iBasso DX100 Reference DAP Impression

[TeamStereo]

We always turn it off when not in use =(

 

[riderxps]

lastest firmware 1.2.7. Great sounding too

 

[TeamStereo]

Thanks for the update! Updating now!

 

[riderxps]

The SQ now is pretty decent even unamped with the HD800.lol

 

[d5855n]

Hi all, decided to sell off my DX100 as under-utilized. Very seldom used. Bought from Stereo in June, with receipt and box. Still under warranty. Interested please contact me by pm or sms 91176411. Thanks for reading.

 

[crabstick]

Hi fellow bros, I am intending to get a DAP and have looked at the DX100 and upcoming Hifiman 901. I am wondering which DAP would be more better for me. Currently listenin to Kimchi and Jazz songs. Please advise. Thank you.

 

[Spiffer]

Hey for those of u fellas using poweramp on the dx100, did you notice a difference in the sound between the stock player and poweramp? The stock player seems to sound better to me, i cant really tell if it's my imagination or not though. Something seemingly deeper in the stock player's sound.

I would use the stock player but damn that interface is too unintuitive in comparison with poweramps

 

[noblewolf]

poweramp at "flat" sounds muddy compared to the stock player.. so you will have to adjust the equalizer and find the sound quality that you want.

but for the functions and UI concept, the poweramp is one of the best i've seen..

 

[Randius]

The potential of DX100 may just have exploded with the latest email response from iBasso to the Head-Fi member TemporaryName! The following is copied from his post on Head-Fi

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"Dear Jan,
Thank you for your email first.
We can provide Figgie an absolutely free unit if all you guys consider this is necessary.

Before sending Figgie a DX100, I have to tell the following first. The difficulty for developing the 24/192 playback software isnt the ESS driver. Android OS use Audioflinger, which only can produce 16/44.1. We have our own API for the DX100's music player to achieve 24/192 playback. We are planning to open this API to some software companies in the near future to develop third party players for the DX100. Before Figgie get those API, I think it is a tough task to develop a 24/192 playback software for the DX100.

Anyway, we will contact Figgie and send him a free DX100. Also, we will contact Figgie when we are ready to provide the API.

Best Regards,
iBasso Audio"

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Open source firmware! I'm unaware of the exact technical hardware and software limitations but my imagination wanders to a potential Rockbox port for the DX100! Or Android 4.0 development! Or a boot directly to the music player foregoing the majority of Android processes and burdens to improve battery life and response times!

The niggly little details that bother us about the current firmware can all be fixed at a faster rate if the open source community is in on the development."

Now imagine the PowerAmp playing back your favourite music at full potential of the DX100! It is absolutely wonderful to see iBasso making the move.

 

[StGrim]

If anyone would like to sell their unit, you can contact me at 9179779 seven.

 

[zaoltryence]

Hey guys have you tried plugging in, your iems on the line out? I prefer the sound coming from it quite transparent and really good sound staging. You should try it. You need to increase the volume though.

 

[kenz]

Time to up this thread.

Rubick so quiet. Must be in audio la la land with his new DX100.

 

[rickysio]

Hey guys have you tried plugging in, your iems on the line out? I prefer the sound coming from it quite transparent and really good sound staging. You should try it. You need to increase the volume though.

How come line out still can control volume one???

 

[kenz]

How come line out still can control volume one???

think this was hightlighted in head-fi too but dun recall a reply on it.

btw, anyone tried the new firmware 1.3.5?

It kept everything in 1.2.7 and gave it a cleaner sound with slightly improved sub-bass. tighter bass characteristics and micro-details are more apparent this time.

The dx100 now sounds even more impressive and it's already impressive as it is.

Shamelessly up-ing this thread

 

[postfix79]

Latest firmware 1.3.7 is available for download

 

[TeamStereo]

How come line out still can control volume one???

DX100 is variable line out not fixed line out so the volume can still be controlled. =)

 

[FatalethaL]

other than jaben, any other place to audition dx100 bo?

 

[zhubajie]

jaben have dx100 to demo also ah ? i tot only ak100

 

[d4rkm4st3r]

Heard that jaben got no demo set already..

Anyway, those hooting one can pm me cos me n a few other bros here gonna hoot and see if we can get good price or not.

 

[zhubajie]

how does the DX100 compare with Studio V 3rd anv? anyone had/tried both ?