[jamato8]

  Fantastic news, thanks for that, hey do you know where I could get a 3.5mm to ibasso balanced m connector? I have the balanced connection for the headphone jack of the PB2

The DX90 is a single ended out. So a 3.5 to 3.5 into the PB2 and the PB2 converted the single ended to balanced and output that to your headphones. 

 

[revolutionz]

So, update on my bsod:
 
I only get it when plugged in to my laptop dock, but not my laptop itself.  Slightly inconvenient, but I can deal with it until the next version is released.

 

[jamato8]

  So, update on my bsod:
 
I only get it when plugged in to my laptop dock, but not my laptop itself.  Slightly inconvenient, but I can deal with it until the next version is released.

I have emailed iBasso about this. They have 6 computers with different Windows on them and 32 and 64 bit and can't get their computer to do the BSoD. I got a freeze once on my Mac using Windows 7 but just once. I suppose that would have been the BSoD on a PC but anyway, I am not sure either what is going on. So many variables and interactions. Quite challenging I would suspect. 

 

[revolutionz]

 
I have emailed iBasso about this. They have 6 computers with different Windows on them and 32 and 64 bit and can't get their computer to do the BSoD. I got a freeze once on my Mac using Windows 7 but just once. I suppose that would have been the BSoD on a PC but anyway, I am not sure either what is going on. So many variables and interactions. Quite challenging I would suspect. 

I also emailed iBasso about my testing and findings, hopefully they can re-create it.  They may not have a docked laptop to test with though.  I should email them and tell them I'd be willing to test some beta versions.

 

[pOOB73]

  That's actually pretty common and usually has to do with USB-3 ports not doing well with USB-2 audio protocols. 

Too bad my laptop only has 4 USB 3.0 ports.:/

 

[LoryWiv]

I also emailed iBasso about my testing and findings, hopefully they can re-create it.  They may not have a docked laptop to test with though.  I should email them and tell them I'd be willing to test some beta versions.

 


The BSOD I got was when I plugged iBasso in DAC mode into my Win 7 PC before changing foobar driver / playback setting to mango. When pre-set ahead of time it works! I'm still not certain this is cause and effect, of course, but will keep investigating.

 

[edifygaming]

  Too bad my laptop only has 4 USB 3.0 ports.:/

Same.

I am curious though (might try this tonight) - Plugging the ibasso to a laptop notebook cooler USB port.

So far can't enjoy music from my own room and that I stay longer at work just to enjoy the dac.

 

[WhiskeyJacks]

So I am very happy with the DX90 after more time with this DAP, it does do very well for a portable player. I mean granted it will not match up to my Audio Gd NFB28 balanced desktop unit, which is one of the best bangs for the dollar imo for high mid-tier DAC/Amp. It does exceptionally well reproducing music accurately with detail, speed, clarity. Those are not the only things though because a dac and or dap can have all those things and still not be enjoyable, without a good tonality and or timbre, well it has got a great tone and is very energetic.
 
I will be receiving the iBasso PB2 balanced amp to pair with this DAP today, I also will be getting the adapter for the 4pin xlr that my HE-560 and my ZMF x Vibros use to use the balanced jack for my music. Will definitely give some impressions and let you guys know what I think and hear.

 

[GustavMahler]

Please help my find my perfect DAP! Let me sum up my requirments: 1) Neutral, Natural balanced sound for classical music, To use with my ATH-M40X. 2) Gapless-No gap between tracks. 3) Supports 64GB/128GB sd with formatting or without-Preferably without track number limit. 4) Max price is 350$-Preferably less. Expensive only if it really makes a difference. 5) Of course playing all kinds of loseless files

 

[Dopaminer]

  ..... hey do you know where I could get a 3.5mm to ibasso balanced m connector? I have the balanced connection for the headphone jack of the PB2

That doesn`t make any sense, and might even damage the PB2 (though I could be mistaken).  PB2 has single-ended 3.5mm input beside the hirose 6-pin balanced input.  Run a 3.5-to-3.5 from the lineout of your dx90.  
 
I was using my PB2 with my dx50 and it sounded good (with HD800).  Then about a month ago I got the DB2 balanced DAC.  I use the coax digital cable to feed the DB2-PB2 and it is spectacular.  Really incredible; I didn`t even hope it would sound so good.  The DB2 prevented me from buying the dx90 . . . . 
 
You should consider the DB2, if you`re interested in going balanced.  I can`t be done with just the dx50/90 and PB2. 
 
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[WhiskeyJacks]

EDITED

 

[goodvibes]

  Too bad my laptop only has 4 USB 3.0 ports.:/

Likely 2 busses with one having the issue.

 

[WhiskeyJacks]

  That doesn`t make any sense, and might even damage the PB2 (though I could be mistaken).  PB2 has single-ended 3.5mm input beside the hirose 6-pin balanced input.  Run a 3.5-to-3.5 from the lineout of your dx90.  
 
I was using my PB2 with my dx50 and it sounded good (with HD800).  Then about a month ago I got the DB2 balanced DAC.  I use the coax digital cable to feed the DB2-PB2 and it is spectacular.  Really incredible; I didn`t even hope it would sound so good.  The DB2 prevented me from buying the dx90 . . . . 
 
You should consider the DB2, if you`re interested in going balanced.  I can`t be done with just the dx50/90 and PB2. 
 
d

No I thought from what someone was saying I needed an adapter for the dac to amp as well, I am fine I already have what I needed. But  I am not sure how it would damage the PB2, ibut I was always planning on used it from 3.5 to 3.5, but the other member did not realize I already had an adapter for balanced to balanced 4 pin. 

 

[srkstan]

  Please help my find my perfect DAP! Let me sum up my requirments: 1) Neutral, Natural balanced sound for classical music, To use with my ATH-M40X. 2) Gapless-No gap between tracks. 3) Supports 64GB/128GB sd with formatting or without-Preferably without track number limit. 4) Max price is 350$-Preferably less. Expensive only if it really makes a difference. 5) Of course playing all kinds of loseless files

If you are in the U.S., this is pretty close to what you are looking for ($378) - http://www.amazon.com/iBasso-DX90-Resolution-Connection-Distributor/dp/B00JRGLX3G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414683462&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=ibasso+pb2

 

[GustavMahler]

I am not in the US, But i found it on eBay for the same price. What is the max sd support? Is it gapless and neutral? I saw someone who reviewd it saying that the sound quality isn't good