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Update from EMM XDS1 to XDS1 V2

It is my understanding that the new MDAT2 upgrade is not available for the
"Non current" EMM XDS1. Does that mean that the MDAT2 is more than a firmware upgrade? If I really won't be using USB digital input, is it worth the
$4000 upgrade fee to get the MDAT2? Seems like loyal owners of the $25,000 list XDS1 are not being treated quite correctly?
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doggiehowser
672 posts
 
I think the new DA2 is a new hardware.

Not the XDS1/XDS1v2/DAC2X
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
Thanks for your understanding, Brf.

But no. I saved up for the XDS-1 because it did provide a noticeable jump over my previous DACs. And I would have expected better support.

FWIW I have been listening to the PerfectWave DirectStream recently and I really like PS Audio's track record with supporting owners with the previous gen.
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
I thought the DAC2X and the TSDX were basically the same as the XDS v1 split into two boxes so I don't really know if it is really a hardware update on MDAT2
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
I am in the same boat - Brian. It's a 25 grand SACD player that gets zero updates for almost 2 years now.

I have an older Synology NAS that cost less than 1/25th of that - and superseded by 4 new models that I still get firmware updates for that improves the performance and adds new functionality that really puts EMM to shame.
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
How much did u have to pay for it?
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
Thanks. I have called my dealer (I am out of US) for a few years now but there's no news from them.
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
I emailed them a while back and they said to get in touch with my dealer.
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
I don't know how long i will be put on hold on an international call. My email was responded to by someone quite senior - Shahin? or something
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
I think being outside of continental Americas, you are expected to count on yr dealer
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