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I feel that I must remind you that Apple no longer provides updates for your 2010 MacPro and hasn't for a number of years. How can you expect Fractal, a much smaller company, to do something that a much larger company won't?Amp modeling improvements to make ten years of machines that much better might be impossible, or a welcome coup. I leave it to Fractal to be the naysayers on going back on "no more firmware updates." I'm happy with my Ares infused IIxl+, but crave relative sonic compatibility with my FM3. IIxl+'s that get sold can generate interest in the company, and may also allow sellers to purchase III's.
The pro players that sold me on Fractal in the first place aren't flush with cash and I see II's still active in their racks. I wouldn't have added my initial "pretty please" message to this thread, but Cliff seemed so enthused about the mods that led to Cygnus, I was hoping to appeal to his obvious pride in the products and interest in keeping the competitors at bay.
I mean, a lot of the "evidence" provided here could have been thrown at the 2019 Ares update suggestion. And I'm typing this on a 2010 MacPro that stomps on many current computers. And for that matter, when I worked at IBM straight out of college, folks could still order ribbons for 1920's models. We all have different perspectives on this stuff. Happy Friday everyone. Thanks again Cliff, Fractal!
I still own a IIXL+. I also have a III Mk2. But, the IIXL+ is a legacy product. It still sounds good, and enjoy it for what it is and you should too. Stop wishing for something that is not going to happen. Fractal cannot wave a magic wand and give you what you want.
You have it from the man himself, there won't be any more updates. What else do you need?