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PS Audio NEW Huron Firware upgrade. 😩😫😩

I was greatly anticipating this new firware upgrade for the direct stream ,and Jr dac.
i downloaded and applied this new huron so called upgrade   Was a Major letdown for me .
i love the analog like presentation before and row 6-8 perspective. Now it  is in your face town 1-2
to the 5 who heard it in my system Pass labs  class A mono blocks,DHT 4P1L Vacuum tube preamp,Silnote  upper cables 
Sonus Faber Olypica-3 speakers  Aurender 100-H  player AQ Diamond USB   
Core power technologies 1800 for line voltage.   It looks like I may have no choice but go back to the last 
generation of firmware  What a let down ,a few others online on other forums agree .i am sure some will like it  some of the musicality and flow of music are gone  it sounds more like a Sabre dac .
only 1 out of 5 at my house liked the change .how about  a happy medium .
for sure a revision should be in order . The analog smoothness was always welcome just a bit more bottom end and detail  back off the upsampling some ,maybe too much of a good thing.  In another setup 
that is all tubes it may be a good thing .
audioman58
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audioman58 OP
1,219 posts
 
I will give it another week. I will say 24 hours later it is only more up front 
In character on transient attack yes micro detail is  better  as well as more defined imaging. It is not quite as analog  or as smooth as the original.if more run In time is needed as some say I will be back after another 175 hours to let you know. 

kendrick2
32 posts
 
The "problem" with FPGA dacs is that designers can tweak the software for a totally different presentation that is better for some and worse for others.  The PS audio dacs have been through a number of "upgrades" and not all were better.  Personally, I prefer to buy a new component or cable when seeking a different sound.  But that's just me... a former PS Audio Direct Stream Jr. owner.  
aolmrd1241
759 posts
 
The DS dac needs a least 750 hours of break in time to show off its full capabilities using any of the firmware updates. 
kdude66
1,198 posts
 
Hello all,

I'm glad to hear some positives on this new upgrade from some more experienced users.

I own the ds and the jr and will try the upgrade on one or the other first and get plenty of time and see.

I have several changes going on with my main system and I like to take my time and only change one thing at a time.

Best,

Kenny.
lancelock
625 posts
 
Try it Kenny, you can always go back. I'm sticking with Huron.

Lance
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