I stopped into Audio 46 (Manhattan) today to take a listen to the new iBasso DX300. Tony had them in stock but he would not let me listen to it. My only option was to purchase it "hear unheard". What has been your experience with the DX300 as compared to the DX220?

I stopped in to Audio 46 today. They had the DX300 in stock. I asked to listen to it before deciding whether to purchase or not. They wouldn't allow it. That makes me suspect that the DX300 is, well... suspect. If it were a good piece of kit, a reseller should be happy to demo it.

I am doing some heavy rotation, listening to over and over again of "Son of Mr Green Genes" from Frank Zappa's "Hot Rats". (freaking amazing guitar work, better than EvH (it probably influenced him.)) And a violin rocking balls! That's not happening in modern music. I'm a huge Zappa fan. This...

I LOVE my Beyerdynamic T1s!!! But, they're open, so for commuting... not good. I spent a lot of back and forth experimenting with closed backs. Many, many closed backs. I really wanted to like the Focal Elegia but they came across as sounding wimpy (IMHO). I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix...

Hello, CA. What criteria isn't met in order for these to be deemed "B-stock"? What are your differences between "A" & "B"? Is it merely cosmetic or is it something more substantial like a manufacturing defect? Thanks.

Thank you, HifFiMAN. You are extremely generous. I appreciate that you're making a contribution. I ordered a set because, up until now, there has been no other way way to procure masks. Especially important since the news has reported that the CDC might start suggesting that we all wear masks...

Good Answer. I'm currently testing a DX220 with an AMP1MkII vs AMP8 vs AMP9. I'm working on equalising the cables but my initial thought is that the AMP1.2 is spot on. To the original OP: I haven't done a direct comparison between the Kube and the 220X. I have done a direct comparison between...

If my mobile/cell phone drops below 30%, I freak out. It's a life-line. If my DAP does so, I shrug and wait till I get home to recharge it. :)

Hi, Andy. You are correct. The battery is definitely a difference that I have noticed between the iBasso and the HiBy but, for me, it's inconsequential (albeit, sad). Sure, I have to charge it up a few extra times but that doesn't diminish the fact that that the iBasso (in my opinion) sounds...

"The Perfect DAP"... I doubt that there is such a thing, nor will there ever be. I just supplanted my HiBy R6 Pro with an iBasso DX220. While I much prefer the iBasso over the HiBy, it's not "perfect" and there are a couple of elements that I miss from the HiBy. It's an endless pursuit, this...

Hello. That's a nice chunk of change. What criteria isn't met in order for Manley to render one of their products "B-Stock"? Rudy

HiBy R6 Pro + JDS Labs ELII + Bd T1.2s + Primus/Sailing the Seas of Cheese

I love this photo. How cool. Skating Close Encounters of the Third Kind.