[Girls Generation]

But it seems it isn't enough for cans that require extreme amounts of power correct?
Trying to find out if I 'need' my O2 or not.

 

[HiFlight]

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The internal amp is one of the best iBasso has produced. Powerful and yet able to articulate details in a delicate manner with a large soundstage that is layered. 

 

X2!

The DX100 has a "big" sound, very expansive. Sounds rather more like high-end nearfield speakers than a "portable" amp.

 

[nc8000]

Do you know if it is still at $699?

It is not. That was exclusively for the first 40 units

 

[HiFlight]

But it seems it isn't enough for cans that require extreme amounts of power correct?

Well, the DX100 does a very competent job handling my HE6 phones, and there are not many phones that require more power than those.

 

[Girls Generation]

In that case...... A nobrainer?
But I read HD800 requires an external amp.
 
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Well, the DX100 does a very competent job handling my HE6 phones, and there are not many phones that require more power than those.

 

 

[the wizard of oz]

So does the amp section of the DX100 blow the HP-P1's one away? I would like to read more comparisons between those two solutions: iDevice + HP-P1 vs. the DX100. And really am hoping iBasso fixes the gap-less issue.

 

[nc8000]

In that case...... A nobrainer?
But I read HD800 requires an external amp.
 
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Well, the DX100 does a very competent job handling my HE6 phones, and there are not many phones that require more power than those.

 

Well it seems that the dx100 amp section matches or betters many an external amp so ....

Just because it's external does not necesarily mean better

 

[HiFlight]

In that case...... A nobrainer?
But I read HD800 requires an external amp.

 

As I don't own an HD800, I can't comment, except for the fact that the DX100 does have an EQ that is subtle but effective if there are some specific areas of the HD800 that need to be massaged. I should think that the power available should be more than adequate. Perhaps someone who owns both can make more specific comments regarding the synergy or lack thereof between the two.

 

[HiFlight]

So does the amp section of the DX100 blow the HP-P1's one away? I would like to read more comparisons between those two solutions: iDevice + HP-P1 vs. the DX100. And really am hoping iBasso fixes the gap-less issue.

iBasso has said that the gapless issue will be addressed in the forthcoming update although they didn't say how it will be implemented. .

 

[the wizard of oz]

Good, good, because I'm on the verge of giving into the HP-P1 + iPod temptation again... I've been holding off since the original DX100 announcement...

 

[lee730]

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Can anyone educate me on this for a little bit. 
 
The DX100, how does it compare with the HM-801?
 
Does it benefit substantially with an amp?

Honestly unless you are using crazy hungry cans which even the amp should be able to drive most to satisfaction, the amp is quite powerful as is. Its kinda an all in one solution and in those terms quite portable.

 

[jamato8]

I am listening to some Grateful Dead, "Dead Set" disc 2, Row Jimmy, and I haven't heard it any better. I am using the Ultrasone Ed. 9 right now and the better the amplification, the better they sound. Actually, I haven't heard the Ed. 9 ever sound as good as they are right now. 

 

[Spock76591]

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Can anyone educate me on this for a little bit. 
 
The DX100, how does it compare with the HM-801?
 
Does it benefit substantially with an amp?

 
I would love to see someone who has both the DX100 and HM801 or HM602 post a comparison on SQ.

In that the DX100 cannot function as a stand alone DAC like the Hifiman products...I think that would be of interest to many who are "on the fence" about buying it.

This unit costs more than HM801....is it that much better sonically?  A detailed comparison would be nice.
 

 
 

 

[Mython]

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I would love to see someone who has both the DX100 and HM801 or HM602 post a comparison on SQ.


This unit costs more than HM801...
 

 
Sure, a comparison would, indeed, be nice.
 
However, on the cost side of things, don't forget that if you intend to use either unit portably (and let's face it, that's the whole point, otherwise one would just buy a desktop rig), then the 801 tends to need the 'Game' amp module to function with CIEMs, and that adds $200 to the 801.

 

[lee730]

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Sure, a comparison would, indeed, be nice.
 
However, on the cost side of things, don't forget that if you intend to use either unit portably (and let's face it, that's the whole point, otherwise one would just buy a desktop rig), then the 801 tends to need the 'Game' amp module to function with CIEMs, and that adds $200 to the 801.

Exactly. This is the big one that killed the 801 for me. If its a portable device is should be able to be used with portable IEMs and headphones which generally are sensitive. Paying an extra $200.00 for such a basic feature is a big no, no.