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NimitraS Computer Audio Server review on StereoNET UK by Jay Garrett

 

Fidelizer NimitraS Computer Audio Server

 

Finally, the first NimitraS Computer Audio Server review is published. It was reviewed together with Nikola Linear Power Supply for completed NimitraS review. I’d like to express my gratitude to our UK distributor Elite Audio and Mr. Jay Garrett for this review

In this review, NimitraS was tested with a few DACs including Aqua La Voce DAC and Chord Qutest. I’ll have an appointment with Chord distributor about testing Nikola 5V version for Chord Qutest this Monday too. It seems he’s really pleased with NimitraS as you can see below.

Fidelizer Nimitra: inearspace's Price of Place

Starting things off with a live version of ‘Big Love’ by Fleetwood Mac the instant realisation that there was greater detail and focus from the track when using the NimitraS when compared to my laptop plugged into the same DAC was nothing short of incredible.

Turning to a test track favourite and Nick Cave’s ‘Red Right Hand’ and again, the soundstage opened up more with the NimitraS. The performance through the Fidelizer server was just more visceral than through my laptop. Same track, same DAC, same NAS drive. But, apparently, it’s all just zeros and ones.

I have been impressed. I do love my PCs, and custom ones tend to trigger a reaction in me that is probably illegal in some parts of the world. That said, there is no mistaking the improved audio quality through this little music server.

On the date this review published, I received a message about sending NimitraS to StereoNET Australia for reviewing too. This will be my first time for regional product reviewing and I’m excited to see how it’ll turn out in Australia.

If you’re from United Kingdom and want to try NimitraS server, feel free to contact Elite Audio for auditioning and purchasing NimitraS Computer Audio Server with excellent services. 🙂

Fiio X7ii Purist ROM version 1.0.7 JP update with partition mapping update released

 

Fidelizer Mod

 

Last week I received report from one customer who had firmware issues with Fiio X7ii 1.0.7 JP release. It worked fine for others but for some reason it didn’t work well for him so I asked him to dump stock 1.0.7 JP ROM and sent me.

After investigation, I found 1.0.7 JP has different partition mapping so I updated 1.0.7 JP release with new partition mapping from his dumped ROM. Please flash stock 1.0.7 JP first before flashing Purist ROM.

 

-Based on firmware version 1.0.7 JP
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-bundled audio effects removed but keep main engine (Poweramp works now)

Download: Fiio X7ii Purist ROM (JP version)

 

Installation Guide

1. Download X7ii Firmware Upgrade Tool
2. Turn off Fiio X7ii
3. Connect X7ii with USB connection to computer while holding previous track button
4. Install RK USB driver included in Firmware Upgrade Tool and replace update.img image with Fidelizer Purist ROM version
5. Open X7II(Chinese text).exe and press the green button in middle right flash the ROM

For Mac / Linux users, please check this guide for flashing Fidelizer Purist ROM on Mac / Linux instructions.

 

There’s a lot of improvements for Advanced ROM and I also added Enhanced ROM into collection too. Please read Portable Products for more details including Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels. Happy listening. 🙂

iBasso DX200 XMOS Firmware 1.2 DFU update

I purchased my DX200 unit since iBasso came out and I once updated XMOS DFU firmware back the the days. I later discovered recently that there was internal XMOS firmware 1.2 update that can resolve playback glitches but couldn’t find any update online.

It appears you need to contact iBasso for DFU firmware 1.2 for upgrading XMOS chipset. This will resolve playback glitches like pops and clicks between track. To make things easier for older DX200 unit with XMOS firmware 1.0 and 1.1, I’ll host the mirror here with instructions included.

Download: iBasso DX200 XMOS Firmware 1.2 DFU + Instructions

iBasso DX150 Purist ROM version 2.11.293 released!

 

Fidelizer - PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations

 

DX150 Firmware version 2.1.293 was released on 1st September 2018 and now Fidelizer Purist ROM version is here. This time I also tested with real device to make sure everything works fine before releasing.

Last version had strange issues and I had to buy real device to test and fix it despite having only few customers but it’s my responsibility to make sure to resolve the case promptly so please consider upgrading if you like free version.

 

-Based on firmware version 2.11.293
-Play Store added
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-Revamped MangoPlayer UI with improved user experience
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-Audio engine optimized for only audio playback (EQ/Gaplass features work)
-Bundled audio effects removed but keep main engine (Poweramp works now)

 

Download: iBasso DX150 Purist ROM

 

Installation Guide

1. Download Factory Tool provided by Paul http://www.ibasso.com/uploadfiles/download/FactoryTool_v1.39_DX200.zip
2. Turn off DX150
3. Connect DX150 with USB connection to computer while holding play button switch
4. Install Rockchip USB driver included in FactoryTool
5. Open FactoryTool.exe and flash ROM according to instructions provided in DX200 batch tool instruction.doc

 

Optional (If your DX150 still has performance issues)

1. Flash factory image version 2.9.250 with FactoryTool
2. Scan music and confirm it works fine
3.  Flash Fidelizer Purist ROM with FactoryTool again

For Mac / Linux users, please check this guide for flashing Fidelizer Purist ROM on Mac / Linux instructions.

 

There’s a lot of improvements for Advanced ROM and I also added Enhanced ROM into collection too. Please read Portable Products for more details including Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels. Happy listening. 🙂