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Important iKON Firmware Update Now Available

August 14, 2024

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Following some ‘Booting’ issues reported over the weekend, Martin Audio recommends that all iKON users update their firmware to a new release, v1.680. This is available to update via VU-NET now.
Important iKON Firmware Update Now Available

‍Firmware version 1.680 for iKON amplifiers includes:

• Support for iK41

• New fall-over features (for details, see the Vu-Net 2.3.1 release notes)

• Support for Martin-Audio-iKON-Amplifier-Control Q-SYS plugin rev 0.10

• Fix of an iKON boot issue

Click here for the full release notes

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Best practice networking

With recent firmware updates, Martin Audio included a ‘final fail safe’ feature where an amplifier will reboot the network card to clear it’s buffers. In this instance the amplifier will drop offline in VU-NET and then reappear. To be clear this is NOT a problem with the amplifier, it is protecting itself from overloaded network traffic.

The most likely cause of this is systems that have not separated Dante from VU-NET Control using a vLan. In this instance, they should contact so they can assist you further.

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Lifetime Repertoires Sethuraman's Semi Slav By ... < 2024 >

Watch GM Sam Shankland provide a foundational overview of the Semi-Slav structures that Sethuraman's repertoire builds upon: The Semi-Slav explained by GM Sam Shankland YouTube• May 24, 2022 Lifetime Repertoires: Sethuraman's Semi-Slav - Chessable

While the course is meticulously designed, it is generally recommended for (typically 1800-2000+ FIDE/Online) due to the complexity and length of the forcing lines, which often reach 15+ moves. Casual players may find the depth daunting, as one false step in these sharp positions can result in a loss. Lifetime Repertoires Sethuraman's Semi Slav By ...

Instead of the ultra-sharp Botvinnik, Sethuraman recommends the Moscow Variation (5... h6 6. Bxf6 Qxf6). This choice provides the bishop pair and attacking chances in a theoretically sound manner. Watch GM Sam Shankland provide a foundational overview

It includes dedicated analysis for the London System , Catalan setups , and the Slow Slav (4. e3). It includes dedicated analysis for the London System

A recurring theme is placing the knight on d7 early to control the e5-square and prevent White from making "Ne5" jumps. Key Opening Variations

Take on 1. d4 with the principled, sound, and aggressive Semi-Slav. The Semi-Slav is one of the most solid responses to the Queen' Lifetime Repertoires: Sethuraman's Semi-Slav - Chessable

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