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Denafrips Pontus II 1.4 Firmware

Hi All,

I have a Denafrips Pontus II purchased in 2022.  I love the DAC and haven't wanted to mess with it, but some new equipment has me thinking it might be time to finally upgrade to the 1.4 firmware.  Unfortunately, it looks like Vinshine has dropped their support for it since their split with Denafrips and I can't find it anywhere.  I hope this is allowed, but is anyone with the file and upgrade instructions willing to send them to me?

Thanks in advance!

--Jim.

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feckmo OP
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Outstanding, thank you!  I will check as soon as I get home.  That should be on the daughterboard inside the case, correct?

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jastralfu
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I think so but I don’t recall it’s been a while since I did it.  There should be videos from Vinshine out in the world that go over the process.

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plain_fan
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@feckmo I'd recommend you reach out to Vinshine Audio and ask about the FW drivers.  I believe Alvin stated that they would continue to support owners that purchased their Denafrips products through them.

catastrofe
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@feckmo 

Here's a link to the firmware update page on the Denafrips website:

https://www.denafrips.com/firmware-update-usb

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mosler666
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*** DO NOT UPGRADE UNTIL ***

You verify the version of your FPGA chip. Look for the number on the programable “ALTERA” chip. I also have EP4CE6F. If you upgrade the wrong firmware version, you will “brick/break” your Pontus II.

 

If you like what you’re already hearing, don't mess with it. With Vinshine’s departure, I don’t know if Denafrips will support our older units and Vinshine can only do so much if you break it.

 

PS:  I personally prefer V1.3 over 1.4 

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