Integra DHC 40.1 - Page 26

Hey DHC 40.1 folks....
Still really happy with my DHC....just wondering if there is a NEW firmware update as of Oct/Nov of this year '10........if so, what are the upgrades/fixes?? thanks,

It seems that the differences between the DHC 40.1 and 40.2 are minimal. The fact that the DHC 40.2 can be used in a pass-through while its in stby was a big deal but it seems the 40.1 can do this also.

From the DHC 40.1 manual regarding RIHD:

When set to On, regardless of whether the AV controller is On or on Standby, both audio and video received
by an HDMI input will be output by the HDMI output for playback on the TV or other component that's
connected to the HDMI output.

I can't find any info on what DAC's the 40.1 uses but the brochure for the 40.2 says they are Burr-Brown PCM1690's. Are these considered high DAC's??
Does the 40.1 use the same DAC?

Hey DHC 40.1 folks....
Still really happy with my DHC....just wondering if there is a NEW firmware update as of Oct/Nov of this year '10........if so, what are the upgrades/fixes?? thanks,
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There was a firmware upgrade on 10/01/2010 but not sure what the changes were. The people I bought my DHC from was kind enough to do the upgrade. Is there a place to see what the firmware upgrades address?

All you need to do is go to the firmware listing page on Integra's website, pick the model you are looking to update, D/L the PDF with the instructions on how to do the update and read it. At beginning of the instructions it also contains brief rundown on what was added, changed or fixed in the new version, and also for all the prior versions.

Here is the firmware D/L page for ALL models

http://integrahometheater.com/download_firmware.cfm

This is the direct link for the PDF of the instructions for how to apply the 10/01/2010 firmware update to the 40.1, and which also includes the brief rundown of what was added, changed or fixed in the new firmware.

http://filedepot.onkyousa.com/Files/...753c7832752336

Thanks for the help! For some reason I just didn't see the PDF part.

Dismantled my screen wall. Installed my height channel speakers. Ran 50' of speaker wire through the joists of the ceiling. Got to the back of the Integra and discovered that I apparently have to choose "rear surround" or an effects channel ! Say it isn't so! Am I overlooking the obvious?

Hope this thread isn't too old to bump... Just saw a DHC 40.1 at my dealer that has been in use as their demo. It's marked down to $650 -- is that a decent price? $650 is my max budget so I've also been looking at the Marantz 6005. Any thoughts on which will provide more bang for the buck? I don't need amplification or HDMI 1.4a...

If it's in perfect working confition, that's a geat price.

Thanks for the links!

I reviewed the enhancements. I do have problems with TCP/IP control, mostly I need to pull the power cord about once per week to reestablish the connection. The firmware update may help this. I do not use DHCP so I don't understand why the communications quit after awhile.

The 40.1 versus the 40..2 is lacking a feature to save Pandora channels as presets. This is a big gap in functionality as it makes it very difficult to program a remote to bring up Pandora on a selected channel. Maybe a future update will fix this.

My guess is, that you probably will not see anymore newer firmware updates for the 40.1, as Onkyo/Integra does not have a good past history of supporting discontinued models with any new firmware updates. Actually, just going by what they have done before in the past, once a new model comes out, they pretty much don't even seem to care at all about fixing any possible leftover operating bugs that there may still be in the previous models.

I have the same issue with the IP connection. Pulling the plug seems to fix it, but it is sort of a pain.

Same issue with ip control. Drives me nuts. My dealer had offered me an opportunity to trade to a marantz. Might take him up on it just for this issue.

This Christmas brings a new iPad into our home. I'm trying to integrate it into the home theater and noticed the free Integra Remote App. I thought I could use this app for wifi control of the 40.1 After much work, I couldn't get the app to recognize the 40.1 in the network? So I gave up and called Integra. They replied that the .1 models do not have this ability.

My second goal was to start using RIHD control to operate the basic features on my PS3. I couldn't get that to work either, and Integra said it is not possible. However, I've seen folks on the internet claiming that it works???

Does anyone have any experience that might shed some light on the possibilities here? Thanks so much.

Tony

Tony unfortunately the universal remote thing for the iPad has not progressed as much as I would like. I still do not know of a way to use the iPad unless you buy a third party program. (hope someone proves me wrong as I would love it if it did). You will need to buy something like iRule, Gear4, Redeye, or NewKinetix. Also with the PS3 you will have to have the IR dongle that Sony sells or one of these Schmartz PS3IRX1 and PS3IR-1000.

I personally am looking very seriously at the Newkinetix. It looks promising but each vendor has a list of pros & cons a mile long and so far none of them will do everything. I'm still spoiled by my Harmony and I'm not sure there is much better at the moment.

Just my 2 cents.

David, I found two less expensive options that hold some promise. Oremote and onkotron (app at itunes) Oremote shows partial support of the 40.1. Album art and search features won't work, but seems all else will. There is one guy that posted feedback that his is controlling the PS3 as well, through RIHD (HDMI controlling).

I'm going to continue researching these options for a few reasons. WiFi control would be superior to IR control. The cost is only $5. Heck, at that price, it's worth it to just take a chance and see what happens.

The options you list seem promising too, but cost much more and require the IR adapter. I think that would be cumbersome and end up broken. Ours is a "family" ipad, and the kids will surely treat it like kids do.

Somehow, when I was in the network menus, I changed something that caused me to loose my server connection to the 40.1 It throws up an error now when I try to go to "Net". Don't know what I could have done? There's not that many options there.

Another thought with remote options is that I WILL BE BUILDING an HTPC sometime in the next few months. At that point, XBMC will be my interface. There are free apps that control XBMC. Once I'm doing that, then 90% of my remote needs would be met going that route. And I know the HTPC would be easier to configure for wifi control. Probably should just wait, but Oremote is so cheap that it's worth it just to experiment.

Understand. After looking at those two options I don't see where they will control every piece of equipment I have. I still love my Harmony. It does everything I need with the exception of the PS3.
My plan is to buy a dedicated blu-ray player the 1st of the year and use it for blu-rays and streaming and leave the ps3 for gaming. That should solve 99% of my remote shortcomings.

Let me know how the HTPC goes. I talked extensively with Assassin (he is a great guy) but just not sold on the amount of money and trouble those things will take. Working with computers everyday I realize the amount of work that will involve to do it right and keep it running. Hope it works well for you!

You're correct, those options will only control the 40.1 and supposedly any equipment that is RIHD compatible (ps3). I have used my standalone bluray player for awhile, but its so much slower than the the PS3. Be sure to get one that is not.

I must admit, part of the interest is just the "cool factor" of using a pad. I have a Harmony as well, and it's been fantastic for 10 years. It still does the job, but it's boring after all these years.

Jelloslug has offered to have a machine building party at his place sometime. Several guys in the club want one. I will also have him sign contract for several years of free service.

In looking closer at some of the options you listed, irule (for instance) doesn't use a plug in IR emitter like I assumed. And, it's really not that expensive. Hmmmm. This will give me good research topic for over the holidays.

Fast forward two years since my DHC-40.1 purchase - I'm wondering if anyone here who loves audio music listening has since replaced their Integra DHC 40.1 preamp with something else and why?

Note: I love the 40.1 for my home theater setup, sounds great for Blu-Ray movies using my back-end B&K amplifiers. However, I believe the DHC 40.1 could be a little smoother for dedicated two channel audio listening. Don't get me wrong, sounds really good, but not plush like my former audio preamps did. Or, maybe its doing the job its suppose to for movies and I'm confused trying to make it the best for both needs. I've since added the firmware upgrade to the 40.1 which seemed to help stabilize switching a bit. However, for audio listening only, I'm considering going back to and re-building a separate two channel system with a separate preamp or tube DAC preamp setup. If I don't do that, I'll either replace the DHC 40.1 preamp or try a more current CD/Blu-Ray player instead of replacing my DHC-40.1

Just wondering if A) anyone here on the AVS forum has since found a great replacement audio/video do-it-all preamp for both functions, or B) I might go a different route and just use the money to upgrade my current CD and Blue Ray player instead to one of the current generation Oppo units to see if that helps some on the audio side, thus keeping my DHC-40.1 preamp. Which way to go, replace the DHC-40.1 or upgrade to the new Oppo 105 player for better audio quality, not sure.

Anyone here in the same boat considering either A or B upgrade paths by chance? If so, what are your thoughts or observations based on your own listening tests?

Thanks in advance for your replies to this old DHC 40.1 thread.
Edited by decooney - 12/30/12 at 12:46pm

dhc40.2 ?