Denafrips FPGA Firmware Update

Found it!  He did not have the 12th version of the iris or T+.  So the upshot sounds like pre 12th versions the units were not compatible.  So Denafrips re-engineered and now they are.  Well that’s progress for you.

Seems like things are stabilizing now which is great in terms of the latest firmware updates across the models.

For those with Terminator Plus and have done the update, how do you like it with some more listening time?

@christianb5s4 Check out this site for opinions from some T-plus owners.

My experience was similar. I had reservations at the beginning because of added brightness, also didn't like the fact that I had to switch to USB direct due to incompatibility with my Iris DDC. Burning in did help with the brightness issue, but I was still not completely happy till I installed the latest Iris DDC 12th last week.

https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/terminator-plus-fpga-firmware-upgrade-review.36987/

Been listening to latest v1.4 on my Pontus II. Glad with the sound, but irritated with the micro fast forwards I am hearing with CDP playback. Happens intermittently and infrequently, but every once in while the song will fast forward a few sec and I know it is not the CD laser.

Sorry to hear about the issues and mixed results; most seem to be associated with the higher end DACs and DDC interactions. My experience is based on the relatively simple update on an Ares ii. My experience was very successful. Aside from some minimal confusion on my part as I stepped through the pretty well done instructions everything went smoothly and was successful. I haven’t had a lot of time with the updated Dac but I’m enjoying the sound. 
 

I have to say that I’ve had very responsive help from the Denafrips staff (given the time zone lags). I believe they are passionate about providing the best support and sound quality possible with their products. I purchased my Ares ii used and they have treated my questions as if I was a major customer. Very happy with my Dac for my investment.