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DX240 DAP. DAC ES9038PRO - NEW: AMP8MK2S .****** NEW Firmware! 2.01 *******
Thanks for the quick reply. I have looked a bit and so far the only option I have seen for getting a new face plate in the US is to purchase the leather case that comes with 3 face plates. However, I'm not yet sure I want to spend $100 on this (which is the price I have seen).- irablumberg
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DX240 DAP. DAC ES9038PRO - NEW: AMP8MK2S .****** NEW Firmware! 2.01 *******
I just replaced my dx200 with the dx240. My dx200 battery finally bit the dust and I did not want to try replacing it. In any case, for the last 5 years, I used Amp5 with my dx200 and really liked the sound. Unfortunately since my dx200 no longer plays, I cannot test the Amp5 against the dx240's...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Sorry to say, but this looks like the Donald Trump edition (tasteless gold plating).- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
I agree. I only have SE phones. The difference from AMP 1 to AMP 5 was huge for me. In fact, it took the DX 200 from OK to at least tied for the best sounding DAP I have ever owned.- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Until about 5 months ago, I was using an AR-M2 as my portable music player. I acquired it about 2 years ago to replace a Fiio X5. My problem with the X5 was the analog amp simply didn't have enough power to deliver strong and well controlled bass. When paired with an external amp, the sound was...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
I think I have found a bug in the latest firmware, but I don't specifically recall the behavior with previous versions. The digital filter setting is not preserved through power off. It seems to default to "4". When I change it, the setting is retained until I power off. When I power on again...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
I noticed this skipping problem with the new update as well. I just did a factory reset and it made no difference. Also, when I play the first song, I tried hitting the rewind button to get to the beginning that was skipped. Unfortunately, instead of going to the beginning of the first song, it...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
I have been using the Sony XBA-Z5 IEMs for a few years and very much enjoy the sound. Prior to the DX-200, I was using the AR-M2. It drove these IEMs very well and provided strong, deep and well controlled bass as well as clear and well defined mids and highs. When I got the DX-200 with AMP1, I...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
When you run out of money ;-)- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Thanks, ordered.- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Where did you get the AMP5? It is not on the ibasso US website yet.- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Amp5 still wasn't showing up on the US website when I checked ten minutes ago.- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Seems like Amp5 is out in China. When can we order it in the US?- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Thanks. Any release notes or other clues on what is new and/or fixed?- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Good advice and good news on the FW. Any hints about AMP 5 availability? I really want a high current SE amp.- irablumberg
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Acoustic Research M2 Audiophile-Grade Hi-Res Portable
But it can't as the volume control is analog ;-)- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
I'm really looking forward to AMP 5. I definitely want a high current SE amp.- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
B&H is an authorized dealer. You can find the others at the iBasso website. Amazon is another. When I was searching, $919 was the lowest price I could find. iBasso itself sells the unit for $869, but then shipping kicks it up to $919 or more and B&H and Amazon don't charge for shipping. I can't...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Thanks for the confirmation. At least I know that my unit is not defective. I am surprised that the dx200 does not seem to have a low power / sleep mode. As I said, my other DAPs have behaved differently. Earlier today, I woke up my FiiO x5 which has been sitting for months. It still had more...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
That suggests that the dx200 will drop from 100% to dead in about 4 days of sitting idle. That is consistent with my experience with my dx200. I am surprised as none of my previous DAPs (ipod, Fiio x5, AR-M2) behaved this way. With each of them, I could leave them idle for weeks and at most I...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Both Bluetooth and WiFi are off and I am still seeing very significant battery drain with the dx200 on standby.- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
I got my dx200 a few weeks ago and I have been enjoying it. I do have a concern. I noticed that if I leave it sitting for a day or two, the battery drains to empty, even when it is not in use. Is this normal? None of my other DAPs have had this issue. When left idle, their batteries would drop a...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
I think some basic agreement on terminology will be helpful here. To that end . . . Line out (LO) is an analog audio signal typically used to feed into an analog amplifier. SPDIF and the 3.5mm to RCA cord supplied by iBasso are digital out and must be fed into a digital input device. Using...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Just to be clear, I was referring to the Sandisk 200GB microSD card (this one: https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-200GB-Memory-SDSDQUAN-200G-G4A/dp/B00V62XBQQ). It has been flaky with some DAPs including the AR-M2, but it works well in the DX200. It is a bit cheaper than the 256GB cards, so it...- irablumberg
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DX200=Affordable High End Audio. Dual ES9028Pro dacs. AMP1, AMP3, AMP5, AMP7 & AMP8 ***Firmware support now up for AMP9***
Works with my 200 as well. I am particularly pleased about this as that same 200 did not work in my AR-M2.- irablumberg
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