.5

 

[sygnus21]

What 4/28 firmware? For what item?

 

[nighthink]

Pontus 2-12th FW 1.5

Thanks. That looks like version for Pontus ii-12th, but not for original pontus ii

 

[naka9]

I don't think we gonna see 1.5 for a long time as what we've got so far is amazing and "hard" to beat

I admit that after the all the firmware confusion, a while back, I have set my Pontus II on the v1.0 and didn’t think more about it… and I guess not to be inclined to it in a near future. At least until I read many users positive feedback stating that the v1.0 is finally improved retaining all the natural “analog” like liquid sound

 

[medon]

I admit that after the all the firmware confusion, a while back, I have set my Pontus II on the v1.0 and didn’t think more about it… and I guess not to be inclined to it in a near future. At least until I read many users positive feedback stating that the v1.0 is finally improved retaining all the natural “analog” like liquid sound

For me that's the latest version firmware (12th 2nd edition). V3.5 for Venus (II).
When I compare ripped CDs / Qobuz streaming to the same album via my Rega P3, the sound is quite similar, and really hard to tell which is better. Quite happy.

 

[JacquesCustodian]

For the link I was sent a couple days ago for my FPGA chip (for my Pontus 2, non 12th), there's no sign of a 1.5 version, yet at least.
But eager to hear what might be circling around and what impressions are sonically.

 

[jmascreen]

Due to some malfunctioning my Pontus II DSP Board has been replaced. Can anyone confirm what Firmware it has now?

 

[pofofo]

I just updated my second Pontus 2 (I have a Pontus 2 12th for my headphone system) to 1.4. It had the oldest firmware I think. Gotta say, not really shure it was an "upgrade" in my stereo system... I feel that the older firmware was more immersive and had a bit more depth. I`ll leave it at 1.4 for a while and maybe reflash back.

 

[PoMarantz]

I just updated my second Pontus 2 (I have a Pontus 2 12th for my headphone system) to 1.4. It had the oldest firmware I think. Gotta say, not really shure it was an "upgrade" in my stereo system... I feel that the older firmware was more immersive and had a bit more depth. I`ll leave it at 1.4 for a while and maybe reflash back.

OH….please… keep us posted! What is your total system for the Pontus 2?
I switched mine on the first iteration of The Firmware. BAD for me! BAD……(did I get my point across)…also.."for me" burn-in was utter nonsense. …I wasted a LOT of time on that …but I understand that the company was TRYING to do something great for us…then I had to wait for the original firmware to be posted and go thru the process again…
I got immediate BLISS …no burn-in. I decided NOT to go thru that process again as I am happy enough with my sound…but…those restless leaves they crackle…LOL!…Tarun (The British Audiophile) who I respect swears by the new version of The Firmware…but YOU are putting my mind at ease.
THANKS for the post!