I'm actually more interested in the 4xESS9018 Desktop DAC they're releasing next June
The iBasso D7 "Sidewinder" true 24/196 USB, images first page.
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I asked iBasso their price on the D7 since changing the DAC chip and they said sub $250!
Interesting that they wont give any kind of estimate on the DX100 - clearly, it wont be 'sub $250', but I'm sure they are equally unwilling to say 'over $500' .... .
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http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=77
Color: Black|Dull Silver Price: $ 179.00 Package Weight: 400 g
iBasso D7
24Bit/192KHz USB-DAC
Main Features:
- True 24Bit/192K USB-DAC, supports bit for bit decoding.
- Asynchronous USB transfer
- WM8740 DAC chip
- Up to 24Bit/192K coaxial output
- RCA output and Line out.
- Built-in +/- 5V class A headphone amplfiier that run off of USB power
- Full aluminum case
- Measures 60W*93L*22H (mm), and weights 108g
- Comes with USB Cable, and Leather pouch
Color: Black|Dull Silver Price: $ 179.00 Package Weight: 400 g
iBasso D7
24Bit/192KHz USB-DAC
Main Features:
- True 24Bit/192K USB-DAC, supports bit for bit decoding.
- Asynchronous USB transfer
- WM8740 DAC chip
- Up to 24Bit/192K coaxial output
- RCA output and Line out.
- Built-in +/- 5V class A headphone amplfiier that run off of USB power
- Full aluminum case
- Measures 60W*93L*22H (mm), and weights 108g
- Comes with USB Cable, and Leather pouch
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Cool, it's out! I have absolutely no use for it, but, looks nice and small 
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Can the D7 be used as a usb>spdif converter? I have been looking into getting one of those.
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So its not portable? It only runs off USB? There is no battery?
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Yes it can, but is it in the same league as HiFace or HagUsb... I don't think so. Then what's the purpose for you m8...
Looks like there is no battery inside. Else they would state that there is in features list.
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so basically its a desktop DAC?
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dac/amp, usb only
looks like they downgraded again from the 8741 to the 8740
oh hey... it's class A now, that's interesting!
looks like they downgraded again from the 8741 to the 8740
oh hey... it's class A now, that's interesting!
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I had many of the same concerns about being 'tied to my laptop' when I bought the MSII, but you quickly realise that its only a problem if you planned to use the DAC with sources that dont have a USB port - I cant extract the digital signal from any of my DAPs, so its a non-issue for me. That said, my paltry few shekels are earmarked for other things - still keen to hear impressions on this gadget.
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hey, at least it is really cheap, I guess it will be a pretty good idea to stack the P4 and the D7 together to create a non-balanced mini system giving the fact you can find a nice short RCA to 3.5mm cable..
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Hmm I were hoping for something a little more high-end but who knows perhaps it sounds good.
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USB 3.0 ports offer 900 mW ... but not sure if only, when a USB 3.0 Device is connected to it. Btw: Is there a limitation in some way on what can be sent through USB, apart from just its bandwidth? I'ts not such a bad device, even for the price ... it's an external high end soundcard. Others aren't much cheaper usually.
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