[fansq]

The USB module w/galvanic isolation arrived yesterday. The board includes a TI usb isolation chip not on the existing board.
Installation on a Mac chain was relatively easy but there are a couple of pitfalls.
Remove dac lid w/2.5 mm Allen wrench.
Pull off the old usb board by either side. It’s a little snug and attached w/24 pins w/two rows of six at either end.
Install new board. Make sure pins line up as it will attach misaligned. Also, the small circle at the corner of the board should be back right when facing the front of the dac. Just match to the existing board.
Connect Mac via usb and reboot the dac. I pulled the plug and reattached. The Mac was unable to find the dac w/o the reboot nor could it find the dac with the old board reinstalled.
Make sure that the dac is selected in the settings/sound folder, not just the midi folder, or you’ll get no sound. Ask me how I know. Don’t ask me how long it took to figure it out since the dac was already selected on the midi audio folder.
I also rebooted the Mac and amp along the way but I’m not sure that mattered. Doing the install again would take 10 minutes.
I’ll report on the sonic effects once I spend some time listening. I’m running firmware V2.10 on a new dac board courtesy of Rockna and Verdant Audio after an unfortunate bricking incident.

 

[fansq]

Does anyone using an Apple source w/Apple Music use the Lostless Switcher with the WL? How do you like it? It’s supposed to automatically switch the sample rate and bit rate to match the song so you don’t have to do it manually through the midi screen.
This might be the wrong forum…

 

[EagleWings]

I like it. Without it, when the track's sample rate doesn't match output sample rate, there is a very slight glare. It isn't night and day. But because the Lossless Switcher is free and it doesn't get in the way of the audio signal but only sets the output sample rate to match the track's sample rate, it is a no brainer.

 

[fansq]

I like it. Without it, when the track's sample rate doesn't match output sample rate, there is a very slight glare. It isn't night and day. But because the Lossless Switcher is free and it doesn't get in the way of the audio signal but only sets the output sample rate to match the track's sample rate, it is a no brainer.

Do you just update to the latest beta version?

 

[Roasty]

the Android app for the WL Server keeps failing me. can't get it opened. click on the icon and it opens, but closes instantaneously.

Anyways, from the webserver, I'm getting these numbers. is this what everyone else has?

this is from my new unit which I just got from the dealer. I've been using the shop demo unit for the past few months.

 

[alekc]

the Android app for the WL Server keeps failing me. can't get it opened. click on the icon and it opens, but closes instantaneously.

Anyways, from the webserver, I'm getting these numbers. is this what everyone else has?



this is from my new unit which I just got from the dealer. I've been using the shop demo unit for the past few months.

@Roasty same here with my WLS. Funny enough iOS application on my Mac got stuck on Update completed screen while Android app is working fine. On the other hand the only truly working interface for me is the web one.

Congrats on your new WLS

 

[ThanatosVI]

the Android app for the WL Server keeps failing me. can't get it opened. click on the icon and it opens, but closes instantaneously.

Anyways, from the webserver, I'm getting these numbers. is this what everyone else has?



this is from my new unit which I just got from the dealer. I've been using the shop demo unit for the past few months.

Interesting I have API 1.20 with no Updates available

 

[alekc]

Interesting I have API 1.20 with no Updates available

@ThanatosVI try restarting WLS and accessing web interface instead if you are using any of mobile apps to check for the update.

 

[ThanatosVI]

@ThanatosVI try restarting WLS and accessing web interface instead if you are using any of mobile apps to check for the update.

I used the Web Interface

 

[David222]

Gents - I am attemping the firmware update off my MAC Laptop (bitperfect running in background).

When I play either of the two Firmware Update files - nothing happens - the WL does not start to update. The display remains the same "USB 44k"

Any suggestions ? What am I missing here ?


I am using iTunes only because its the only mechanism on my Mac Laptop to play an audiofile.

 

[TBMY]

Hi!
My guess it is that the datastream from your MAC to WL is resampled from 44.1 to 48k, thus not bit perfect when WL received it and update fails.
I think an other SW than iTunes must be used? Perhaps possible to turn off resampling in OS system mixer?
Found one tio here:
https://darko.audio/2022/04/losslessswitcher-adds-bit-perfect-apple-music-playback-to-macos/

 

[alekc]

I used the Web Interface

@ThanatosVI in such case I'm out of further ideas . Restart did the trick in my case. Probably the best idea to contact Rockna support.

 

[EagleWings]

Gents - I am attemping the firmware update off my MAC Laptop (bitperfect running in background).

When I play either of the two Firmware Update files - nothing happens - the WL does not start to update. The display remains the same "USB 44k"

Any suggestions ? What am I missing here ?


I am using iTunes only because its the only mechanism on my Mac Laptop to play an audiofile.

You can't use Apple Music or iTunes for FW updates even with Lossless Switcher. You need to use a 3rd party software that do bit-perfect output like Pine Player, Audirvana+, Jriver Media Center, Roon to update the FW on the WL using a Mac. I would recommend the Pine Player as it is a minimalist app. Just make sure you set the volume to 100 and all the DSP are disabled to send a bit-perfect bit stream to the DAC.

 

[David222]

Thank you @EagleWings !

Pine Player (Pro) worked. However, you have to purchase pro, or you cannot disable the DSP settings. Also, you have to turn off "repeat" when you first open the player or the file will loop (by default).


Good News: I was able to run the update and it said "UPD DONE"

Bad News: My WL failed to reboot in standby mode - for some reason it went back to "UPD" after rebooting and bricks itself.


I have sent an email to Rockna to see what they say. I can pull the power cord and reset - but this really can't be so hard to update some firmware, very silly for a DAC at this price point to behave like this. I love the sound of the WL, so I will continue to punish myself as firmware updates are not regular occurrence.

 

[alekc]

Thank you @EagleWings !

Pine Player (Pro) worked. However, you have to purchase pro, or you cannot disable the DSP settings. Also, you have to turn off "repeat" when you first open the player or the file will loop (by default).


Good News: I was able to run the update and it said "UPD DONE"

Bad News: My WL failed to reboot in standby mode - for some reason it went back to "UPD" after rebooting and bricks itself.


I have sent an email to Rockna to see what they say. I can pull the power cord and reset - but this really can't be so hard to update some firmware, very silly for a DAC at this price point to behave like this. I love the sound of the WL, so I will continue to punish myself as firmware updates are not regular occurrence.

@David222 mine did the same, power cycle did the trick, but better wait for Rockna support answer.

Rockna is great sound wise, but the update procedures are horribly wrong. This is twice the fault of Rockna Audio: once this is how they designed it in the first place and second time when they decided to promise features and make their product available without complete firmware. I must say I admire Chord here: you buy a complete product that is finished and no upgrades are needed (I'm not talking about their streamers but dacs and amps only).