Re: Reflections on the A1400-8 and other amps
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Thanks John. I presume the firmware updates are accessible from the website? I'll check the Integra against the Arcam analog outs. Sounds like its a great pre-amp for the Axiom amp.
John
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Would you guys please stop talking about all these nice toys so I can sit back and enjoy my Denon 3808, you are driving me crazy.
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Thanks John. I presume the firmware updates are accessible from the website? I'll check the Integra against the Arcam analog outs. Sounds like its a great pre-amp for the Axiom amp. John, The FW updates are being made available to dealers only. There is a release form for end-users that one can fill out and send to Integra; this form releases Integra from liability and they then send you FW CDs. Probably easier is to just go here at AVS and download the FW. I have the 1.04 and thinking about upgrading to the new 1.05 (though it sounds like the FW only adds Audyssey Pro capability, which requires a dealer key and about $200 for set up). I think Keyspan USB to serial adapter and a straight DB-9 M/F cable is what is needed to upgrade the Integra through its RS-232 port. I am in the process of ascertaining the details. The current units are apparently being shipped with 1.05 already installed. In order to find out which FW the unit has, you press and hold [DISPLAY] button and simultaneously press [STANDBY/ON] button, and FW is displayed on the unit's screen Yes, the combination of the Integra DTC-9.8 and the Axiom A1400-8 is quite impressive indeed; both are packed with bleeding edge technology (I like that phrase) and offer outstanding performance. John
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When you say, "released from liability" does that mean that you void your warranty when you update the firmware?
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When you say, "released from liability" does that mean that you void your warranty when you update the firmware? I have the form at home; the wording is not that clear which is probably good for users if there is later an issue with Onkyo about what exactly was "released." But the form does say that the owner absolves Onkyo/Integra of any potential software or firmware issues that may arise by his/her attempt of the firmware upgrade procedure. I don't think the warranty is nullified unless the failiure can be shown to have resulted from the FW upgrade attempt. John
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I think there are alot of bios upgrade disclaimers out there that read nearly the same way.
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This is why I'm holding off on upgrading the firmware for now. I would like to get to the Reon settings, but I can wait for a while and see if they do any more updates before I bother.
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I always upgrade to new firmware. It almost always improves performance. Take the Toshiba XA2 hddvd player...must be on its 5th firmware upgrade by now.
John
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Yeah, but it's a lot less of a chore on the HD DVD players.
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