[audionewbi]

I hope they don't rush and get it right. The demo version I tried needed a lots of work.

 

[gylyf]

Both units are up for pre-order on Zeppelin & Co:

https://zeppelinandco.com/products/ibasso-d16
https://zeppelinandco.com/products/ibasso-pb5

Price seems to be right around what they’re listed at on iBasso’s site.

(Edited to fix the links.)

 

[Z_Showmaster]

Cheers @gylyf. The correct links are here for your viewing:

- https://zeppelinandco.com/products/ibasso-d16
- https://zeppelinandco.com/products/ibasso-pb5

Look out for these!

 

[Whitigir]

Cheers @gylyf. The correct links are here for your viewing:

- https://zeppelinandco.com/products/ibasso-d16
- https://zeppelinandco.com/products/ibasso-pb5

Look out for these!

Great descriptions for both devices, any words on official release date ?

 

[Z_Showmaster]

We should be looking at by next month!

 

[WarrenS]

Pictures of the PB5 & D16 showing their green leather cases. They both look great!

 

[Whitigir]

Pictures of the PB5 & D16 showing their green leather cases. They both look great!

Great choices for dedicated stack up for sure. Look to be similar in sizes !! Very nice

 

[Whitigir]

From this picture, it look to be friendly battery replaceable as well. This is excellent ! This will assure that your devices will be working over the years, so long as battery packs are available

 

[Capunk]

Today, I had the opportunity to test out the Osprey, Taipan, and DX260 in my local store. I was particularly impressed with the Osprey. If it's indeed an amp derived from the DX320 Max Ti with Korg Nutubes embedded, I'm excited to give the DX320 Max Ti a try. My initial impression toward osprey is very positive.

 

[WarrenS]

Today, I had the opportunity to test out the Osprey, Taipan, and DX260 in my local store. I was particularly impressed with the Osprey. If it's indeed an amp derived from the DX320 Max Ti with Korg Nutubes embedded, I'm excited to give the DX320 Max Ti a try. My initial impression toward osprey is very positive.

Do you have some sound impressions on how the Osprey compares to the Taipan? This is going to be a tough decision deciding which one to go for!

 

[Whitigir]

Do you have some sound impressions on how the Osprey compares to the Taipan? This is going to be a tough decision deciding which one to go for!

Get both when you are not sure , then decide later

 

[WarrenS]

Get both when you are not sure , then decide later

I was afraid that was going to be the answer but they would make an ultimate stack that a DAP for the same money would struggle to compete with

 

[Capunk]

Do you have some sound impressions on how the Osprey compares to the Taipan? This is going to be a tough decision deciding which one to go for!

I want to express my thoughts constructively, but the Taipan feels somewhat like an oversized portable USB DAC, lacking the expected power despite having separate volume controls for the DAC and amp, reminiscent of the Max series. Sonically, it's a notable upgrade from the Cayin RU7, offering a natural and transparent sound that aligns with my preference for almost delta sigma quality. However, being honest, the amp side appears rather weak.

Now, introducing the Osprey into the equation – I must admit I only had time to pair it with my DX300 Max. The Osprey delivers impressive depth, a holographic feel, and a subtle, almost tubey sensation, significantly enhancing the output quality of the DX300 Max.

 

[WarrenS]

That is very helpful, many thanks!

I have some experience with Delta Sigma Dacs so Osprey might be the way to go for me to start with

 

[Whitigir]

I want to express my thoughts constructively, but the Taipan feels somewhat like an oversized portable USB DAC, lacking the expected power despite having separate volume controls for the DAC and amp, reminiscent of the Max series. Sonically, it's a notable upgrade from the Cayin RU7, offering a natural and transparent sound that aligns with my preference for almost delta sigma quality. However, being honest, the amp side appears rather weak.

Now, introducing the Osprey into the equation – I must admit I only had time to pair it with my DX300 Max. The Osprey delivers impressive depth, a holographic feel, and a subtle, almost tubey sensation, significantly enhancing the output quality of the DX300 Max.

That is good to hear. I am not surprised from the output alone of the DAC. Because, why else do we have Osprey release at the same time. It appears that Max is an all rounded medium solution for an all in one device. Then there is a Maxed out solution for Stacking up. Then there is also, top of the line stacking up solution .

Honestly, I am very excited to see these for stacking solution

I had a brief time with Cayin C9 and I was impressed by it. However, I dislike the heat generated. I look toward to these as I know Ibasso have already had heat managements well controlled