SMSL M500 DAC and HP Amp Review

[aurum]

I tried updating using these steps as well. The only thing that happened was that my USB driver reverted to 1.05. Nowhere can I see that an upgrade to ver 2.01 has happened.

 

[waving_not_drowning]

I tried updating using these steps as well. The only thing that happened was that my USB driver reverted to 1.05. Nowhere can I see that an upgrade to ver 2.01 has happened.

I am experiencing exactly the same thing...went through all the proper steps to upgrade to 2.01 - installer indicated successful but software version showing 1.5 now on the m500 itself. USB app also showing 1.5????

 

[Toku]

Please do not make a mistake.

Ver.1.05 displayed on the M500 display is the firmware version of the M500 system.
Check the firmware version of the M500 USB interface using the method described in # 1,027.

 

[waving_not_drowning]

Please do not make a mistake.

Ver.1.05 displayed on the M500 display is the firmware version of the M500 system.
Check the firmware version of the M500 USB interface using the method described in # 1,027.

When I installed the 2.01 firmware - both the M500 display AND the USB Interface both reverted to 1.05. USB interface also has the volume tab. Perhaps it was updated just not displaying correct firmware version?

 

[Toku]

When I installed the 2.01 firmware - both the M500 display AND the USB Interface both reverted to 1.05. USB interface also has the volume tab. Perhaps it was updated just not displaying correct firmware version?

I think it is better to contact SMSL directly for such symptoms.

Email: [email protected]

 

[s2groove]

Hi, I have attempted to update my SMSL M500 to the newest firmware, but every time I put the 2.01 bin file into the DFU tool it always gives me an error code like this:


Device opened.
Ready for firmware update.

Entering upgrade mode...
Upgrading firmware...
0 of 123136 bytes transferred.
TUSBAUDIO_GetDfuStatus: Function failed with error code 0xEF000004.
Firmware upgrade failed!

I've tried restarting the computer and the device several times. I also tried using different usb cables, not sure what I am doing wrong. Please Help.

Thanks guys!

 

[Jimbob54]

Looks like the 2.01 firmware has gone from the SMSL site for the time being.

 

[osasglo]

Anyone ever noticed this image on the SMSL website?

 

[Jimbob54]

@osasglo No, but does it tell us anything we didnt know?

EDIT- you mean the MQA filter?

 

[osasglo]

@osasglo No, but does it tell us anything we didnt know?

Yeah, mine doesn't have the filter for MQA

 

[Jimbob54]

Yeah, mine doesn't have the filter for MQA

Just noticed and edited my post. Maybe thats in the new firmware that looks to have been pulled? Though I thought MQA prevented additional filters .

 

[Yachary]

At the moment there is not any updated driver on smsl site

 

[Galaxian]

I had an email from support this morning saying it has been removed, further to my inability to upgrade. In fact I can't upgrade from 1.05 to 1.08 (it goes through the motions and says its a success but its stuck at 1.05). I know this is a common problem. For those in the same position with Win 10, can you go to Device Manager>USB DAC Devices>SMSL USB DAC>properties>events. Do you see a 'device not migrated' error? Thanks.

 

[Jimbob54]

I had an email from support this morning saying it has been removed, further to my inability to upgrade. In fact I can't upgrade from 1.05 to 1.08 (it goes through the motions and says its a success but its stuck at 1.05). I know this is a common problem. For those in the same position with Win 10, can you go to Device Manager>USB DAC Devices>SMSL USB DAC>properties>events. Do you see a 'device not migrated' error? Thanks.

Yes, from yesterday when I tried to update. From same day, also have "Device Started" and "Device configured (input.inf) below it in the list of events - same time stamp.

 

[Gonzo]

I had an email from support this morning saying it has been removed, further to my inability to upgrade. In fact I can't upgrade from 1.05 to 1.08 (it goes through the motions and says its a success but its stuck at 1.05). I know this is a common problem. For those in the same position with Win 10, can you go to Device Manager>USB DAC Devices>SMSL USB DAC>properties>events. Do you see a 'device not migrated' error? Thanks.

I have the same situation regarding firmware update from 1.05 to 1.08 not being successful. I did not try to update to 2.0.1. The device manager shows no errors for me.

 

[Laserjock]

I am in the camp of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”

avoid firmware upgrades until I know quality and or improvement from it

 

[Dean023]

I so want to buy this right now but I would have to get it through Amazon asking them if it's version 2 is like asking them for a cure to the Corona !

 

[Jimbob54]

I so want to buy this right now but I would have to get it through Amazon asking them if it's version 2 is like asking them for a cure to the Corona !

Why does it matter what version? It works.

 

[Dean023]

Because version 2 is the most current with the manufacturers best effort on this product that's why . Honestly if it didn't matter I'd buy a Stello Signature Dac2 from 2012 because it worked wonderful till it melted down from over heating

 

[osasglo]

Because version 2 is the most current with the manufacturers best effort on this product that's why . Honestly if it didn't matter I'd buy a Stello Signature Dac2 from 2012 because it worked wonderful till it melted down from over heating

How can one tell what version they have?