R rana_gman Audiophyte Jul 13, 2005 6 0 1 Mar 31, 2016 #1 Hello, Are there any good AV Receivers that support both Dolby Atmos and/or DTS:X without having to go through an anxious firmware upgrade? Thanks.
Hello, Are there any good AV Receivers that support both Dolby Atmos and/or DTS:X without having to go through an anxious firmware upgrade? Thanks.
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,209 0 113 Apr 1, 2016 #2 rana_gman said: Hello, Are there any good AV Receivers that support both Dolby Atmos and/or DTS:X without having to go through an anxious firmware upgrade? Thanks. Click to expand... No- they're basically computers and in order to ensure they're up to date WRT what they need to do, they need to be updated. One thing more people need to do is avoid using WiFi during an update. I have never had a problem with an update or when saving the configuration (something I recommend that ALL AVR owners do) because I make sure it's close to the router, move it closer or hard-wire it. That's as much as I can do- the rest is up to the internet provider and the AVR manufacturer's servers not being swamped. If an update doesn't work, wait and do it later. Reactions: tyhjaarpa
rana_gman said: Hello, Are there any good AV Receivers that support both Dolby Atmos and/or DTS:X without having to go through an anxious firmware upgrade? Thanks. Click to expand... No- they're basically computers and in order to ensure they're up to date WRT what they need to do, they need to be updated. One thing more people need to do is avoid using WiFi during an update. I have never had a problem with an update or when saving the configuration (something I recommend that ALL AVR owners do) because I make sure it's close to the router, move it closer or hard-wire it. That's as much as I can do- the rest is up to the internet provider and the AVR manufacturer's servers not being swamped. If an update doesn't work, wait and do it later.
lsiberian Audioholic Overlord Nov 17, 2008 12,393 0 113 On A Bridge in Fort Worth Apr 1, 2016 #3 I've never once updated firmware on my receivers. I normally get refurbs though so they already worked out the kinks. I don't feel comfortable buying a brand new receiver.
I've never once updated firmware on my receivers. I normally get refurbs though so they already worked out the kinks. I don't feel comfortable buying a brand new receiver.
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,209 0 113 Apr 1, 2016 #4 lsiberian said: I've never once updated firmware on my receivers. I normally get refurbs though so they already worked out the kinks. I don't feel comfortable buying a brand new receiver. Click to expand... Do you do Windows updates? At least AVRs aren't targets for hackers.
lsiberian said: I've never once updated firmware on my receivers. I normally get refurbs though so they already worked out the kinks. I don't feel comfortable buying a brand new receiver. Click to expand... Do you do Windows updates? At least AVRs aren't targets for hackers.
rojo Audioholic Samurai Feb 19, 2014 2,713 0 113 Johnson City, TN Apr 1, 2016 #5 highfigh said: Do you do Windows updates? At least AVRs aren't targets for hackers. Click to expand... Cool, highfigh hasn't discovered my AVR rootkit yet.... Reactions: lsiberian
highfigh said: Do you do Windows updates? At least AVRs aren't targets for hackers. Click to expand... Cool, highfigh hasn't discovered my AVR rootkit yet....
lsiberian Audioholic Overlord Nov 17, 2008 12,393 0 113 On A Bridge in Fort Worth Apr 1, 2016 #6 highfigh said: Do you do Windows updates? At least AVRs aren't targets for hackers. Click to expand... I don't typically update anything until I'm confident the update is an improvement. If it ain't broke don't fix it is a good philosophy for a lot of things. Updating is a risk too. I've actually had windows updates do bad things to my computer before.
highfigh said: Do you do Windows updates? At least AVRs aren't targets for hackers. Click to expand... I don't typically update anything until I'm confident the update is an improvement. If it ain't broke don't fix it is a good philosophy for a lot of things. Updating is a risk too. I've actually had windows updates do bad things to my computer before.
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,209 0 113 Apr 1, 2016 #7 lsiberian said: I don't typically update anything until I'm confident the update is an improvement. If it ain't broke don't fix it is a good philosophy for a lot of things. Updating is a risk too. I've actually had windows updates do bad things to my computer before. Click to expand... Windows is the hacker's pincushion, so it's always under attack. I agree that it can be best to wait for verification that an update will be a benefit, but sometimes, it's needed because one of the streaming providers is no longer affiliated with Denon (or the others) or maybe Apple changed their iPhone OS and now, it doesn't play well with others (has happened a few times). In this case, the AVR is the 3dr party device and without the updates, it may not work. Regardless, something that operates in a network and uses someone else's protocols will need to be updated, at some point. DVD/BD players need updates, routers receive updates, cable boxes receive updates and in some cases, we don't have a choice. Even cars need updates at times and those have nothing to do with their cell/IP systems.
lsiberian said: I don't typically update anything until I'm confident the update is an improvement. If it ain't broke don't fix it is a good philosophy for a lot of things. Updating is a risk too. I've actually had windows updates do bad things to my computer before. Click to expand... Windows is the hacker's pincushion, so it's always under attack. I agree that it can be best to wait for verification that an update will be a benefit, but sometimes, it's needed because one of the streaming providers is no longer affiliated with Denon (or the others) or maybe Apple changed their iPhone OS and now, it doesn't play well with others (has happened a few times). In this case, the AVR is the 3dr party device and without the updates, it may not work. Regardless, something that operates in a network and uses someone else's protocols will need to be updated, at some point. DVD/BD players need updates, routers receive updates, cable boxes receive updates and in some cases, we don't have a choice. Even cars need updates at times and those have nothing to do with their cell/IP systems.
