[zibra]

Thank you. I already listened DX80 and D14 but couldnt compare it head to head, even today  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...   ​

 

[sledgeharvy]

Thank you. I already listened DX80 and D14 but couldnt compare it head to head, even today  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..

 

[Lurk650]

  Thank you. I already listened DX80 and D14 but couldnt compare it head to head, even today  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?

 

[zibra]

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.   ​

 

[Aradea]

Anyone knows whether or not D14's op-amps are easily replacable/rollable?

 

[serman005]

  Anyone knows whether or not D14's op-amps are easily replacable/rollable?

I have been wondering the same thing.

 

[Paul - iBasso]

  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.

 

[leggy]

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

 

[Lurk650]

Never even heard of 352, highest this can play is 192/32 according to its settings

 

[leggy]

Lurk, it's good to see you around. It can play 352/24 fearlessly when connected to my android phone.
I think the problem is Foobar2000 or Windows.

 

[Lurk650]

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

 

[leggy]

Awesome.
Keep in mind you need to install this to play 352/24. At least I had to install it
http://audinst.com/en/faqs/2441?ckattempt=1

 

[Lurk650]

OK, I'll need a test track then. Will do searching later

 

[ShreyasMax]

The P5 offer superb sound and the ability to roll opamp and buffers.

Haha, do existing D14 owners get a P5 Upgrade Offer?

 

[Aradea]

Guys,
 
When using the D14 as a DAC only, any suggestions on the optimum setting? (e.g. putting it in high/low gain, place volume pot @ 12 o'clock, etc)
 
Thanks a lot!