Denon has recently announced a significant update for its HEOS app and firmware, bringing new features, enhancements, and crucial fixes to improve user experience. This update is designed to elevate the functionality of HEOS products, making them more versatile and enjoyable for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.
Time-Seeking Capability for USB Sources
One of the standout features in this update is the newly added support for time-seeking within a track when playing a source from USB. This functionality allows users to easily navigate through their favorite tracks, enhancing the overall listening experience by providing greater control over playback.
Expanded HEOS Queue Capacity
In response to user feedback, Denon has expanded the HEOS queue capacity from 300 to an impressive 1,000 tracks. This enhancement allows users to create more extensive playlists without the need for constant management, making it easier to enjoy longer listening sessions without interruptions.
Important Fixes for Improved Performance
This update also addresses several key issues that users have experienced:
- Audio Dropouts: Fixed an issue where audio dropouts occurred when playing ALAC 192KHz files on the media server, ensuring a smoother playback experience for high-resolution audio enthusiasts.
- HEOS Source Sound Issue: Resolved a problem where there would be no sound from the HEOS source, even after powering off and unplugging the device (specifically for the AVR/AVC-X6800H model).
- Quick Select Functionality: Fixed a bug where the Quick Select feature did not call the streaming station when the RCD-N12 was grouped.
- Speaker Settings Changes: Users can now change the Speaker A/B settings via the HEOS app when connecting headphones to the PMA-900, providing more flexibility in audio configurations.
- Alexa Playback Problems: Fixed an issue where playback would stop after a few minutes when using Alexa with Deezer, which previously resulted in an announcement of a playback issue.
- Track Sorting Issue: Resolved a problem where tracks ripped from CDs would not be sorted according to their original track numbers within folders if the number of tracks exceeded 19.
- Scrolling Issue: Users can now scroll up on the track list in the “More Info” section on the Now Playing screen when using the HEOS Android app with Deezer or Tidal.
- SoundCloud Login: Fixed the login issues that prevented users from accessing SoundCloud.
- Alexa Control: Addressed the problem where the HEOS skill was no longer available, meaning HEOS devices could not be controlled via Alexa.
Conclusion
The latest Denon HEOS app and firmware update brings a wealth of new features, enhancements, and fixes tailored to improve user experience and performance. With the added support for time-seeking on USB tracks and expanded queue capacity, along with critical fixes to eliminate previous issues, Denon continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing high-quality audio solutions for its users. Make sure to update your HEOS app and firmware to enjoy these new improvements!
