# Software

**URL:** https://arcam.discourse.group/c/sa30-firmware-musiclife/5.md

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## [About the Software category](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/about-the-software-category/43)

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**Author:** [@jvs1](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/jvs1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 9:06am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/about-the-software-category/43 "2020-05-31T09:06:16Z")

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This category contains (beta) builds of SA30 firmware and supporting applications like Arcam Control and MusicLife apps.

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## [Download older versions of SA30 firmware](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/download-older-versions-of-sa30-firmware/889)

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**Author:** [@andrescavallin](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/andrescavallin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/download-older-versions-of-sa30-firmware/889 "2026-02-17T07:26:53Z")

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Since I cannot really upgrade to the newest firmware, and the firmware that I have on backup is kind of old I wonder if anyone can be so kind as to send me a download link for a firmware later than version 1.62 I wanna …

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## [Arcam SA30 control app not available on iOS App Store anymore](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-control-app-not-available-on-ios-app-store-anymore/1589)

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**Author:** [@Vkb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Vkb)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 9:15am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-control-app-not-available-on-ios-app-store-anymore/1589 "2025-11-06T09:15:18Z")

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Hello everyone, I went to reinstall the control app for the SA30 but I cannot find it anymore. The Musiclife app is still there, but the app that turns the Arcam on and off, chooses input, and adjusts volume is no long…

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## [Dirac Software Download?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-software-download/1592)

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**Author:** [@Graham](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Graham)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-software-download/1592 "2025-06-05T18:46:03Z")

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Hi Basic question here…but I cant find the answer searching archive. New SA30 owner and I am trying to download Dirac software. I can only find the version that asks for a license. From what I read this means I am not…

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## [Tidal Hi Res update](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/tidal-hi-res-update/1431)

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**Author:** [@paulguk](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/paulguk)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/tidal-hi-res-update/1431 "2025-04-07T18:24:46Z")

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This will be of interest to Tidal users.

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## [Anyone see a SA20 firmware version of 0.18? Can I upgrade it to official site's 1.10?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/anyone-see-a-sa20-firmware-version-of-0-18-can-i-upgrade-it-to-official-sites-1-10/1549)

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**Author:** [@Newswolf](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Newswolf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/anyone-see-a-sa20-firmware-version-of-0-18-can-i-upgrade-it-to-official-sites-1-10/1549 "2025-02-14T01:02:12Z")

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My Arcam SA20 works well after I purchased it used a few months ago. Recently I tried to see if what online bloggers said about its digital filter choices will bring any difference to sound. But I realized that it’s not …

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## [USB port not working after upgrading to Net V2057 from Net V1526](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/usb-port-not-working-after-upgrading-to-net-v2057-from-net-v1526/1533)

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**Author:** [@MPLS\_Music\_Lover](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/MPLS_Music_Lover)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 11:05pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/usb-port-not-working-after-upgrading-to-net-v2057-from-net-v1526/1533 "2025-02-10T23:05:50Z")

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I use the USB port to play music from USB devices, which worked very well with Net V1526. However, I cannot make it work after upgrading to Net V2057, and had to revert to Net V1526. Kind of unexpected as V2057 is stated…

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## [Tidal without MQA](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/tidal-without-mqa/1502)

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**Author:** [@Radoslaw](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Radoslaw)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/tidal-without-mqa/1502 "2025-01-15T18:25:04Z")

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Dear Arcam Team, Is there something going on restore the possibility to listen hi-res formats from Tidal? Since they withdraw MQA, headphones connected to my Samsung phone many times reproduce better sound then SA30. T…

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## [Questions about musiclife app features](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/questions-about-musiclife-app-features/1349)

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**Author:** [@conundrum](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/conundrum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/questions-about-musiclife-app-features/1349 "2024-02-28T22:01:22Z")

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hello, thanks for adding me to the group. I’m new here but not new to arcam as my first piece of hi-end kit over 30 years ago was arcam. my question is about the musiclife app… unless i’m missing the available feature s…

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## [Tidal Connect available soon?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/tidal-connect-available-soon/731)

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**Author:** [@Dirk](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Dirk)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/tidal-connect-available-soon/731 "2024-02-14T16:28:40Z")

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After streaming with Apple Music lossless for some time, I tried Tidal through MusicLife App yesterday and was blown away by the Master/MQA sound quality compared to simple CD quality. I did not expect that. I’m running …

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## [Firmware updated to last version after I switched OTA auto update off](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/firmware-updated-to-last-version-after-i-switched-ota-auto-update-off/1321)

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**Author:** [@Nikee](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Nikee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/firmware-updated-to-last-version-after-i-switched-ota-auto-update-off/1321 "2024-01-21T18:09:46Z")

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Hi, community. I have sa30 for 2 years now. Previously i had no issues with a device, however last year I have a lot of issues with an amp. I have last software version, however sound disappearance and stuttering happe…

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## [Ninja Software update?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/ninja-software-update/1295)

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**Author:** [@mk4evr](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/mk4evr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/ninja-software-update/1295 "2023-12-17T12:51:03Z")

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I just got „Net Updating” on my Arcam SA30 unit, but didn’t find any related news on official webpage so far. Anyone? I was already on latest available version.

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## [Bad tidal connect quality](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/bad-tidal-connect-quality/1269)

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**Author:** [@KMC](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/KMC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/bad-tidal-connect-quality/1269 "2023-10-25T11:25:48Z")

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TBD: describe build Music from tidal connect sounds much worse than from MusicLife. The same songs from the arcam application have much more detail. However, MusicLife works very badly. Kroś has an idea how to solve thi…

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## [JBL SA750 RC not working](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/jbl-sa750-rc-not-working/1219)

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**Author:** [@bass](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/bass)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/jbl-sa750-rc-not-working/1219 "2023-07-26T21:14:25Z")

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Hi all, recently I bought SA750 and while browsing the menu I think I changed the system code from 16 to 19. Since then the RC is no longer working. Do you know how to factory reset the system without using RC? Thanks

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## [uPnP issue with SA30](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/upnp-issue-with-sa30/832)

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**Author:** [@Chris1878](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Chris1878)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/upnp-issue-with-sa30/832 "2023-05-19T23:43:08Z")

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\*When I turn on the SA30 I get a Net message saying ‘Root uPnP’. Yesterday nothing would work - not cd player, tuner or streaming – on any setting. Today it still says ‘Root uPnP’ but i can get my iphone to stream on P…

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## [Qobuz streaming protocols?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/qobuz-streaming-protocols/1155)

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**Author:** [@mikegb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/mikegb)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/qobuz-streaming-protocols/1155 "2023-04-23T07:53:17Z")

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I’ve decided to sample Qobuz in addition to Tidal of which i have been using over a year. I’m finding that you limited to 18 bit/96kHz when streaming direct from Qobuz app/iOS using Chromecast protocol. You need to use t…

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## [Best LMS bridge](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/best-lms-bridge/1141)

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**Author:** [@ronajon](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/ronajon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 7:36am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/best-lms-bridge/1141 "2023-03-16T07:36:42Z")

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within LMS (Logitech Media Server) there’s options to add the SA30 as a streamer device to play own library music (on a remote NAS for instance) but also to stream Spotify and Qobuz there are 3 types to connect to de SA…

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## [Arcam Sa30 firmware update fails](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-firmware-update-fails/1113)

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**Author:** [@Waroroses](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Waroroses)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 6:45am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-firmware-update-fails/1113 "2023-02-16T06:45:46Z")

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HELP I have been trying to update my SA 30 firmware for days. I figured out how to program a USB 8gb stick to Fat32, downloaded the update and plugged the stick in the unit. It shows upgrading but times out and shows t…

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## [AVR 750 + Tidal](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/avr-750-tidal/764)

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**Author:** [@ja.viper](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/ja.viper)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/avr-750-tidal/764 "2022-12-31T16:59:38Z")

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Hello, I’m new here and I have Arcam AVR 750 and I just download the MusicLife app and connect it to my AVR . I have a Tidal Master account and want to stream tidal via my AVR. But don’t know how to add tidal to the Mu…

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## [SA30 build 1542 version 1.72](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-build-1542-version-1-72/864)

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**Author:** [@jvs1](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/jvs1)\
**Replies:** 62\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-build-1542-version-1-72/864 "2022-05-04T14:30:02Z")

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Today Arcam published a new firmware on their website. Fix list Add support for Tidal Connect Add support for Spotify Connect Add support for Amazon Music HD

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## [Share Diraclive curve](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/share-diraclive-curve/901)

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**Author:** [@pab](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/pab)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/share-diraclive-curve/901 "2022-04-19T19:47:27Z")

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Hello, could you share your DiracLive curve without room correction ? My curve seems very strange with a high treble mount. My setup : the SA-30, Focal Aria 926, supra wires Thx

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## [Dirac Live 3.3.0](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-live-3-3-0/910)

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**Author:** [@mat](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/mat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-live-3-3-0/910 "2022-04-12T13:06:23Z")

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Anyone tried new Dirac Live 3.3.0? New measurements needed? Dirac Live 3.3.0 2022-04-11 Features A new and unique algorithm that tailors the target curve to your room and sound system. A new way to set the target cur…

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## [How to do a full reset and reload of firmware](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/how-to-do-a-full-reset-and-reload-of-firmware/293)

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**Author:** [@paulguk](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/paulguk)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/how-to-do-a-full-reset-and-reload-of-firmware/293 "2022-04-08T17:25:34Z")

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I have been in email contact with one of Arcam’s field engineers about an issue I have with DIRAC. Within these email conversations I mentioned how I was always reluctant to upgrade or download firmware more than necess…

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## [MusicLife 4.1.8 (4190)](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/musiclife-4-1-8-4190/865)

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**Author:** [@jvs1](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/jvs1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 2:01am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/musiclife-4-1-8-4190/865 "2022-03-22T02:01:52Z")

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Today Arcam release a new MusicLife version for the IOS: Added support for Amazon Music Added support for French, Germand and Spanish language. Fixed the empty directory issue for TIDAL mixes. It seems to be required…

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## [Cannot install software update as device does not go into Update Mode](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/cannot-install-software-update-as-device-does-not-go-into-update-mode/644)

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**Author:** [@Sam](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Sam)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/cannot-install-software-update-as-device-does-not-go-into-update-mode/644 "2022-03-21T16:35:44Z")

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I am trying to install the latest software update via the Web GUI by selecting 'Reboot Device to the Update Mode’. However, all I see is a message saying to wait until the device reboots into update mode. This is on th…

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## [SA30 build 1206 version 1.7](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-build-1206-version-1-7/566)

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**Author:** [@paulguk](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/paulguk)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-build-1206-version-1-7/566 "2022-03-11T15:27:48Z")

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I see the latest software is now available on the Arcam site. Fix list: 4076 – Unable to switch from USB to NET 4090 – Disable “Press MENU for options” prompt when upgrading 3841 – “Fixed Volume” change not sent via …

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## [Frequency Response for Digital Inputs in Release 1206](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/frequency-response-for-digital-inputs-in-release-1206/847)

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**Author:** [@steve](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/steve)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 10:56am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/frequency-response-for-digital-inputs-in-release-1206/847 "2022-03-05T10:56:55Z")

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Hi, I just received my SA30 today and have been listening. I connected the optical out of CD player to the digital input of the SA30. I put a CD on repeat and left the amp playing for a few hours. I came back and lis…

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## [Arcam Net issue](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-net-issue/831)

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**Author:** [@Chris1878](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Chris1878)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-net-issue/831 "2022-02-20T10:16:42Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Streaming from Iphone: Scenario Perform the following steps: switch on Arcam SA30 version TBD, build TBD is used start Arcam Music Life iOS app, build TBD is used TBD: describe all requ…

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## [SA30 build 705 version 1.33](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-build-705-version-1-33/129)

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**Author:** [@paulguk](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/paulguk)\
**Replies:** 90\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-build-705-version-1-33/129 "2022-02-10T18:43:09Z")

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There is a new firmware available on the Arcam site (V705). My amp upgraded itself and I only realized it had done it because when in the NET input the display now says ‘OK TO BROWSE’. Also, (unless I’m imagining it) I …

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## [Music Life app shows/plays songs in alphabetical order](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/music-life-app-shows-plays-songs-in-alphabetical-order/659)

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**Author:** [@PeterH](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/PeterH)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/music-life-app-shows-plays-songs-in-alphabetical-order/659 "2021-12-18T15:03:01Z")

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My Music Life app shows all songs of an album in alphabetical order in stead of the correct (numerical) order (the original order of the album). It ignores the 01, 02 etc. in front of the track titles.

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