HDX software upgrade

Posted by: MDM on 03 August 2009

I realise that this topic is not exactly new but I would like to bring it to Naim's attention again. I am sure that there are a lot of HDX owners out there who are impatiently waiting for the next real software upgrade for the HDX (and not the intermediate releases to sort out some bugs).
I appreciate that Naim will probably prefer to launch the software as bug free as possible, even if it takes a bit more time (and external development). However, we are waiting for almost half a year now ....(I believe it was first expected to be released in March).

It would be nice to hear from Naim when the new software upgrade will be available and what new features will be included (internet radio, ... ? ).

Posted on: 15 February 2010 by Bruce Woodhouse

Good news. I've been buying too much music recently and have almost filled my HDX!

Posted on: 15 February 2010 by nocker

quote:
Originally posted by Paul Stephenson:
Full details of the release 1.5a will made this week,when,where and how to...

4 days and counting

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by Paul Stephenson

Retailers will have it Wednesday for download, a full set of discs for every hdx owner is being pressed now for posting next week,those in hurry will be able to diScuss the download option with their retailer on Thursday.We do not want any issues with download mistakes, our discs will be the safest option for those not able to work with a retailer on the downloads.
FULL DETAILS WILL BE POSTED HERE SOON.

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by gmischol

Dear Paul

this sounds great!!!
Are there any news about the iPhone-Software?

kind regards

Gaudenz

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by docmark

Great news. With regard to sending the discs by post - does Naim have the addresses of all HDX owners, or will the local dealer take care of that?

Also - am really looking forward to the iPhone app.

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by Paul Stephenson

iphone/touch app will be in the itunes app store next week but can only be used with the 1.5a release.

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by Steeve

Not wishing to nag but, parallel software releases for Uniti too?

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by Manu

Doc,
It will be through local dealers (at least for us). So see with John after tomorrow.

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by Ultramanzero

Nice to hear that Paul, I will contact Hong Kong dealer 'Radar' tomorrow for the 1.5a download.

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by Ultramanzero

Btw, is 1.5a support Chinese charater (unicode) display?

Posted on: 16 February 2010 by Elektrostat

quote:
Originally posted by Paul Stephenson:
Retailers will have it Wednesday for download, a full set of discs for every hdx owner is being pressed now for posting next week,those in hurry will be able to diScuss the download option with their retailer on Thursday.We do not want any issues with download mistakes, our discs will be the safest option for those not able to work with a retailer on the downloads.
FULL DETAILS WILL BE POSTED HERE SOON.

Thank you! That's good news.
I have just received a letter from the German Naim Distributor Music Line: Update will be done only via Dealer (hardware modification!). Rip to NAS-storage and modification of the soundcard for 24 Bit/192 kHz will be included. The update is free of charge!
Music Line offers an update for the hard-drive from 400 GB to 500 GB for EUR 648,- incl. Tax.
I will contact my trusty Naim Dealer today.

Posted on: 17 February 2010 by Paul Stephenson

No chinese support for hdx but the uniti update has chinese support added to the Asian version.

Posted on: 17 February 2010 by Ultramanzero

Paul, A bit dissapointed to hear that, even the new UnitiQute that you personally introduced in Hong Kong last month can support Chinese display.
I do hope this will be sorted out in the next release. Btw could we have a list of enhancement that 1.5a will bring? Thanks again!

Posted on: 17 February 2010 by nocker

quote:
Originally posted by nocker65:
quote:
Originally posted by Paul Stephenson:
Full details of the release 1.5a will made this week,when,where and how to...

Would you like to bet me a DAC on this statement Paul?

Nice one Paul, looks like I will be purchasing a DAC then!

Posted on: 18 February 2010 by Paul Stephenson

was tempted to do the deal with you but you never know what the 11th hour holds

Posted on: 18 February 2010 by Doug Graham

Ultramanzero.

Nominate Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives as a location for their ripped music

Listen to music stored on their HDX / NS0x elsewhere in their home UPnP(tm)

Have more control over how their music is stored and catalogued

Control their HDX / NS0x via an iPhone or iPod Touch

Doug

Posted on: 18 February 2010 by Ultramanzero

Thanks Doug, I have read those in Paul's announcement.