Click on image to enlarge.  Current information from iBasso.      For some time I have been asking iBasso if they are going to come out with a smaller DAP. They finally answered that very soon, the DX50 would be available. I am very much looking forward to this. IPS screen.     ...

Hi, the market has just exploded in the last 18 months, quite hard to cope with it all. ( I use ES10s (with ESW9 pads) and DT1350 only on the move,)   My 801 line out collapsed on me today, the headphone socket broke months ago. I have asked Head Direct if they can do the repair, but I am not...

Anyone tried the DN1000 + DX50 how this couple?? What better quality? The price difference is not that great, sound quality is important to me because I want to really enjoy the quality of DN1000 , high-resolution, sound clean, and separation. What do you recommend I take FIIO or DX50? I ask...

I'm currently using a DX50 to feed Noble 4 universals, and am thinking about adding an amp. A balanced amp (perhaps from Ray Samuels) seems attractive, but I'm totally in the dark regarding balanced cables for IEM's. What cable companies offer them? And do you all have recommendations for my...

First I know this is the wrong place to post I'm sure, and also there is over 2million threads on this. Sorry this is the most efficient way of doing this for me at the moment.    I have just purchased Sony MDR-XB400's in Lime green. They were recommended to me after a long while of searching...

Hi guys! I'm dedicating this thread to gather and garner different votes and opinions on the different firmware version of the Ibasso DX50 particularly on the SQ. Do share your views and preferences generously!! :) Cheers! *Edit: 1.2.8 is out! Opinions & Comments xaddictionx...

hello there ! i'm writing from Moscow , so sorry for my English ) yesterday I purchased w40 , it sounds great but I still got a question about the source thats better for obtaining the full experience. at the moment i'm using iphone 4 + google play full access subscription, for me its a...

Hi there,   I would like to get a new portable player for about 200 euros and I would appreciate any tips. I was looking at FiiO X3 and it looks pretty decent. Do you guys have any recommendations, is it good for that price, or can I get something more worthy in the same price range?:)   My...

To upgrade to the FW, you download from the link, plug the DX90 via the USB to your computer. when the DX90 shows up, place the opened file with the .img and place this on the internal memory of the DX90. If there is a previous .img, put that in the trash of your computer and empty the trash. I...

I'm aware that this is probably a stupid question but would you ever use a portable DAC/amp with a portable player? I haven't seen anywhere where people are talking about this & I got an E17 earlier this year. I'm about to upgrade to a portable music player but I'm wondering if the E17 has any...

Hey guys,  I thought this thread was necessary for all of us iBasso DX50/DX90 owners to share the wallpapers that we made/use for our player. Please keep the word limit down (If possible), and I suppose it's best if we try to just post the wallpaper(s) (OPTIONAL: With a little title or a...

Hi all. I’ve been a member for a while, but rarely post as most stuff I would ask has usually already been answered - I generally use the forum as a reference tool only. But now I find that I have a question that I can’t find a complete answer for… I currently have a 160gb Cowon X7, and I’ve...

Just ordered a DX50 in the new batch.  I will be pairing it with a C&C BH2.  I am also going to be using them with my laptop for when I game on the go.     However music is the most important thing.  I listen to a range of Progressive Metal (Seventh Wonder, Dream Theater, Symphony X)  to...

Hi All my head Fi friends Please share your low End to high end DAP opinion , impression and appreciation here . In between 3 years are so many low end to high end DAP from all over the world coming to serve portable audiophile Sound Quality fans . I would like to make this thread , that all...

Knowing that a AMP/USB DAC headphone amplifier can act as a DAC when connected to computer. However, i am wonder if it can act as a DAC when i connect it with my ipod by using a dock to USB cable!?

I realized that I should have asked this here rather than the Intro forum.   I have an E12 and an Alo National en route as my portable amp solutions - but I have realized that i want a portable with a juicier, more tubey sound: warm, velvet, lush, rich midrange.    I dont care if I cannot use...

hi i'm french customer and i ve just had a crush for this high end player (i hope to mak the good choice). my player sound refernce is a sandisk clip plus and galaxy note2 +fioo e6+usbdac 16/44 hifimediy but my question is what protection ,leather case our plastic do you use for ? i looking...

Looking for a new DAP!   I currently have a 4th gen iPod Nano with 8gb of storage but it's just not enough anymore and hasn't been for a long time.    I'm looking to get something that either has a good amount of storage, which all of these players do (in the case of the Dx50 and X3, I'd...

Hi everyone! :D   First time creating a post and registering here :D      Just a query as I purchased my first DAP, iBasso DX50 for the first time.    I had Bose QC15 and a Final Audio Heaven V aging.   Tried it with both but I still find the clarity of the Bose better than the Final...

Hi guys - I need some advise in nailing down the source/playback aspect of my music. The bulk of my music is 16/44.1 CD rips and that plays fine with what I have. However, I am slowly amassing a library of music from HD tracks, including 24/96 and even some 24/176. A few questions: 1/ What...

Am I the only one bugged by the layout of the "My Music" menu on the Ibasso DX50? I sent them an email, rudely telling them how it should be done and they had the audacity to ask me to explain why MY WAY would be better. I uhm... I couldn't come up with a better answer than "BECAUSE I WANT IT MY...

my zune hd is on the fritz and i was looking to buy a cowon j3 32 gb but after a few mins of research  i found they have stopped production and that most cowon products are not doing well, i was almost about to buy an itouch and said f that.   all i need is   32gb+ (maybe an added sd slot...

Hi guys, I need some advice from the community. For backgrounds, I own a LG G2, Mac book and they are what I normally use to play music. I have a pair of Minera Mi-1 which I have been using for 2 years and I have recently got a pair of Unique Melody 3DD and have recently starting to listen to...

I'm looking to upgrade from my iPod classic 160 gig

I have been reading a lot of articles about how much feeling that sound is improving you get from portable amps or dacs are placebo effect.     So I ask the experts.      How much improvement would I get if I hook up my ipod to a ALO RX MK3 B or dacs about this level?   I am using...