[Marco Angel]

I dont believe it can function as a dac on macs as ibasso have not released any drivers for it.

sorry, this little sh..t does not work with Mac on the DAC settings.
I'm quite sad and disappointed about iBasso Audio :'(

 

[nihontoman]

  That`s why I like using ASIO4ALL - I only adjust it once to desired buffer and that`s it. Now only thing You`ll have to do with other programs is to setup their output to ASIO output/plugin and every time that program starts it will automatically run ASIO4ALL at background. I haven`t tested WASAPI and its plugins so much to tell if it lets to use it same way like ASIO4ALL.
With KSP plugin I had problems playing some 24-bit hi-res files but it is much easier to setup with Winamp for example. But I still went with ASIO4ALL because it hasn`t had any problems with hi-res files and I can easily adjust buffers & latency when I do recording/mixing in Cubase. Only problem I have with ASIO4ALL is that when I have winamp playing, it won`t play additional sounds simultaneously for example with Youtube. If I close winamp, then it`s ok. Don`t know about WASAPI 24-bit/16-bit setup with different sample rate but You should set Your audio properly in windows mixer/playback settings and set to "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device", then there should be no conflict between 16/24-bit. Actually I think that`s why winamp+ASIO4ALL won`t let Youtube to play sounds simultaneously because one is in exclusive mode with 24-bit but Youtube/browser is 16bit. Oeh... long story
Anyway, haven`t had lag/sync problems yet with all my other systems + ASIO4ALL. About DX50 + ASIO4ALL @ USB-DAC mode... I have to test yet because I`ve been doing mostly FW comparing. Will try to test tonight after work. Will let You know if I have any lag/sync problems using ASIO.
 
 
About IRR Bandwith OFF vs. ON ...I think it is a really good option for DX50 users - analytical listeners will probably prefer ON, while smoother and airier "tube" sound fans will probably choose OFF. Of course it is only my personal subjective view. It also depends on music, taste, cans etc. which mode to select. Most of the time I seem to prefer irr off but there are some recordings that benefit from irr on and its more analytical sound.

This card is approved by me - works flawless and is pretty fast. Cheap and good

 

thanks, looking forward to your results. But I'll try ASIO too...

 

[chailee80]

sorry, this little sh..t does not work with Mac on the DAC settings.
I'm quite sad and disappointed about iBasso Audio :'(

Yeh I don't know why they couldn't just make it plug and play like a lot of other dac/amps.

 

[Yanec]

 
thanks, looking forward to your results. But I'll try ASIO too...

ASIO4ALL (http://www.asio4all.com/) is really worth trying. Some say it sounds better than WASAPI, but that just doesn't make sense since they both sound equally good as they both perform the same action. Although both work fine on my computers and laptops ASIO4ALL is just more stable on more systems.
 
Cheers!

 

[cel4145]

Yeh I don't know why they couldn't just make it plug and play like a lot of other dac/amps.

Because it's not just another dac/amp, but a very customized Android device.

 

[WeirdG]

 
ASIO4ALL (http://www.asio4all.com/) is really worth trying. Some say it sounds better than WASAPI, but that just doesn't make sense since they both sound equally good as they both perform the same action. Although both work fine on my computers and laptops ASIO4ALL is just more stable on more systems.
 
Cheers!

Maybe the differences are more noticeable through higher end headphones or speakers.

 

[Yanec]

  Maybe the differences are more noticeable through higher end headphones or speakers.

They can't be noticeable as both act as kernel streaming and both bypass the windows "sound tract", most important - as these both are bit perfect they both obviously sound absolutely identical. 
 
I don't kow about headphones, but when I have to identify sound differences I always use the EPOS M16i (http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/608epos/) No studio monitors or Hi-Fi speakers that I have heard can compare to the M16i when it comes to finding sound differences. These are as detailed, revealing and truthful as they can get. They are way better than many speakers that cost more than a good car. The TAD Reference One(A.J. is simply genius!) had an even stronger and better impression on me, but they obviously cost too much.
 
Cheers!

 

[Yanec]

I am looking for a new addition to my modest IEM collection for the DX-50. I need your help guys!
 
I listen to very different types of music. I believe I have found my IEMs for Vocal, Jazz, Fusion, Instrumental, Ethno/World and Classics - the HiFiMan RE-400.
 
Now I am looking for IEMs for Old School Hip-Hop, Hardcore, Reggae, Ska, Punk, etc. What I need for these is really heavy sub-bass and mid-bass but without being muddy or too slow with mids that are not recessed and are as detailed as possible for a bass-heavy IEM.
 
Is that possible?? What models should I start researching?
 
Thanks!

 

[duracell071]

hey guys, i have a qustion about gain, i always thought the higher you set gain on an amp the more background noise you are likely to get? but when using the ibasso dx50 with my rha ma750's on low gain i have a slight background noise, then med it almost disappears and on high gain there is no noise whatsoever, so what's the deal with this and which gain should i use?
 
thanks

 

[AladdinSane]

  I am looking for a new addition to my modest IEM collection for the DX-50. I need your help guys!
 
I listen to very different types of music. I believe I have found my IEMs for Vocal, Jazz, Fusion, Instrumental, Ethno/World and Classics - the HiFiMan RE-400.
 
Now I am looking for IEMs for Old School Hip-Hop, Hardcore, Reggae, Ska, Punk, etc. What I need for these is really heavy sub-bass and mid-bass but without being muddy or too slow with mids that are not recessed and are as detailed as possible for a bass-heavy IEM.
 
Is that possible?? What models should I start researching?
 
Thanks!

Dunu DN-1000. I listen to many of the same genres. With 1.50 the Dunu excels at bass, mid-bass.

 

[Yanec]

  Dunu DN-1000. I listen to many of the same genres. With 1.50 the Dunu excels at bass, mid-bass.

Thanks! Unfortunately I am a bit late reading this post...I just pulled the trigger on the Audio Technica ATH-CKS77. Although in a cheaper class than the Dunu I hope the ATH will also be OK for these genres.
 
Cheers!

 

[AladdinSane]

Congrats. I hope it brings as big a smile to your face as the Dunu/DX50 combo!

 

[sharkz]

Can anyone here comment on the DX50 with harder to drive portables like the Yuin PK1's? I have been looking at the DX50 for a while, but would like to not have to use an amp anymore. Any feedback about this combination would be appreciated.

 

[Yanec]

  Congrats. I hope it brings as big a smile to your face as the Dunu/DX50 combo!

Thanks - I am sure it will! Audio is by far the strongest drug for me.

 

[nihontoman]

 
ASIO4ALL (http://www.asio4all.com/) is really worth trying. Some say it sounds better than WASAPI, but that just doesn't make sense since they both sound equally good as they both perform the same action. Although both work fine on my computers and laptops ASIO4ALL is just more stable on more systems.
 
Cheers!

thanks, will try it if it is easier to "set up" compared to wasapi and doesn't act like a ***** with 24 bit stream, then I'm good