NDX - Secondhand buy?
Posted by: CharvilJon on 27 August 2013
First post, been offered an NDX Network player second hand, 2 years old. Question - has the NDX been upgraded in the intervening 2 years & can the resolution be upgraded to 24/192 as i believe the unit is 24/96 currently. Thanks.
I wouldn't hesitate if it is from a dealer. They will probably pass along a little warranty.
Otherwise be careful. Look for one at a dealer.
Or take your chances.
Yes, the NDX can have the streamer boardI updated. It's a simple procedure your dealer can do, but you will need to pay for the upgraded board. The main benefits of the updated streamer board that I am aware of are increased upnp file resolution as you say, and increased play list storage memory.
Other than that the only visible change I am aware of is the update port has evolved from RS232 to USB.
The firmware can be user updated via this port. New firmware tends to arrive every 6 to 9 months.
The NDX is a fine player with or without the new streaming board.
I consider it a sweet spot in the portfolio.
Simon
Yes, the NDX can have the streamer boardI updated. It's a simple procedure your dealer can do, but you will need to pay for the upgraded board. The main benefits of the updated streamer board that I am aware of are increased upnp file resolution as you say, and increased play list storage memory.
Other than that the only visible change I am aware of is the update port has evolved from RS232 to USB.
The firmware can be user updated via this port. New firmware tends to arrive every 6 to 9 months.
The NDX is a fine player with or without the new streaming board.
I consider it a sweet spot in the portfolio.
Simon
Rs232 to USB for update is an advantage.
But I don't understand why it is not possible via the network!
Guys - thanks, appreciated
Ragman, I guess the micro controller architecture used doesn't support this.. It does appear the firmware is updated into mutiple devices on the streamer.. So a network update would require an aux system and memory to control and store the firmware in the upgrade process to the various sub system micro controllers without using a client.. This may indeed add cost / complexity / componentry and potential electrical noise.
The DAC however has a simpler update process as it appears to have a simpler architecture, and can simply read the new firmware from the memory drive with no apparent client loader.
Simon
Ragman, I guess the micro controller architecture used doesn't support this.. It does appear the firmware is updated into mutiple devices on the streamer.. So a network update would require an aux system and memory to control and store the firmware in the upgrade process to the various sub system micro controllers without using a client.. This may indeed add cost / complexity / componentry and potential electrical noise.
The DAC however has a simpler update process as it appears to have a simpler architecture, and can simply read the new firmware from the memory drive with no apparent client loader.
Simon
Thx for explaination