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The Cascade DAC – Support

Basic Setup and Quick Start

Firmware:

When do I need a Firmware update?

*** If an MSB Network Renderer is installed and has an active internet connection, The module firmware will update automatically, but it WILL NOT update your DAC firmware. This must still be down manually using the files below.***

DAC firmware updates offer both corrections of problems we found and performance improvements. We recommend keeping your DAC Firmware up to date. You can check the current version of Firmware installed by following these steps:

    • Press the menu button on the front of the unit (The button marked with three lines)
    • Turn the volume knob until “Software” is displayed (This screen will display the currently installed revision number of firmware)
    • Compare this number with the revision number listed below. If it do not match, Please update your unit.
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The Cascade DAC – Firmware Update

Version 1.7.1.0 released 04/22/25
Stability Improvements, Input Specific Video Mode, and Additional Universal I2S Compatibility.

(click icon or link to download)
Cascade_DAC_ver1.7.flac

Firmware Update Instructions

For a detailed video on how to update your products firmware please follow the link below. Otherwise, there are a complete set of written instructions below.

Firmware update video > Click here.

These are instructions for updating the firmware in both your Cascade DAC.

Begin by downloading the DAC firmware.  Add the file to your bit perfect playback software.  Please note, it must be played by a bit perfect source, if the update fails, it is not being played bit perfect. This update includes two upgrades within the same file. The file is several minutes long. Please do not interrupt the process and let the file finish to the end. When you play the file you will hear instructions and two upgrade tones. Following each tone you will either hear silence for about 30 seconds (this varies) or you will hear the message ‘upgrade failed’. If all the upgrades fail, it is because you did not play the file bit-perfect. You may have computer upsampling on or digital volume control somewhere in your playback system. The screen on the DAC will confirm when the upgrade is happening. Contact MSB if you need help.

Swapping Input and Output Modules

Technical Specifications:

The Cascade DAC Foot Dimensions