New iBasso Portable Amp/DAC: iBasso D14 "Bushmaster"
Mar 8, 2016 at 1:14 PM Post #451 of 584
Thank you. I already listened DX80 and D14 but couldnt compare it head to head, even today:frowning2:  From memory D14 is a little bit darker but both share indeed similar signature. I dont perceive th​em as bright and cold but rather very energetic and lively. Maybe D14 had a little Sabre "glare" in sound in upper registers but thats why I want to compare them in same time. I will be using them only with Mee Pinnacle P1.
today I listened DX80, X7, Mojo, Oppo h​a 2. Id consider only Mojo and Dx80 and of course D14 but for my personal taste and synergy with  P1 Id give slight edge for iBasso house sound. Mojo lacked a little energy and sounded sometimes too polite but it could be due its tonally more flat and neutral. Anyway its great, "big", mature, non fatigue sound with plenty of details. I could live with any of these units...   ​
 
Mar 9, 2016 at 8:58 AM Post #452 of 584
Thank you. I already listened DX80 and D14 but couldnt compare it head to head, even today:frowning2:  From memory D14 is a little bit darker but both share indeed similar signature. I dont perceive th​em as bright and cold but rather very energetic and lively. Maybe D14 had a little Sabre "glare" in sound in upper registers but thats why I want to compare them in same time. I will be using them only with Mee Pinnacle P1.
today I listened DX80, X7, Mojo, Oppo h​a 2. Id consider only Mojo and Dx80 and of course D14 but for my personal taste and synergy with  P1 Id give slight edge for iBasso house sound. Mojo lacked a little energy and sounded sometimes too polite but it could be due its tonally more flat and neutral. Anyway its great, "big", mature, non fatigue sound with plenty of details. I could live with any of these units...   ​


Absolutely. My usage with the D14 has been very satisfying as well. I find myself turning off all EQ'ing. It's the first time that I've been completely satisfied with the default sound signature ANY product has to offer. In general I have to increase or lower something, but not with the D14. It's truly astounding especially for only $200. I even enjoy using it Lined out to my car. No hiss, just fantastic energetic sound. Even though I say energetic, please don't take that as recessed mids.. They are there in abundance. It truly brings a smile to my face just thinking about it..
 
Mar 9, 2016 at 1:03 PM Post #453 of 584
  Thank you. I already listened DX80 and D14 but couldnt compare it head to head, even today:frowning2:  From memory D14 is a little bit darker but both share indeed similar signature. I dont perceive th​em as bright and cold but rather very energetic and lively. Maybe D14 had a little Sabre "glare" in sound in upper registers but thats why I want to compare them in same time. I will be using them only with Mee Pinnacle P1.
today I listened DX80, X7, Mojo, Oppo h​a 2. Id consider only Mojo and Dx80 and of course D14 but for my personal taste and synergy with  P1 Id give slight edge for iBasso house sound. Mojo lacked a little energy and sounded sometimes too polite but it could be due its tonally more flat and neutral. Anyway its great, "big", mature, non fatigue sound with plenty of details. I could live with any of these units...   ​

How did the HA2 stack up against the D14?
 
Mar 9, 2016 at 2:35 PM Post #454 of 584
It was quite good. I would place its signature somewhere between DX80 ( so D14 as well - lively, energetic, detailed sound) and Mojo ( warmer, bigger, detailed sound). Anyway midrange wasnt as clear and articulate as in Mojo and iBasso DACs - was a little bit closer, warmer, softer in my opinion. It was stil;l great by my personal taste prefer muc more Mojo and iBasso midrange. I also h​ad problems with some cracks and pops when connected to S6 - increasing buffer size didnt do work for me.
Ergonomically its great for S6 - almost same size and th​inner than D14. Also more features.​
Both devices are great and nobody should regret getting any of these.   ​
 
Mar 11, 2016 at 11:57 AM Post #457 of 584
  Anyone knows whether or not D14's op-amps are easily replacable/rollable?


They are not in a socket they are soldered to the board. The P5 offer superb sound and the ability to roll opamp and buffers.
 
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Mar 11, 2016 at 12:02 PM Post #458 of 584
Has anyone tried to run 352/24 flac from Windows 7/Foobar2000 through usb? Is there popping/skipping/stuttering?
I am having those issues but not when I run it from my galaxy s6 edge+ phone through usb
 
Mar 11, 2016 at 5:12 PM Post #459 of 584
Never even heard of 352, highest this can play is 192/32 according to its settings
 
Mar 11, 2016 at 5:32 PM Post #461 of 584
PM me a file like that, I'll test out since I use foobar too
 
EDIT: Found the 352/24 section on HDTracks, I"ll test out a couple in a bit....also I am on Win 10
 

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