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Oh no, that was not my intention, not at all....if that is taken that way then i apologize... and i will refrain from posting again here in this thread... if you look at my post regarding the new firmware, i just wanted to share and inform owners that it is now available and that poeple can contact their delaer or Meitner/EMMlabs, that is all... I also indicated my observatin in my own system and that's it... Again, i apologize if you think that i offended someone.....

Yes i do have the release notes, it was included in the downloaded files from the link provided... As for the change in this latest firmware, See post #86 Sorry that you did not noticed any difference but then again it depends on the rest of your equipment , how revealing they are....

Sorry i do not know that answer to this.......i believe that best way would be to compare an updated MA-1 with a non-updated MA-1 side by side which is not possible in my case...

Yes

Listening to Jack Johnson now via usb input to MA-1, all i can say is that i love what i am hearing....details are overwhelming and bass is so pronounce....i am not good at describing the sound because english is not my first language but i really encourage MA-1 owners to update their unit as soon as it is available for you and you will be the judge of it... btw, i ripped the CD using Jriver with flac encoding....i actually could not tell the difference playing the CD then through the spdif input of the MA-1 against the Jriver via USB input... As per the release note for the Nov 2014 firmware: - add prescalar fix from XDS1 - add -3dB attenuation for consumer grade go and ask your dealers or Meitner for your FW update links cheers

I have updated my Meitner MA-1 DAC with the newest firmware last December....based of limited listening time so far, one thing that stands out is the bass... i was told that it has "new and improved" dsp filters

I think it will be the same process of updating the firmware....if you have done it before, you should be fine the next time around....the instructions included are very detailed...plus it gives you the option to fallback to the old FW as it is included always with the package of the new FW (just in case you really need to fallback).... But then again, if you are not comfortable doing it, best to have the dealer do it for you.... 1. to check if you have the MA-1 USB firmware driver installed, go to control panel -> Programs and Features and check if you have it, see pic attached. If you have used the PC to update firmware before, it should be there otherwise you need to install it...this driver is supplied by Meitner Audio..... “CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe” - for standard Windows “CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe” - for 64 bit Windows 2. Use the Service USB port and NOT the USB audio port of the MA-1 3. Use the tool “MA-1_Update_Utility.exe” to install the FW 4. you need to use the .mcs file depending on the serial number of your unit, series A - serial 6300 and below series B - serial 6300 and above 5. select a higher com port in the drop down list

Hi PM me your email address and i'll send you the instruction.

I responded on the other thread..

It clearly says in the instruction "Please also note that the B type connector end of the cable must be plugged into the “Service USB” port and NOT the “USB Audio” port of the MA-1. I too had an issue the first time i run the Utility tool, there are no other COM ports available in the drop down except COM 1 so i followed the instruction and did a DISCONNECT and then rebooted my laptop and start again with the Utility tool and this time it worked, i was able to select higher COM port. Things you might need to check: 1. Step 4 in instrictions- make sure your PC or laptop has up to date USB drivers for its USB ports 2. Step 9 in instructions - if using the PC or laptop for the first time in updating MA-1 - install the MA-1 USB firmware driver first. You need to check whether you have standard or 64 bit windows and install appropriate USB firmware driver “CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe” - for standard “CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe” - for 64 bit

Thanks..i have the latest update but what i was referring to when i mentioned "Meitner Audio is still testing" is the much anticipated update that was to be released before xmas...

Yeah, that is interesting to know....so did you get the update directly from Meitner Audio or through your delaers? And just to be clear, the update you are referring to is not the july 2014 one but rather the promised "before Xmas" release? cheers

Got info from Meutner Audio that they are still testing the new update.

Same here, very happy to have the Meitner MA-1 and looking forward to the new update...