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Firmware changes - DCS Delius or Purcell

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone was aware of what Firmware changes may have been made to either the DCS Delius or Purcell since they were introduced.

It looks like DCS is going to charge different fees for the Firewire update based upon the serial number, which implies that some motherboard changes need to be made on older units.

Any info would be greatly appreciated, as I am looking at picking up these two units to replace a Wadia 860x.

Thanks,

TRH
thunnicutt

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hbrandt
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Here's the link for more info on the upgrade program for Elgar/Delius/Purcell:

http://www.aslgroup.com/dcs/ieee1394update.htm

The upgrade decisions are quite complicated. I'm deciding whether to:

1. Upgrade only the Delius and not the Purcell. This will upgrade firmware/software allow the firewire connection for the new SACD transport to run directly into the Delius. 16/44.1 CDs would still be upsampled by the Purcell to 192k but would not be converted to DSD. Cost for this upgrade - $2300 plus approx. $400 shipping.

2. Upgrade firmware/software on both the Delius and the Purcell. This will allow SACD connection from the new transport AND will allow 16/44.1 CDs to be converted by the Purcell to DSD. The upgraded Delius would then convert DSD to analog. Cost for this upgrade - $4400 plus shipping.

Input would be greatly appreciated before I drop the big bucks!!!!
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